Information Sheet Last Updated: September 2005
Contents:
Accommodation
Restaurants, Bars & Clubs
Websites
Magazines & Periodicals
Sexual Health
Buenos Aires GLBT Information
Gay oriented Bed & Breakfast and Youth Hostels
Aprea’s Guest House
Av. Ricardo Balbín 2419
E-mail: guesthouse@aprea.com.ar
http://www.aprea.com.ar/
Rates for 2005 (in US Dollars, per room per day):
Low Season (March-October): Single - 35, Double - 45
High Season ( November-February): Single - 45, Double - 50
Gay-owned and operated, this guest house is located in the residential neighborhood of Belgrano, about a 15-minute subway ride from the city center. It is close to the trendy residential neighborhood of Palermo as well as the tourist-frequented neighborhood of Recoleta. Permanent and temporary art exhibits can be found decorating its walls at all times of the year.
The guest house accepts only cash or travelers checks as payment. Special discounts may be available for long-term stays. Room prices include 24-hour reception service, continental breakfast, Internet and mail access, WI-FI internet, daily room service, cable TV, heat and air conditioning, luggage storage, welcome drink, and a free subway pass. Upon request and usually at extra cost, the hotel also offers airport transfers, massage services, escort services, bicycle city tour, polo classes, sailing on the Río de la Plata, soccer stadium tours, milonga and tango shows, tours of estancias, and straight and gay nightlife discounts. Reservations can be made online.
Bayres Bed & Breakfast
Av. Córdoba 5842
Tel: (54 11) 4772-3877
E-mail: bayres@fibertel.com.ar
http://www.bayresbnb.com/
Rates (in US Dollars, per room per day):
Single w/ shared bathroom - 30
Single w/ private bathroom - 40
“Superior” single room - 45
Double w/ shared bathroom - 40
Double w/ private bathroom - 50
“Superior” double room - 55
This bed & breakfast is located in the residential neighborhood of Palermo, close to many restaurants, night clubs, theaters, and museums. The subway and many bus lines run near by. Room rates include 24-hour reception service, continental breakfast, cable TV, heat and air conditioning, and daily room cleaning service. At extra cost, room service with drinks is available 24 hours. A 10% discount on rates is available for stays of 10 nights or more.
Boquitas Pintadas
Estados Unidos (EE.UU.) 1393
Tel/Fax: (54 11) 4381-6064
E-mail: pop-hotel@boquitas-pintadas.com.ar
http://www.boquitas-pintadas.com.ar/
Rates (in Argentine pesos, per room per day):
Chamber of Roses (with Jacuzzi): double room - 135
Gilda: double room - 180
Suite Royal: double room suite - 285
A self-proclaimed pop hotel, Boquitas Pintadas is named after a novel by the same name by Manuel Puig, one of Argentina’s most famous gay writers. It features a library of the writer’s work, and hosts art exhibits, film cycles, and other cultural events. The hotel is known for its unique kitschy décor, which changes every three months. Attached to the hotel are the cocktail lounge and the Café Boquitas Pintadas. The house is located in the historical Montserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires, and is walking distance from both San Telmo – historic neighborhood known for its architecture, as well as its antique stores and weekend fairs – and the center of the city. The area is serviced by both the city’s subway and buses.
Room rates include a private bathroom, air conditioning, cable TV and video, telephone, Internet connection, swimming pool, balcony and terrace access, breakfast in Café Boquitas Pintadas, and tourist information. Also available is a safe for valuables. A discount of 25% is given when any one of the double rooms is used as a single. Optional services are flight confirmations, and sightseeing trips in Buenos Aires and the rest of Argentina. Reservations can be made online.
LugarGay de Buenos Aires: Gay Bed & Breakfast (men only)
Defensa 1120
Tel: (54 11) 4300-4747
E-mail: thefirstgay@infovia.com.ar
http://www.lugargay.org/
Rates (in US Dollars, per room per day):
Double w/ shared bathroom:
1 guest - 25, 2 guests - 35, 3 guests - 45
Double w/ private bathroom:
1 guest - 35, 2 guests - 50
The first and only accommodation in Buenos Aires exclusively for gay men, this hotel is located across the street from the weekend antique fair in the historic San Telmo neighborhood. It is within walking distance from the city center and public transportation.
Room rates include continental breakfast, cable TV, and a safe. Common areas of the house include kitchen-dining room, kitchenette, TV room with a video library, Internet room, terrace, and solarium with showers. A discount of 10% is available for stays of more than 7 nights during the months between April and October. May accept only cash as payment.
El Firulete Hostel
Guemes 4499
Tel/Fax: (54 11) 4770-9259
E-mail: info@el-firulete.com.ar
Reservations: reservations@el-firulete.com.ar
http://www.el-firulete.com.ar/
Rates (in US Dollars, per night):
Mix dorm (per bed): 8
Single (per room): 22
Double (per room): 24
This gay-friendly hostel is located in the heart of the Palermo residential neighborhood. It is within walking distance from public transportation, restaurants, bars, theaters, and art museums, as well as the city’s zoo, botanical garden, and parks.
Room rates include breakfast, towels, and bed sheets. Tourist information is available.
The Garden House Hostel
Av. San Juan 1271
Tel: (54 11) 4304-1824
E-mail: info@gardenhouseba.com.ar
http://www.gardenhouseba.com.ar/
Rates (in US Dollars, per day):
Tango Room (private w/ king-size bed): Couple - 21, Single guest - 16
BA Room (private w/twin beds): Couple - 19, Single guest - 13
4 Friends (w/ 4 beds): 8
Yellow Submarine (w/ 8 beds): 7
This gay-friendly hostel is located in the neighborhood of San Telmo, close to weekend art fairs, downtown, and public transportation.
Room rates include breakfast, linens, internet, luggage room, safety lockers, and 24-hour reception service. Common spaces are library, TV and video room, fully equipped kitchen, and Argentine-style outdoor grill. Also available are airport service, laundry facilities, Spanish lessons, football tickets, city tours, tango lessons, and special discounts with travel agencies. Discounted rates are available for groups and long stays.
Pride Cafe
Balcarce 869
In San Telmo. Good pastries and coffee, alongside salads and sandwiches. Very popular on weekends, during the hours of San Telmo's antique fair.
Amerika
Gascón 1040
This huge boliche is popular with gay men. Neither as trendy nor as clean as the rest.
Glam
Cabrera 3046
Frequented mostly by gay men, this is a disco/club housed inside a large, old mansion.
Palacio
Alsina 940
A trendy, beautifully decorated disco frequented by the attractive young homosexual crowd in Buenos Aires. Friday and Saturday nights are mostly for men, while Sunday nights are for both men and women.
UNNA
Suipacha 927
A lesbian boliche that allows only women. The music ranges from pop to house to cumbia or salsa.
For Men and Women
International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association http://www.iglta.com/
Listings of gay/lesbian-friendly and exclusively gay/lesbian travel agencies the city. (English)
The Ronda Pocket Guide http://www.theronda.com.ar/
Comprehensive gay and gay friendly guide to hotels, restaurants, clubs, and other businesses.
Pride Travel http://www.pride-travel.com/
Main Argentine travel agency for the local and global gay and lesbian community. Website lists offers and packets for travelers to Argentina, major cities in Brazil, the U.S. and Canada. Information about other cities is available by online request. Includes general information about different neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. (English)
Buenos Aires Gay Guide http://www.thegayguide.com.ar/
Well-written guide maintained up-to-date with listings and descriptions of gay places, although the website directs you to their apartments and guided tours. (English)
GayMardelPlata.com http://www.gaymardelplata.com/
Portal with news and listings guide, sometimes not up-to-date. Also has information on other cities in Argentina.
Sentido G http://www.sentidog.com/
Excellent portal with news, information, and services for the GLTB community. No guide.
Gay in Buenos Aires http://www.gayinbuenosaires.com.ar/
This website isn’t particularly well-designed and the guide has listings but no descriptions. Limited use.
Just for Men
Nexo http://www.nexo.org/home.cgi
Website of the principal gay men’s sexual health organization in Buenos Aires. Includes listings guide.
Just for Women
SentidoG http://www.sentidog.com.ar/nsen/news_fulanas.html
Section of this website especially for Fulanas
Imperio G Monthly glossy magazine. Includes supplements.
On sale at magazine kiosks price AR$5
NX Monthly glossy magazine produced by Nexo. Includes supplements.
On sale at magazine kiosks price AR$4
La Otra Guía Pocket-size glossy magazine with guide.
Free distribution at gay places although on sale at some kiosks for AR$2
Queer Tabloid size newspaper with articles, ads and listings guide.
Free distribution at gay places.
Grupo Nexo
Av. Callao 339 Piso 5º, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires
Tel: (+54-11) 4375-0359, 0800-345-6396
http://www.nexo.org/salud/home.cgi
Email: info@nexo.org
Organization with clinics, laboratory and counseling.