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Alvear Palace Hotel vs Milhouse Hostel Hipo

Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Alvear Palace Hotel ranks significantly higher than Milhouse. Alvear Palace Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 16 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.

Alvear Palace Hotel
Alvear Palace Hotel
9 / 10
Av. Alvear 1891, Buenos Aires 1129AAA, Argentina
From $257 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"At the Alvear Palace—widely considered the top hotel in South America—it's still possible to feel as rich, as they used to say, as an Argentine."
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Be sure to have a tipple in the magnificent Lobby Bar.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Alvear Palace has been the standard-bearer for upscale sophistication since 1932, and is undoubtedly the shining star of Buenos Aires' hotel offerings." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Ask any local to name the classiest, most traditional hotel in Buenos Aires, and they’ll surely name the Alvear Palace." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Alvear Palace... is widely regarded as the best hotel in Buenos Aires."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Once the choice of wealthy landowners and now the favourite of politicians and royalty, the Alvear is still BA’s luxury hotel par excellence, despite the trendy new upstarts."
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Milhouse Hostel Hipo
Milhouse Hostel Hipo
7 / 10
Hipolito Irigoyen 959, Buenos Aires 1086AA0, Argentina
From $10 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast buffet
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of the liveliest, friendliest hostels in town, the Milhouse was constructed at the end of the 19th century using the best building materials from Europe."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Large, popular hostel, part of the HI chain, in a three-storey nineteenthcentury house a block from Av de Mayo."
Time Out Time Out
"Conveniently located between San Telmo and Microcentro, this is the city's liveliest and most popular hostel, so be sure to book well in advance." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"BA’s premiere party hostel, this popular HI spot offers a plethora of activities and services." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Milhouse Hipo! is the party destination for young backpackers looking for budget accommodation with a fun atmosphere." Full review
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