Renting Accomodation

Tango Guest Houses

Shared housing arrangements where you typically get your own bedroom, a shared kitchen where you can cook, and sometimes your own private bathroom. The houses often have classes, events, teachers, and other resources for Tango (make sure to inquire before booking). Here are a few recommended Tango guest houses:

Apartments

As tourism has rebounded after the pandemic, apartments for foreigners have become more expensive.

If you’re here for a short stay, using AirBnB is by far the easiest option, however it is pricier, unless you book months in advance. Tango Houses are a lower cost option. You can get some decent deals by renting directly from owners that advertise in the WhatsApp groups (see list below).

Here are some Tango dancers renting out their apartments, as well as an agent focused on helping foreigners:

  • Silvina Valz (Tango teacher) has a one bedroom apartment (36 sqm) close to Plaza Italia and the Bosque park in Palermo. The apartment has a large kitchen and bathroom, a spacious balcony, and a parilla (BBQ) in the building. The rent is USD $600/month.
  • Haydee (Tango dancer) has an apartment in Palermo Hollywood.
  • Lola (Tango dancer, American) rents her entire apartment (for up to 3 people) or her second bedroom only.
  • Miguel (Tango dancer) has 2 rooms to rent in his house in Recoleta. He charges $150 weekly or $450 monthly.
  • Ricardo Roman (Tango dancer) has 3 apartments
  • Maximillion Gotz, an agent, WhatsApp: +54 11 5329-7248

These are the best websites to look for apartments, aka “departamento”, in Buenos Aires:

WhatsApp Groups:

The relevant keywords when searching/filtering are: “alquiler temporario” (temporary rental) or “departamento amoblado” (furnished apartment).

Note that Facebook postings are sometimes scams. Be careful and do your due diligence before giving money.

Tip: do not send money to book an apartment from abroad! This is a common scam. Always wait to come to Buenos Aires, see the apartment, and meet the owner in person before giving money.

Where To Stay

Tango studios and milongas are all around the city, but more of them are in Palermo, Abasto, Congresso, Balvanera, Almagro, and San Telmo neighborhoods or “barrios”.

Since public transportation is excellent and taxis/Uber are cheap, it’s best to stay in a central safe area. That way, you can get around town faster and get convenient access to various venues.

The best central areas to stay for safety and central access are Palermo SoHo (closer to the center of the city), Almagro, Recoleta (nice and safe), and Villa Crespo – especially in the areas closer to Palermo (largest neighborhood in Buenos Aires).

Tourists prefer staying in and around Palermo as the area is safe – especially at night; a lot of people are walking around even at night, and it has a lot of bars, restaurants, cafes, and activities for tourists.

For families with small children, stay in Palermo Soho or Recoleta close to a park. It feels much safer at night with a stroller. Almost every park in town has a playground and they’re great!

Areas to avoid: Collegiales, Belgrano, and Puerto Madero (nice upscale areas, but are further away from most Tango venues). Parts of Abasto, Constitucion, La Boca, and Balvanero can get unsafe at night.

A map by the City of Buenos Aires with crime statistics by neighborhood is here.

Below is a map that shows the number of robberies by neighborhood.

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