Buenos aires nightlife areas?

hi

i will be visitin BA for the 1st time, goin solo,in feb 2010
wondering whats the best area to stay at for minglin with other tourists and also meet locals
what are the areas where it is 'all happnin', nightlife ,clubs pubs bars etc

thanks in advance

i have no idea but i will be there the same time!!! I cant wait.

Hey Guys,

Good on you both for heading off to South America. I am still toying with the idea of going on my own?? but a bit nervous about it. I will also be looking to go Feb time :-)

Hope you booth have a wicked time

Bex

I stayed in San Telmo and found it perfect for Bs As. It has a good vibe about it, lots of good market area's, shops, bars and restaurants. Plenty good hostels (Tango was good). There are places where you can see a good Tango show and get a meal (Sunday night half price via hostels).

Easy to walk to Puerto Moderno which is pretty. Easy to get a bus to Boca to see the colour, beauty and of course football. Easy to get a tube to Palermo (good bars, restaurants, zoo, polo matches, expensive lol) or Recoletta. I'd say it was a good spot. Neither the cheapest nor the most expensive.

Bs As wasn't my fav place as not big into cities but it has a bit to see for sure.

I'd say stay in Palermo. There is more of a restaurant and nightlife scene there. San Telmo and Recoleta both have great scenes as well, but after living here for a few months I have found myself heading to Palermo more than the other two.

Granted, there is a subway system here, but it normally closes at 10:30pm-ish. So, unless you are planning on going out from 10:00pm - 7:00am, you will need to take a bus or a cab to get back to your hostel.