UPDATE: It looks as if the original service we wrote about no longer exists. That is unfortunate as it’s something that many people seem to need.

However, if you stay at Palermo Place Hotel, they will hold your luggage for up to 10 days either before or after your stay. This is a nice added benefit of staying with them, plus the hotel is really nice and in a great location.

Here is a new service that is sorely needed in Buenos Aires – economic luggage storage.

Catty Shack Buenos Aires is now offering a place to store your luggage in Buenos Aires.  From their web site:

Catty Shack Buenos Aires began as an idea for a luggage storage service in November of 2009. It’s conception was inspired after a friend traveling through Central and South America shared her constant struggle to find a safe and affordable home for her belongings. We had similar inconveniences in our travels, but it took her expressing the same problem to help us understand the real need for baggage storage in Argentina.

We offer flexible and economic baggage storage, short or long-term for travelers or anyone in need of storage space. In Buenos Aires, luggage storage was previously limited to major airports and transportation hubs that charge obscene rates. For travelers on a budget, Catty Shack offers a great alternative.  Our prices are determined based on length of stay and the amount of baggage or suitcases stored.

Their prices seem quite reasonable with 1 bag costing USD $10/week or $35/month, 2-3 bags for $15/week or $45/month and 4-5 bags for $20/week or $55/month.

Check out their web site or give them a call at 011.54.15.3599.9304.