Everton Zanella Alvarenga wrote:
I'd like to go to Bauen Hotel, but my girlfriend will be working at her job in Buenos Aires at this period, then I decided stay with her, since she cannot participate of Wikimania and cannot use Bauen Hotel for the chieper price. Fur sure I want enjoy a lot the company of people of Wikimania during and after the event. ;-)
I looked for other places close to the Wikimania event place and I found Hostel Florida is close enough (maybe I'm wrong and there are better places). For people who cannot stay in Hotel Bauen for some reason or want a even chieper place (one month a go I could go only on a place for 10 US$ per night), maybe this kind of information can help others.
I understand and appreciate your situation. Over the years the Wikimania management has always had to struggle with the fact that many Wikimanians are students without a lot of money. For those of us who come from far, Wikimania has no control over the fares charged by the airlines.
I am coming with my wife (who is not an active Wikimedian). Registering her for the conference allowed us both to stay at the Bauen Hotel. She may not attend any of the sessions, but she will still be able to come for lunch (if she's not busy somewhere else). She will also be able to attend the welcome dinner and the closing party. A local student may not want to waste $45 for a registration that is useless for his girlfriend. Maybe the local organizers can do something for partners who can attend only the party.
Ray