As with many big cities, each area of Buenos Aires has its own character so choosing where you stay can make a real difference to your enjoyment of the city. There are bohemian quarters, the hustle and bustle of the city centre and more upmarket neighbourhoods with bars and cafes. Where you choose to stay will be a very personal choice depending on how you enjoy cities, the style of hotel you feel most comfortable in and the length of time you have to enjoy this vibrant, diverse city.
Palermo is very pleasant and oozing with character, with great food and a relaxed, charming feel. It has some historic buildings dating from the 1920s and is a more relaxed and safer neighbourhood than the MicroCentro or San Telmo. It is residential yet with an abundance of bars and restaurants. What it lacks are the main historic sights and museums, but these are easily and quickly accessed by the metro.
Legado Mitico
This luxury hotel offers a unique experience. With just nine rooms, it offers a very intimate, peaceful experience. The hotel rooms all have different names (rather than numbers) and themes. One of the rooms is called 'La Primer Dama' ('The First Lady'), a room themed around Evita Peron. The touches are subtle and include photos of her life, a cabinet above the bath of replica possessions and a bodice with pearls above the fireplace. There is a spacious outside terrace on the ground level and a sun deck on the roof. The hotel is located close to bars, restaurants and the subway.
Mine
Located in central Palermo Soho, with just 20 rooms, Mine has a cosy, homely feel but still manages to capture the fun bohemian buzz of Palermo. It has a garden with a pool and also a bar/restaurant that offers a happy hour. The hotel is filled with natural light and is very colourful; the rooms are quite small for a 3-4* hotel but the location and atmosphere outweighs this.
Palo Santo
This hotel has a modern design with charm and a lovely atmosphere. It was set up by Buenos Aires native Pablo Porolli - who had a dream to build a green hotel in the middle of the city.
It's the first sustainable urban hotel in Argentina. Built according to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards, Palo Santo is a responsible hotel with green architecture based on the presence of vertical gardens and a comprehensive environmental program that includes the different branches of sustainable building.
Pleno Palermo Soho
This new hotel option has 63 spacious rooms to choose from and a fantastic location next door to Don Julio (a popular destination for classic steaks, local dishes & a long wine list). They offer a simple breakfast buffet and have two rooftop terraces, plus a very small rooftop bar.
Dazzler Palermo
Large, functional and well located, this hotel offers a great low-cost option in Palermo while still offering clean, spacious and private rooms. There is an outdoor pool and a large, bright dining area where breakfast is served. As with any large hotel, it offers the usual services which aren't always available in the smaller boutique hotels. This hotel is great for those on a limited budget still looking to get under the skin of trendy Palermo.
Buenos Aires is a wonderful place to explore if you are interested in architecture, great food, and local bars and restaurants It is a beautiful city with many hidden gems.
Felipe Cruzat Patagonia Specialist
Safe, sophisticated and historic with wide avenues, tall buildings and long-established cafes, Recoleta certainly gives any visitor a sense of the grand and affluent past of Buenos Aires. What it lacks in modern trendy eateries, it certainly makes up for in gold doorways, shops filled with polo paraphernalia and the easy walking access to the famous 9th July Avenue and the Recoleta Cemetery. If you only have one or two nights in the city and want to be within a stones throw of the main historic sights, then consider Recoleta.
Loi Suites Recoleta
Tucked away in this upscale district of Buenos Aires, Loi Suites Recoleta offers a luxurious stay for travellers seeking comfort and a prime location. This 4-star hotel boasts spacious and elegantly decorated rooms, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the city.
Beyond the plush accommodations, guests can take advantage of the hotel's sparkling indoor pool, a welcome amenity for those seeking relaxation. The hotel's enviable location places you just steps away from the iconic Recoleta Cemetery and a vibrant collection of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Palladio
Set on the bustling Callao Avenue and opposite the leafy Plaza Rodríguez Peña Park, Palladio has a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere with a strong focus on art and design. This accommodation is within walking distance of the upscale Recoleta district’s most renowned sights and just two minutes on foot from the spectacular El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookshop.
The 11th-floor Terazza Bar is a convivial spot for an evening cocktail, and the hotel restaurant offers a wide selection of international and local cuisine. Rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated. After a day of sightseeing, you can relax beside the outdoor pool or enjoy a treatment at the sleek spa.
Mio Buenos Aires
Mio is linked to the esteemed Catena Zapata winemaking family and is a good mid-range option. There is a dedicated wine bar and cellar showcasing a wide selection of Argentine wines, particularly from the Catena portfolio. Beyond the wine bar, the hotel's facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness area for guests, and suites that are notable for their distinctive design elements, such as bathtubs carved from single blocks of native calden wood. Its overall design appeals to those seeking a unique, locally-rooted experience that emphasises a connection to one of Argentina's most famous exports.
Sofitel
A wonderful 5* option in the heart of the city combining the best of Argentine and European culture in its cuisine and decor. Start the day with elegant blends of tea and coffee in the french artisan pastry, and choose from a range of fine Argentine wines in the brick bar by evening. Relaxation opportunities are particularly plentiful with a gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna and massage room. This is a great choice for those looking for luxury and comfort either for their one night stop over or during a multiple day stay in the city.
Alvear Palace
The Alvear Palace Hotel is an iconic institution of traditional luxury. Embodying classic European grandeur with its French-inspired Belle Époque architecture and opulent decor, the hotel is renowned for its formal, high standard of service.
Key facilities include multiple fine-dining restaurants, the celebrated afternoon tea service at L'Orangerie, two heated swimming pools, and a comprehensive spa and fitness centre.
Duhau Palace - Park Hyatt
Park Hyatt is a luxury hotel located in the traditional Recoleta neighbourhood. The two-building complex combines the elegance of an aristocratic palace with sophisticated contemporary design.
Enjoy the experience of a residential stay in spacious rooms and suites; explore Argentine haute cuisine from talented chefs; see a curated private art collection; Relax in (possibly) the best spa in Buenos Aires and delight in memorable experiences in its inspiring gardens.
Intersur Recoleta
Large, functional and well-located, the Intersur is a good lower cost option in Recoleta, which offers clean, spacious and private rooms. If you are looking for a central base and a quiet place to stay this hotel is a great option - it has everything that you'd expect of a hotel of this standard.
If you have a few nights in Buenos Aires at the start and end of your trip, consider staying in two different neighbourhoods to really get a sense of the diversity and individuality of the different parts of the city.
Holly James Senior Product Manager
Settle in at one of Argentina’s oldest estancias, just a 2½-hour drive from Buenos Aires. This 19th-century ranch, now a luxury boutique hotel with its own stables, is part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection.
Honouring the traditional equestrian heritage of La Bamba de Areco, each room is named after a horse. They're also intentionally free from modern distractions – no WIFI or TVs – so you can truly unwind. Sink into sumptuous Egyptian linens while admiring how the contemporary South American art contrasts against the rich darkwood floors and antique furnishings.
Beyond the rooms, the estate offers a large pool surrounded by century-old plane trees, a well-stocked library housed in the guard tower and sprawling green grounds perfect for horseback riding.
Please note that this hotel welcomes guests aged 12 years and over.
Just 75 minutes from Buenos Aires’ international airport, this colonial-style estate feels a world away from the city’s bustle.
Thoughtfully restored, the rooms have an old-world charm. Spend a lazy afternoon in a cosy lounge or unwind on one of the long verandas – perfect for escaping the heat with a good book before dinner. Meals celebrate Argentine classics, from sweet dulce de leche to melt-in-the-mouth empanada pastries, all made with fresh ingredients hand-picked from the estate’s gardens.
With a maximum of just 14 guests on site, you can enjoy horse riding or cycling through the lush green grounds in peace. A large wooded park encircles the property, opening out to vast pastures and peaceful lagoons teeming with birdlife, capybaras and coypus.
Family rooms are available for those travelling with teenagers (please ask about an upgrade).
Yes, it is. There is a really good and easy-to-navigate metro system, a new bus system (slightly harder to work out) and lots of cheap taxis. Buenos Aires is also a great city to get out and walk; the grid system makes it easy to work out how far you are walking – one block is 100 metres, so it's hard to get lost.
Palermo and San Telmo both have a great network of restaurants and bars. Palermo tops the list thanks to its historic restaurants, hip bars, microbreweries, and cakes to die for!
Three nights is a really good length of time and gives you two full days in the city, enough time to do a whistle-stop 1/2 day city tour, explore some museums, and then head to some of the less visited areas.
A tourist tax is now in effect for all visitors staying one night or more in Buenos Aires. The tax is charged per person, per night, at a rate of $0.50-$1.50 (converted from pesos) based on the hotel's official star rating. It must be paid at check-out by card or cash. Children under 12 are exempt. Foreign tourists remain exempt from the 21% VAT sales tax as long as passport copies are provided.
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