Booking Buenos Aires: Hotels by Neighborhood

The city’s youngest neighborhood was born in the 1990s, when the old port docks were transformed into one of the most modern areas of Buenos Aires. Today, its streets combine glass buildings and large-scale urban developments with some of the area’s most appealing sights, such as the Puente de la Mujer and the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve. There’s also a wide range of restaurants serving different cuisines and styles.

Set against this contrasting backdrop is SLS Buenos Aires Puerto Madero, a hotel with contemporary aesthetics and sophisticated design. It features a spa and wellness center, a pool with views, a sauna, a Japanese-Argentine restaurant, a terrace with a garden, and rooms with balconies overlooking the river or the city.

The tip: in Puerto Madero, you can visit the Puente de la Mujer, the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, the Fragata Sarmiento Museum Ship, the Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat Art Collection and the Faena Arts Center, as well as enjoy the neighborhood’s varied dining scene.

Where: Puerto Madero.

Colors, soccer, tango and art come together in one of the most photogenic and “Instagrammable” neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Caminito, with its colorful corrugated-iron houses and streets covered in murals, is just the gateway to a neighborhood where art galleries, artists’ studios, museums, bodegones and pay-what-you-want street performances coexist. For those who want to take their time exploring, cultural options include Fundación Proa, Teatro de la Ribera, the Benito Quinquela Martín Museum and Usina del Arte, as well as restaurants where you can stop for a break between walks.

UNDICI República de la Boca is an upscale hotel just steps from La Bombonera and Caminito. Its rooftop pool offers an elevated perspective over the most colorful neighborhood in Buenos Aires. It features a spa and wellness center, sauna, soundproofed rooms and a sun terrace, with breakfast included at a neighborhood restaurant.

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The tip: La Bombonera adds another of La Boca’s most iconic sights, while the Riachuelo, former tenement houses and the Nicolás Avellaneda Transporter Bridge complete a landscape that is as colorful as it is steeped in history.

Where: La Boca.

North of Buenos Aires, Belgrano combines tree-lined streets, large green spaces and a strong residential identity with an always-active dining and shopping scene. It’s one of the neighborhoods where the city feels more relaxed, but there’s still plenty to explore: the Barrancas de Belgrano, Plaza Belgrano with its artisan market, the Enrique Larreta Museum of Spanish Art and its proximity to Estadio Monumental. Avenida Cabildo is home to much of the neighborhood’s commercial activity, with Argentine fashion stores, cafés and restaurants. Barrio Chino, Buenos Aires’ Chinatown, adds specialty supermarkets, street food and Asian restaurants. At the Barrancas, you can go for a walk, have a picnic or enjoy tango performances and folk concerts. All of this coexists with the neighborhood’s everyday rhythm and elegant residential character.

Argenta Suites Belgrano offers residential-style suites with parquet floors, wooden furniture and private balconies. Some also have kitchenettes, microwaves, minibars and sitting areas, making them ideal for longer stays or travelers looking for greater independence. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, room service, 24-hour reception, concierge service, continental breakfast and a sauna. The seasonal outdoor pool is currently listed as unavailable.

The tip: the location also makes it easy to get around the neighborhood: José Hernández and Juramento subway stations are about 350 meters away, while the Barrancas de Belgrano are less than a kilometer away.

Where: Belgrano.

Staying near the Obelisco is a practical option if you want many of Buenos Aires’ classic sights within walking distance. Avenida Corrientes is lined with theaters, bookstores, bars and pizzerias, while the Teatro Colón, Florida Street and other downtown landmarks are also nearby. The area also has several subway lines, making it easy to get to other neighborhoods.

Huinid Obelisco Hotel has 84 modern-style rooms, ranging from superior categories to Junior Suites. It offers a buffet breakfast, Lobby Bar, gym and a Wellness area with a hot tub, Scottish shower and solarium. It also has covered parking, subject to availability and advance reservation.

The tip: connecting rooms for three or four people are a practical option for families, while the Junior Suites offer a little more space.

Where: Obelisco area.

With its French-inspired buildings, wide avenues and tree-lined squares, Recoleta is one of the most elegant neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. The Recoleta Cemetery is one of its main landmarks and contains the mausoleums of figures such as Eva Duarte de Perón, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and Bartolomé Mitre. A few blocks away are other must-see attractions, including the National Museum of Fine Arts, Plaza Francia and El Ateneo Grand Splendid, the bookstore housed in a former theater. With cafés, restaurants, galleries and grand architectural landmarks, the neighborhood combines cultural identity with one of the city’s most walkable areas.

Blank Hotel Recoleta is located on a quiet street, close to the neighborhood’s main attractions. This boutique hotel features spacious, bright rooms, some with hot tubs, as well as a Junior Suite with a balcony. It also offers a gym, spa, indoor Jacuzzi, bar, room service and 24-hour reception. Its location makes it possible to walk to Recoleta Cemetery, Plaza Francia, the Recoleta Cultural Center and the National Museum of Fine Arts.

The tip: the largest suite measures 70 square meters and has a balcony and hot tub, making it an option for adding a little extra relaxation to your stay.

Where: Recoleta.

San Telmo is one of the most distinctive neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Cobblestone streets, old houses, antique shops, bars and art galleries come together around Plaza Dorrego, its main meeting point. On weekends, the square fills with its traditional antiques market and outdoor tango performances. Nearby, you’ll also find the San Telmo Market, the Museum of Modern Art and several historic spots. It’s a neighborhood to explore at a leisurely pace, browse shop windows and discover places along the way.

Anselmo Buenos Aires, Curio Collection by Hilton occupies a historic building facing Plaza Dorrego, with a façade that retains the character of San Telmo and a contemporary-designed interior. Its 50 rooms and suites include options with balconies, sitting areas and connecting rooms. It also features Café Anselmo, a gym, room service and 24-hour reception.

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The tip: the hotel is literally across from Plaza Dorrego, while San Telmo Market is just steps away. On weekends, the location makes it easy to walk out of the hotel and straight into one of the neighborhood’s most traditional and lively settings.

Where: San Telmo.

Palermo Soho is one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in Buenos Aires: bars, restaurants, design shops and cafés mix with old mansions and tree-lined passages. Plaza Serrano is at the heart of much of the activity, especially on weekends, when markets and outdoor events take over the area. A few blocks away are Plaza Armenia, the Botanical Garden and the Palermo Woods. It’s an area for walking, browsing shop windows, discovering restaurants and ending the night at a bar.

BENS L'Hôtel Palermo occupies a historic mansion one block from Plaza Serrano and combines the character of a Buenos Aires residence with a boutique hotel concept. Its 23 rooms each have their own décor, restored furniture and options with balconies, terraces or garden access. It also features a pool, buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception. Its location puts bars, restaurants, design shops and the plaza just steps away.

The tip: the Garden rooms have direct access to the garden, where the pool creates a small oasis just a few meters from Plaza Serrano.

Where: Palermo Soho.

"Each neighborhood in Buenos Aires has its own personality. It’s a city that shows, on every corner, the cultural influences that shaped it, as well as the people who live there. At Booking.com, we see that the city’s accommodation and hospitality offering has managed to translate that diversity into authentic experiences for every type of traveler," said Jimena Gutiérrez, General Manager of Booking.com Argentina.