Must-see hotels in Buenos Aires

  • Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    If it's good enough for presidents, diplomats and Tom Cruise, it's good enough for us. The luxurious Park Hyatt takes up a city block and consists of two…

  • Poetry Building

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    These gorgeous studios and one-bedroom apartments are perfect for families. Each one is different, eclectically decorated with reproduction antique…

  • Chill House

    Buenos Aires

    This relaxed and friendly guesthouse is in a remodeled old house with high ceilings and a rustic artsy style, and has 10 private rooms (number 6, with a…

  • Reina Madre Hostel

    Palermo

    This hipster-friendly hostel is stylish and well run. It’s in an old building that has plenty of personality, with high ceilings and original tiles, and…

  • América del Sur

    San Telmo

    This stylish boutique-like hostel was built especially to host backpackers and youthful travelers. Beyond the reception is a cool bar area with a large…

  • Faena Hotel + Universe

    Puerto Madero

    Located in a renovated storage mill, this Philippe Starck–designed fantasy hotel is more than a place to stay. Traipse through the plush main hallway,…

  • Cruce's Hotel Boutique

    Buenos Aires

    This beautiful guesthouse, located in a building that dates from the 1830s, is a peaceful little place in a slightly off-the-beaten-path neighborhood…

  • Le Petit Palais

    Palermo

    Small but charming, this French-run B&B, set in a house from 1905, offers simple but pleasant rooms with private bathrooms. A highlight is the pretty…

  • Casa Calma

    Buenos Aires

    Hidden behind a living wall of greenery is this eco-conscious hideaway. Guest rooms are pristine and relaxing with Jacuzzi baths and a serene ambiance;…

  • Magnolia Hotel

    Palermo

    This classy boutique hotel is in a gorgeously restored old house. Its impeccably groomed rooms are bathed in muted colors and fitted with elegant…

  • Palermo Viejo B&B

    Palermo

    This friendly B&B is located in a remodeled casa chorizo dating from 1901 that was once a clothing factory run by the owner's father. Guest rooms all…

  • Alvear Palace Hotel

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    The classiest, most traditional hotel in BA oozes old-world sophistication and has the service and facilities you would expect of a five-star hotel, with…

  • Four Seasons

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    No surprise here: the Four Seasons offers all the perks that define a five-star hotel, like free-standing bathtubs facing TVs hidden in the bathroom…

  • Circus Hostel & Hotel

    San Telmo

    From the sleek lounge at the front to the wading pool surrounded by a wooden deck in the back, this hostel is a winner – and the staff is helpful. Dorms…

  • Milhouse Hostel

    Buenos Aires

    This popular party hostel offers a plethora of activities and services. Dorms are good and private rooms are pleasant; most surround an open patio. Common…

  • Hostel Estoril

    Buenos Aires

    This well-run indie hostel occupies three floors in a beautiful old building. It’s stylish and clean, with pleasant, good-sized dorms and hotel-quality…

  • Infinito Hotel

    Palermo

    Starting at its small lobby cafe-reception, this hotel exudes a certain hipness. Rooms are small but good, with flat-screen TVs, fridges, wooden floors…

  • Portal del Sur

    Buenos Aires

    Located in a charming old building, this is one of the city’s better hostels. Beautiful dorms and hotel-quality private rooms surround a central common…

  • Hotel Pulitzer

    Buenos Aires

    In a convenient location, this sleek boutique hotel has a contemporary lobby with minimalist decor. Rooms are spacious and stylish with monochrome…

  • The 5th Floor

    Palermo

    This upscale B&B offers six elegant rooms, two with private balconies. All are tastefully decorated with art-deco furniture and modern amenities. The…

  • L'Adresse

    San Telmo

    French couple Clara and Romain spent more than three years painstakingly restoring an 1880s mansion turned run-down tenement house into this character…

  • Racó de Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

    This Italian-designed building in a non-touristy neighborhood offers 12 lovely rooms with different styling, from virgin white classic to subdued…

  • Sabatico Travelers Hostel

    Buenos Aires

    This friendly hostel is located in an antique house off the tourist circuit, but it's still within walking distance of San Telmo and Congreso. Pleasant…

  • 248 Finisterra

    Palermo

    Smack in the middle of Las Cañitas’ nightlife strip lies this elegant, Zen-like boutique hotel. There are 11 minimalist rooms, all beautifully…

  • Hotel Clasico

    Palermo

    Attractive hotel with 33 tasteful ‘classic’ rooms, some with tiny balconies but all with wood floors, modern conveniences and earthy color schemes; a…

  • Art Factory Hostel

    San Telmo

    Friendly and art-themed, this fine hostel offers more private rooms than most – and all feature huge murals, painted and decorated by different artists…

  • Hotel Facón Grande

    Buenos Aires

    For those seeking a touch of the country in Buenos Aires, there’s this (slightly) gaucho-themed hotel. The lobby has rustic furniture and cowhide-covered…

  • Rugantino Hotel

    Palermo

    This intimate, homey guesthouse is located in a 1920s building. Various terraces and catwalks connect the seven simple rooms, all decked out in hardwood…

  • Mansión Vitraux

    San Telmo

    This glass-fronted boutique hotel offers beautiful rooms, all in different designs (just be sure not to get a windowless interior room). All have flat…

  • Ayres de Recoleta

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    The studio apartments here all come with king-size beds or two twins and are spacious and well-equipped, though the deco is a little dull. There are also…

  • Hotel Boutique Bonito

    Buenos Aires

    A lovely boutique hotel with just five artsy rooms mixing the traditional and contemporary. Some have loft beds and small balconies; floors are wooden or…

  • CasaSur

    Palermo

    Beginning with its airy, contemporary lobby fitted with oversized bookshelves, the CasaSur is a stylish place to stay. The elegant rooms have graphic…

  • Palermitano

    Palermo

    Located in the middle of Palermo’s nightlife, this boutique hotel has 16 tastefully decorated, contemporary rooms. In the summer, the rooftop terrace bar…

  • BA Sohotel

    Palermo

    This 33-room boutique hotel is a safe bet, with good service and an attached restaurant. The rooms are spacious and come with wooden floors, desk, large…

  • Pop Hotel

    Buenos Aires

    Located near Villa Crespo's outlet stores is this bright and colorful hotel. Halls are carpeted and rooms are modern and comfy, all with fridge and flat…

  • Duque Hotel

    Palermo

    All 14 rooms at this charming boutique hotel are well designed, though some can be a bit small – go for a superior or deluxe if you need more space…

  • V & S Hostel Club

    Buenos Aires

    This attractive, centrally located hostel is located in a French-style building with large windows and exposed brick walls. The common space is good for…

  • Art Factory Palermo

    Palermo

    This decent, no-frills hostel is well located close to Palermo's restaurants and nightlife. Like its sister hostel in San Telmo, it’s in an old house and…

  • Vain Boutique Hotel

    Palermo

    Fifteen elegant rooms, most with high ceilings and wooden floors, can be found at this nicely renovated building. All are modern in that white, minimalist…

  • Art Suites

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    The luxurious, modern and spacious apartments at Art Suites all feature natural light, minimalist decor, full kitchens or kitchenettes, sunny balconies…

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