Accommodation in the city
Premium – Palladio Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery
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.
Superior Boutique – Legado Mitico
This boutique hotel is an intimate oasis in the heart of energetic Palermo. Attentively decorated to immerse visitors in the city's culture and history, it effortlessly blends modern comforts with Argentinian heritage. The spacious outside terrace on the ground level and rooftop sun deck are relaxing retreats from the sounds of the city.
A wide selection of international restaurants surround the property, and the popular weekend craft markets at Plaza Serrano are just a five-minute walk away.
Superior – Loi Suites Recoleta
Tucked away in this sleek district of Buenos Aires, this hotel is in a prime location, just steps away from the iconic Recoleta Cemetery and pleasant tree-lined boulevards of Avenida Alvear.
Loi Suites’ standout feature is its winter garden, where an elegant glass dome surrounds a palm-filled restaurant and pool. You can also use the compact fitness centre, spa and dry sauna before retiring to your spacious room with its stylish, minimal decor.
Accommodation outside the city
Premium – La Bamba de Areco
Room view at La Bamba
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.
Superior Boutique – La Bandada
The pool at Bandada
Just 75 minutes from Buenos Aires’ international airport, this 19th Century 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).
Buenos Aires accommodation: FAQs
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Where should I stay in Buenos Aires?
The city has 48 barrios, or neighbourhoods, each with a distinct character. Our favourites are elegant Recoleta, reminiscent of beautiful Paris, and bohemian Palermo, which has impressive street art and is easily explored on foot.
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Is it easy to get around the city?
Yes it is. There is an efficient and easy to use metro system, offering a sustainable way to get around the city. If you’d prefer to travel by taxi, ride hailing services such as Uber are available and widely used throughout the city. Alternatively, you can have your hotel or restaurant call one for you. Buenos Aires is also a very walkable city, and full of varied architecture to admire as you wander.
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What is the best area for bars and restaurants?
As a large city home to a melting pot of cultures, Buenos Aires has a huge variety of drinking and dining options. Many of our favourites are in Palermo, where renowned steak restaurants sit a short stroll from boutique cafes, microbreweries and international eateries. Tables are spread across the pavements, offering a wonderful alfresco atmosphere.
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What is the standard of hotels in Buenos Aires?
You can expect most hotels to be of the standard you’d expect in a comparable city back home, with one notable exception: the hotel's rating. A superior or 4* accommodation in Argentina is likely to be slightly more ‘basic’ than its American or European equivalent. We have selected hotels where this mismatch is not significant.
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Will the staff speak English?
Most customer-facing staff speak conversational English, though not everyone will be fluent. In premium hotels, many staff will have strong language skills, and English is fairly common in Buenos Aires. Still, learning a few basic Spanish phrases beforehand can help you connect with locals and boost your experience.
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Will I need to pay a tourist tax?
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.