The Best Hotels in Buenos Aires for Foodies, Tango Enthusiasts, and Architecture Lovers
Buenos Aires doesn’t do things halfheartedly. This is a city where European grandeur collides with Latin-American passion, where Parisian-style boulevards give way to cobblestone streets echoing with tango, and midnight is just the beginning of the evening. The Argentine capital rewards curious travelers with world-class steakhouses, stunning bookstores, theaters housed in gilded palaces, neighborhoods that tell their own stories, and excellent hotels around every corner.
From the elegant, tree-lined avenues of Recoleta to the bohemian energy of Stan Telmo, where you stay in Buenos Aires can shape your entire experience. Should you opt for a converted Art Deco theater with cathedral views? A sleek high-rise steps from the city’s famous cemetery? Or perhaps a Philippe Starck–designed masterpiece at the edge of the historic docks? Below, our carefully curated list of properties ranges from intimate boutiques to polished international hotel chains, each offering something distinct. Read on for the 28 best hotels in Buenos Aires to book right now.
Our top picks:
- For families: SLS Buenos Aires Puerto Madero
- For romance: Faena Hotel Buenos Aires
- For views: 725 Continental Hotel
Anselmo Buenos Aires, Curio Collection by HiltonhotelAnselmo Buenos Aires
$Anselmo Buenos Aires offers sleek, modern interiors cleverly hidden behind historic San Telmo architecture, and is literally steps from Plaza Dorrego. You're in Buenos Aires's oldest, most atmospheric neighborhood, where you’ll find cobblestones, antique shops, Sunday markets, and tango in the streets. But while the exterior respects the neighborhood's colonial character, the interiors deliver contemporary comfort; it's an honest approach rather than trying to fake historic charm. Varying in size and configuration, the 50 rooms feature premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, and strong Wi-Fi. It’s perfect for travelers who want San Telmo's bohemian authenticity with reliable service and the consistency of a chain hotel.
San Isidro Plaza HotelhotelSan Isidro Plaza Hotel
This meticulously preserved 1930s theater-turned-boutique-hotel is in leafy San Isidro, with 23 generously-sized rooms featuring elegant woods, oversized windows, and private balconies with cathedral views. Original Art Deco details honor the building's Teatro Acassuso heritage while contrasting with modern comforts: pillow-top mattresses, spacious bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. This is the kind of boutique hotel that’s small enough to feel personal, but big enough to offer an outdoor pool, sauna, and gym. The suburban location means you’re surrounded by grand homes, Plaza Mitre, antique shops, and the riverfront. Still, it's just 30 minutes from central Buenos Aires, making it perfect for travelers who want to experience how porteños actually live.
Casa LuciahotelCasa Lucía
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Hot List 2024Buenos Aires has many epithets, but none are quite as fitting as “the Paris of the South”—especially when you venture towards the elegant café- and park-strewn barrios of Retiro and Recoleta. It’s here, in the middle of Calle Arroyo, that Spanish hotel group Unico has unveiled Casa Lucía. Housed in the Edificio Mihanovich—a 20-story neoclassical icon that was the tallest building in South America when it opened in 1928—the hotel has emerged from a top-to-toe renovation where porteño glamour seeps into every space. There’s the light-flushed atrium lobby, covered by a glass roof that connects two seven-story wings of the original building, as well as a spa and a 52-foot pool flanked by mirrors. Just off the central atrium is Cantina Restaurant, where the steaks would impress a hungry gaucho, and Le Club Bacan, an intimate lounge bar serving up tapas, louche sounds, and more than 400 wines chosen by master sommelier Aldo Garcia. Rooms are spacious and modern, with a cool palette of gray-greens; many have outside balconies with sun loungers and outdoor showers affording wide views over the city to the Río de la Plata. It all feels like a soothing embrace in a city that—for better or worse—often skews on the side of chaos. —Stanley Stewart
Courtesy Four SeasonshotelFour Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
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Readers' Choice Awards 2017A Belle Époque mansion and a 12-story tower make up this exceptional hotel. Inside, the decor mixes traditional with contemporary aesthetics—think mahogany and leather furnishings alongside amenities that play up Argentina's passions for horses, tango, and wine. The landscaped gardens are stunning, and there's even a heated Roman-style pool. In the tower, rooms are lively and colorful, with lots of orange throw pillows and patterned chairs. In the mansion, the aesthetics lean toward French opulence, complete with gilded mirrors, glass chandeliers, and toile de Jouy wallpaper.
Photo by Francisco NocitohotelHotel Madero
$Set at the southern end of Puerto Madero, this hotel is all steel, glass, and natural light. The lobby feels like a cool loft hangout, thanks to a pool table that plays center stage, modern art that hangs on the walls, and a mix of modern and funky furnishings in vibrant hues. While Faena nearby attracts a moneyed but artsy crowd, Madero is more suited for those traveling for business, and perhaps families who want to be in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood away from the bustle of the city. Rooms are spacious and continue the contemporary vibe set forth in the lobby, with dark wood floors and subdued furnishings in creamy colors. Opt for a Corner Room, most of which have kitchenettes and balconies with awesome views of the docks.
Alvear ArthotelAlvear Art Hotel
$For a sophisticated and comfortable experience in the center of Buenos Aires, the Alvear Art Hotel stands out as a great option. It boasts top-notch service, generously sized accommodations, contemporary facilities, and a superb pool and spa. Its location is conveniently close to landmark sites like Plaza San Martín, Obelisco, and Teatro Colón, as well as popular neighborhoods like Recoleta and Puerto Madero. In the lobby lounge and at the restaurant, you’ll spot local execs and diplomats rubbing elbows with impeccably dressed tourists sporting Louis Vuitton bags and designer sneakers.
Alvear IconhotelAlvear Icon
$$The Alvear Icon Hotel seamlessly blends luxury, art, and technology in the lively Puerto Madero district, boasting spacious and elegant rooms with beautiful views and contemporary comforts. With multiple dining spaces, including a ritzy kosher restaurant and a trendy lounge bar with sweeping views, you’ll have no trouble finding somewhere to grab a bite to eat or a drink. It's close to landmarks like the Puente de la Mujer and Fragata Sarmiento, suiting both vacationers and business travelers looking for indulgence.
hotelIlum Experience Home
$Set in the vibrant neighborhood of Palermo Hollywood, Ilum Hotel is a modern and stylish property with a Scando-zen vibe. With its comfortable balcony-adorned rooms, spacious lobby, fast Wi-Fi, and small fitness room, it attracts artsy types, solo travelers, digital nomads, and the occasional family. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the location—close to bustling Plaza Serrano, MALBA, and the Palermo forests—can’t be beat. The generous breakfast spread served in the dining room overlooking the garden pool is the cherry on top. It's an ideal hotel choice for travelers who want to explore the vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and shops of Palermo.
Courtesy Be Jardín Escondido by CoppolahotelJardín Escondido
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Gold List 2023The onetime home of Francis Ford Coppola (while shooting his film Tetro), this hotel is like a little piece of heaven in buzzy Palermo Soho. Inside are terra-cotta-tiled patios, lush gardens, an outdoor kitchen with a parrilla, and warm and light-filled rooms, each one named after a different Coppola family member. There are only seven rooms here, and each is decorated with furniture and art selected, presumably, by Coppola himself during his travels in Argentina and elsewhere in Latin America. The service is ultra-discreet: A manager, concierge, and sommelier are on hand, but they’re usually out of sight (cell phone at the ready) unless required.
Courtesy Alvear Palace HotelhotelAlvear Palace Hotel
$$$ | Gold List 2018 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019Old-school luxury takes on new meaning at the Alvear Palace Hotel. Find modern suites on the top two floors; on the rooftop, a generous spa, pool, and bar with jaw-dropping views of the neighborhood. The breakfast buffet is perhaps the best in the city, and Afternoon Tea at L'Orangerie is everything you might imagine high tea to be: white-glove service, delicate dishes and trays filled with scones, perfect little sandwiches, tantalizing pastries, and tea served in gilded cups.
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Photo by Javier CsecshotelPalacio Duhau, Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
$$$ | Gold List 2018, 2019 Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025Before Buenos Aires surrendered to the motor car—and every Argentine male modeled his ego on that of Formula One legend Juan Manuel Fangio—Avenida Alvear was one of the city’s main thoroughfares, with horse-drawn carriages and trams rolling by en route to Palermo’s gardens and parks. Something of this Belle Époque spirit still endures, and nowhere more so than at the Palacio Duhau, completed in 1934 as the city mansion of a landed family. Its grand neoclassical façade is right on the avenue, and the lobby is a stately, serene space where light pours in from the terrace onto the fluted marble columns, intricately carved wooden doors, and low-slung white leather sofas. Rooms range from spacious and functional to sumptuous and palatial; the boudoir suite has butler service, an enormous marble bathroom, and two private terraces overlooking the avenue below. The Duhau restaurant and public spaces channel the property’s storied glamour, with local couples having lunch and out-of-towners sipping milk-punch cocktails. The surrounding barrio of Recoleta is known for its old-world architecture, and this hotel, modeled on the Château du Marais near Paris, is the maximum expression of Argentine Francophilia.
hotelHotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires
$Set in Microcentro and not too far from Borges Cultural Center and the Naval Center, this hotel plays with a subtle nautical theme, keeping things simple with a blue, white, and tan palette. Hardwood floors, round mirrors on the walls, and well-placed furnishings in leather and suede lend the lounge a welcoming vibe. Step out onto the eighth-floor rooftop for a dip in the pool or a siesta in a comfy lounger. It's an affordable and comfortable option if you are traveling solo and don't need tons of space.
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Esplendor Buenos Aires
$Set in a Neoclassical building close to Galerias Pacifico, Esplendor's white walls, floating staircase, and massive portraits of Argentine icons like Che Guevara and Eva Perón lend the hotel an art gallery vibe. Because it is located close to the pedestrian- and shopping-friendly Calle Florida as well as office towers, the hotel attracts a mixed bag of execs in town for business as well as couples from Brazil and other Latin American countries in town on a shopping spree. All somewhat different, the rooms are decorated in pastel colors and have a mix of contemporary and midcentury-modern furniture, such as Bertoia steel-mesh chairs. Some rooms feature separate tubs and showers.
Courtesy Faena Hotel Buenos AireshotelFaena Hotel Buenos Aires
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025From outside, the red brick building that Faena occupies does nothing to hint at the over-the-top decor that lies inside. However, Philippe Starck designed the place—need we say more? It's dark and dramatic, with red velvet curtains, rose-tinted glass, and firetruck-red leather sofas. Inside, you'll find lots of red and black throughout with a touch of the ridiculous. Thankfully, Starck showed a bit of restraint when designing the rooms. Instead of dark and moody, rooms are a study in moderation, Faena-style. The hotel is on the pricier side, but if you want to be right in Puerto Madero and are a fan of Starck's brand of design, this property is for you.
hotelHub Porteño
$$You don't just book a room at this hotel—it's an entire experience. A concierge team will arrange your dinner reservations, score you tickets to the polo match or opera at Teatro Colon, and point you in the right direction of the coolest bar for a craft cocktail. From the outside, it looks like any other apartment building in ritzy Recoleta. But step inside, and you're greeted by the friendly staff who show you around the place like it's their very own apartment. The decor is Art-Deco-meets-boho-chic, and every piece of furniture is positioned just so. In the afternoon, guests gather on the terrace for tea service. Each of the 11 rooms is entirely unique and decorated with vintage furniture, wool textiles, cowhide rugs, and beds with leather headboards. The color scheme of creamy whites and chocolate browns is dreamy.
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725 Continental Hotel
$725 Continental Hotel puts travelers right in the thick of Buenos Aires’s buzzing downtown, just steps from the Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo. Housed in a striking 1920s Art Deco building, the hotel combines historic charm with modern flair: think marble bathrooms, hardwood floors, and big-city views from the rooftop pool. Rooms are comfortable and spacious; breakfast is legendary for its pastries, and service is both efficient and personable. Some street noise filters through, but that adds to the city energy and isn't necessarily a flaw (unless you’re a light sleeper). The central location makes sightseeing effortless, while chilled cocktails on the rooftop seal the deal after a day’s adventures.
hotelHome Hotel
$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019Ideal for the crowd increasingly drawn to after-hours Buenos Aires, Home became the first hotel in fashionable Palermo Hollywood when it opened in December 2005. Brainchild of London music producer Tom Rixton, the property sits among a welter of ultra-cool bars and fusion eateries that never seem to close. What's not to rave about in this hotel? They excel in decor, attention to detail, and service. Breakfast in the garden is delicious and features homemade jams, the way abuela makes them. Whoever chooses the music knows what they're doing. If there was any way to unglue the wallpaper from the wall, roll it nicely, and take it back home, you'd want to. And no one would fault you if the little soaps branded with the Home logo found their way into your toiletry bag.
Courtesy Algodon MansionhotelAlgodon Mansion
$$Algodon's gorgeous Belle Époque architecture impresses before you even set foot inside. But once within the six-story mansion, the decor is unfussy and sophisticated. In the lobby is a dramatic glass-encased waterfall that cascades down several floors. Furnishings in supple leathers, exquisite woods, and delicate silks are by Cappellini and B&B Italia, and suites (there are only suites) are as spacious as some New York City apartments. Silks, suede, ebony, leather, parquet floors, Nespresso machines, and Netflix on the flatscreen TVs—you'll want for nothing at this hotel. The roomy bathrooms are decked out in French limestone and Calacatta marble.
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SLS Buenos Aires Puerto Madero
$$Italian architect Piero Lissoni injected a touch of contemporary European sensibilities to the decor in this hotel, where rooms feature hardwood floors, a black and white color palette, low-slung beds, rainfall shower heads in the peekaboo bathrooms (a glass wall looks out to the bedroom, but you can close the blinds), and a minibar stocked with local snacks and wines. The best part is the floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to private balconies furnished with a pair of butterfly chairs, perfect for taking in the views of the river and city beyond. The complimentary breakfast is worth waking up for, and includes delicious medialunas and other baked goods, jams, dulce de leche, cereals, the local mate drink, seasonal fruits, and juices from the buffet, as well as à la carte items like omelets and French toast. Breakfast is served at Leynia, which in the evening becomes a steakhouse with a modern Japanese twist—think open-flame grilled meats, ossobuco empanadas, Patagonian trout ceviche, and teriyaki-style shrimp.
Courtesy Palo Santo HotelhotelPalo Santo Hotel
$Walking down this mellow street in Palermo Hollywood, you might not notice that a boutique hotel lies just beyond the wooden gates. Look up and you’ll see a five-story building, built to LEED standards, with a glass-and-iron façade that supports a 90-foot vertical garden. For access, guests—tattooed, Adidas-wearing, white-haired creatives and Gen X'ers in skinny jeans and Ray-Ban sunglasses—buzz in and enter a small lobby. There’s a tiny splash pool and hot tub on the rooftop, which kids will love. As the country's (self-proclaimed) first urban green hotel, Palo Santo has put a few environmental practices in place, such as rainwater recovery, energy efficiency in rooms and in its architecture, low emissions and CO2 recovery, and more. Instead of plastic water bottles, rooms come with glass bottles of filtered water that guests can refill in the lobby at their convenience.
hotelMio Buenos Aires
$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2025Set in a jacaranda-lined block in swanky Recoleta, this 13-story hotel with an opaque-glass exterior and massive front door crafted from French oak wine barrels hints at the refined surprises that await inside. The sleek lobby and lounge are composed of metal, glass, wood, and exposed concrete, and the crowd is a smartly dressed mix of locals and visitors. Recoleta is the city’s poshest enclave, a place where ladies and gents dressed in their vintage designer threads still meet for coffee at iconic cafés like La Biela, and youngsters hang out with friends at the park, Plaza San Martín de Tours, with its rubber trees planted in the late 18th century. During your stay, don’t miss a visit to nearby Recoleta Cemetery, an outdoor maze of small passageways where gorgeous statues and mausoleums in various architectural styles house the remains of Argentina’s prominent figures and wealthy families.
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Palacio Paz Hotel
$The onetime headquarters of the army club, Circulo Militar, Palacio Paz is a magnificent Belle Époque building that is considered one of the best examples of French architecture in the city. Attached to the 1890s-era property is a newer structure with a similar façade and accommodations that once welcomed visiting army guests. During the pandemic, the structure and army apartments were converted into a boutique hotel with 56 minimalist but comfortable guest rooms that call to mind an Ace Hotel in the Pacific Northwest. Set on the ground level, Moby Dick is a cozy little restaurant with an American vibe and a menu that will appeal to most everyone—think avocado toast, burgers and fries, salmon with grilled vegetables, and milanesas, a breaded veal steak beloved by porteños.
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248 Finisterra
$Las Cañitas is filled with trendy little restaurants and bars, and this 10-room hotel is set in a pretty building painted creamy white within the hip neighborhood. Inside, it feels like your favorite aunt's carefully decorated home. There's a lounge where antique-looking sofas and chairs surround a fireplace. Past the small breakfast room are glass doors that lead to a vine-covered, quiet garden. A rooftop deck has a small hot tub and lounge chairs.
Photo by Javier PierinihotelFierro Hotel
$$With its sleek vibe adorned in black, graphite, and red, and modern furnishings that are simple but chic, Fierro is the kind of hotel that you feel instantly comfortable in. On the ground floor, past the restaurant, is a garden with leafy trees and little tables where breakfast is served on sunny mornings. Splurge on a balcony suite, which overlooks the back garden and is quieter than those that look out to the street. No matter which room you end up in, the large plush bed and blackout curtains will deliver a good night's sleep. The bathrooms are small, but the water pressure is good and strong.
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Casa Chic Hotel Palermo
$More of a bed and breakfast than a hotel, Casa Chic lives up to its name. Located above a delightful home and clothing store, the property offers just six rooms, each with its own charm thanks to eclectic textiles, art, and furniture. In the spacious lounge, which is decorated with leather sofas, vintage mirrors and lighting fixtures, and black-and-white photos on the walls, you might run into the other guests, mostly young solo travelers or couples from North America and Europe. There’s also a tiny terrace where guests can enjoy breakfast. The six rooms are small (at 431 square feet, the Studio style is the largest) but charming in that Pottery Barn kind of way—think distressed farmhouse-style bed frames painted in a shade of chalky dove egg, striped cotton throw pillows, sheer curtains, and fresh-cut flowers on the nightstand.
FAQ:
What are the best areas in Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is a massive, sprawling city with over 15 million people in its metropolitan area. It’s home to some of the widest avenues and the most impressive monuments in the world. Recoleta is arguably the most elegant neighborhood, often called “the Paris of the South,” with grand architecture, a famous cemetery, world-class museums, and a lively café (and gelato!) culture. It’s sophisticated, safe, and ideal for first-time visitors seeking classic Buenos Aires charm. Puerto Madero is the modern waterfront district, a former dockland transformed into a luxurious area with steel-and-glass buildings, pedestrian-friendly streets, and contemporary hotels. It attracts business travelers and those wanting sleek, urban style. San Telmo is the oldest neighborhood, offering cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and atmospheric tango culture. Palermo Hollywood and Palermo Soho are trendy and vibrant, with lots of nightlife options, fusion restaurants, indie boutiques, and younger crowds.
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is a magnetic city offering activities and excitement throughout the year. Spring (September to November) is very pleasant with its fresh, crisp air; the city bursts into bloom with purple Jacaranda flowers. The average temperature is 63 degrees Fahrenheit, and though it does rain on occasion, it is generally perfect weather for strolling, biking, or picnicking in the parks and gardens. Peak tourist season is summer (December to February) when average temperatures hover around 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Be forewarned that it can get very humid and there are a lot of mosquitos, especially at sunset. Because summer coincides with Christmas, New Years, and Carnival (plus school kids being on vacation), many locals leave the city on holiday, which means some shops and restaurants may be closed or have reduced hours. You may also have to deal with thunderstorms and occasional power outages. Autumn (March to May) is a lovely time to visit, as the weather cools down and the city turns golden. The average temperature is 64 degrees Fahrenheit, ideal for taking day trips to the countryside to see the wine harvest or the gaucho festivals. Autumn is also a quieter and more budget-friendly time to travel, as there are fewer tourists and generally lower rates.
Which hotels in Buenos Aires offer the best views?
For sweeping urban vistas, head to 725 Continental Hotel near the Obelisco, where the rooftop pool and terrace bar offer panoramic views of the downtown buzz. In Puerto Madero, Hotel Madero’s Corner Rooms provide spectacular views of the docks, and SLS Buenos Aires features floor-to-ceiling glass doors which open to private balconies overlooking the river and city. For a different perspective, Anselmo Buenos Aires overlooks Plaza Dorrego, while San Isidro Plaza Hotel’s private balconies frame the neo-Gothic San Isidro Cathedral at golden hour.
How we choose the best hotels in Buenos Aires
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.
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