Retiro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Plaza San Martin
Relax in a park with a preserved lawn, trees, statues, a war memorial and a tower in the center of the city.
Buquebus Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Buenos Aires with a trip to Buquebus Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Quinquela Martín Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Buenos Aires with a trip to Quinquela Martín Cruise Terminal. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Palacio Paz
Find out about the history of Buenos Aires when you take a trip to Palacio Paz. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Jorge Luis Borges’ Last Residence
Find out about the history of Buenos Aires when you take a trip to Jorge Luis Borges’ Last Residence. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.
Torre de los Ingleses
Find out about the history of Buenos Aires when you spend time at Torre de los Ingleses. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.
Activities
Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour
Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus w/ Audio Guide & City Pass
Buenos Aires City Private Tour with Local Guide
Argentine Experience Interactive Dining and Cooking
Premium Tigre Small Group Tour
Local Foodie Adventure in Buenos Aires with Sherpa Food Tours
Our pick of the best Retiro Hotel Deals
El Conquistador Hotel
Yes, the room spot was and yes, the staff is very polite and helpful
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Efe Hotel & Cowork
Bien ubicado
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center
Marriott etc always good and delivers, bit old tho, pool needs updates, food at pool bar is really good I wanted to watch American football but bar was under renovation
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Casa Lucia Member of Melia Collection
Very nice room and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Pulitzer
The staff was very helpful. The hotel is lovely and the room was clean. We only had one shower gel for two people but that is the only "criticism" we have. I'm sure they'd give us plenty more had we asked.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Principado Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Retiro
Microcentro
Florida Street and Gran Rex Theatre are top sights in Microcentro, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Florida Station or Lavalle Station to see more sights in the area.
Buenos Aires Central Business District
If you're spending time in Buenos Aires Central Business District, check out sights like Obelisco or Luna Park Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Correo Central Station or Leandro N Alem Station.
El Centro
Enjoy the popular shops in El Centro. Obelisco is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Carlos Pellegrini Station or July 9 Station to see more of Buenos Aires.
San Nicolás
While you're in San Nicolás, take in top sights like Obelisco or Gran Rex Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at July 9 Station or Diagonal Norte Station.
Recoleta
Consider a visit to Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Recoleta. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Las Heras Station or Pueyrredon Station (Santa Fe).
Barrio Norte
If you're spending time in Barrio Norte, you might enjoy attractions like Santa Fe Avenue and 9 de Julio Avenue. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Las Heras Station to see more of the city.
