Buenos Aires Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Cabildo showing a city and street scenes
With its European flavour and a rich history, this city is one of the most vibrant and fascinating places to visit in the world.

Visitors come to Buenos Aires from all over the globe to walk through the colourful neighbourhoods, gaze at the eclectic architecture, and experience the exciting nightlife. The metro makes it easy to navigate between the city’s many districts.

The trendy Palermo district is dotted with chic restaurants, cafés and boutiques. Palermo Hollywood is exactly as it sounds: glamorous. This neighbourhood boasts the best nightlife that Buenos Aires has to offer. Nearby, you’ll find Buenos Aires Zoo, a real treat for children in your party.

For history and culture, there’s plenty to be found in Recoleta and Plaza de Mayo. Recoleta is home to the magnificent La Recoleta Cemetery. The stunning tombs and mausoleums are only second in importance to the famous people who rest there. The surrounding neighbourhood is home to the city’s rich and famous where you will encounter some of the city’s best architecture.

The Plaza de Mayo is located in the Downtown area of the city and is crammed with important monuments and buildings including the famous Casa Rosada—the government palace where Eva Perón or ‘Evita’ used to address the Argentinian people. Football fans should stop in La Boca to catch a Boca Juniors’ game at the Bombonera.

This city is the place for food-lovers everywhere. Check out the cafés and restaurants to find local specialties such as Dulce de Leche and empanadas. Palermo Soho is widely regarded as the best place for a superb dining experience, but you will find great places all over the city that will give your taste buds a treat.

Buenos Aires has something for everyone, so regardless of which districts you choose to visit, you will see South American passion and energy at its best, but don’t take any chances—be sure to visit them all..

Where to stay in Buenos Aires

Japanese Garden featuring a park and a pond

Palermo

4.5/5(57 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Palermo Soho and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Palermo. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Palermo Station or Plaza Italia Station.

Palermo
Recoleta showing signage

Recoleta

4.5/5(59 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Recoleta Mall 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).

Recoleta
Puerto Madero showing modern architecture, night scenes and skyline

Puerto Madero

5/5(5 area reviews)

Puerto Madero is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Puerto Madero Casino and Port of Buenos Aires while you're in town.

Puerto Madero
Downtown Buenos Aires

El Centro

4.5/5(115 area reviews)

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.

El Centro
Casa Rosada which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Microcentro

Sociedad Rural Argentina and Florida Street 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.

Microcentro
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Palermo Hollywood

Palermo Hollywood is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Braga Menendez Contemporary Art, a top place to visit in the area.

Palermo Hollywood
Up Barrio Norte
Up Barrio Norte
2.5 out of 5
1064 Riobamba, Buenos Aires, CABA
The price is NZ$66 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$66
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Obelisco and Colón Theatre are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (130 reviews)
"This is a good place for the money. Rooms are tiny but updated and clean. Perhaps, the best thing of this hotel is location: just a block from Santa Fe and Callao avenues, the heart of Buenos Aires's upscale area."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2024

Up Barrio Norte
Boutique Apartments BA Moreno
Boutique Apartments BA Moreno
2.5 out of 5
550 Moreno, Buenos Aires
The price is NZ$77 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$77
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this apartment in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Très très bien…au delà de mes espérances!"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2024

Boutique Apartments BA Moreno
Hotel 6 De Octubre
Hotel 6 De Octubre
3 out of 5
Av. Independencia 2852, Buenos Aires
The price is NZ$73 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$73
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Obelisco and Palace of the Argentine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Great, helpful staff. Very clean and quiet place to stay. Walkable distance to public transportation and food places. Area around hotel is not the best."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2024

Hotel 6 De Octubre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Boutique Apartments BA
Boutique Apartments BA
3.5 out of 5
933 Esmeralda, Buenos Aires, CABA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. Popular attractions Obelisco and Galerias Pacifico ...
8/10 Very Good! (240 reviews)
"nice clean and quite"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2024

Boutique Apartments BA
Boutique Apartments BA Moreno
Boutique Apartments BA Moreno
2.5 out of 5
550 Moreno, Buenos Aires
Stay at this apartment in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Très très bien…au delà de mes espérances!"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2024

Boutique Apartments BA Moreno
Deluxe Apartments in Palermo
Deluxe Apartments in Palermo
5 out of 5
2428 Fitz Roy, Buenos Aires, CABA
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle, and Netflix. Popular attractions Obelisco and Palermo Soho are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Balcony Door did not lock"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2024

Deluxe Apartments in Palermo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Buenos Aires

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Aurora
22 Mar 2020

Would like to have had more time in Buenos Aires. Lovely european architecture and buildings. Generally felt safe, easy walking, good food and wine.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
9 Mar 2020

A lovely city to visit, if possible allow 3 -4 days to have a good look around, the radio taxis offer very cheap and reliable transport, just make sure the driver uses the meter, we ate mainly at local restaraunts which offered good cheap meals.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
28 Feb 2020

Beautiful city. Loved it. Not enough time spent in the city. You need at least 7 days to see everything. We only stayed for 3 full days

4/5 - Good

Bill
15 Feb 2020

Our stay was just an overnight waiting to join a cruise, so can't say much about the city. What we saw seemed OK.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
28 Jan 2020

Definitely want to go back & actually experience an opera at the Teatro Colon.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
26 Jan 2020

Has great dining options but limited places to see. Is generally safe with friendly people

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