17 Best Hotels in Buenos Aires, Argentina

A choice lodging for travelers looking for a boutique package, all rooms boast top-of-the-line beds, spacious living areas with chaise lounges, and flat-screen TVs. Staff delivers each guest a welcome tray of treats like macarons from the hotel's restaurant, UCO. The chef's menu changes seasonally and includes legendary breakfasts and homemade charcuterie.

Technology is front and center at the 1828 Smart Hotel, where you're lent a tablet computer when you check in that lets you control everything in your room from the curtains to the fragrance, request room service, and order a taxi. The monochromatic design of the shiny marble lobby, where a digital baby grand piano taps out tunes on its own in the evening, extends to the rooms in gleaming white softened with touches of blue. Rooms in the rear of the hotel overlook a tempting pool with a softly cascading waterfall—at night it's beautifully illuminated. There's also a full-service restaurant and a wellness area that includes a few cardio machines. The staff is more than happy to help with restaurant recommendations and directions to the sights.

In a prime location for those in town for business or pleasure, this Recoleta hotel caters equally well to both types of travelers. With a seemingly constant stream of tour groups checking in, business executives holding meetings, and celebrities trying not to be noticed, there is always something happening. Despite the constant activity, the service never falters; the highly professional staff keep things running smoothly and happily tend to everyone's needs. Although they're lacking in original style, the stately rooms have richly stained wood furnishings and marble bathrooms. A leafy, European-style garden complete with a fountain sits behind the hotel.

Argentine icons—Eva Perón, Che Guevara, Jorge Luis Borges, among others—remind you just where you are when you stay at downtown's brashest hotel; their enormous portraits line the walls of the sleek lobby and art gallery. The spacious rooms are high-ceilinged and are decorated in muted grays and whites. Splashes of color are found in the funky throw rugs, sparkly pillows, and abstract paintings. This is one of the few downtown hotels that make a bold modernist statement, all the while gazing fondly back at Argentina's storied past. Esplendor also operates three other properties in Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, and Recoleta.

This massive glass-and-steel structure puts you close to downtown and the seafood restaurants and fresh air of Puerto Madero. In the atrium lobby, exposed glass elevators and wraparound hallways are unusual and dizzying at times. Rooms have walk-in closets and large desks, and the turndown service always includes delicious little chocolates. The rooftop pool is a great place to sip a fruit smoothie and stare at the skyline.

The first thing that strikes you upon entering the Hotel Emperador is its magnificently ornate lobby, replete with beautiful marble floors, plush sofas, and gurgling fountains. The rooms are equally impressive: the basic rooms are about 450 square feet, and suites are double or triple that size. The decor is classic but not stuffy. Bathrooms have separate tubs and showers and gleaming fittings. There's an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness center. The 21-story building has unobstructed views of the Río de la Plata and the city skyline. The Emperador is a favorite among visiting dignitaries and executives for its low-key, high-class service.

This lovely hotel has so much going for it—a historic setting, a pair of fine restaurants, a fitness room, and sophisticated rooms, for starters. Relax beside the indoor pool, work out in the fitness center, or enjoy a massage at the spa. The lobby bar is a great place for a drink; if the weather's right, sit in the courtyard, where you can forget you're in a concrete jungle. By day you can readily explore the quaint antiques shops, restaurants, and tango halls of nearby San Telmo. After the office workers head home the area is desolate; it's also on the fringe of some sketchy streets. Taxis are the way to go.

Blessed with the city's most gorgeous sitting room, the Legado Mítico also has an enormous library with plush leather couches, antique furnishings, a fireplace, and bookshelves stocked with English- and Spanish-language classics. The place evokes the legacy of Argentine icons, after whom the hotel's 11 spacious rooms are named. You can stay in the "Idealista" room, inspired by Che Guevara and decorated with black-and-white photos of him in military fatigues, or the "Tanguero" room, featuring sheet music from tango legend Carlos Gardel, an acoustic guitar, and a beautiful wooden armoire.

At this urban oasis, a white-marble lobby leads to a palm-fringed garden where you can enjoy a poolside breakfast or an afternoon cocktail. Sleek guest rooms have sophisticated color schemes complemented by black-and-white photos on the walls. Executive studios have whirlpool baths, and certain suites amazing views of a place that high-society Argentines have been dying to get into for years: Recoleta Cemetery. Loi Suites also operates three other apart-hotels in the city.

A modernist and minimalist property built of concrete and exposed stone, this boutique hotel comes complete with cool common areas, a full bar and restaurant, and a youthful staff. Each room is decorated in a different color scheme, providing a needed touch of warmth to the otherwise monochromatic feel. The full-service bistro, open only to guests, offers great porteño cuisine, as well as tasty mixed drinks and local wines. You can watch the day's soccer match on the flat-screen TV in the lounge area, though with the floor-to-ceiling windows facing the street you forgo privacy. Surrounded by grass, a slender plunge pool is filled by a waterfall.

The winemaking Catena family owns this luxurious boutique hotel, and all the rooms come stocked with wines straight from their own Mendoza vineyards. You'll find stylish rustic elements everywhere, starting with the towering entrance fashioned from wood from French oak barrels. Also made by hand are the wooden bathtubs, all of which are slightly different. All rooms have balconies overlooking the street or the courtyard where large, metal butterflies by an Argentine artist are lit up at night. Some suites include in-room saunas, while others have private rooftop whirlpool tubs. Amenities include massage cabins, a pool, and a small exercise area.

Housed in a former convent on one of Palermo's most happening corners, the Nuss is a great option for those who want to be in the heart of the barrio's action. The 22 rooms are clustered around a Spanish-style open-air patio. All the rooms are bright and breezy, with large beds fitted with stylish leather headboards. The vast rooftop terrace has cozy lounge chairs and a small pool surrounded by dozens of trees that make for a natural oasis in the midst of the urban buzz.

Slippers are already waiting by your bed when you check into the Palermo Place, making the spacious, studio-style rooms especially inviting. The rooms have a handsome decor, windows letting in lots of light, and kitchens loaded with everything you need to make a home-cooked meal. All the extras, including the oversized towels and Egyptian cotton sheets, are top quality. Internet access is free, and laundry and dry cleaning services are available. In lieu of breakfast in the hotel, staff get guests out on the block with vouchers to redeem at stylish and tasty brunch spots close by.

If you need some elbow room, the Palermo Tower has some of the biggest rooms you’ll find in Buenos Aires, all of them featuring sitting areas with comfy couches and nicely outfitted kitchenettes. Between the tile floors and dark furnishings, however, the decor could be a bit warmer. A small but well-appointed gym is on the top floor, as are the outdoor pool and solarium. The buffet breakfast includes a selection of serve-yourself items as well as made-to-order favorites like omelets. The newest property from P Hotels, it sits comfortably close to Palermo Hollywood's bars and restaurants.

Originally built in 1909, this Buenos Aires landmark brims with old-school style—the elegant lobby, crystal chandeliers, and swanky bar evoke Argentina's opulent, if distant, past. Exploring the myriad nooks and crannies of this grand old hotel is part of its timeless appeal. Sadly, it could have been better maintained. Rooms are comfortable, if not particularly spacious. It has a quiet location at the top of pedestrian-only Florida Street overlooking leafy Plaza San Martín.

The name of this design hotel conjures up a feeling of serenity, and the fountains in the lobby, the outdoor patio ringed with greenery, and the sizable indoor swimming pool take it to the next level. The calming aesthetic extends to the rooms with soothing cream-colored walls, cushy carpets, and furniture created with soft leather and dark wood. The armoires, headboards, and desks are by top Argentine designer Eugenio Aguirre, who created them especially for the hotel. The adults-only property is situated in the swankiest part of Recoleta—which the polite, attentive staff is happy to help you navigate—and offers a smaller, quieter base than its neighbors like the Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt.

Following a substantial refurb, Vain added a cluster of simple yet stylish and spacious suites to its name in 2024. Rooms bear plenty of pulled concrete and natural tones, such as stone and cream; there’s also a rooftop splash pool and sun deck with the bonus of a bar in summer. The excellent location on Calle Thames means many restaurants and bars are a stone’s throw away, so it’s very convenient for getting around on foot.