21 Best Hotels in Palermo, Buenos Aires

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.

Attention to detail is key at this small boutique hotel where all of the spacious rooms are stylishly modern and minimalist and equipped with low-slung furnishings, bright wooden floors, and small bar areas. Enormous beds are topped with plush comforters and throw pillows, and bathrooms are stocked with soft bathrobes and slippers. Most rooms have balconies that offer intimate views into the Palermo Soho neighborhood. Guests also can catch fresh air on the hotel's quaint patio or the rooftop terrace, which has recliners and a large hydro-massage tub.

This boutique lodging feels like home—if home were a high-ceilinged, lavishly decorated Palermo town house dating from the 1890s. The owner is a well-traveled history professor who worked personal touches into the hotel's decor, including a large black-and-white photo of four girls reading a book, one of whom is the owner's grandmother. Red walls complement cowhide area rugs, deep leather couches, and dark wood furniture for a stylishly rustic aesthetic in the spacious downstairs living area, where guests can read, relax, and tinker on the piano beside the check-in desk. Rooms have ample natural light, embroidered sheets, and antique furniture. Don't miss the terrace with large, plush outdoor couches and a barbecue grill.

This enchanting boutique hotel offers thoughtful and personalized service starting the minute you walk in the door. The inviting property smartly combines the charm of the original 1930s-era building with up-to-the-minute amenities. Walls painted in deep colors, ebony floors, and wooden furnishings are found throughout the shared areas and in each of the rooms, most of which also feature crystal chandeliers and cast-iron balconies. The hotel's wine cellar stores superb Argentine vintages, and the on-staff sommelier regularly hosts wine tastings complete with delicious finger foods.

Behind the unassuming white facade of this century-old town house and convent is what the proprietors have dubbed Argentina's "first designer B&B." Common areas have bold, colorful paintings and fanciful sculptures that give it the feel of an art gallery. Done up in creamy shades of white, the smartly decorated rooms all have private, though not necessarily en suite, bathrooms. Both sides of the narrow hallways are lined with rooms, eliminating any sense of privacy, but the bustling Palermo Soho location is hard to beat. A complimentary afternoon picada (Argentine snack tray) is offered daily. The young staff can steer you toward the neighborhood's newest restaurants and nightspots.

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.

Quirky BoBo shrewdly combines the bourgeois with the bohemian—in fact, the hotel's name subtly references David Brooks's thought-provoking book Bobos in Paradise, about the blurred lines between these two concepts. Each of the simply furnished rooms has a different motif, such as art deco, minimalist, and techno. All have creature comforts like soft robes, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi access. The downstairs restaurant-café is a nice place to relax after pounding Palermo's pavement all day.

As the name suggests, this 1920s French-style hotel is fit for a duke—or even a president, as the mansion once served as an Argentine president's private residence. The hotel is a romantic option for couples, and its standout factor is its welcoming and knowledgeable staff. They ensure the dining room's espresso machine is always at the ready and that baked goods are on display. The rooms are simple, though fresh and comfortable, done up in creamy whites and filled with elegant furnishings. For relaxation, there's an outdoor terrace with a pool.

Home Hotel oozes coolness, style, and class, much like its hands-on owners, an Anglo-Argentinean couple. Each room is decorated with vintage French wallpaper and has a stereo system. On-site there's a beautifully kept garden, a barbecue area, swimming pool, a holistic spa, and a funky lounge bar where you can sip a cocktail and listen to mood music.

A cobblestone walkway with a canopy of vines leads to the heart and soul of this rustically elegant property: a verdant back garden with colorful blooms, wrought-iron chairs, and a pleasant pool. The impressive green space connects two renovated houses filled with simple, French-inspired furnishings. Rooms are sunny and bright, with stone bathrooms, sleek beds topped with snowy linens, and chairs hand-picked from the city’s antique markets. Once you're inside, it’s easy to forget the hotel is smack-dab in the center of Palermo Soho’s dining, shopping, and nightlife scenes. The friendly staff is helpful in getting guests out and about to the best spots.

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.

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.

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.

This lodging occupies a spot on one of the chicest strips in Palermo Soho, more than holding its own against neighboring see-and-be-seen establishments. Englishman David Collins designed the hotel, and it's clear that he considered every nook and cranny to create a cohesive look. Rooms are modern with a touch of rustic comfort, thanks to oak floors and warm color schemes. The friendly staff is eager to help you navigate shopping, dining, and revelry.

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.

The biggest draw at this sunny B&B is the location in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Villa Crespo, a 10-minute walk from Palermo. The gleaming white exterior, highlighted with goldenrod trim, sets just the right tone. Inside you'll find a ground-floor common area, a kitchen, and a pleasant patio. The attentive husband (English) and wife (Brazilian) owners are enthusiastic about the neighborhood, offering insider tips about the best places to shop and advice on hidden restaurants many visitors overlook.

The fresh exterior of this French Petit Hotel pops on the streets of Palermo Hollywood, while the warm oranges, creams, and dark browns decorating the ground floor lure guests inside. Each room in the century-old house has its own color and theme, and if they bring on a feeling of calmness, it could be because they were arranged with Feng Shui principles in mind. While the style is overwhelmingly French-modern—the owner is French—Argentine touches such as Pop Art portraits of famous porteño personalities run throughout.

An eye-catching outdoor clock welcomes you to this intriguing property in the heart of Palermo Soho. The lobby is tricked out with severe black-and-white couches and funky artwork, while the vast library lounge has an eclectic collection of furniture and sculptures from around the globe. Rooms have large, fluffy beds capped with elegant headboards; some bathrooms have white porcelain tubs and marble tiles.

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. 

Built from two carefully restored private homes, this Palermo Soho hot spot's crisply decorated rooms have high ceilings, hardwood floors, and enormous beds topped with luxe linens. Decorated in colorful ceramics, the bathrooms have funky freestanding sinks; some also have hydro-massage tubs that are great for after a day of shopping. Ambient music plays in a large living area, where you can work on your laptop or lounge on a sofa. The upstairs terrace is a great place for morning breakfast, which can be made to order. The hotel is conveniently located just blocks from the zoo and several parks.