83 Best Hotels in Argentina

The various rooms, cabins, and houses here surround a garden of flowers and cacti; all accommodations are built with traditional local materials—adobe, cane, wood—and are decorated with a contemporary eye. A similar aesthetic is reflected in the restaurant, which is one of the best in town. The small pool is heated, so you can even take a dip on a cool evening, with a view of the Siete Colores range.

The powder-blue clapboard facade of this hotel stretches along the beachfront: squint and you can see whales from the huge picture windows in the front-facing rooms and lobby lounge. Rooms are spacious and airy, if rather plain.

A few blocks from the square in a quieter area, Las Terrazas has nine spacious rooms, each with its own balcony. The bar serves snacks and regional wines, and there's also an outdoor swimming pool. Check out the ingenious water feature that flows inside and out, and the perfectly circular well that dates back more than 1,000 years (it was discovered during the hotel's construction). Flora fans will appreciate the owner's cacti collection.

This well-placed former Sheraton property on bustling Avenida Córdoba makes for a solid stay for both business travelers and city visitors. Spacious rooms are elegant with contemporary decor and a natural palette. Upgrade to a club category room for more breath-taking views over the city. There’s also a cocktail bar and restaurant on-site.

Perched higher up in the foothills than the surrounding cabin complexes, these modern cottages offer plenty of room and all the accoutrements of a vacation home. Mountain views and an opulent garden will soothe your senses, even as the snug wood paneling keeps you warm at night.

All the reddish adobe walls of the cabins at Los Colorados, on the Cerro de Siete Colores, have rounded corners, giving the whole place a look of having been sculpted straight from the earth; it's a perfect spot for kicking back, whether you're curled up by the fireplace in your room or stargazing on the communal terrace.

On a pedestrian-only thoroughfare, this Spanish-owned hotel in the heart of the financial district is a good option for business travelers and cruise-ship passengers. Be sure to book a room in the newer part of the building—they're a bit pricier but worth every penny. There's a well-equipped fitness center, along with an indoor pool, sauna, and spa. The sunny breakfast and dinner rooms have nice sidewalk views for checking out passersby. The chain also has a property—Meliá Recoleta Plaza—in the heart of chichi Recoleta.

Topped with an eye-catching rooftop pool and patio, this enormous art deco showplace is a reminder of an earlier era. In the lobby, lofty pillars support a stained-glass ceiling that filters sunlight onto white marble floors, while the contemporary rooms have dark-wood floors and color schemes that feature bold oranges, reds, and black. There's a 24-hour fitness center and a highly regarded restaurant.

A simple B&B off the main road, Nothofagus is named after the southern beech tree, and the lodge has a rough-hewn, woodsy feel with exposed beams and leaves stamped into the lampshades. Unlike in lodgings closer to the valley wall, the breakfast room offers unobstructed views of the Fitzroy spires on a clear morning. The rooms are comfortable and clean, if a bit bare.

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.

Near the famed Teatro Colón and the landmark Obelisco, the upscale Panamericano Buenos Aires has a lobby with a checkerboard marble floor that leads to large salons, a snazzy café, and conference rooms that are popular with local politicians. Rooms are spacious and elegant, with dark-wood furnishings and lavish fabrics. The top-floor pool and spa afford amazing views. Visit in the late afternoon to watch the soft pastels of a smoggy sunset give way to the neon glow on one of the world's widest avenues, Avenida 9 de Julio.

Located just around the corner from shops, tourist offices, and restaurants, this downtown hotel melds homey furnishings with state-of-the-art amenities and services. Cozy up by the lobby fireplace or bask in the soaring atrium full of greenery and natural light. Note the paintings on display: each floor showcases a different local artist. The efficient staff caters to the frequent fishermen, families, business travelers, and outdoorsy types who stop here.

Just two blocks from the plaza but already on the edge of town, this place feels like a hideaway; behind the large colonial-style building, with its big guest rooms and its fireplace-warmed common area, is a garden with a blue-and-white swimming pool and great views. There's also a well-stocked quincho—a sheltered barbecue area with tables, chairs, and an oven.

You'll get a warm welcome at this rootsy B&B, which is surrounded by a lush garden. The 10 air-conditioned rooms and two cabañas open onto a shady veranda where you can enjoy your breakfast; from there it's a couple more steps to the pool. Pine paneling gives the simply furnished rooms a country vibe.

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.

Dense tropical vegetation overhangs the wooden walkway that leads to this tiny guesthouse's three rooms, tucked away in a pale-blue clapboard house. They're not fancy, but the wood and wicker furniture and brightly painted paneling are cheerful and welcoming. So is owner John Fernandes, who's full of information and advice about Iguazú, which he shares with you over high-octane caipirinhas at the nightly cocktail sessions.

What it lacks in intimate charm, it makes up for in practicality, professionalism, and energy. There's always something happening here: a visiting dignitary, an important meeting, an international conference. Rooms are standard, clean, and well equipped, all of which explain the hotel's popularity among American business travelers.

This popular posada in the heart of Uco wine country has rustic chalets with sweeping views of the Andes, offering top value lodging near Tupungato’s wineries; each is equipped with a woodburning stove for the winter, plus a private patio looking out onto the property's own biodynamic vineyards. High on a hillside, the romantic lodge restaurant ($$) serves breakfast and dinner for guests only; however, it is open to the general public at lunch.

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.

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.

This long, thin, adobe boutique hotel overlooks a decent-size swimming pool; inside, rooms have simple decorations and low lighting. A special emphasis was placed on getting the bathrooms right; those in superior rooms have hot tubs. There's a snack bar on-site but no restaurant; given its close proximity to eateries in the town center, however, that's not a problem.

If you want to stay right in the city, but prefer to sidestep the big hotel chains, Villaggio is just one block from the main plaza with attractive guest rooms and two self-catering apartments.