Buenos Aires Accommodations By Barrio

Monserrat

It’s not the place to party until dawn, but Monserrat has some excellent accommodations you can come home to after partying until dawn. Many prices here have more than doubled in the past few years ...more

Microcentro

Staying in Microcentro means you’ll be in the middle of the action—and, sometimes, the chaos. In general, it’s important to realize that in this barrio, rooms with windows overlooking ...more

San Telmo

With its narrow, cobblestone streets, quirky shops, and alternative flavor, it’s not particularly shocking that San Telmo appeals to the younger traveling set. Much of the barrio is packed with ...more

Retiro

Considering the fact that real estate in Retiro is some of the most expensive in Buenos Aires, it’s not particularly surprising that budget accommodations are very rare in this barrio. The streets ...more

Recoleta

Like Retiro, upscale Recoleta has its share of expensive accommodations, though the barrio also offers a good number of budget hotels, usually located south of the cemetery and toward the border with Microcentro ...more

Palermo

After Palermo’s explosion of popularity as the hot spot in the city for restaurants and nightlife, it was only a matter of time before the city’s visitors wanted to sleep here, too. In Palermo Soho ...more

Palermo Soho

Palermo House, Thames 1754 (☎ 4832 1815; www.palermohouse.com.ar). S Plaza Italia. Located in a converted townhouse near Plaza Serrano, this clean, relaxed hostel draws a social, international crowd ...more

Palermo Hollywood

Gecko Hostel, Bonpland 2233 (☎ 4771 0910; www.geckohostel.com.ar). S Palermo. Brand new to Palermo’s hostel scene, this relaxed, sprawling accommodation manages to avoid the “party hostel&rdquo ...more

Las Cañitas

Alma Petit Hostel, Jorge Newbery 1708 (☎ 4771 4345; www.almapetithostel.com), between Arce and Independencia. S Olleros or Ministerio Carranza. One of the few hostels within walking distance of the Las ...more

The Outer Barrios

Staying in the outer barrios may not be one of the more popular options, but for some travelers, that might be part of the appeal.

Belgrano

La Rosada de Belgrano, Av. Cabildo 3041 (☎ 15 5466 7918 and 15 5028 1514; www.larosadadebelgrano.com.ar), between Iberá and Quesada. S Congreso de Tucuman. Pink on the outside, blue on the inside ...more

Balvanera

Che Hostel, Chile 2017 (☎ 4942 0807; www.chehostel.com.ar). S Pichincha. Though a bit far from the action, this medium-sized hostel makes up for its location with great common spaces and relatively ...more

Boedo

La MeNeSuNdA, Av. Boedo 742 (☎ 4957 0946; www.lamenesundahostel.com.ar). S Boedo. Located on Boedo’s main strip , this popular hostel draws backpackers looking for an alternative BA experience. The ...more