Buenos Aires Hotels & Hostels (439)

Affiliated with the Rochester Classic, this hotel is a more modest yet still classy three-star experience.

BA’s first five-star gay hotel is certainly a showpiece from the bottom up – the lobby boasts a multistory wall fountain and a peek at the top-floor swimming pool. Stairways are also glassy and r…

They’re big on glass at this modern hotel; the lobby is nearly surrounded by the stuff, which lets in a lot of traffic noise. Most of the rooms have a whole wall of glass as well, providin…

Elegant and sophisticated designs and earth-tone colors make this four-star hotel a hip, upscale choice in the Plaza de Mayo area. Bathrooms are small but sleek (boasting trendy raised sinks), an…

The NH chain’s signature style is hip minimalism, with muted earth-tone colors and natural design accents. Expect classy, tasteful rooms and excellent services.

For an upscale choice in the center, try the four-star Rochester. Enter into the beautifully modern and elegant red, white and taupe lobby, where a good restaurant (and buffet breakfast) lies off…

Futuristically elegant, with that minimalist style so popular in trendy BA hotels these days, Design Suites offers a great location and exclusive atmosphere. All suites have flat-panel TVs, gorge…

One of downtown BA’s oldest and finest hotels, the Claridge also features a relatively grand entrance and lobby for the area, where space is at a premium. Rooms are truly elegant, with cla…

Your finest moment at this five-star hotel will likely be looking down on Av 9 de Julio from the 23rd-floor solarium, fresh from a dip in the pool. The 360 good-sized rooms are supremely elegant,…

All right, all right, so it's the Marriott. And even though you may not be rolling into Buenos Aires looking for a chain hotel, you might be able to forget it this time. This was the first five-s…

Occupying the historic Torre Bencich (built in 1929, it was the city's first skyscraper), this converted landmark has been regarded one of the city's prize hotels since it opened in 2000. From th…

So, all those other hotels we recommended... We were just kidding. You know (wink, wink), to keep the riffraff away from this one. The Faena's where you really want to stay. In fact, this luxury …

One of the loveliest five-star hotels in BA, the Park Hyatt consists of two wings – a newer building on Av Posadas and the renovated Palacio Duhau. In between is a gorgeously terraced grassy gard…

It's an interesting layout, with reception way up on the third story - but this is where everyone hangs out anyway. A whole bank of windows makes it bright and welcoming, and a deck lies just off…

Friendly La Menesunda is a well-run hostel located in bohemian Boedo, and a great choice for those who don’t mind being in a less touristy yet still vibrant part of the city. It’s o…

It doesn't get much cooler than this. From the basement bar to the 3rd-floor lounge, Giramondo is one seriously stylish hostel. Opened in 2004, it's the loving creation of its four young owners. …

With some of the friendliest, most laid-back staff in BA, Hostel Clan has great onda (vibe). It’s a casual party hostel, with built-in Spanish school, free bike rental and a funky rooftop …

Portal del Sur is one of BA's most gorgeous hostels. Its trump cards are the fabulous rooftop terrace and bar, and the beautiful private rooms. The house dates to 1925 and the location is excelle…

A spiffed-up version of your usual run-of-the-mill backpacker joint, this ‘boutique hostel’ features contemporary low furniture in the TV room, a glass ceiling in the bar/lounge, an…

Long-running hostel in an awesome location. Hardly intimate, though, and a bit rough around the edges despite it being an HI hostel. Segregated dorms (four to 10 beds), seven private rooms, tiny …

For those who care more about good vibes than fancy atmosphere, there’s this intimate, laid-back hostel. Reception is at the upstairs bar/common room area and you get a free drink on check…

This friendly hostel has just 28 beds and is enthusiastically run by its five young owners, all artists or social workers. It’s a colorful place with good-sized dorms, six doubles (three with bat…

Still one of the best in town, this attractive hostel is located in a pleasant older building. There’s a large-screen TV in the cozy common space, which is a kitchen-cum-dining and lobby a…

Best known as BA’s premiere party hostel, this popular HI spot offers a plethora of activities and services. Dorms and private rooms are tiny but fairly well kept, and most surround a pleasant op…

The rich have their far-out design hotels, so why can't the backpackers? Welcome to Ostinatto, feel free to throw your dirty pack on the slick white sofa. Occupying a converted century-old buildi…

Located in a nice old building with original touches, this hostel doesn’t really have large dorms – they’re basically shared doubles or private rooms for two to four people. …

Tango City is one of many Hostel Inns in Argentina and is an excellent, 100-bed hostel in the heart of historic San Telmo. Occupying a converted old house, it boasts a giant kitchen, pool table, …

Those looking for a small, friendly hostel in a safe neighborhood can bet on this decent spot, located a few blocks from Las Cañitas’ popular nightlife and about a 20-minute bus ride …

Spotless, straightforward, friendly and cheap - what more could you ask for? Location? You're smack in the middle of the Palermo Hollywood bar scene, and just across the tracks from Palermo Viejo…

One of the more pleasant large cheapies in town is this HI hostel in a fine old mansion and former geriatric home. Maybe this explains why it’s not a party place, but a rather peaceful spot with …

Gorgeous old house with seven simple rooms around outdoor patios. The two on the top floor (each with their own bathroom) are the most private. Good large kitchen.

Going for that upscale feel, this hostel features a smart, lounge-like lobby and common spaces with futuristic, chunky furniture. It’s located in an old house, so retains some original tou…

Homey, airy place with seven good rooms, all with balcony and carpet. Nice old touches to the house; a small kitchen is available.

From its scooter-mounted reception desk to the lovely, wood-decked terrace, this stylish travelers’ pad rocks. Seventeen hip rooms, each with its own bathroom, offer tranquility and comfor…

This no-nonsense place is one of the few modern hotels in San Telmo, offering just 14 simple yet comfortable rooms with tiled floors. A few larger suites are available for families or groups, and…

There aren’t many large hotels in Palermo, but the Costa Rica, with 30 rooms, manages to retain a sense of intimacy – the cozy bar and patio area in the lobby really help. It’…

Catering mainly to tango fanatics, this 1903 family mansion has been renovated into a luxurious themed hotel complete with murals, glass chandeliers and a curved wooden staircase. The 29 rooms ar…

Walk down the long, stately hallway to the center of the block and this quiet, central hotel, which offers great value for its four-star services and location. Old-time, classic decor is the game…

The NH chain’s signature style is hip minimalism, with muted earth-tone colors and natural design accents. Expect classy, tasteful rooms and excellent services.

This modern hotel is popular, and it’s no wonder; prices are low and the location is great, right on Plaza del Congreso. Rooms are small but neat and practical, and the shiny lobby connect…