Boutique hotels abound in Buenos Aires. This sort of carefully crafted and curated accommodation is perfect for the city, because it reflects the unique neighbourhoods, and the variation and vibrancy of the culture. Expect romantic, historic boutique apartment hotels in Recoleta and Retiro, and opulent five star luxury options — as well as numerous galleries, antique boutiques, and old palaces. San Telmo is more bohemian, best known for its Sunday market, curio shops, and little bars, eateries, and boutique hotels. Barrio Rodrigo Bueno is on Buenos Aires’ coastline, and is a good neighbourhood in which to start searching for chic contemporary, and family-friendly boutique hotels. Trendy Palermo is known for being an independent, hip kind of neighbourhood, with street art, quirky bars, chic eateries, and some of the best nightlife in Buenos Aires. Use our guide to the best boutique hotels in Buenos Aires and start planning your trip.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A small boutique guesthouse in the charming Las Canitas area. Elegant light-filled rooms combine pastel walls with antique wooden floors and 19th century-style furniture. Enjoy the private lawn and roof terrace with hot tub & fireside lounge. Spaces are compact but cosy. Home-away-from-home vibes.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A boutique gem in hip Palermo Soho neighbourhood. The former 1930s mansions occupy a quiet leafy square within this lively area. Small but well-designed rooms and duplex suites boast wooden floors, historic cast-iron balconies and contemporary furniture. Epic wine-bar with tastings steals the show.
Buenos Aires (Monserrat)
This hotel is set in a beautiful building from the 1910's located on Mayo Avenue, central Buenos Aires. It features boutique, elegant accommodation with a contemporary twist whilst each room also boasts floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. Perfect for a smart and great value city stay.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A boutique hotel in the trendy Palermo Hollywood area. Chic rooms feature chandeliers, black and white photography, parquet flooring and contemporary bathrooms. Dine in the hip restaurant, Mooi before hitting the lively bars in the neighbourhood. An excellent base for exploring the city.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A wonderfully placed boutique hotel close to Palermo Soho's hip boutiques and BA's only Botanical and Rose Garden. Avant-garde design, spacious contemporary rooms, and tranquility in the solitude of a terraced hide-out. An ideal base to explore BA from.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A funky boutique hotel, oozing life and understated cool. Contemporary rooms are decorated with vibrant colours on white washed walls, vintage wallpaper and retro furniture. The bar has a wide selection of cocktails and the spa offers Ayurvedic massage. A trendy hang out you could call home.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A wonderfully unique hotel, with undertones of quiet sophistication and glamour. Each room gently honors a national hero. Wooden floors, paintings, posters of the era, and fireplaces make it a completely charming cultural infusion. No restaurant or bar, but in a buzzy area of town.
Buenos Aires (Recoleta)
Fantastic all-suite apartment-hotel facing the city's iconic Recoleta Cemetery. All suites have kitchenettes and warm, colourful & contemporary decor; many boast furnished terraces with killer views. There are two bars, a dining room, rooftop pool, sauna & art gallery. Unbeatable boutique option.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
Cool contemporary boutique hotel in the Palermo Hollywood district, known for its party vibe. Spacious, minimalist and monochrome rooms have glass balconies and combine hardwood floors, wooden furniture and homely soft furnishings. There's a pool, spa, gym, deck, rooftop bar and lively restaurant.
Buenos Aires (Retiro)
Chic modern high-rise boutique hotel in central but calm Retiro district. Beige, orange & wooden hues off-set honey-coloured marble bathrooms and building's cream exterior. Corner suites offer great views and the city-facing solarium is small but fantastic. Stylish minimalism done well.
Buenos Aires
Boutique hotel with a private club feel in exclusive San Isidro. Housed in an open-plan modern building, airy public spaces have a stylish slick aesthetic; think glass, concrete & brick. Spacious, light-filled, minimalist rooms have tasteful leather furniture. Plus there's a pool, restaurant & spa.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A little gem in vibrant Palermo Soho. Small and seemingly unassuming, the property ticks all the boxes for a well-located city boutique hotel. Compact rooms have a 'Scandi meets Spanish' vibe and fresh white palette. Rooftop pool, sun-drenched terrace, sunset views and deli make an unbeatable combo.
Buenos Aires (Retiro)
A stylish hotel in the smart district of Recoleta. Light and airy rooms are cleanly designed with crisp white linen, floor to ceiling windows and luxurious bathrooms. An indulgent spa is the perfect spot for an afternoon's pampering. Well positioned for accessing BAs most exclusive areas. Very chic.
Buenos Aires (B1642CKV - San Isidro )
Find the epitome of elegance in this restored colonial residence. Suites and rooms are decorated in rich colours with antique furniture and featuring impossibly tall sash windows framed by delicate linen. The small spa and courtyard pool are the icing on the cake to this lavish property.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A chic small hotel in the trendy Palermo Soho district. Contemporary rooms are light and airy with floor to ceiling windows, plush leather bed heads and luxurious bathrooms. An atmospheric piano lounge makes for glamorous evenings. A terrace pool and small spa are utterly spoiling. Fabulous.
Buenos Aires (Recoleta)
Cosy and contemporary self-catering apartment-hotel in a prime central location. Spacious, homely & colourful suites have modern kitchens, inviting seating areas, floor-to-ceiling windows & city-view balconies. There's an idyllic roof terrace, grocery shop & restaurants nearby. Long-stay perfection.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A sleek little boutique hotel in the heart of the buzzy Palermo district. Rooms are decorated in reds, graphite, and black and are simple yet very comfortable. There's a roof terrace plunge pool and lovely garden; however, it is the restaurant that really stands out. A chic city base.
Buenos Aires (Recoleta)
Restored French style historic building, decorated with refined antique artworks in the heart of Recoleta. The spacious rooms have parquet flooring and antique furnishings, some with saunas, all with views. French and Argentinian dishes served in the elegant dining room.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A small, beautiful, garden property in a hip district. Luxurious rooms exude a contemporary feel, yet are decorated with Argentine artefacts. Split into two sections the house is rentable as a half or as a whole. Staff keep themselves scarce unless needed giving the place a homely feel. City bliss.
Buenos Aires (Palermo)
A well-located, bright and elegant hotel with contemporary styling in the thick of Palermo Soho. Airy Rooms with parquet flooring are all well-lit with bright colourways and good fabrics, some with small sit out terraces. A small outdoor pool and spa complete your stay.
Buenos Aires (Puerto Madero)
This Philippe Starck-designed hotel represents the best in extravagant decoration and cultural performance. Lavish and individually decorated rooms, fantastic restaurants, and performance spaces which host anything from tango to art exhibitions. A unique experience.
Buenos Aires (RECOLETA)
A majestic boutique hotel. Stunning six meter-high doors made from French oak wine barrels lead into a wonderland of design - marbles, silks, cottons, and glass abound. Luxury spa, gourmet restaurant, and lively bar. A marvellously unique hotel for city visitors.
Buenos Aires (Recoleta)
A hip boutique hotel in the heart of the grand old city. Individually styled suits feature floor to ceiling windows, parquet flooring, plush fabrics, chandeliers and elegant marble bathrooms. Find a fantastic restaurant serving modern Argentine cuisine and a trendy rooftop bar. Fabulous.