Barracas
Buenos Aires
Popular places to visit
Obelisco
This giant pillar was built to mark the 400th anniversary of the city’s inception. Now, it stands as the most famous icon in Buenos Aires.
Palermo Soho
Discover outstanding shopping, exquisite dining and energetic nightlife in the trendiest and largest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires.
Recoleta Cemetery
This beautiful cemetery in Buenos Aires is the final resting place of many of Argentina’s most notable politicians and public figures, including Eva Perón.
Florida Street
The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.
La Bombonera
The stadium of the illustrious soccer team Boca Juniors is renowned for its superb atmosphere. It is uniquely shaped like a box of chocolates.
Casa Rosada
Admire the pink façade of one of Argentina’s most recognizable buildings, take a tour of its halls and galleries and visit a museum displaying political artifacts.
Things to do
Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus w/ Audio Guide & City Pass
Buenos Aires City Private Tour with Local Guide
Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires
Argentine Experience Interactive Dining and Cooking
Top hotels in Barracas
Up Barrio Norte
Very helpful staffed. Reached out to me on WhatsApp before my arrival and provided valuable information even when I'm out of the hotel.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
GrandView Hotel & Convention Center
Yes, staff were all good and friendly. Roomwas clean and well secured
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Efe Hotel & Cowork
Shower water is warm only. Not enough hot to take a shower
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center
Old and dated. Leaking faucets, peeling wallpaper and stained carpet. The room looked like it hadn’t been updated in 40 years. Total rip off for a price of $250usd.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Casa Lucia Member of Melia Collection
Very nice room and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Tango de Mayo Hotel
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barracas
San Telmo
San Telmo is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Telmo Antiques Fair and Plaza Dorrego while in the area.
Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Puerto Madero Casino or Port of Buenos Aires.
Monserrat
Architecture, cafes, and shopping highlight some notable features of Monserrat. Make a stop by Barolo Palace or 9 de Julio Avenue while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Moreno Station or Lima Station to get around town.
San Nicolás
If you're spending time in San Nicolás, check out sights like Obelisco or Gran Rex Theatre and hop on the metro to see more the city at July 9 Station or Diagonal Norte Station.
Buenos Aires Central Business District
If you're spending time in Buenos Aires Central Business District, check out sights like Obelisco or Centro Cultural Kirchner and hop on the metro to see more the city at Correo Central Station or Leandro N Alem Station.
Microcentro
Microcentro is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Florida Street and Gran Rex Theatre. See more of Buenos Aires by jumping on the metro at Florida Station or Lavalle Station.
