El Centro

Buenos Aires

Downtown Buenos Aires showing a city
Downtown Buenos Aires which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
Plaza San Martin featuring street scenes, a high rise building and a city
Florida Street featuring interior views
Downtown Buenos Aires

This multi-faceted Buenos Aires district is home to the financial district, a political hub and a shopping precinct. It’s also a popular tourist centre.

Right in the middle of this 'Downtown' area is the Plaza de Mayo, Argentina's political hub, where you'll find grand and historic buildings, excellent shopping and a selection of dining options. The office of the President of Argentina is located in the Casa Rosada - a striking, extravagant pink building. The Plaza de Mayo and the Casa Rosada are of historical significance as they are on the site of the revolution that led to their independence from Spain in 1810.

One of Downtown’s attractions and the perfect spot to stop off and relax after a hard morning’s walking is the San Martin Square. The Square boasts plenty of grassed, open spaces and on a warm day, shade is provided by over 350 trees including beautiful lilac-flowering Jacarandas. As well as relaxing and joining the locals in having a bite to eat on the lawns, you can visit the historic memorial to those lost in the Falklands War, and take a photo underneath the old clock tower or beneath the massive evergreen Ombu tree.

From San Martin Square, wander to the nearby shopping areas. Stroll along tree-lined Florida Street, one of the two large pedestrian shopping streets in the area the other being Lavelle Street which crosses Florida Street. In this shopping precinct, discover delights in the diverse local boutiques or choose from well-known brands at the international department stores. After sunset, Florida and Lavelle Streets come alive with street performers, tango dancers and local restaurants spilling out onto the footpaths and entertaining locals and visitors alike.

For a perfect end to the day, enjoy with a meal at one of the many restaurants accompanied by a delicious Argentinian Malbec - the country's most famous red wine.

The downtown area and San Martin Square are accessible by public transport. Note that there have been incidences of crime in San Martin Square at night, hence caution is advised when walking through this area.


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Top hotels in El Centro

El Conquistador Hotel

El Conquistador Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Suipacha 948, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is P3,257 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P3,257
P3,428 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is well located close to many restaurants, shopping. Excellent breakfast, the restaurant on the 1st floor has very good choices, drinks .The staff with the breakfast buffet and the restaurant on the 1st floor were very kind, friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

El Conquistador Hotel
Tango de Mayo Hotel

Tango de Mayo Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. de Mayo 1396, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The Breakfast is excelentes"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Tango de Mayo Hotel
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center

Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center

4 out of 5
San Martin / 1225 1275, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is P9,418 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P9,418
P9,589 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (848 reviews)
"Food is good"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center
La Fresque Hotel

La Fresque Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida de Mayo 984, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (549 reviews)
Fun hotel in central area
"Central location easy walk to the Tango shows and plenty of shops nearby. We were able to leave our luggage after check out. Quirky room layout with upstairs bed"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

La Fresque Hotel
NH City Buenos Aires

NH City Buenos Aires

5 out of 5
Bolivar 160, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is P4,849 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P4,849
P5,020 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great, except the ease of turning individual lights on and off."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

NH City Buenos Aires
Casa Lucia Member of Melia Collection

Casa Lucia Member of Melia Collection

5 out of 5
Arroyo 841, Buenos Aires, Recoleta
The price is P16,267 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
P16,267
P16,438 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"the hotel is very nice, great breakfast. extortionate price for parking (85 usd), they also made us wait until 3pm to enter the room (even though room was ready) unless we paid 50 usd. all in all good product but poor price/quality ratio."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Casa Lucia Member of Melia Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around El Centro

Buenos Aires showing art

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.

San Nicolás
Buenos Aires showing art

Buenos Aires Central Business District

If you're spending time in Buenos Aires Central Business District, check out sights like Obelisco or Luna Park Stadium and hop on the metro to see more the city at Correo Central Station or Leandro N Alem Station.

Buenos Aires Central Business District
Casa Rosada which includes a square or plaza, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Microcentro

Microcentro is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Sociedad Rural Argentina and Florida Street. See more of Buenos Aires by jumping on the metro at Florida Station or Lavalle Station.

Microcentro
Edificio Barolo showing a city

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.

Monserrat
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Retiro

Travelers choose Retiro for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Retiro San Martín Station or Catalinas Station and check out top sights like Quinquela Martín Cruise Terminal.

Retiro
Avenida Corrientes featuring night scenes, a square or plaza and nightlife

Avenida Corrientes

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Avenida Corrientes. Spend some time visiting top spots like Obelisco, and catch the metro at Pasteur Station or Pueyrredon Station to see more of the area.

Avenida Corrientes

El Centro