Why Stay in Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires justifies its nickname as the Paris of South America. Grand Beaux-Arts architecture lines wide European-style boulevards, world-class steakhouses and wine bars occupy every corner, and the passionate rhythms of tango echo through milongas (dance halls) from midnight until dawn. It's a city that's simultaneously elegant and raw, cosmopolitan and deeply local.
Palermo is Buenos Aires' largest and most diverse barrio, subdivided into Palermo Soho (boutiques and cafés), Palermo Hollywood (bars and restaurants), and Palermo Chico (green spaces near MALBA museum). Hotels here range from designer boutiques to charming guesthouses on tree-lined cobblestoned streets. San Telmo, the bohemian antiques district, offers atmospheric stays near the famous Sunday market.
Recoleta is Buenos Aires' most prestigious district, anchored by the famous Recoleta Cemetery (where Eva Perón is buried) and the grand hotels along Avenida Alvear. It's the traditional luxury hotel neighbourhood, with properties like the Alvear Palace and the Four Seasons set among Parisian-style mansions. Puerto Madero, the regenerated docklands, offers modern waterfront hotels.
Argentine cuisine centres on the iconic asado (barbecue), with steaks of extraordinary quality at a fraction of European prices. The wine — particularly Malbec from Mendoza — is world-class. Buenos Aires' café culture, centred around traditional confiterías like Café Tortoni, provides the perfect setting for morning medialunas (croissants) and afternoon cortados.