Barracas Travel Guide
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 world-class shopping, fine dining and vibrant nightlife in the trendiest and largest neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
Recoleta Cemetery
This city cemetery contains the graves of some 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 City Bus Tour
Small-Group Buenos Aires Highlights Tour
Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus w/ Audio Guide & City Pass
Buenos Aires City Private Tour with Local Guide
Argentine Experience Interactive Dining and Cooking
Buenos Aires Bus Hop On-Hop Off and Exclusive Benefits
Top hotels in Barracas
El Conquistador Hotel
Las fotografías publicadas de las habitaciones no se corresponden con la realidad del hotel. Existe una diferencia evidente entre lo que se ofrece en los medios de promoción y el estado real de las instalaciones, lo que genera una expectativa que no se cumple al momento de la estancia. Adicionalmente, ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Up Barrio Norte
Pretty basic, but very clean!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Efe Hotel & Cowork
Location, breakfast
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
GrandView Hotel & Convention Center
Good
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center
The room is in need of a refurbishment. It looks like it’s from the 1970s and the furniture is quite worn and damaged. Around the bath there are areas of black on the sealer.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Casa Lucia Member of Melia Collection
Very nice room and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barracas
San Telmo
San Telmo 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 San Telmo Antiques Fair or Plaza Dorrego.
Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Puerto Madero Casino and Port of Buenos Aires while you're in town.
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
While you're in San Nicolás, take in top sights like Obelisco or Gran Rex Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of 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 of the city at Correo Central Station or Leandro N Alem Station.
Microcentro
Florida Street and Gran Rex Theatre are top sights in Microcentro, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Florida Station or Lavalle Station to see more sights in the area.
