Monserrat Travel Guide
Buenos Aires
Popular places to visit
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.
Plaza de Mayo
Spot historical architecture, witness celebrations and demonstrations, watch interesting people and enjoy free music events at Buenos Aires’ most important square.
Cafe Tortoni
Soak up the elegance of Buenos Aires’ oldest café: a meeting place of literati, a treasure-trove of art and the host of live tango shows.
Barolo Palace
Marvel at a tower building inspired by the poem Divine Comedy and enjoy unrivaled aerial views of Buenos Aires’ cityscape.
Mayo Avenue
You can find out about the history of Buenos Aires with a visit to Mayo Avenue. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Cabildo
See artifacts from Argentina´s May Revolution, browse the stands of an artisan market and admire the colonial architecture of this significant building, Buenos Aires’ first city hall.
Things to do
Small-Group Buenos Aires Highlights Tour
Buenos Aires City Private Tour with Local Guide
Skip the Line: Tango Porteño Only Show Ticket
Buenos Aires by boat: Hop-on Hop-off 48 h + Navigation
Buenos Aires: Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class
Buenos Aires by Night Premium city tour
Top hotels in Monserrat
Intercontinental Buenos Aires by IHG
Excellence!!!!
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Tango de Mayo Hotel
Friendly, bilingual staff. They were great! Very clean. Noisy due to location but we chose the location for all the sights we could walk to.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
NH City Buenos Aires
Excellent location. Very clean. Excellent Value. Very Professional and Friendly Staff. Would stay again. Very safe.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Mérit San Telmo by Amérian
Very friendly staff. Speaks english. Breakfast was really nice and room was clean. Location was perfect. We would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
La Fresque Hotel
Highly recommend
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
NH Collection Buenos Aires Centro Histórico
The staff was great at the hotel. And the location is very central. Would recommend this hotel!!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monserrat
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 Luna Park Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Correo Central Station or Leandro N Alem Station.
El Centro
Enjoy the popular shops in El Centro. Obelisco is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Carlos Pellegrini Station or July 9 Station to see more of Buenos Aires.
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.
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.
Balvanera
Get to know Balvanera and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Abasto Shopping Center and Palace of the Argentine National Congress, and you can jump on the metro at Miserere Square Station or Once - 30 de Diciembre Station to get around the city.
