Retiro Travel Guide
Buenos Aires
Popular places to visit
Plaza San Martin
Relax in a park with a preserved lawn, trees, statues, a war memorial and a tower in the center of the city.
Buquebus Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Buenos Aires with a trip to Buquebus Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Quinquela Martín Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Buenos Aires with a trip to Quinquela Martín Cruise Terminal. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Jorge Luis Borges’ Last Residence
Find out about the history of Buenos Aires when you take a trip to Jorge Luis Borges’ Last Residence. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.
Palacio Paz
Find out about the history of Buenos Aires when you take a trip to Palacio Paz. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Museo de Armas
You can browse the exhibits at Museo de Armas, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Buenos Aires. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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
Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Bus Hop On-Hop Off and Exclusive Benefits
Top hotels in Retiro
Efe Hotel & Cowork
It was very confusing rate and payment for the stay. It should have been very simple straightforward and yet it was opposite.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center
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Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Casa Lucia Member of Melia Collection
Our stay at Casa Lucia was excellent! The property is charming and centrally located within the city. A special acknowledgement to Grace in the bar and restaurant. She took exemplary care of us during our four day adventure. We highly recommend this hotel.🙂
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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
Hotel Pulitzer
I very much enjoyed by stay at Hotel Pulitzer. The room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our dinner at the hotels restaurant and the breakfast the next morning was lovely.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Principado Downtown
Overall good
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Retiro
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recoleta
Consider a visit to Recoleta Cultural Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Recoleta. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Las Heras Station or Pueyrredon Station (Santa Fe).
Barrio Norte
If you're spending time in Barrio Norte, you might enjoy attractions like Santa Fe Avenue and 9 de Julio Avenue. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Las Heras Station to see more of the city.
