Retiro Travel Guide
Buenos Aires
Popular places to visit
Plaza San Martin
After visiting Plaza San Martin, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buenos Aires. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Obelisco
Find out about the history of Obelisco, one of the top monuments in Buenos Aires. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.
Palermo Soho
During your trip to Buenos Aires, you can enjoy retail therapy at Palermo Soho. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Casa Rosada
After visiting Casa Rosada, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Buenos Aires. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Recoleta Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Recoleta Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Buenos Aires. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Florida Street
During your trip to Buenos Aires, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Florida Street. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Top hotels in Retiro
Efe Hotel & Cowork
The lobby is nice, the rooms are very small.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Principado Downtown
Muy bueno el servicio
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center
The in room air conditioner was not working
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Casa Lucia Member of Melia Collection
Loved this hotel. Great location, staff was awesome and so attentive and helpful. Definitely I will be staying there next time I go to BA
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Up Retiro
Check in was easy, friendly staff. Room was nice and clean.. in all honesty a bit in need of a freshen up is needed, but was absolutely fine for me. Local area is safe, with plenty of transport options, shops for room.supplies, bars and places to eat... Easy to get around to other areas.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
El Misti Suites Buenos Aires
Great location close to major atractions and points of interest
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Retiro
Microcentro
Florida Street and Lavalle Street 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 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.
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 Mall 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.
