Barracas Travel Guide
Buenos Aires
Popular places to visit
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 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.
Palermo Soho
During your trip to Buenos Aires, you can enjoy retail therapy at Palermo Soho. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Colón Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Colón Theatre during your trip to Buenos Aires. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich 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.
La Bombonera
Catch an event at La Bombonera during your trip to Buenos Aires. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Barracas
El Conquistador Hotel
Yes, the room spot was and yes, the staff is very polite and helpful
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Up Barrio Norte
Yes, the room is very clean, every thing looks very new. Staff are very very friendly and helpful. Good location walk distance to restaurants and landmarks.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Efe Hotel & Cowork
Bien ubicado
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
GrandView Hotel & Convention Center
Such a beautiful place, feels secluded even being in the Centro area. Showers were 10/10. Great buffet breakfast too.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center
Marriott etc always good and delivers, bit old tho, pool needs updates, food at pool bar is really good I wanted to watch American football but bar was under renovation
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Huinid Obelisco Hotel
Very clean, nice rooms, helpful staff. The breakfast was good and the lobby bar served some food in off hours, which was appreciated. The hotel was located centrally, but in an area that was less appealing to walk, especially in the evening.
Reviewed on 15 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 Luna Park Stadium 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.
