San Telmo Travel Guide
Buenos Aires
Popular places to visit
San Telmo Antiques Fair
During your trip to Buenos Aires, you can search for that perfect souvenir at San Telmo Antiques Fair. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
San Telmo Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at San Telmo Market during your visit to Buenos Aires. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Plaza Dorrego
Find out about the history of Buenos Aires when you spend time at Plaza Dorrego. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Casa Minima
You can find out about the history of Buenos Aires with a stop at Casa Minima. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Museum of Modern Argentine Art
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Modern Argentine Art, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Buenos Aires. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Obelisco
You can find out about the history of Buenos Aires with a stop at Obelisco. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in San Telmo
El Conquistador Hotel
Staff were excellent. Room was ok but not well air conditioned. Restaurant was awesome.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Up Barrio Norte
Great staff, convenient location.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Efe Hotel & Cowork
Location and staff
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center
Great place! Great location! Sheraton quality!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Polo
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast. Close to public transportation. Nice neighborhood with plenty of cafes nearby. Only one small complaint and that is that the cord on the hairdryer was so short it made it difficult to use.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Huinid Obelisco Hotel
We enjoyed the location, which is close to the obelesk and Guerrin Pizza (a must when in BA). The hotel staff is wonderful and reception works with those that need early check in or late checkout. We needed both and they held our luggage securely while our room was readied. There is a nice restaurant ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Telmo
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.
Buenos Aires Central Business District
If you're spending time in Buenos Aires Central Business District, check out sights like Luna Park Stadium or Casa Rosada and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Correo Central Station or Leandro N Alem Station.
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.
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.
El Centro
Enjoy the popular shops in El Centro. Gran Rex Theatre 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.
