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 lively bars.
Plaza Dorrego
Find out about the history of Buenos Aires when you spend time at Plaza Dorrego. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich 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
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.
Top hotels in San Telmo
Up Barrio Norte
Clean, ac worked, convenient location.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
GrandView Hotel & Convention Center
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 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
Holiday Inn Express Puerto Madero by IHG
Typical Holiday Inn
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Gran Hotel Argentino
Good, clean, great location, good price.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 Presidente Sarmiento Frigate Ship Museum 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 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.
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 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.
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.
