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.
Torre de los Ingleses
Find out about the history of Buenos Aires when you spend time at Torre de los Ingleses. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
La Recova de Posadas
You can do some window-shopping at La Recova de Posadas during your stay in Buenos Aires. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Skip the Line: Tango Porteño Only Show Ticket
Buenos Aires City Private Tour with Local Guide
Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires
Top hotels in Retiro
El Conquistador Hotel
clean room
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Casa Lucia Member of Melia Collection
A lovely hotel in a great location. The room was comfortable, the lobby and common areas were attractive, the service was excellent.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
El Misti Suites Buenos Aires
Great location. Great price. Could smell cigarette smoke coming from other rooms. Saw couple bugs in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center
Great place
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Principado Downtown
quiet clean and nice
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hotel Pulitzer
Incredibly nice staff, comfortable bed, quiet and elegant room
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
