Retiro Travel Guide
![Plaza San Martin showing a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64993-Plaza-San-Martin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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 vibrant area.
Obelisco
This giant pillar was built to mark the 400th anniversary of the city’s inception. Now, it stands as the most famous icon in Buenos Aires.
Palermo Soho
Discover outstanding shopping, exquisite dining and energetic nightlife in the trendiest and largest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires.
Recoleta Cemetery
This beautiful cemetery in Buenos Aires is the final resting place of many of Argentina’s most notable politicians and public figures, including Eva Perón.
Florida Street
The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.
Top hotels in Retiro
![El Conquistador Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4362/d8c4534b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Efe Hotel & Cowork](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080669/2c7ecd30_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024
![Hotel Pulitzer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3872000/3871952/2ef5d64b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25300/25246/88e1e811_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024
![Alvear Art Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5820000/5813500/5813484/0b6709df_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2024
![Pestana Buenos Aires Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914000/913921/e48bdb55_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2023
Other neighbourhoods around Retiro
![Casa Rosada which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59836-Casa-Rosada.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Microcentro
Sociedad Rural Argentina and Florida 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.
![Downtown Buenos Aires](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/205000/205192-Downtown.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 featuring art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36783-Buenos-Aires.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Buenos Aires featuring art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36783-Buenos-Aires.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 featuring art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36783-Buenos-Aires.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Comuna 1
If you're spending time in Comuna 1, check out sights like Obelisco or Casa Rosada and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cathedral Station or Catedral Station.
![Recoleta showing signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64958-Recoleta.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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).