Hotels in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

San Telmo is a walkable neighborhood that's popular for its restaurants and bars. You can experience some local art, or enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Hotels in San Telmo provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the Buenos Aires area.

Sightseeing around San Telmo

The monuments and historic sites offer insight into the area's history, while the museums add a sense of refinement. Study the collections at Argentine Cinema Museum, Museum of Modern Argentine Art, or Ethnographic Museum. Sights like Cabildo, Presidente Sarmiento Frigate Ship Museum, and Jose Evaristo Uriburu Historical Museum offer insight into the local culture. Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, Barolo Palace, and Women's Bridge are monuments worth a look. Swing by Casa Minima, Illuminated Block, and Cafe Tortoni to learn about local history. El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires Zoo, and Tecnopolis are family favorites.

Shopping, attending sporting events, and being pampered at a spa are a few popular activities in the area. Local parks like Lezama Park, Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, and Parque Las Heras are peaceful spots. With a shopping trip to Feria de Madres de Plaza de Mayo, Galerias Pacifico, or Patio Bullrich, you might find that perfect souvenir. If you have some more time, pay a visit to La Bombonera, Luna Park, or Abasto Shopping Center.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Plaza de Mayo, Obelisco, and Teatro Colon. You can also visit Plaza Dorrego, Parroquia San Pedro Gonzalez Telmo, and Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Merced.

Getting around San Telmo

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at San Juan Station, Independencia Station, or Independencia Station. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Buenos Aires Constitution Station.

The Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery) airport is 5.1 miles (8.2 km) from San Telmo. You can also fly in and out of Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.), which is located 16.2 miles (26 km) away.