Microcentro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Microcentro
Popular places to visit
Florida Street
The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.
Casa Rosada
Take a free guided tour of this bright-pink palace and learn about the place from which the president of Argentina rules the country.
Plaza de Mayo
National government offices, imposing architectural landmarks and a nicely landscaped parkland mark Buenos Aires’ most significant square.
Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
This grand Catholic church at the heart of the city features an impressive Greco-Roman façade and tombs of Argentina’s most famous generals.
Galerias Pacifico
During your trip to Buenos Aires, you can enjoy retail therapy at Galerias Pacifico. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Cafe Tortoni
Enjoy a churro where Jorge Luis Borges once sat at this Argentine cultural hub, complete with twice daily tango shows.
Activities
Small-Group Buenos Aires Highlights Tour
Buenos Aires: La Boca Guided Walking Tour in English
Premium Tigre Small Group Tour
Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus w/ Audio Guide & City Pass
Buenos Aires City Private Tour with Local Guide
Buenos Aires by Night Premium city tour
Our pick of the best Microcentro Hotel Deals
Gran Hotel Argentino
nice, grand hotel that has seen better days many many years ago
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Puerto Madero by IHG
Rooms are clean and well maintained. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Good location if arriving from a cruise ship or waiting for a cruise to start.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
El Conquistador Hotel
Great location with shops nearby cruise port maybe 10 minutes away
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Principado Downtown
Bien situé
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
NH Collection Buenos Aires Jousten
Good location room was ok amenities described in hotel website were not in the room dining area was not big enough to accommodate guests
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
El Misti Suites Buenos Aires
Other neighbourhoods around Microcentro
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.
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 Central Business District
If you're spending time in Buenos Aires Central Business District, check out sights like Centro Cultural Kirchner or Casa Rosada and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Correo Central Station or Leandro N Alem Station.
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.
Retiro
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Retiro. Spend some time visiting top spots like Quinquela Martín Cruise Terminal, and catch the metro at Retiro San Martín Station or Catalinas Station to see more of the area.
San Telmo
San Telmo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to San Telmo Antiques Fair or Plaza Dorrego.
