Chinatown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Florida Street
The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.
La Bombonera
The stadium of the illustrious soccer team Boca Juniors is renowned for its superb atmosphere. It is uniquely shaped like a box of chocolates.
Activities
Small-Group Buenos Aires Highlights Tour
Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus w/ Audio Guide & City Pass
Premium Tigre Small Group Tour
Buenos Aires by Night Premium city tour
Argentine Experience Interactive Dining and Cooking
Buenos Aires City Private Tour with Local Guide
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals
El Conquistador Hotel
Staff were excellent. Room was ok but not well air conditioned. Restaurant was awesome.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Up Barrio Norte
Great staff, convenient location.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Efe Hotel & Cowork
friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center
Great place! Great location! Sheraton quality!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Polo
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast. Close to public transportation. Nice neighborhood with plenty of cafes nearby. Only one small complaint and that is that the cord on the hairdryer was so short it made it difficult to use.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Gran Hotel Argentino
Location, location, location! This budget hotel offers the perfect location to explore the city of Buenos Aires. We walked everywhere. There is a supermarket very close to the hotel. Breakfast is nice and the staff helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Belgrano
The churches and coffee shops are just a few things visitors like about Belgrano. Barrancas de Belgrano and River Plate Stadium are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Belgrano C Station or Oath Station to get around the larger area.
Nunez
While you're in Nunez, take in top sights like Sanitary Works Stadium or Calesita de la Plaza Balcarce, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tucuman Congress Station or Rivadavia Station.
Palermo Hollywood
Palermo Hollywood is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Braga Menendez Contemporary Art, a top place to visit in the area.
Comuna 14
While you're in Comuna 14, take in top sights like USA Applicant Service Center or Palermo Hippodrome, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palermo Station or Plaza Italia Station.
Palermo
Consider a visit to USA Applicant Service Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Palermo. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Palermo Station or Plaza Italia Station.
Palermo Viejo
Consider a visit to Palermo Soho and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Palermo Viejo. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Plaza Italia Station or Palermo Station.
