Comuna 12 Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Obelisk

4/5(70 reviews)

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.

Obelisk
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Palermo Soho

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Discover outstanding shopping, exquisite dining and energetic nightlife in the trendiest and largest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires.

Palermo Soho
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Florida Street

4/5(41 reviews)

The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.

Florida Street
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Colón Theatre

4.5/5(52 reviews)

Inspired by French and Italian opera houses, this grand 1908 concert hall has some of the best sound in the world.

Colón Theatre
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Recoleta Cemetery

4.5/5(75 reviews)

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.

Recoleta Cemetery
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Casa Rosada

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Take a free guided tour of this bright-pink palace and learn about the place from which the president of Argentina rules the country.

Casa Rosada

Activities

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Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting

AU$88
Per adult
Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting
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Asado and Malbec Grilling Activity

AU$1,167
Per adult
Asado and Malbec Grilling Activity
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4 Hour Private Argentine Cooking Lessons and Wine Testing

AU$340
Per adult
4 Hour Private Argentine Cooking Lessons and Wine Testing
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BA Street Art Walking Tour - Small Shared Group

AU$32
Per adult
BA Street Art Walking Tour - Small Shared Group
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Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour

AU$45
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour
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Private Tour to Iguazu Falls from Buenos Aires with Flights

AU$1,859
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Private Tour to Iguazu Falls from Buenos Aires with Flights
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Our pick of the best Comuna 12 Hotel Deals

Up Barrio Norte
Up Barrio Norte
2 out of 5
1064 Riobamba, Buenos Aires, CABA
The price is AU$51 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$51
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Obelisco and Colón Theatre are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews)
"Up Barrio North is a perfect place to stay. The rooms are on the smaller side but they are well appointed, good selection of outlets, a safe, AC and a heat pump when it's cold out, and an elevator to get you to and from. The location, less than a half block off Santa Fe, is ideal. lots of bus routes ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Up Barrio Norte
Boutique Apartments BA Moreno
Boutique Apartments BA Moreno
2.5 out of 5
550 Moreno, Buenos Aires
The price is AU$69 per night from 15 May to 16 May
AU$69
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this apartment in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Obelisco and Plaza de Mayo are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
"The only thing that I did not like was the fact that the person that took care of my bags when I was waiting for the check in time was openly asking for a tip while I was the one that was moving the bags to the locker room, he was quite rude."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Boutique Apartments BA Moreno
Hotel 6 De Octubre
Hotel 6 De Octubre
3 out of 5
Av. Independencia 2852, Buenos Aires
Fully refundable
The price is AU$64 per night from 15 May to 16 May
AU$64
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Obelisco and Colón Theatre are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
"There are lot of chances for transportation, however the best thing is the people who attend the hotel, in kind, well kwon of city facilities, Excelent people, the best expirience in hotel"

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Hotel 6 De Octubre
Hilton Buenos Aires
Hilton Buenos Aires
4.5 out of 5
Av Macacha Guemes 351, Buenos Aires
The price is AU$339 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$339
per night
24 May - 25 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

Hilton Buenos Aires
Alvear Palace Hotel
Alvear Palace Hotel
5 out of 5
Avenida Alvear 1891, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is AU$604 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$604
per night
12 May - 13 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Obelisco and Colón Theatre are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (654 reviews)
"Beautiful design and architecture. Staff were wonderful. Water pressure..... it was incredible"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2024

Alvear Palace Hotel
El Conquistador Hotel
El Conquistador Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Suipacha 948, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is AU$100 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$100
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"People from here is the best, kind and super helpfull, the waiters and the front desk folks are all polite and make my stay the best, I highly recommend hotel conquistador and I will definitely come back, thank you"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

El Conquistador Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Comuna 12

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Comuna 13

While you're in Comuna 13, take in top sights like River Plate Stadium or Estadio Monumental, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Belgrano C Station or Tucuman Congress Station.

Comuna 13
University of Buenos Aires showing heritage architecture

Belgrano

The churches and coffee shops are just a few things visitors like about Belgrano. River Plate Stadium and Estadio Monumental 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.

Belgrano
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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.

Palermo Hollywood
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Villa Crespo

Villa Crespo is well liked for its bars and gardens. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Movistar Arena and Palermo Soho are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Malabia - Osvaldo Pugliese Station or Villa Crespo Station to get around.

Villa Crespo
Palermo Soho which includes street scenes

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.

Palermo Viejo
Japanese Garden featuring a park and a pond

Palermo

4.5/5(57 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Distrito Arcos 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

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