Cheap Flights to Buenos Aires in March

The massive north-central neighborhood that most travelers use as a base — sub-divided into Palermo Hollywood (restaurants, bars, production companies), Palermo Soho (boutiques, design, weekend feria), and Palermo Chico (embassy row, fancy apartments). Staying here means walking distance to great food on Armenia and Costa Rica streets, and the Japanese Garden and Rose Garden are five-minute rides away. Mid-range hotels and Airbnbs cluster heavily here; expect $60-120/night for solid options.

Buenos Aires at its most European and upscale — wide boulevards, French-style mansions, and the famous Recoleta Cemetery where Evita is buried. The Four Seasons and Alvear Palace hotels anchor the luxury end. Best for travelers who want walkable elegance, proximity to the MALBA art museum, and serious restaurant options like Elena at the Four Seasons. Pricier than Palermo for both hotels and dining, but the tree-lined streets are genuinely beautiful.

The oldest neighborhood in the city — cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, antique markets, and a dense tango culture. El Mercado de San Telmo is a 19th-century covered market where you can eat cheaply all day. Hostels here are some of the best-value in the city ($15-25/night for good private rooms). It's grittier and more interesting than Palermo for solo travelers and culture seekers — the Sunday antiques fair on Plaza Dorrego is unmissable.

The reclaimed waterfront district — polished, modern, and full of expensive steakhouses and international hotels (Faena, Hilton). Honestly a bit soulless compared to the rest of BA, but the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve is a genuinely surprising urban nature spot with birdwatching just minutes from downtown. Good choice if you want a safe, quieter base with easy Uber access to everything.

Palermo's more authentic, less touristy neighbor — a Jewish heritage neighborhood that has gentrified into a serious food and design destination without losing its local feel. Mercado de Villa Crespo is excellent, and the leather outlet stores on Thames attract serious shoppers. Better Airbnb value than Palermo proper and feels more like where actual porteños live.