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Buenos Aires hotels under $400 a night, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 2 of the 37 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Retiro and Plaza San Martín: a connected, elegant alternative to downtown, especially around the plaza and Arroyo. Microcentro and Plaza de Mayo: stay for history and efficient sightseeing, not a consistently lively evening neighborhood. San Telmo: choose historic atmosphere and tango, accepting less convenient transport and patchier nighttime activity. Congreso and Avenida de Mayo: an architectural base with useful transport, but traffic and demonstrations are real compromises.

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Buenos Aires hotels under $400 a night, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Buenos Aires under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-20, check-out 2026-11-22, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Retiro & Plaza San Martín; Microcentro & Plaza de Mayo; San Telmo; Congreso & Avenida de Mayo. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (2 of 37 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Retiro & Plaza San Martín: A connected, elegant alternative to downtown, especially around the plaza and Arroyo. Typical $95 a night. Subway: C at San Martín, E at Catalinas/Retiro, and Retiro trains provide connections.
  • Microcentro & Plaza de Mayo: Stay for history and efficient sightseeing, not a consistently lively evening neighborhood. Typical $94 a night. Subway: A at Plaza de Mayo/Perú, D at Catedral, and E at Bolívar serve the historic sights. Lavalle C is closed for works as of October 2026.
  • San Telmo: Choose historic atmosphere and tango, accepting less convenient transport and patchier nighttime activity. Typical $98 a night. Subway: Walk west to Independencia C/E or San Juan C.
  • Congreso & Avenida de Mayo: An architectural base with useful transport, but traffic and demonstrations are real compromises. Typical $99 a night. Subway: A at Congreso or Sáenz Peña and C at Avenida de Mayo serve the corridor.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel Internacional — 3-star, independent

2. Claridge Hotel — 5-star, Eurostars Hotels

3. Believe Madero Hotel — 4-star, independent

4. Gran Hotel Argentino — 3-star, independent

5. Hotel Presidente — 4-star, independent

6. Ribera Sur Hotel — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (31)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 20 to 22, 2026
  1. Hotel Internacional, San Telmo
    #1 of 6 · San Telmo

    Hotel Internacional

    3-star · Independent

    $64a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A much cheaper central base with friendly staff near Moreno subway. You accept room size, condition and noise vary. 20 minutes' walk to Plaza de Mayo, 20 minutes' walk to Obelisco.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $127 all in for 2 nights, of which $6 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Claridge Hotel, Microcentro & Plaza de Mayo
    #2 of 6 · Microcentro & Plaza de Mayo

    Claridge Hotel

    5-star · Eurostars Hotels

    $88a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Old-world character and an English-style bar near Florida Street. You accept worn rooms and dated bathrooms, not five-star polish. 15 minutes' walk to Plaza de Mayo, 15 minutes' walk to Obelisco.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $176 all in for 2 nights, of which $6 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Believe Madero Hotel, San Telmo
    #3 of 6 · San Telmo

    Believe Madero Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $94a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A cheaper base for exploring both San Telmo and the docks. You accept thin walls, dated bathrooms and inconsistent maintenance. 15 minutes' walk to Plaza de Mayo.

    $9/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $117 vs $135 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $188 all in for 2 nights, of which $6 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Gran Hotel Argentino, Microcentro & Plaza de Mayo
    #4 of 6 · Microcentro & Plaza de Mayo

    Gran Hotel Argentino

    3-star · Independent

    $96a night · Nov 20 to 22

    One of the cheaper downtown addresses for short, location-first sightseeing stays. You accept worn rooms, inconsistent housekeeping and unreliable small elevators. Nine minutes' walk to Obelisco, 15 minutes' walk to Plaza de Mayo.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $191 all in for 2 nights, of which $6 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hotel Presidente, Retiro & Plaza San Martín
    #5 of 6 · Retiro & Plaza San Martín

    Hotel Presidente

    4-star · Independent

    $98a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A practical theatergoing base within walking distance of Teatro Colón. You accept dated rooms, compact bathrooms and weak air-conditioning reports. Five minutes' walk to Teatro Colón, ten minutes' walk to Obelisco.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $196 all in for 2 nights, of which $6 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Ribera Sur Hotel, San Telmo
    #6 of 6 · San Telmo

    Ribera Sur Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $100a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Friendly, accommodating staff for short stays near San Telmo's market. You accept compact rooms and seasonal swimming. 25 minutes' walk to Plaza de Mayo.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $200 all in for 2 nights, of which $6 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

2 of 37 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Kenton Palace Buenos Aires · Puerto Madero · 4-star$34/night less than Expedia (31%)

    Axel $155 vs $224 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  2. 2. Believe Madero Hotel · San Telmo · 4-star$9/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $117 vs $135 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

31 more
  1. 1. Regente Palace Hotel · Retiro · 4-star$100Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  2. 2. Ker Belgrano Hotel · Belgrano · 3-star$103Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  3. 3. Wilton Hotel · Recoleta · 3-star$105Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  4. 4. Novotel Buenos Aires · Congreso · 4-star$131Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  5. 5. Hotel Clasico · Palermo Hollywood · 4-star$136Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  6. 6. Almarena Madero Urbano Affiliated by Melia · San Telmo · 4-star$139Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  7. 7. Argenta Suites Belgrano · Belgrano · 3-star$143Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  8. 8. Dolmen Hotel · Retiro · 3-star$145Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  9. 9. Kenton Palace Buenos Aires · Puerto Madero · 4-star$34/night less than Expedia (31%)$149Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  10. 10. HTL 9 de Julio Bs As · Congreso · 3-star$159Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  11. 11. Savoy Hotel · Congreso · 4-star$161Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  12. 12. Htl City Baires · Microcentro · 3-star$161Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  13. 13. Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center · Retiro · 4-star$161Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  14. 14. Patios de San Telmo · San Telmo · 4-star$162Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  15. 15. Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham Buenos Aires · San Telmo · 4-star$169Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  16. 16. Two Hotel Buenos Aires · Microcentro · 3-star$169Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  17. 17. Libertador Hotel · Microcentro · 4-star$174Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  18. 18. Esplendor by Wyndham Buenos Aires Tango · Microcentro · 3-star$175Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  19. 19. Ker San Telmo Hotel · Puerto Madero · 4-star$182Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  20. 20. Be Hollywood Hotel · Palermo Hollywood · 4-star$191Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  21. 21. Grand Brizo Buenos Aires · Congreso · 4-star$197Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  22. 22. Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Palermo · Palermo Hollywood · 3-star$208Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  23. 23. Ilum Experience Home · Palermo Hollywood · 4-star$214Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  24. 24. Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Recoleta · Recoleta · 4-star$239Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  25. 25. Park Tower, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buenos Aires · Retiro · 5-star$264Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  26. 26. Intercontinental Buenos Aires by IHG · Microcentro · 5-star$267Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  27. 27. Carles Hotel Buenos Aires · Retiro · 4-star$320Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  28. 28. Hotel Madero Buenos Aires, WorldHotels Elite · Puerto Madero · 4-star$323Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  29. 29. Cassa Lepage Art Hotel Buenos Aires · San Telmo · 3-star$326Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  30. 30. Hilton Buenos Aires · Puerto Madero · 5-star$333Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  31. 31. Emperador Hotel Buenos Aires · Retiro · 5-star$365Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
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