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Buenos Aires hotels under $500 a night, Nov 2 to Nov 8, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 6 nights, Monday 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 10 of the 41 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 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.

Microcentro and Plaza de Mayo: stay for history and efficient sightseeing, not a consistently lively evening neighborhood. Retiro and Plaza San Martín: a connected, elegant alternative to downtown, especially around the plaza and Arroyo. Congreso and Avenida de Mayo: an architectural base with useful transport, but traffic and demonstrations are real compromises. Recoleta: the strongest all-round base for classic Buenos Aires without Palermo's party emphasis.

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Buenos Aires hotels under $500 a night, Nov 2 to Nov 8, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 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 $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-02, check-out 2026-11-08, 6 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Microcentro & Plaza de Mayo; Retiro & Plaza San Martín; Congreso & Avenida de Mayo; Recoleta. 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 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-08; 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 (10 of 41 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Recoleta: The strongest all-round base for classic Buenos Aires without Palermo's party emphasis. Typical $296 a night. Subway: H at Las Heras serves the cemetery side.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel Internacional — 3-star, independent

2. Gran Hotel Argentino — 3-star, independent

3. El Conquistador Hotel — 3-star, independent

4. Art Factory Soho — 2-star, independent

5. Circus Hotel & Hostel — 2-star, independent

6. Unique Executive Central — 4-star, independent

More hotels in the area (35)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 2 to Nov 8, 2026
  1. Hotel Internacional, San Telmo
    #1 of 6 · San Telmo

    Hotel Internacional

    3-star · Independent

    $51a night · Nov 2 to 8

    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.

    $19/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $138 vs $176 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 2 to 8, two adults: $304 all in for 6 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Gran Hotel Argentino

    3-star · Independent

    $67a night · Nov 2 to 8

    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.

    $6/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $93 vs $104 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 2 to 8, two adults: $402 all in for 6 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. El Conquistador Hotel, Retiro & Plaza San Martín
    #3 of 6 · Retiro & Plaza San Martín

    El Conquistador Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $68a night · Nov 2 to 8

    A cheaper central sightseeing base with welcoming staff. You accept dated rooms, variable showers and inconsistent cooling. Nine minutes' walk to Teatro Colón, 15 minutes' walk to Obelisco.

    Nov 2 to 8, two adults: $409 all in for 6 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Art Factory Soho, Palermo Soho
    #4 of 6 · Palermo Soho

    Art Factory Soho

    2-star · Independent

    $69a night · Nov 2 to 8

    A cheaper private-bathroom base with a short walk to Plaza Italia subway. You accept noise, uneven cleanliness and limited reception.

    Nov 2 to 8, two adults: $414 all in for 6 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Circus Hotel & Hostel, San Telmo
    #5 of 6 · San Telmo

    Circus Hotel & Hostel

    2-star · Independent

    $70a night · Nov 2 to 8

    Cheaper en-suite dorms and private rooms near the market, with a small pool. You accept basic rooms and uneven recent feedback; breakfast costs extra. 25 minutes' walk to Plaza de Mayo.

    Nov 2 to 8, two adults: $420 all in for 6 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Unique Executive Central, Congreso & Avenida de Mayo
    #6 of 6 · Congreso & Avenida de Mayo

    Unique Executive Central

    4-star · Independent

    $70a night · Nov 2 to 8

    A cheaper location-first base for the Obelisk, theaters and public transport. You accept uneven room condition, noise and temperature-control complaints. Three minutes' walk to Obelisco, four minutes' walk to Teatro Colón.

    Nov 2 to 8, two adults: $419 all in for 6 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 18, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

10 of 41 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Pleno Palermo Soho · Palermo Soho · 4-star$102/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $406 vs $611 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Nov 2 to 8

  2. 2. Ker Belgrano Hotel · Belgrano · 3-star$31/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $158 vs $220 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 2 to 8

  3. 3. Hotel Internacional · San Telmo · 3-star$19/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $138 vs $176 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 2 to 8

  4. 4. Ilum Experience Home · Palermo Hollywood · 4-star$44/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $428 vs $516 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 2 to 8

  5. 5. Argenta Suites Belgrano · Belgrano · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $226 vs $267 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 2 to 8

  6. 6. Believe Madero Hotel · San Telmo · 4-star$10/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $147 vs $167 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 2 to 8

  7. 7. Gran Hotel Argentino · Microcentro · 3-star$6/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $93 vs $104 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 2 to 8

  8. 8. Wilton Hotel · Recoleta · 3-star$8/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $140 vs $155 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 2 to 8

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

35 more
  1. 1. Believe Madero Hotel · San Telmo · 4-star$10/night less than Expedia (12%)$73Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  2. 2. Regente Palace Hotel · Retiro · 4-star$87Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  3. 3. Htl City Baires · Microcentro · 3-star$89Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  4. 4. Ker Belgrano Hotel · Belgrano · 3-star$31/night less than Expedia (28%)$90Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  5. 5. Wilton Hotel · Recoleta · 3-star$8/night less than Expedia (10%)$103Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  6. 6. Claridge Hotel · Microcentro · 5-star$105Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  7. 7. Hotel Presidente · Retiro · 4-star$110Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  8. 8. Conte Hotel · Microcentro · 4-star$111Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  9. 9. Dolmen Hotel · Retiro · 3-star$120Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  10. 10. Ker Recoleta Hotel · Recoleta · 3-star$9/night less than Expedia (6%)$120Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  11. 11. Argenta Suites Belgrano · Belgrano · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (16%)$124Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  12. 12. Two Hotel Buenos Aires · Microcentro · 3-star$128Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  13. 13. Patios de San Telmo · San Telmo · 4-star$129Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  14. 14. Hotel Clasico · Palermo Hollywood · 4-star$6/night less than Expedia (5%)$135Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  15. 15. Icaro Suites · Congreso · 3-star$136Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  16. 16. Intercontinental Buenos Aires by IHG · Microcentro · 5-star$167Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  17. 17. HTL 9 de Julio Bs As · Congreso · 3-star$168Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  18. 18. Novotel Buenos Aires · Congreso · 4-star$172Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  19. 19. BENS L'Hotel Palermo · Palermo Soho · 3-star$184Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  20. 20. Ilum Experience Home · Palermo Hollywood · 4-star$44/night less than Expedia (17%)$189Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  21. 21. Savoy Hotel · Congreso · 4-star$192Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  22. 22. Be Hollywood Hotel · Palermo Hollywood · 4-star$193Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  23. 23. Libertador Hotel · Microcentro · 4-star$205Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  24. 24. Grand Brizo Buenos Aires · Congreso · 4-star$210Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  25. 25. Hotel Madero Buenos Aires, WorldHotels Elite · Puerto Madero · 4-star$216Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  26. 26. Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Recoleta · Recoleta · 4-star$253Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  27. 27. Esplendor by Wyndham Buenos Aires Tango · Microcentro · 3-star$259Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  28. 28. Hilton Buenos Aires · Puerto Madero · 5-star$281Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  29. 29. Palo Santo Hotel · Palermo Hollywood · 4-star$286Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  30. 30. Park Tower, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buenos Aires · Retiro · 5-star$296Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  31. 31. Pleno Palermo Soho · Palermo Soho · 4-star$102/night less than Expedia (33%)$343Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  32. 32. Palladio Hotel Buenos Aires - MGallery Collection · Recoleta · 5-star$361Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  33. 33. SLS Buenos Aires Puerto Madero · Puerto Madero · 5-star$376Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  34. 34. Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center · Retiro · 4-star$396Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
  35. 35. Faena Hotel Buenos Aires · Puerto Madero · 5-star$487Rooms for Nov 2 to 8
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