San Telmo is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires known for its milonga houses and market. And the historic Plaza Dorrego with its cafes, restaurants, shops, and tango dancers is its centerpiece.
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What to Visit in San Telmo
1. Museo Moderno
San Telmo, Buenos Aires – ©Museo Moderno
The Museo Moderno is an art museum established in 1956 and has been in operation since the building last opened in 2018.
Since its foundation, it has been an avant-garde museum, the true home of Argentine artists, and a space dedicated to disseminating the latest productions from all artistic disciplines.
In 2008, we received a generous donation of eight works from the Patricia Phepls de Cisneros Collection (CPPC), one of the largest collections of Latin American art in the world.
Av. San Juan 350, C1147 AAO, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Website: museomoderno.org
Price: 250 pesos (Mercosul), 500 pesos (Foreigners). Free entry on Wednesdays
2. El Zanjón de Granados
San Telmo, Buenos Aires – ©El Zanjón de Granados
In a visit to the El Zanjón de Granados complex, it is possible to discover the origins of the city of Buenos Aires in a space where poetry, history, and myth coexist. It is the most important archaeological recovery in the city.
Guided tours are available in English and Spanish.
Visit the website for details of the schedule in each language.
Defensa 755, C1065 CABA, Argentina
Opening hours: Every day from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Site: elzanjon.com.ar
Price: 7.000 pesos (El Zanjón + Casa Mínima combined guided tour for non-residents)
3. San Telmo Market
Photo Credit: Gustavo Sánchez
Founded in 1897, the Mercado de San Telmo is a large covered market with many stalls selling everything from antiques to fresh fruit and spices. The site is also home to restaurants, cafes, and tapas bars.
Gral Simón bolivar 970 Local 193, 1066 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hours of Operation: Monday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
4. Mafalda, Susanita and Manolito
Photo Credit: Gustavo Sánchez
The area with the statues of the characters from the famous Argentinean comic book, especially Mafalda, is the most popular in San Telmo for photos.
The venue is located within walking distance of the San Telmo Market and the El Zanjón de Granados complex.
Defensa 700, C1065 CABA, Argentina
Hours of Operation: 24 hours
5. Museo Histórico Nacional
©Museo Histórico Nacional
The Museo Histórico Nacional offers a journey through the cultures of the native peoples, the time of the conquest and establishment of the colonial order, the May Revolution, and other important episodes in history.
Defensa 1600, C1143 CABA, Argentina
Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Site: museohistoriconacional.cultura.gob.ar
Price: Free Entry
Tango Show in San Telmo
Where to Eat in San Telmo
- Parrilla La Brigada – Estados Unidos 465, C1066 CABA, Argentina. Price: $$$.
- Café San Juan – Chile 474, C1098 CABA, Argentina. Price: $$.
- La Zarpada – Carlos Calvo 581, C1102AAK CABA, Argentina. Price: $$.
- Sagardi Argentina – Humberto 1º 319, C1103 CABA, Argentina. Price: $$$.
- El Refuerzo – Chacabuco 860, C1069 CABA, Argentina. Price: $$.
- The Federal Bar – Carlos Calvo 599, C1068 CABA, Argentina. Price: $$.
- La Birra Bar San Telmo – Don Anselmo Aieta 1083, C1103 CABA, Argentina. Price: $$.
- Il Sorpasso – Humberto 1° 478, C1103 CABA, Argentina. Price: $$.
- De Lucía – 970, AAT, Bolívar, C1066 CABA, Argentina. Price: $$.
- Le Blé San Telmo – Carlos Calvo 601, C1102AAM CABA, Argentina. Price: $$.
- Casa Telma – Carlos Calvo 498, C1102 CABA, Argentina. Price: $$.
Where to Stay in San Telmo
1. Anselmo Buenos Aires, Curio Collection by Hilton
©Anselmo Buenos Aires, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Anselmo Buenos Aires, Curio Collection by Hilton is a stylish hotel located in the heart of San Telmo on Plaza Dorrego.
The rooms are cozy and have a flat-screen TV and minibar.
The hotel has a lounge where you can enjoy snacks, healthy food, and drinks.
Don Anselmo Aieta 1069, C1103AA CABA, Argentina
2. Telmho Boutique Hotel
©Telmho Hotel Boutique
Telmho Hotel Boutique is an excellent value-for-money hotel just outside Plaza Dorrego.
The rooms are equipped with a TV, a work desk, and a minibar.
The hotel has a terrace.
Defensa 1086, C1065AAT CABA, Argentina
3. L’Adresse Hôtel
©L’Adresse Hôtel
L’Adresse Hôtel is a charming hotel located just steps away from Parque Lezama and the Museo Histórico Nacional.
The rooms are comfortable and have a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a balcony.
C1141AAE, Bolívar 1491, C1141AAE CABA, Argentina
4. UPOINT San Telmo
©UPOINT San Telmo
UPOINT San Telmo is a hotel located in a historic building just steps away from El Zanjón de Granados and Mafalda.
The rooms feature artwork by famous local painters and are equipped with a TV, work desk, and minibar.
The hotel has a shared kitchen.
Chile 437, C1098AAI CABA, Argentina
5. Ribera Sur Hotel
©Ribera Sur Hotel
Ribera Sur Hotel is a boutique hotel located near the Museo Moderno and the Puerto Madero area.
The rooms are cozy and have a TV, work desk, and minibar.
The hotel features an outdoor pool.
Av. Paseo Colón 1145, C1063ACL CABA, Argentina
6. Patios de San Telmo
©Patios de San Telmo
Located in a restored 19th-century building 10 minutes from Plaza Dorrego and 20 minutes from Plaza de Mayo the Patios de San Telmo is a boutique hotel with a swimming pool and solarium.
The rooms are equipped with a TV, a work desk, and a minibar.
Chacabuco 752, C1070AAP CABA, Argentina
7. Lemon Suites
©Lemon Suites
Lemon Suites is a cost-effective aparthotel located within walking distance of Plaza Dorrego and the San Telmo Market.
The accommodations are spacious and have a TV and a compact kitchen.
Map of San Telmo
Featured Photo by Andrea Leopardi
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