Puerto Madero

Buenos Aires

Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero showing a sunset as well as a large group of people
Puerto Madero featuring modern architecture, night scenes and skyline
Puerto Madero which includes night scenes, a bridge and skyline
Puerto Madero which includes a bridge, a river or creek and modern architecture

Museums and art galleries, a riverboat casino and a lively nightlife await at Buenos Aires’ sparkling waterfront neighbourhood.

Puerto Madero is Buenos Aires’ thriving redeveloped port area. Although it lay abandoned for almost a century, a major redevelopment in the 1990s gave it a new purpose. Today, wide tree-lined walkways follow the waterfront, offering views of luxury apartments, refurbished redbrick warehouses and yachts bobbing in the river.

Start your visit at Dock Four, the northernmost dock. It is home to fine dining restaurants and upscale bars and cafés. If you are on a budget, bring a picnic and eat your lunch along the waterfront or in the nearby urban park called Parque Micaela Bastidas.

Step aboard the ARA Uruguay, the oldest naval ship in the country, to see an example of a captain’s cabin and shipwreck artefacts. Go to the Fortabat Art Collection to see work by Argentine and international artists, including Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí.

Stroll to Dock Three to see the Puente de la Mujer (Women’s Bridge). The structure depicts a couple dancing the tango and was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Visit the Fragata Sarmiento, another navy ship that has been converted into a floating museum.

Rows of renovated warehouses characterise the two southern docks, which are home to a university campus, restaurants, hotels, a casino on a Mississippi-style riverboat and a cinema complex.

Take a walk around the Ecological Reserve. It spreads from the eastern side of Puerto Madero to the banks of the Rio de la Plata. Follow the trails that lead around its four lagoons and see if you can spot the birds, butterflies and reptiles that live here. The area is free to enter and is popular with joggers and cyclists as well as local families. Try a traditional choripan (chorizo sandwich) from the food stands located on the road outside the reserve.

Divided into four docks and with minimal car traffic, compact Puerto Madero is best explored on foot or by bike. It’s within easy walking distance from the Plaza de Mayo, the city's main square, which is located to the west of the port.


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Top hotels in Puerto Madero

Hilton Buenos Aires

Hilton Buenos Aires

5 out of 5
Av Macacha Guemes 351, Buenos Aires
The price is €175 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
€175
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this 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)
"Very “Hilton” in every aspect, loved the stay"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Hilton Buenos Aires
Hotel Madero Buenos Aires

Hotel Madero Buenos Aires

4.5 out of 5
Rosario Vera Peñaloza 360 – Dique 2, Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is €181 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€181
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"I ate at the bar but from the restaurant menu. Very accommodating"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hotel Madero Buenos Aires
Alvear Icon Hotel

Alvear Icon Hotel

5 out of 5
Aime Paine 1130, Buenos Aires
The price is €234 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€234
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (433 reviews)
"Gorgeous modern hotel in Puerto Madero. Rooms were new, bed most comfortable, amenities high end, staff most professional and courteous, instagramable public spaces, walkable, safe, restaurants all over and near center. Uber is very reasonable. Loved the hotel and the experience we had."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Alvear Icon Hotel
Faena Hotel Buenos Aires

Faena Hotel Buenos Aires

5 out of 5
Martha Salotti 445, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is €409 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€409
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (447 reviews)
"Spectacular location. Absolute luxury and exceptional service. The restaurants are excellent, and their Rojo Tango show is the best in town."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Faena Hotel Buenos Aires
Tango de Mayo Hotel

Tango de Mayo Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. de Mayo 1396, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Some of the amenities were a bit older, but overall very positive experience."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Tango de Mayo Hotel
El Conquistador Hotel

El Conquistador Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Suipacha 948, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal
The price is €51 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€51
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buenos Aires. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is well located close to many restaurants, shopping. Excellent breakfast, the restaurant on the 1st floor has very good choices, drinks .The staff with the breakfast buffet and the restaurant on the 1st floor were very kind, friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

El Conquistador Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Puerto Madero

San Telmo which includes markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

San Telmo

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

San Telmo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to San Telmo Antiques Fair or Plaza Dorrego.

San Telmo
Buenos Aires showing art

Buenos Aires Central Business District

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Buenos Aires Central Business District, check out sights like Obelisco or Luna Park Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Correo Central Station or Leandro N Alem Station.

Buenos Aires Central Business District
Casa Rosada which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a square or plaza

Microcentro

Sociedad Rural Argentina and Florida Street are top sights in Microcentro, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Florida Station or Lavalle Station to see more sights in the area.

Microcentro
Argentina which includes a city

Monserrat

Architecture, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Monserrat. Make a stop by Barolo Palace or 9 de Julio Avenue while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Moreno Station or Lima Station to get around town.

Monserrat
Buenos Aires showing art

San Nicolás

While you're in San Nicolás, take in top sights like Obelisco or Gran Rex Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at July 9 Station or Diagonal Norte Station.

San Nicolás
Downtown

El Centro

4.5/5(113 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in El Centro. Obelisco is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Carlos Pellegrini Station or July 9 Station to see more of Buenos Aires.

El Centro

Puerto Madero

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