Unique gay hotels in Buenos Aires

Argentina is a fiery beacon of fabulousness in Latin America, which really embraces LGBTQ travellers. The capital city, Buenos Aires, is one of our favourite gay cities on the continent. It's got everything you need for a truly terrific gaycation: a huge gay scene, many cultural things to do (queer tango classes anyone?) and that's before we've mentioned the sexy Porteño boys…

Buenos Aires has everything : a huge gay scene, culture, queer tango classes and of course, very sexy Porteño men…

Perhaps our biggest test of how gay friendly a destination is: the response when we initially make contact with a few of the hotels and ask them if they're ok hosting a gay couple, who want to sleep in a double bed.

An awkward silence? A straight-out “no thanks we don't do any of that here!” (happened once in a guesthouse in Crete, Greece). Or instead, a positive, welcoming response, expressing bemusement at even having to ask this question in the first place?

In Buenos Aires, we only received welcoming responses to this question, which for us, is testament to how gay friendly it is here.

We've been to the Argentinian capital on many occasions, each time trying out a range of different hotels and guesthouses. Based on our first-hand experience, we've put together this list of our favorite gay friendly hotels to stay in Buenos Aires.

Which area to stay in Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires is a massive city, with over 40 different neighbourhoods, or barrios, that have all been influenced by countries from around the world. During our travels in Argentina, we used Buenos Aires as a base, and stayed in many different areas each time we visited. Below are the areas we loved:

• Recoleta: the barrio of Recoleta features a lot of French influences and is one of the most affluent parts of the city. It's also a great place to marvel at the European architecture. It is close to some of the main tourist sites such as the Recoleta Cemetery (resting place for many famous Argentineans such as Eva Perón), Centro Cultural Recoleta and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. Our top pick in Recoleta is the sexy Hotel Mio boutique hotel.
• San Telmo: San Telmo is the oldest barrio in Buenos Aires and is also now one of the most multicultural. It has a distinctively bohemian flavour, with lots of antique shops, hip cafes, tango parlours and art galleries. The Sunday feria, or San Telmo market, is one of the most famous attractions as tourists and locals alike come to shop for antiques, hand-made crafts and souvenirs. Our favourite hotel in San Telmo is Hotel Boca Juniors.
• Palermo: the biggest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, where expats and visitors come to explore museums, dine at the many different restaurants and also party crazy during the night! This is also where the majority of gay clubs, bars and restaurants are located. Check out our full gay guide to Buenos Aires to find the best gay hangouts in the city. Our top pick in Palermo is Home Hotel.
• Puerto Madero: this used to be the industrial port of Buenos Aires which has been fully renovated and is now a very trendy and vibrant part of the city. There are two floating ship/museums in the docks area and there's also an 864-acre ecological reserve if you want to escape the city and relax. There is also a lot of high-end bars and clubs for when you are ready to party the night away! For a luxurious stay, check out Faena Hotel.

From the airport…

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Mio Buenos Aires

Recoleta

Mio Hotel Buenos Aires also has a luxurious spa area with a welcoming indoor pool, steam room and gym. The breakfast is delicious, with a wide selection of fresh fruits, exquisite yoghurts and yummy pastries.

The hotel is a boutique art hotel so some of the amazing artwork you will see includes the front doors made from wine barrels, regular exhibitions from local artists, a lobby with a garden wall, fountains and giant butterflies; did we mention the carved wooden bathtubs yet? They are made by Argentine artist Mario Dasso from calden trees that he finds already dead, so no cutting them down. This is definitely a spot not to miss in Buenos Aires.

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Hotel Boca Juniors by Design

San Telmo

However, football-hating Seby was quick to point out that Hotel Boca is not just for football fans. Its unique design, cosy rooms with wooden floors, excellent breakfast and very helpful staff make it the ideal place to stay in San Telmo. It's also very cool and colourful, with the blue and yellow of the Boca Juniors echoed throughout the space.

Hotel Boca Juniors is not only walking distance from the Sunday antique market but also close to some of the best parillas (Argentinian steak houses), like Gran Parilla del Plata. The area is very bohemian, perfect for a stroll amongst the antique shops, art galleries, cafes and tango parlours.

And why else would you stay at Hotel Boca? Because think about all those sexy straight boys it attracts who will certainly want to hang out at the pool and spa area!

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Le Petit Palais

Palermo

You can tell Gilles really cares and pays extra attention to every detail: the rooms are decorated with immaculate taste and are exceptionally clean. We particularly liked the bright colours in the bedrooms as well as the shared leafy terrace and tranquil library.

Le Petit Palais is located in the heart of Palermo, close to the gay bars and many trendy parillas like the highly rated Lo de Jesús, as well as lots of museums and tourist sites to explore during the day.

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Faena Hotel

Puerto Madero

Facilities include a huge gym, excellent spa and extremely inviting swimming pool with a pool bar for cocktails. There's even a massive crown in the middle of the pool; perfect for all the queens out there!

Faena Hotel is also home to Rojo Tango, the best tango show in Buenos Aires. The entire hotel is decked out with pops (or walls) of red, the colour of passion that one really associates with Argentine tango.

If you're looking for indulgence and luxury, Faena has it all! Make sure you eat at the whimsically decorated Bistro Sur as well (pictured). Need we say more?

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Home Hotel

Palermo

We recommend staying in one of their 2 Suites, decorated in vintage style boasting a large Jacuzzi; perfect for a romantic and relaxing moment with your loved one. We also love the services on offer in the spa, with special massages and facials designed for men or those suffering from jet lag.

The daily changing breakfast is fantastic, you can have a buffet between 7.30 – 11.30 am or the breakfast menu from 10.30 – 11.30 am and there's a special brunch menu on weekends. The garden area and pool make you feel like you are in a jungle or a treehouse; ideal for post-shopping recovery or pre-dinner cocktails.

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LGY G A Y Bed & Breakfast

San Telmo

LGY G A Y is sort of a cross between a hostel and a hotel, the prices are great but you can still expect a daily room-cleaning service and fresh towels. Be aware you will need to carry your luggage up lots of stairs!

It's also a lovely place to relax and meet other gay travellers in the cosy lounge, shared kitchen or library. And even though it's basic it still has some nice included extras like a hot tub, mini-gym, rooftop terrace and free breakfast.

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Alvear Palace Hotel

Recoleta

Sumptuous details abound here will catch your eye, from the Hermés by Paris toiletries to the fresh fruit in your room on arrival.

We love the huge wellness/spa complex which features multiple steam baths, saunas, pressure showers and relaxation rooms. There's a rooftop indoor pool with a pool bar and an exceptional gym. Don't forget to book a relaxing massage or facial during your stay.

The Alvear Palace Hotel also has two on-site restaurants and two different bars; try traditional Argentinean cuisine in the Alvear Grill or a lovely French-inspired breakfast, brunch or high tea in L'Orangerie.

If you ever want to actually leave the hotel you will find yourself within Recoleta's elegant neighborhood, close to some of the city's main attractions such as the Recoleta Cemetery and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.

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Art Factory Palermo

Palermo

With a shared kitchen, lounge and games room (with a ping pong table), you are guaranteed to have fun and make friends. Staff are friendly and helpful and there's the added bonus of being located in the exciting main gay neighbourhood of Palermo.

Even though it's a seriously budget option, the Art Factory is known for it's cleanliness and we love the extras like a free street art tour and free Spanish conversation classes! There's also a library and book swap as well as computers with free WiFi for guests.

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Palermo Viejo B&B

Palermo

While the rooms are simple and rustic, they're lovingly decorated with different color themes and every room comes with a private bathroom, minibar and safe. You won't need to sacrifice comfort for the sake of price here!

This is a truly welcoming gay friendly bed and breakfast; friendly host and owner Ariel provides a yummy continental breakfast each day with homemade bread, eggs, and fresh fruit. The plant-filled patio is a lovely spot to relax and there's also a little library where you can take a book if you leave a book.

For more inspiration:

• Best gay bars in Buenos Aires
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• Romantic trip in Corrientes and Misiones
• Interview with Juan from Buenos Aires
• A complete gay guide to Rosario
• The ultimate gay guide to Córdoba
• Explore romantic Buenos Aires
• Our favorite Argentinian foods
• Interesting facts about Argentina

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