What's El Centro Like?

There's a lot visitors like about El Centro, especially its shops and entertainment venues. Enjoy the neighborhood's rich culture, theater scene, and opera. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Florida Street and Galerias Pacifico. Obelisco and Teatro Colon are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in El Centro?

We have 350 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top lodging choices in El Centro:

Alvear Art Hotel

Luxury hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • Fitness center • Central location

Carles Hotel Buenos Aires

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location

CasaCalma Hotel

Upscale hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

474 Buenos Aires Hotel

City-center hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Grand Brizo Buenos Aires

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Fitness center • Central location

How to Get to El Centro

El Centro is located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the heart of Comuna 1.

Flying to:

• • Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE), 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from El Centro
• • Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery), 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from El Centro

Getting to El Centro on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • C. Pellegrini Station
• • July 9 Station
• • Diagonal Norte Station

Things to See and Do in and around El Centro

What to See in El Centro

• • Obelisco
• • Plaza de Mayo
• • Barolo Palace
• • Casa Rosada
• • Plaza San Martin

Things to Do in El Centro

• • Teatro Colon
• • Florida Street
• • Galerias Pacifico
• • Gran Rex Theatre
• • Cabildo

Other Popular El Centro Attractions

• • Cafe Tortoni
• • Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
• • Lavalle Street
• • Galeria Güemes
• • Paseo La Plaza

When Is the Best Time to Visit Comuna 1?

• • Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 74°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, May (average 54°F)
• • Rainiest months: March, December, April, February (average 4 inches of rainfall)