Hotel Castelar Buenos Aires

Hotel Castelar is one of Buenos Aires most iconic independent hotels, a magnificent art deco building on Avenida de Mayo that has hosted artists, politicians, and literary figures for nearly a century. Most famously, Federico Garcia Lorca lived here during his visit to Buenos Aires in the 1930s. The hotel offers 151 rooms and suites across its historic floors, all restored to preserve original architectural details while providing modern comforts including air conditioning, cable television, and free Wi-Fi. The property features a celebrated Turkish spa in its basement, included for guests staying at the hotel, and a traditional cafe-restaurant on the ground floor serving breakfast and meals throughout the day. The 24-hour front desk team is attentive and can assist with tours, tickets to tango shows, and city excursions. Avenida de Mayo is one of Buenos Aires grandest streets, lined with ornate buildings, bookshops, and cafe notables including the legendary Cafe Tortoni. The Castelar is within a short walk of Plaza de Mayo, the Congreso, and multiple Subte stations. For travellers who want history and character at a budget price, this hotel is exceptional value in one of Latin America great cities.