Babel Boutique

3.5 star property
Winter getaway with bar/lounge

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Interior detail
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lobby
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Balcarce 946 - San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1064
  • Casa Rosada
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Plaza de Mayo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Obelisco
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Buenos Aires

Located in San Telmo, Babel Boutique is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada. This 9-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Puerto Madero Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Casa Rosada - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Plaza de Mayo - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • La Bombonera - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Obelisco - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Buenos Aires Independencia Station - 7 min walk
  • Independencia Station (Bernardo de Irigoyen) - 12 min walk
  • Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Desnivel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Freddo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Bodegon de Marga - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Nueva Plaza RestoBar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Cuesta de San Fermin - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Babel Boutique

Winter getaway with bar/lounge
At Babel Boutique, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ARS 450 per vehicle roundtrip, as well as a ski shuttle for a fee. Helpful staff can provide concierge services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Guests can expect 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Laptop-compatible safes and phones are also standard.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ARS 150 for adults and ARS 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 6 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7 AM - 7 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for ARS 400 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ARS 1706.98 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ARS 150 for adults and ARS 150 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ARS 450 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: ARS 400 per pet, per night
  • Late check-in fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Babel Buenos Aires
Babel Hotel
Hotel Babel
Hotel Babel Buenos Aires
Babel Hotel Buenos Aires
Boutique Hotel Babel
Boutique Hotel Babel
Babel Boutique Hotel
Babel Boutique Buenos Aires
Babel Boutique Hotel Buenos Aires

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Babel Boutique?

Babel Boutique offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Babel Boutique?

This hotel is situated in San Telmo within a short 16-minute walk of Plaza de Mayo and also 16 minutes on foot from Casa Rosada. You'll also find Obelisco and La Bombonera within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Babel Boutique?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Babel Boutique feature a casino?

No, Babel Boutique doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Babel Boutique?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Babel Boutique a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, a rainfall showerhead, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at Babel Boutique?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Babel Boutique have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Babel Boutique offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Babel Boutique allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Babel Boutique for a fee of ARS 400 per pet, per night.

Does Babel Boutique have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Babel Boutique?

The closest major airport to Babel Boutique is Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery), which is 9.3 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE), which is located 19.4 mi away (32-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Babel Boutique?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Babel Boutique.

Babel Boutique Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 223 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good option

good option for location and price, stayed for a couple of nights
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Anat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice

Все очень понравилось было хорошо чисто удобно хорошее расположение приятный завтрак хорошее обслуживание
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you have a choice, don't go.

When I booked the room, I was told that if I arrived later than 18:00 I had to pick up the keys at another establishment. I was about to cancel, but they wouldn't return the money, so I decided it was better to go by taxi to the first establishment to pick up the keys and the matter was resolved. I arrived at Buenos Aires airport at two o'clock in the morning, the taxi took me to the establishment to pick up the keys to the room. They don't give me any indication, only a key. When I arrive at the Hotel Babel, the key doesn't work. After several minutes trying to get in, the taxi driver tells me that he has to leave, that he has been docked twice in the same area. I convince him to take me back to the first establishment. The person in charge tells me that he's new, and that he can't help me. There is no phone I can call. Finally I decide to stay in the establishment where I pick up the keys, which is a youth hostel. He tells me that I have to pay for it, that it has nothing to do with the first one. The room is a backpacker's hostel, and the bathroom is shared. At least it was clean. The next day at Hotel Babel they apologize and tell me that they forgot the key to the entrance, that they had put in a new system, but they didn't tell me the access code either. They didn't give me back the cost of the room, but they offer me to stay one night free of char
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived at 6:45 - couldn’t check in as door was locked and no sign of life inside. Hotels.com unable to get through to them either. Appalling service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in San Telmo, close to markets and shops and safe at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
The area around the hotel is not too bad, but at night it got really noisy. The cleanliness and condition of the room could be improved more by offering cleaner bed sheets and blankets. I slept in room 05 and there were some old and dirty blankets and bed sheets in the wardrobe. The blanket I used was not too clean as well. The reception area and the common area were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was ok before, now not so much

I've stayed here before and liked it - but that was a some time ago and now it's run down and there is less care. So many things... some lights were out, some stains on a lampshade, A/C unit couldn't be adjusted, tiles missing in the shower, no soap, no hangars posted wifi password was wrong... there's more, but you get the idea. Two days after starting my stay I come back around midnight and there's a note posted on the outside of the door saying my keys are at their other property and they are so sorry (it's not clear for what). I HAD my keys so assumed they had given me a different room. I went to their other property several blocks away and the people there had an envelope that had another copy of my own keys in it (the same room I already was in) - but had no other information. Apparently the manager of my property had gotten confused thinking the keys they had at the desk were mine and thought I was locked out. So... the upshot is that they didn't have track of the number and location of the keys to my room. That's scary! Who else has keys to my room??? Amazingly cavalier with security.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Meredith, melbourne, australia

San Telmo is a great place to stay, and Hotel Babel in a perfect location close to cafes, restaurants, bars and the market. Easy walking into Centro, La Boca and to Puerto Madero. Small and pleasant hotel that has become a bit run down and service a bit haphazard. But given that we would stay there again because of its location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, basic discount hotel. Good location downtown. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arif, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Excellent, helpful and friendly staff, highly recommended to anyone planning to visit Buenos Aires.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

janet, Wiltshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, small hotel in San Telmo

Friendly, helpful staff. All clean, though slightly dated. Comfy bed and fresh, light breakfast buffet. Quirky hotel with many nice restaurants nearby. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fred, El Paso, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding in every way

Enjoyed every aspect of the hotel - location, staff, facilities. (More below)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bast little hotel in San Telmo.

We have stayed at Hotel Babel before and returned because we love it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staffs are so helpful, feeling good and safe when living there.

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel Babel's experience

Andréa and Paul from the reception are the best part of the hotel. First nite I had a noisy nite specially if you stay close to the door for the first doors. Avoid to stay close to the door! The area is nice and yiu will be close to Puerto Madero and the sundau's fair.

10/10 Excellent

Belete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great pleasure

Had a great stay. Friendly helpful staff. Stylish. Unique. Fabulous area. Highly recommended. Will come back for sure.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and friendly hotel close to San Telmo

Excellent location in near to all the action in San Telmo but still on a fairly quiet street (apart from the rubbish collection at 4am). Very friendly and helpful staff. We were in room 9 overlooking the street; most of the rooms are around a central courtyard. Our room was looking a little dated, especially the bathroom, which was poorly lit. The bed was comfortable. Pretty happy with this hotel overall.

10/10 Excellent

James, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful getaway in the heart of Buenos Aires

Superb and helpful staff, great location close to the main street of San Telmo, Funky modern rooms. What's not to love

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value, wonderful staff

Really friendly, welcoming, helpful, understanding staff, who also spoke excellent English.