El Porteño

Property class: 2.5

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Dining
Interior
Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

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Moreno 1150, Buenos Aires, 1091
  • Place, 9 de Julio Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Obelisco
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Buenos Aires

El Porteño places you in El Centro, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Obelisco and Florida Street. This 67-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • 9 de Julio Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cafe Tortoni - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Florida Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Obelisco - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Casa Rosada - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Moreno Station - 2 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Belgrano Station - 18 min walk
  • Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Martínez - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Confiteria La Unión - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Imparcial - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Español (ex Palacio Español) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iberia Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

El Porteño

Guests of El Porteño have access to free WiFi in public areas. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 24-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Ceiling fans, phones, and desks are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Argentina Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 21%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a foreign passport or foreign ID along with an immigration entry receipt issued by Argentina's National Directorate of Migration, and who pay with a non-Argentinian card or via a bank transfer from outside Argentina. This exemption applies only to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

El Porteño Hotel Buenos Aires
El Porteño Hotel
El Porteño Buenos Aires
El Porteño Hotel
El Porteño Buenos Aires
El Porteño Hotel Buenos Aires

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to El Porteño?

This hotel is situated in El Centro within a short 13-minute walk of Obelisco and also 12 minutes on foot from Florida Street. You'll also find Plaza de Mayo and Colón Theatre less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at El Porteño?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Porteño on May 6, 2026 start from $19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at El Porteño?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does El Porteño have a casino on the premises?

No, El Porteño doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Porteño?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about El Porteño?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like concierge services plus some guestrooms include a kitchenette and free WiFi.

Does El Porteño have a hot tub?

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

Does El Porteño feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, El Porteño doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will El Porteño allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Porteño.

Does El Porteño have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from El Porteño?

The closest major airport to El Porteño is Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery), which is 8.3 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE), which is located 19.4 mi away (35-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at El Porteño?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at El Porteño.

El Porteño Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 156 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Luis Arnoldo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KOUA

You get what you paid for a nice place to sleep while the day you enjoy the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

C., Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, excellent price, good and helpful staff, near good food places and two lines of the "subte"
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Al, Los angeles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Legitimately sold my room to someone else with all my stuff in there. And yes I had a handful of things missing. I didn’t want to complain about the fact that the place is pretty run down, but I dont have to the service was so poor it’s enough of a reason to avoid it. I didn’t get refunded or even given any type of compensation just a guy that said my bad. I got my ray bans stolen and some gifts I had for family back home. My room didn’t have toilet paper. When was given another room the sheets were stained. Changed to another room and was ok but I decided to not even spend the night there again. Avoid if possible You can get much better for the same price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very kind staff , 100% recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bud Luck with Porteño

after we arrived back to Buenos Aires at 1AM we went to this hotel for check-in and The Guy from the lobby told as they will have to rebooking in a different hotel because they was had a flood issue at the 6 floor, they took care the taxi transfer But the hotel Cedros was Not very good We appreciate the fact they Took Care our stay that night But I think they can't send you to a lower acomodation place.

10/10 Excellent

Evgenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Cheap hotel close to the metro station

Good location, free cafe in the morning, fridge in the reception hall
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Nice location

Goodyear location, no breakfast, too smoke un halls
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Olivia, Norwich

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

Stay away from this hotel!

I never saw something like it! All it sound as a big joke! It was days before my room was cleaned and I wish it never was!!! I can't say much so only main comments. There was a bag with my necessities I left in the floor near my bed. There was nothing valuable not more than for all but someth personal which I need everyday like cup of tea and all facilities for that. Prob international adapter was valued ab but it was good one, very hard to find as for all countries in the world and boiler. As I can't leave a room without a cup of tea I made sure I am fully equipped for that. When I came back I did not find my bag. It was so unreal that I thought that a cleaner put it together with rubbish! It seemed I was right as the cleaner, young boy, was looking in the bin outside the hotel. But sadly it was nearly empty as rubbish collectors took it away! What would you expect in situation like that? You won't believe it! The cleaner not even say sorry! Acted in a way he did nothing wrong! Refuse to pay compensation putting all responsibilities for his actions on hotel owner! That when I asked him his age. I thought he is under eighteen as did not take any responsibility. But he said he's more. Sure old enough to answer for himself. But I don't speak any Spanish and my only way to talk with them was through my ap in the phone: Conversational Translator. Also one lady guest could speak some English and sometimes helped me. Thr times they made me to wait for the owner! He never com
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Hua, Seattle, US

Disliked: Cleanliness

The location is convenient

It was second time staying this hotel. This time I booked room has refrigerator, microwave, table and window. It's comfortable but the table and counter was dirty and sticky. Breakfast only has cracks and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Hua , Seattle, US

For the price it's OK

Front desk staff has very limited English. Had a hard time to communicate with when asked him to call a taxi. Finally he called a people come to translate. Room is clean but ventilation needs to improve.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice stay, but breakfast isn't actually included

Really nice hotel. Our room was big and very clean with a decent bathroom. Good location too, and very close to a metro station. The only real downside was the breakfast which is actually just a packet of dry biscuits and instant coffee (no milk).
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Budget hostel in centre of Buenos Aires

More like a hostel with private bathroom than a hotel. For the price and location, it is OK for a short stay. There isn't a breakfast included - unless coffee with powdered milk and two biscuits is considered breakfast. But it is so cheap we didn't expect much
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

nina, miami

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

Dirty, noisy no towels available smells cigarette

Awful experience I will never recommend or stay ever again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

No heater, no extra sheets or blankets

The heaters didn't work, they said they had no extra blankets or sheets to give us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

amazing location

friendly staff and a great location also clean room
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

No frills, good enough for one or two nights

Staff was friendly and let me in way before check in time. Overall it was pretty good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great all round hotel

5 stars for staff and great experience really good time

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice folks. Very limited English There is not much more to tell. The hotel is simple and clean and just right for a long visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
CLEAN, FRIENDLY, GOOD PRICE. GREAT LOCATION. NEAR "EL OBELISCO"

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A equipe foi ótima, o quarto é simples mas a cama e o chuveiro são maravilhosos, um lugar mais simples e sem café da manhã, mas tem geladeira e microondas disponíveis na recepção para uso. Para quem quer um lugar gostosinho pra dormir e depois passar o dia passeando e se divertindo está ótimo, principalmente considerando o valor da diária!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Virginia paola

Las habitaciones no me brindaron el desayuno que venía incluído
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025