A 17-room boutique hotel in a neoclassical palace in Recoleta, run by a family of Argentine architects who have turned the address into a contemporary art gallery.
Mio Buenos Aires
From
272.118 €
“Rooftop with infinity pool facing the Recoleta cemetery and the jacarandas of Avenida Quintana, open until midnight.”
Mio Buenos Aires occupies a 1920s residence on Avenida Quintana, a stone's throw from the cemetery where Evita rests. We head to the rooftop upon arrival: the infinity pool overlooks the jacarandas and zinc roofs of Recoleta, golden light guaranteed between 6pm and 8pm. The 17 rooms blend Paraná parquet, patinated leather headboards, works by local artists (Marta Minujín, Guillermo Kuitca) hung as in a private apartment. The spa in the basement offers hot stone treatments and Ayurvedic massages, hushed atmosphere, subdued lighting. From 272 € a night, it is one of the best-rated addresses in the capital (9.2/10 on 423 reviews). We recommend without reservation for a first stay in Buenos Aires ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Mio to couples in their thirties and forties seeking an intimate address, far from the grand palaces of Puerto Madero. It is a hotel for lovers of contemporary art, late dinners in Palermo, strolls through the bookshops of El Ateneo. Families will find the scale too small; the clientele remains predominantly adult and cosmopolitan.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The building dates from the 1920s, with a neoclassical façade typical of Recoleta featuring wrought-iron balconies and bow windows. The interior has been redesigned by a family of Argentine architects: volumes preserved, ceiling height of 3.50 m, restored Paraná wood parquet. The common areas function as a gallery, with works renewed every six months. Rooms between 28 and 45 m², bathrooms in black marble from Salta.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The ground-floor restaurant offers a short menu of contemporary Argentine cuisine with produce from the pampa (Angus beef, vegetables from Mendoza). Continental breakfast served until noon, with warm medialunas and homemade dulce de leche. The rooftop bar serves Malbec and fernet-based cocktails until midnight. Room service available 24/7, simplified menu after 11pm.
Highlights
- 17 rooms only, contemporary Argentine art works in every space
- Rooftop infinity pool with views over the Recoleta cemetery
- Spa with Ayurvedic treatments and hot stone massages
- Recoleta location: Fine Arts Museum 400 m away, Alvear Avenue 5 min on foot
- Airport shuttle included, Ezeiza 45 min, Aeroparque 20 min
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Buenos Aires
Mio Buenos Aires stands on Avenida Quintana, a quiet Recoleta artery lined with jacarandas. Recoleta cemetery 200 m away, Fine Arts Museum 400 m away, Alvear Avenue boutiques five minutes on foot. Pueyrredón metro station (line D) 800 m away, Ezeiza 45 minutes by shuttle, Aeroparque 20 minutes. The neighbourhood is residential, chic without ostentation, very lively at weekends around the artisanal market on Plaza Francia.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted on request, no extra charge, basket and bowls provided.
- Pool
- Rooftop, open 8am–midnight all year, heated in winter.
- Spa
- Open 10am–10pm, reservation recommended, treatments 60–90 min.
- Airport shuttle
- Included for Ezeiza and Aeroparque, reserve 24h in advance.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, fibre optic, stable connection.
- Check-in
- 3pm, early check-in possible subject to availability, no extra charge.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Free Wi-Fi connection
Airport shuttle
Spa and wellness centre
Room service
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Restaurant
Location
Where Mio Buenos Aires is located
Exact address
Mio Buenos Aires
Address
Av Quintana 465
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