El Porteño

2.5 star property
Hotel near Obelisco in Buenos Aires

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Exterior
Interior
Shower, free toiletries, towels
Apartment | Private kitchenette
Meeting facility

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

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

Double Room

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

Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

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

Apartment

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

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Buenos Aires

El Centro stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this El Centro hotel, you'll find 9 de Julio Avenue and Barolo Palace. Cafe Tortoni and Florida Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • Plaza de Mayo - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Confiteria La Unión - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Martínez - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Centro Vasco Francés - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Famiglie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Español (ex Palacio Español) - ‬4 min walk

About this property

El Porteño

Hotel near Obelisco in Buenos Aires
As a guest of El Porteño, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Buenos Aires hotel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
El Porteño offers 67 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Buenos Aires hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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 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%).

We've listed all 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Porteño to the airport?

El Porteño is 8.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Porteño have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Porteño.

Does El Porteño offer free breakfast?

El Porteño does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Porteño?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Puerto Madero Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Porteño?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at El Porteño?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does El Porteño have a pool?

El Porteño does not have a pool.

Does El Porteño have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is El Porteño to downtown Buenos Aires?

El Porteño is 0.3 mi away from Buenos Aires.

Reviews

El Porteño Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

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

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"

8/10 Good

Cornelis

Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Gizela

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Maria de los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La ubicación me gustó.no me gustó la falta de shampu para el cabello,y el desayuno era solo cafe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Graciela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buenas
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Montemerlo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

expedia

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness

Solamente bien ubicado lo demás no hay forma

Las fotos engañosas las. Camas son de espuma y no es tan bueno nuestro cuarto no tenia puerta
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Milagros Soria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nos cobraron lo q quisieron , nos salia 2800 en el sitio y termine pagando 4400 pesos un robo y luego tuve que abonar mas dinero en el hotel , la verdad que estafada
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022