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A warm 24-hour front desk, a bright breakfast room and every detail designed for your comfort.
Entrance on Laprida
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Zero hidden fees, a virtual receptionist available 24 hours a day, and exclusive perks you won't find on online travel agencies.
A perfect Walk Score (100/100) on the quiet, safe street of Laprida. Explore the best attractions (Santa Fe Avenue, the Cemetery, Recoleta Mall) on foot, with excellent subway access (Lines H and D).
✓ Unbeatable walking distance
Our 45 rooms, spread across 6 categories, feature individual air conditioning, TV, a safe and quality bedding for the best possible rest.
✓ Maximum comfort guaranteed
Enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi in every room and common area, daily continental breakfast included, a 24-hour front desk, and a bright lobby with a free-use microwave and dishware.
✓ Warm, professional human service
Hotel in Recoleta, Buenos Aires
The same 6 categories available on our official booking engine, with real photos of each one.
The perfect choice for professionals or solo travelers looking for a functional, quiet stay in Recoleta. Air conditioning, HD TV, free Wi-Fi, coat rack and bathroom amenities with hair dryer.
Comfortable and bright, ideal for couples or business colleagues. Individual air conditioning, desk, HD TV, coat rack and private bathroom with courtesy amenities.
Two single beds neatly dressed in white linens. Ideal for friends or colleagues traveling together who prefer separate beds, with views of Recoleta's tree-lined facades.
Designed for families: 1 double bed plus 1 extra single bed, with the same comfort standard as our double rooms. Air conditioning, TV and a safe.
A 3 single-bed layout, ideal for groups of friends or siblings traveling together who each prefer their own bed. Air conditioning, TV and a safe.
Our most exclusive category: to the comfort of our double rooms we add a private terrace with wooden deck flooring, table and chairs, ideal for an open-air breakfast or a sunset drink with views over Recoleta's rooftops.
Only in the Superior Room
Wooden deck flooring, table and chairs for breakfast outside or a sunset drink. A private corner you won't find at any other hotel in the area.
Laprida 1910, Recoleta, CABA
The hotel takes its name from its strategic location in the historic, best-connected epicenter of Recoleta, Buenos Aires' most sophisticated neighborhood. With a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, it's an extremely safe, well-lit and tree-lined area.
Ideal for those traveling for medical appointments or treatments in Recoleta thanks to its immediate proximity to Buenos Aires' leading healthcare centers.
Real, verified reviews collected from major travel platforms (translated from the original).
"Everything was excellent at Épico Recoleta Hotel. The value for money is unbeatable, right in the Recoleta neighborhood, a beautiful and very safe tourist area… The rooms are spotless, some with a terrace and views of the tree-lined streets. Highly recommended!"
"Ten out of ten staff! Honestly, it felt like home. Daniel, Mauricio and Andrés amazed us with their hospitality and recommendations… the facilities are very good and you won't need adapters if you're coming from Europe."
"What I liked most is the location. It's set in a great part of Buenos Aires, very walkable and safe. Plenty of cafés, restaurants, tourist attractions and main streets nearby. Very good value for the price."
"I really liked the location! The price matches the quality of the hotel… my favorite part was the bathroom, it had a bathtub and very good water pressure. Breakfast was decent, and the staff's service was very good."
"Great service, delicious breakfast, and they stored our luggage for us which made things a lot easier."
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Traveling to Buenos Aires for medical appointments or business? Find out why Épico Recoleta Hotel is your best accommodation option, minutes from Sanatorio Anchorena and Hospital Alemán.
Read full articleTraveling to a big city for health reasons, whether for a consultation, medical treatment or to accompany a loved one, can be stressful. In those moments, what you need most is an environment that offers peace of mind, safety and comfort without logistical headaches.
At Épico Recoleta Hotel we understand this need. Located in one of the calmest, safest and most distinguished residential areas of Buenos Aires, we have become the ideal refuge for those seeking comfort, quiet and unbeatable connectivity to the country's most prestigious medical centers.
Each of our rooms is decorated in a warm, homelike style. We offer individual air conditioning, TV, a safe and quality bedding.
Our front desk staff is available 24 hours a day, with luggage storage, transfer arrangements and local recommendations. We also have a bright entrance hall with tables, dishware and a communal microwave for free use, ideal for extended stays.
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Discover how to walk to Recoleta's most iconic attractions straight from the hotel: museums, bookstores and historic cafés.
Read full articleBuenos Aires is a city best enjoyed on foot. And if there's one corner that embodies the capital's stately, cultural spirit, it's undoubtedly Recoleta. With a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, Épico Recoleta Hotel sits in a quiet, tree-lined, safe area surrounded by cafés and historic walks.
Route: Épico Recoleta Hotel → Santa Fe Ave. → El Ateneo Grand Splendid → Recoleta Mall → Recoleta Cemetery → Museum of Fine Arts → Plaza Francia → Épico Recoleta Hotel
After our free continental breakfast, walk along Laprida towards Santa Fe Avenue (8 min) and reach El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore (13 min), rated one of the most beautiful in the world, built inside a former theater with a hand-painted dome.
Visit Recoleta Mall (9 min) for lunch, then the Recoleta Cemetery (9 min), one of the continent's most important open-air museums, where key figures in Argentine history rest, including Eva Perón.
The National Museum of Fine Arts (11 min) holds works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Picasso and Van Gogh. We close the day at Plaza Francia (14 min), perfect for enjoying mate in the shade of century-old rubber trees.
You can walk back or take Las Heras station (Line H, 5 min) or Agüero (Line D, 9 min). Once you arrive, our lobby bar is waiting for you to unwind before resting.
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Discover why Buenos Aires is known as the Paris of South America, and visit landmarks like Palacio Barolo from our hotel in Recoleta.
Read full articleBuenos Aires has an eclectic soul: modernism, art deco, neoclassicism and French academicism all coexist on its facades. It's the Recoleta neighborhood that earned the city its world-famous nickname: the "Paris of South America." Épico Recoleta Hotel, located at the heart of this elegant district, is the perfect starting point for lovers of history and architectural photography.
Our Superior Room with Terrace has a unique feature: a private terrace with wooden deck flooring, table and chairs, where you can have breakfast outdoors or enjoy a sunset drink with views over Recoleta's rooftops and balconies.
Just 2.7 km from the hotel, Palacio Barolo is an imposing piece of architecture opened in 1923, conceived as a three-dimensional tribute to Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy: its three levels represent Hell, Purgatory and Paradise, and its rotating lighthouse represents the Empyrean. We recommend its guided night tour with access to the lighthouse.
You can take Subway Line H at Las Heras station (5-minute walk) or Line D at Agüero (9-minute walk) to connect directly to Avenida de Mayo.
🏛️ Want to sleep surrounded by Buenos Aires' history and design, with your own terrace? Book the Superior Room with Terrace today and live the porteño experience.
💬 Ask on WhatsAppLearn how the 21% VAT exemption on hotels works for foreign tourists, and avoid surprises with local fees.
Read full articleArgentina offers significant tax incentives for international tourism. If you're staying in the distinguished, safe neighborhood of Recoleta, this guide explains how to legally save money on your accommodation and avoid unexpected charges.
Foreign tourists are exempt from paying 21% VAT on lodging and breakfast. To access this benefit at Épico Recoleta Hotel you'll need: a valid foreign passport, proof of entry into the country (Immigration stamp) and to pay the full amount with a credit or debit card issued abroad, or an international bank transfer. If you pay in cash, the law requires the 21% VAT to be applied.
The City of Buenos Aires charges a municipal fee of USD 1.50 per guest, per night, applicable to non-resident foreign tourists over 12 years old. It's not included in online travel platform rates and is paid on site, at the front desk, at check-out.
Cash in Argentine pesos or US dollars, and major cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Maestro and Cabal.
Check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out until 11:00 AM. We offer luggage storage at the front desk and multilingual service in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
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💬 Ask on WhatsAppDiscover why Recoleta is Buenos Aires' safest, best-connected neighborhood, and the advantages of staying at our hotel.
Read full articleThe safety of an area and how easy it is to get around define a successful trip. Épico Recoleta Hotel, on the elegant Laprida street, combines the best of both worlds: a top-tier, safe, tree-lined and sophisticated residential district.
Its streets are permanently lit and busy with neighbors and tourists throughout the day. We have 24-hour security and front desk staff, a safe at reception, fire extinguishers and first-aid kits.
Sanatorio Anchorena (1 min / 0.2 km), Hospital Alemán (5 blocks / 0.5 km) and Sanatorio Otamendi (1.4 km).
Steps from Santa Fe Avenue (8 min), Las Heras Avenue and Pueyrredón Avenue, with quick access to highways toward the airports and downtown.
Subway Line H at Las Heras (5 min), Line D at Agüero (9 min), dozens of 24-hour bus lines, and easy access to Aeroparque (6.5 km) and Ezeiza (32.2 km).
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💬 Ask on WhatsAppEverything you need to know before booking your stay.
The hotel is located at Laprida 1910, in the heart of the elegant Recoleta neighborhood, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. If you need to arrive earlier or leave later, you can request it at the front desk; these special services are subject to availability and may carry an extra charge.
We offer a daily continental breakfast with coffee, tea and local pastries (like classic Argentine medialunas), served in the lobby snack bar from 7:00 to 10:00 AM.
Yes, we offer completely free high-speed wireless internet in all rooms and common areas.
No, for the safety, hygiene and comfort of all our guests, the hotel has a strict no-pets policy.
We accept cash (Argentine pesos or USD) and major international credit and debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Maestro and Cabal.
Yes! We offer luggage storage at the front desk, ideal if your flight leaves later or you arrive before check-in. This service may carry an extra charge depending on your booking conditions.
As this is a historic building, the hotel does not have its own parking, but there is a private, covered third-party parking lot less than a block away that is safe and recommended by our guests.
Yes. Foreign tourists are exempt from the 21% VAT on lodging and breakfast when presenting a valid passport/ID, proof of entry into the country, and paying with an international credit or debit card (not applicable when paying in cash).
Under Law No. 6806, the City of Buenos Aires charges a municipal fee of USD 1.50 per guest, per night, to foreign tourists over 12 years old. It's not included in the online rate and is paid on site, at the front desk.
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📍Laprida 1910, Recoleta, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
📞+54 11 5199-8399
✉️epicohotel@gmail.com
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