Classic Triple Room
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Buenos Aires · City of Buenos Aires
Boutique Hotel Casa Rugantino - Buenos Aires
A small, plant-filled hotel in Palermo with a welcoming, personal atmosphere.
- Seven-room boutique scale for personal attention
- Interior garden courtyard with lush greenery
- Breakfast with Argentine medialunas and dulce de leche
8
Great
328 reviews
Booking.com 8 · 328 reviews
About
Boutique Hotel Casa Rugantino - Buenos Aires
Boutique Hotel Casa Rugantino occupies a compact building in Palermo, a neighborhood known for its restaurants, bars, and shops. With just seven rooms, the hotel keeps a personal, guesthouse-like character. The interior features a garden courtyard that rises over two floors, filled with plants, where guests can sit and unwind.
Rooms are described as clean, comfortable, and authentic, with practical amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and fridges. Breakfast is a point of praise, often served in vintage china with homemade marmalade, and frequently highlighted for its medialunas and dulce de leche.
- Wi-Fi
- Patio
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Personal, attentive service — Guests repeatedly highlight the kindness and helpfulness of the staff, from making restaurant recommendations to arranging phone calls. One reviewer described them as 'incredibly nice' and another noted that they respond immediately to requests.
- Leafy interior courtyard — A plant-filled garden runs through the hotel over two floors, creating a calm, green atmosphere that guests regularly mention. One review called it 'a beautiful internal courtyard over two floors with creative use of plants.'
- Breakfast with local character — The breakfast stands out for its Argentine touches — medialunas, dulce de leche, and homemade marmalade — often served in vintage china. One guest called the medialunas the best they'd had in three trips to Argentina.
- Prime Palermo location — The hotel sits in Palermo, close to restaurants, bars, shops, and the metro, with Plaza Italia a 10–15 minute walk away. Guests describe it as 'in the heart of Palermo' and near an entertainment district.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Very small scale — With only seven rooms, the hotel has a limited number of units and may book out quickly. The intimate size is part of its charm but means fewer availability options and less anonymity than larger hotels.
- Limited check-in window — Check-in is only between 14:00 and 22:00, which could be restrictive for guests arriving on late flights or with unexpected delays. There's no mention of late check-in flexibility.
- No on-site parking mentioned — The property does not list parking as an amenity, so guests arriving by car may need to arrange parking nearby. This could be an inconvenience for those exploring by car.
- One reviewer had a lukewarm experience — A single review rated the hotel 5/10, noting 'not much except for the location.' While isolated, it suggests that the property may not suit everyone, and some might find the rooms basic.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Classic Double Room
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Single Room Bathroom
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- Heating
- Air conditioning
Apartment Terrace
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Wi-Fi
- Patio
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
Room Amenities
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8/10 from 328 reviews
Booking.com · 8 · 328 reviews
8Verified guest“The facilities are comfortable and clean, and the location is especially good in the best area.”
8Verified guest“I had a clean room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, climate control, and a fridge. The breakfast was reasonably good and offered a wide range of options. The staff were accommodating and amazingly nice all the time.”
8Verified guest“The hotel is clean with great service. I stayed in a single room with a TV set, a fridge, and a work desk. The staff are incredibly nice.”
8Verified guest“The location was great, with Plaza Italia about a 10-15 minute walk away. The area was good, near many restaurants, bars, shops, and cafes. I loved the wonderful interior of the room and the large bed.”
8Verified guest“Rugantino is a very cosy hotel. We enjoyed our time there a lot. The room is simple but shiny, clean, and warm. The breakfast is typical from Argentina, with medialunas and dulce de leche. All the staff are from Italy, and we felt at home.”
8Verified guest“The staff were very helpful and made suggestions of things to do. Some restaurants recommended were good and some were not so good. Overall, we had a nice stay.”
04 — Location
Getting around Buenos Aires
The property sits in Buenos Aires.
Palermo: The hotel is in Palermo, a neighborhood filled with restaurants, bars, shops, and cafes. Guests frequently mention its convenience to these spots, with Plaza Italia a 10–15 minute walk away and the metro nearby.
Uriarte 1844, Buenos Aires, Ar, Buenos Aires, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-22:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 7 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the hotel allows pets.
Is breakfast included?
While not explicitly stated as included, breakfast is served and praised for its Argentine offerings like medialunas and dulce de leche.
Does the hotel have air conditioning in the rooms?
Yes, air conditioning is listed as an amenity in the Classic Triple Room, Classic Double Room, Single Room Bathroom, and Apartment Terrace.
Is there parking at the hotel?
The hotel does not list parking as an amenity, and no parking policy is provided. Guests may need to arrange parking nearby.
The bottom line
Boutique Hotel Casa Rugantino suits travelers who value personal service, a green courtyard, and a Palermo location over large-scale facilities. Its small size and attentive staff create a home-like feel that many guests appreciate.
8Best for those seeking an intimate, well-located stay in Palermo.
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