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Legado Mítico Buenos Aires
An 11-room boutique hotel in a former Palermo Soho tenement, with each room named after an emblematic Argentine figure such as El Gaucho or El Tanguero.
At a glance
- Type
- Themed boutique hotel
- Area
- Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- legadomitico.com
Good to know
- 11 themed rooms
- Former conventillo building
- Sustainability certification
Why we recommend it
Legado Mítico is a small luxury boutique hotel in Palermo Soho with a clever idea at its heart. Each of its 11 rooms is named after and inspired by an emblematic Argentine figure from politics, art, music or literature, such as El Gaucho, La Arrabalera, El Tanguero and La Primera Dama. Staying here is a way to learn a little about the country's cultural history while you sleep.
The building is part of the story too. The hotel occupies a former conventillo, a historic tenement building, and it has been converted into a comfortable, intimate hotel. Rooms come in three categories, Míticas de Lujo, Míticas Superiores and Míticas Clásicas, so you can choose the size and level of comfort that suits you. The hotel is part of a small collection with a sister property in Salta.
Because it has so few rooms, the atmosphere is quiet and personal, and guests' reviews on the hotel's own website praise the staff. One review notes that the public spaces are small, so it is better suited to travellers who plan to spend their days out exploring than to those who want a large lobby or extensive facilities. The hotel highlights a sustainable management policy and displays an eco-certification, and it also shows a Michelin Guide hotel logo on its website.
It suits couples and culturally curious travellers who want a boutique stay with a strong sense of place. Prices are in the mid to upper range. Book through the website, by phone or by email to the reservations team, and ask about the themes of the different rooms when you reserve if you would like a particular character.
The hotel is at Gurruchaga 1848, a few blocks from Plaza Serrano, at the centre of Palermo Soho's cafés, shops and restaurants. Don Julio is at the corner of Guatemala and Gurruchaga, on the same street, and El Preferido de Palermo, Tres Monos and Bebop Club are all in Palermo, so you will not need to go far for dinner, cocktails or live music. Museo Evita and the Jardín Japonés are further afield in Palermo for daytime sightseeing.
Legado Mítico Buenos Aires FAQs
What makes Legado Mítico different?
Each of its 11 rooms is named after an emblematic Argentine figure, such as El Gaucho or La Primera Dama.
What was the building originally?
A conventillo, a historic tenement house.
How many rooms are there?
11, in three categories: Míticas de Lujo, Míticas Superiores and Míticas Clásicas.
Where is it?
At Gurruchaga 1848, a few blocks from Plaza Serrano in Palermo Soho.
Are the public areas large?
No, they are small, so the hotel suits travellers who spend most of the day out.
Is there another Legado Mítico hotel?
Yes, a sister hotel in Salta.
How do I book?
Through the website, by phone on +54 11 4833 1300 or by email at [email protected].