Viewpoints in Buenos Aires: The Best Views in Town

Buenos Aires is one of my favorite cities in the world, with its chaotic Latin American culture mixed with beautiful European architecture. But apart from the traditional must-sees in Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital also offers some amazing viewpoints and rooftops!

The viewpoints in Buenos Aires range from visiting one of Buenos Aires’ iconic domes at the Güemes Gallery’s viewpoint and sipping cocktails at Dome Rooftop or Trade Skybar to one of Buenos Aires absolute best-kept hidden gems at Furniture Store Díaz’s Small Country House on Avenida 9 de Julio.

Each of the viewpoints offer their own amazing panoramic views over Buenos Aires, and if you are as much of a sucker for great photo opportunities as I am, you don’t want to miss out on visiting these Buenos Aires viewpoints.

I want to show you seven of my favorite viewpoints in Buenos Aires after living in Argentina’s capital city for seven years.

Get ready to see Buenos Aires from a whole new angle!

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A Guide to the Best Views over Buenos Aires

Where to Find the Best Viewpoints in Buenos Aires?

Viewpoint at the Güemes Gallery

The viewpoint at the Güemes Gallery is one of my absolute favorite viewpoints in Buenos Aires!

The Galería Güemes is a shopping arcade located in the city center of Buenos Aires, and inside the shopping arcade, you can access the Mirador Galería Güemes viewpoint.

The viewpoint is located on the 16th floor inside one of the arcade’s beautiful domes. From inside the dome, you’ll get one of the best views of Buenos Aires.

Although you need to climb some stairs to reach the top, the view is worth the effort. From the top, you’ll feel like you have the entire city at your feet.

Keep in mind that there are two towers in Galería Güemes, and the viewpoint is located in the Torre Mitre, or translated, the Mitre Tower.

The beautiful architecture of the shopping arcade is also worth a visit.

The viewpoint is open from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4:40 pm. Check the current entrance fee on their website.

Location: Mirador Galería Güemes, Florida 165, Buenos Aires

Experience the beautiful views from the Galería Güemes, and book a guided tour with access to the viewpoint

The Lighthouse at the Barolo Palace

The Barolo Palace is one of the most iconic buildings in Buenos Aires, and it also offers one of the best views of the city.

Palacio Barolo’s architecture was inspired by the poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, and the building was conceptually divided into Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.

The highest point of the Barolo Palace is the lighthouse, and according to the Dantesque segmentation, the lighthouse sits in Paradise.

Sitting inside the Barolo Palace’s lighthouse truly feels like having Buenos Aires at your feet!

You can only visit the Barolo Palace and its lighthouse through guided tours of the building. I strongly recommend that you book your tickets beforehand, as the Barolo Palace is one of the most popular things to do in Buenos Aires.

Location: Barolo Palace, Avenida de Mayo 1370, Buenos Aires

Don’t miss visiting the Barolo Palace and its amazing views over Buenos Aires. Get your tickets today

Salón 1923 at the Rooftop of Barolo Palace

Salón 1923 is located on the 16th floor of one of Buenos Aires’ most extraordinary buildings, the Barolo Palace.

The number 1923 in Salón 1923 refers to the year Palacio Barolo was inaugurated.

Salón 1923 is a unique rooftop bar offering amazing views over Buenos Aires from its two outdoor terraces:

• Terrazzo Congress faces the Argentine National Congress, Palacio del Congreso. This terrace faces west and has the best sunset views.
• Terrazo Obelisco faces the rooftops of the Obelisco, Avenida 9 de julio, and the iconic building with the silhouettes of Evita Perón. This terrace faces east and has full sun during mornings and midday.

I have visited Salón 1923 several times during my years living in Buenos Aires. While the views over the city are amazing, the culinary experience at the rooftop bar isn’t always the best. So, don’t expect the extraordinary on that front.

However, I would still strongly recommend that you set time out in your Buenos Aires itinerary to visit Salón 1923.

Reservations are required for visiting Salón 1923, and can be made on Salón 1923’s website.

Location: Salón 1923, inside the Barolo Palace, Avenida de Mayo 1370, Buenos Aires

Dome Rooftop at Hotel Tango de Mayo

The Dome Rooftop Bar at Hotel Tango de Mayo is another one of the viewpoints in Buenos Aires that offers some stunning views of the city.

It is located next to the Barolo Palace. But although it’s not as high up as the Barolo Palace terraces, it’s still worth a visit.

The Hotel Tango de Mayo features tango-themed decor. The terrace is a tapas-style bar with cocktails, wines, and finger food available.

The Dome Rooftop Bar is open from September to approximately May, from 6 pm to midnight. Check their website for more details.

Location: Dome Rooftop, Avenida de Mayo 1396, Buenos Aires

The English Tower

The English Tower is a clock tower from 1916 located in the Retiro neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is just in front of the Retiro train station, and on the border of downtown Buenos Aires.

The observation deck located just under the clock is a great viewpoint to visit when in Buenos Aires. From here, you have breathtaking views of Retiro, the train station, the San Martín Park, and Avenida Leandro N. Alem, one of the busiest avenues in Buenos Aires.

The clock tower, also known as Torre de los Ingleses or Torre Monumental. The latter is its newest name.

Opening hours:

• Monday to Friday: 10:30 am to 4 pm,
• Saturdays, Sundays, and Argentine public holidays: 9:30 am to 6 pm.

Always double-check the opening hours and ticket price at Visit Buenos Aires’ website.

Location: Plaza Fuerza Aérea Argentina, Avenida Doctor José María Ramos Mejía 1315, Buenos Aires

The Rooftop at Trade Sky Bar

The Trade Sky Bar is a cocktail bar located on the 20th floor of Avenida Corrientes, and a great spot for some of the best views over Buenos Aires!

From the outdoor terraces of Trade Sky Bar, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Avenida Corrientes, one of the central avenues in Buenos Aires.

On the one side, the view down Avenida Corrientes stretches all the way to the iconic landmark, El Obelisco.

And on the other side of the Trade Sky Bar, you can see the exclusive neighborhood of Puerto Madero and the river, the Rio de la Plata.

You need to reserve Trade Sky Bar ahead of time. Reservations are done through the Trade Sky Bar website.

Location: Trade Sky Bar, Avenida Corrientes 222, Buenos Aires

The Viewpoint Chalet Díaz – temporarily closed

The viewpoint Chalet Díaz is one of the most unique viewpoints in Buenos Aires, and a true hidden gem of the Argentine capital!

This viewpoint is a small house built on top of a 9-story tall building right on the popular Avenida 9 de Julio in the heart of Buenos Aires.

Chalet Díaz offers one of the absolute best views over Avenida 9 de Julio and the Obelisco. I visited on a warm December evening, just in time for the golden hour. The place was magical, and I got some of the best pictures of Buenos Aires!

Chalet Díaz or Chalecito Mueblería Díaz, which translates to the Furniture Store Díaz’s Small Country House, is also known as the Small House in the Sky.

When you stand on Avenida 9 de Julio and look up, you can understand why! It does look like a house floating in the sky, high above the rest of the city.

The story behind this small house in the sky is also quite interesting!

Chalet Díaz belonged to Rafael Díaz, the owner of the furniture store Mueblería Díaz, Furniture Store Díaz.

Rafael Díaz was a Spanish immigrant who moved to Buenos Aires in the early 1900s to pursue the American Dream. He succeeded and established a furniture store empire in South America.

As part of the company’s success, Rafael Díaz established the showroom in the lucrative location on Avenida 9 de Julio, right by the Obelisk.

However, Rafael Díaz himself lived outside the city of Buenos Aires, and unfortunately, the showroom’s central location in Buenos Aires made it impossible for him to go home for lunch with his family every day.

So, what did Rafael Díaz do?

The furniture store owner simply decided to build a small replica of his country house on top of his own company’s showroom.

That way, Rafael Díaz could have his family lunch and a quick siesta in the middle of the day, while still quickly returning to work.

Chalet Díaz was built in 1926 and was used by Rafael Díaz and his family until 1985, when the Díaz Furniture Store closed its doors.

In 2014, the house was declared a heritage site in the city of Buenos Aires. In 2021, it opened its doors to the public for the first time.

In 2026, Chalet Díaz was put on sale for 8 million USD, and the possibility of visiting this unique site in Buenos Aires got suspended.

Despite not being able to visit inside and enjoy the beautiful views over Buenos Aires, you can still spot Chalet Díaz from the street level of Avenida 9 de Julio.

Location: Chalecito Mueblería Díaz, Sarmiento 1113, Buenos Aires

The Viewpoint at the Top of the Obelisco

El Obelisco is one of the most iconic landmarks in Buenos Aires, and a must-see for every first-timer in Buenos Aires.

El Obelisco is standing at the crossroads of Avenida 9 de Julio and Avenida Corrientes, and for many years, you could only observe the landmark from street level.

But in 2025, the Obelisco was renovated, and as part of the renovation project, a new viewpoint was opened at the top of the Obelisco.

This new viewpoint in Buenos Aires offers an observation deck at a height of 67.5 metres with views over the famous Avenida 9 de Julio in the center of Buenos Aires.

And actually, I have never visited this iconic viewpoint in Buenos Aires myself since we moved from Argentina in 2023.

The Obelisco was built in 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the city’s first foundation, and it is the first time in its 89-year history that you can now climb to the top.

Tickets can be booked in advance at GetYourGuide or miradorobelisco.com.ar. If you’re with an international credit card, I strongly recommend you book through GetYourGuide, as Argentine websites are infamously bad at dealing with international payments.

There is limited capacity at the Obelisco viewpoint, so I would definitely recommend reserving your slot a few weeks ahead.

Don’t miss the views from the top of the Obelisco. Get your tickets today:

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Which one of these viewpoints would you like to visit? Or have you visited a viewpoint in Buenos Aires that isn’t on the list? Share your thoughts and knowledge below!