Palermo Soho

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Overall Safety
Good
4.0 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Summary

Palermo Soho has Buenos Aires' best mix of shopping, dining, and nightlife in a walkable area. The constant foot traffic and good street lighting make it one of the safer neighborhoods, especially at night.

Trendy and artisticVibrant street art sceneExcellent dining and nightlifeBoutique shopping destinationYoung, creative atmosphere
Details

The action centers around Plaza Serrano (officially Plaza Julio Cortázar), where weekend markets run Saturday-Sunday. This area stays busy with foot traffic even late at night, which helps solo travelers feel more secure. Streets like Honduras and Gurruchaga have good lighting and regular police presence. The high concentration of restaurants and bars means you're always near other people if you need help. Street art tours offer a good way to meet other travelers while exploring safely. The neighborhood is compact and easy to navigate, so you won't get disoriented. Locals are accustomed to tourists and generally welcoming. You'll often see other women dining and socializing alone here, especially in the evening.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Excellent

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Moderate

Scam Risk

Moderate

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Excellent

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Good
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Mark's Coffee
  • Barragan
  • Café Tortoni Palermo

Restaurants

  • Don Julio
  • La Cabrera
  • Niño Gordo

Bars

  • Antares
  • Verne Club
  • El Preferido

Other Spots

  • Plaza Julio Cortázar (Serrano Square)
  • Weekend Market at Plaza Serrano
  • Street Art Tours
Impressions & Tips

"This is probably the safest area in Buenos Aires"

"There are always people around, even late at night"

"Saw plenty of women out alone, especially on weekends"

"During the day it's all shopping, at night it's all bars and restaurants"

"Had my phone grabbed once but that's about it"

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