Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport: where to stay, areas and…

The Benjamín Matienzo airport is about 12 km from the centre of San Miguel de Tucumán, a 20-25 minute taxi ride with no train or dedicated direct bus for flights: the historic centre around plaza Independencia remains the most convenient base for visiting the Casa Histórica de la Independencia and getting around on foot among the colonial arcades. Those who prefer a more modern hotel, with a pool and easy parking, can look to the commercial area around the Hilton Garden Inn, a bit further from the historic core but quieter in the evening.

Historic centre

City centre · From Benjamín Matienzo airport, about 12 km to the east, taxis and remise cars usually take 20-25 minutes; there are no trains or dedicated direct buses for flights.

Best for: Those who want to visit the Casa Histórica de la Independencia and the colonial centre, getting around on foot.

Pros

Plaza Independencia and the arcades downtown are explored on foot from these hotels
A choice between chain hotels and apart-hotels with a kitchenette, handy for longer stays

Cons

A busy central area: some reviews report street noise in the evening
Parking is less convenient than in the commercial area around the Hilton Garden Inn

Recommended hotels in this area

Sheraton Tucumán Hotel: Overlooking Parque 9 de Julio, a few blocks from the historic centre and about 15 minutes from the airport; heated indoor and outdoor pools and a wellness centre with spa.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Tucuman: Right across from plaza Independencia, in the heart of the city's historic, political and financial district, about 12 km from Benjamín Matienzo airport.
Amérian Tucuman: On calle Santiago del Estero, a few blocks from plaza Urquiza, the Casa de Gobierno and plaza Independencia; rooms with a kitchenette, handy for longer stays.

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Hilton area and shopping centre

Neighbourhood · A more outlying area compared to the historic centre: to reach plaza Independencia a taxi is needed, or a longer walk than from the hotels downtown.

Best for: Those who prefer a modern hotel with a pool and easy parking and don't need to sleep in the colonial core.

Pros

A shopping centre with restaurants and bars right next to the hotel
A quieter area at night compared to the central core

Cons

Further on foot from the historic centre and the Casa Histórica
Less evening street life than around plaza Independencia

Recommended hotels in this area

Hilton Garden Inn Tucuman: Inside a shopping centre with restaurants and bars, in a more outlying area compared to the historic centre; pool, gym and spa, handy for those who prefer quiet and easy parking over a walkable stay in the colonial centre.

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