Barrio Norte borders Recoleta, though some, especially real estate agents, say it is actually a part of it. However, the area is distinctly busier and more commercialized with more of a middle-class feel than in the upscale Recoleta. Its main boulevard is busy Santa Fe, full of shops, restaurants, and cafes. This can make staying in Barrio Norte noisier than Recoleta, but still less so than the Microcentro. You also have easy subway access in this neighborhood.