Argentina
Hostel opened few months ago near from Plaza Serrano (place with a lot of bars, restaurants and clubs really great at night!) well located! nice house,rooms are clean, cool and relaxing atmosphere, great music. We even made a barbecue on the terrace.
You'll appreciate the contrast between the crazy Buenos Aires and this haven.
www.playhostel.com
Guatemala 4636, 1425 Palermo, Capital Federal, Argentina
+54 11 6091 9051
Google map: bit.ly/zurvvM
I stayed here 3 weeks and loved every minute! For me the downtown location is the best in the city – right in front of Ave Corrientes where really good theatres are, and really good restaurants. Walking distance to San Telmo, Congreso and surrounding areas. There is a Subte (subway) station right in front of the hostel and Palermo is 10 minutes away. The hostel itself was clean, cheap, had a kitchen, breakfast, Wi-Fi, laundry services, computers, friendly staff and much more. They have another location in Palermo as well but I opted for the location in the heart of downtown.
www.laroccahostel.com, Callao 341 downtown and Córdoba 3874 in Palermo. From US$10 per night.
Circus hostel Buenos Aires is incredible, I spent a great time there. Thank you very much to the staff.
The only hostel I have been with a swimming pool.
Very clean and very secure.
www.hostelcircus.com
San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
near plaza Dorrego
Google map: tinyurl.com/mabx6m
I can honestly say Borges Design hostel is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. It is located in Palermo Soho, the trendiest area of Buenos Aires which is home to a host of boutiques and bustling bars.
After nine months travelling around 11 countries, the hostel was a welcome retreat from other hostels which had looked great on the photos but in reality were run down and dirty.
The communal areas were clean and tidy and the double rooms were spacious and comfy. The breakfast offered a variety which is a rarity in Argentina where most hostels offer a stale bread roll.
The hostel offers excellent value for money and I would recommend the hostel to anyone planning a trip to Buenos Aires.
Borges Design Hostel Paraguay 4539 Palermo Buenos Aires Argentina
www.bdhostel.com
Tel 54 11 4777 8174
Google map: tinyurl.com/nc7nmg
Very nice place to stay in Buenos Aires. Really great house and helpful staff. Near most of the tourist places in the city.
Solis 458 in the city centre
www.hostelestacionbuenosaires.com
Google map: tinyurl.com/mq53hu
You may enter this hostel in Buenos Aires thinking you have just stepped into one of the city’s fancy hotels. Neutral colors, comfy sofas and a fireplace make up the fantastic lounge area and the staff are fantastic. Located in downtown Buenos Aires, close to popular bars, eateries and attractions, this hostel offers a clean, safe environment in which to stay. With a range of spacious dorms, sharing between 4 and 6 people, the modest prices also include free breakfast, towels and bed linen, while other fantastic facilities include Wi-Fi internet, kitchen and currency exchange.
I travelled around Argentina for three and a half months and found a wonderful hostel in the San Cristobel/Boedo area of Buenos Aires. It's called the 'Elefante Rosa' - it's small and feels as much a modern, boutique hotel as it does a backpackers hostel.
It's a beautifully restored old Buenos Aires house and is two minutes' walk from the tube (subte) station. The 'centre' of town is only 10 minutes away and San Telmo is just a short bus ride down the road. San Cristobel itself is an authentic Buenos Aires barrio where it's good to get away from the mass of tourists in Palermo and San Telmo. The owners are really friendly and helpful too.
alberti 1191, Buenos Aires
054 4941 7255
Station - Jujuy or Humberto I
www.elefanterosahostel.com/
Same owners of GardenHouse hostel (a small homey place) have created an arty, funky, colourful and friendly hostel. Huge and cool rooms, decorated by different artists, the friendliest staff and a wide range of extra services such as high speed wifi all over the house (it's a big mansion!), free towels, a large and limitless breakfast, etc.
Location is also great, just five minutes' walk from everything. A secret spot in the city, aimed at independent hip travellers.
piedras 545
www.artfactoryba.com.ar
54/11 4343 1463
subways: E line (belgrano station) C line (moreno station)
Google map: tinyurl.com/nmcjsf
Palermo House is a hostel with a very friendly social atmosphere in the trendy Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The huge common areas make it easy to meet fellow travelers, and to trade travel tips with folks from around the world. Cool place!
Thames 1754, Palermo, Buenos Aires.
palermohouse.com.ar/
Google map: tinyurl.com/n2f276
Best backpacking hostel in town run by friendly owners. Clean rooms, fab showers, quick internet connection, great ambiance. Very laid back. Lazy sofas, bar and pool table too! Lots of activity taking place in the evening. There is a buzz and great place to meet other travellers and locals.
www.milhousehostel.com
Google map: tinyurl.com/n9xxrs
A friendly and laid back hostel near to the lively, historic areas of San Telmo and La Boca. A good mix of nationalities stay there, unlike some other hostels in the city which seem to attract only British 18-30s backpackers. Run by performance artists, the hostel organises trips to cultural events round the city and does a great breakfast. Book ahead.
www.sandanzas.com
Google map: tinyurl.com/lfbkrp
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