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Play Hostel Arcos

2.0 star property
Hostel near Obelisco in Buenos Aires

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Terrace/patio
Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Charcas 4752, Esquina Godoy Cruz, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1424
  • Palermo Soho
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Distrito Arcos
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Plaza Italia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, 6 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom with A/C | In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, 6 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom with A/C

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Junior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory 12 bed private bath standard | In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory 12 bed private bath standard

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Play Hostel Soho

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
3.7 out of 5, Good, (50)
The price is $36
per night
$39 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Play Hostel Soho

About the neighborhood

Buenos Aires

Palermo stay.A stay at this Palermo hostel places you steps from Distrito Arcos and within a 5-minute walk of Palermo Soho. Calle Thames and USA Applicant Service Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palermo Soho - 1 min walk
  • La Rural Convention Center - 13 min walk
  • Serrano Square - 13 min walk
  • Embassy of the United States - 15 min walk
  • Santa Fe Avenue - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Palermo Station - 4 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Palermo Station - 5 min walk
  • Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havanna - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piccolina Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Pain Quotidien - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Katsu Asian Street Food - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Play Hostel Arcos

Hostel near Obelisco in Buenos Aires
As a guest of Play Hostel Arcos, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Play Hostel Arcos.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Buenos Aires hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Play Hostel Arcos offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes. This Buenos Aires hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:30 AM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ARS 1568.63 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ARS 700 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hostel Palermo
Hostel Suites
Play Hostel Arcos Buenos Aires
Hostel Suites Palermo Buenos Aires
Suites Palermo
Hi Hostels Suites Palermo Hotel Buenos Aires
Play Hostel Arcos Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Play Hostel Arcos Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Buenos Aires

Frequently asked questions

How close is Play Hostel Arcos to the airport?

Play Hostel Arcos is 4.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Play Hostel Arcos have an airport shuttle?

Play Hostel Arcos offers an airport shuttle from 6 AM to 5:30 AM, at scheduled times, for a charge of ARS 700. per vehicle, one way.

Does Play Hostel Arcos offer free breakfast?

Play Hostel Arcos does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Play Hostel Arcos?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Puerto Madero Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Play Hostel Arcos?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Play Hostel Arcos?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Play Hostel Arcos have a pool?

Play Hostel Arcos does not have a pool.

Does Play Hostel Arcos have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Play Hostel Arcos to downtown Buenos Aires?

Play Hostel Arcos is 3 mi away from Buenos Aires.

Play Hostel Arcos Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 104 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, facilities pretty good for the price. Area is top location in Buenos Aires. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how nice and safe the neighborhood was plus close to the airport. I wasn’t able to join, but I also really liked that there were activities like yoga and Spanish lessons offered. I wish there was a stronger wifi signal to reach my room and that there was a fan or window to ventilate the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lurdes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old hotel
It was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. That’s the biggest thing for me is that the staff is very kind and helpful and responsive. This is very much a “hostel experience” where there’s a lot of people coming and going and a hot shower may or may not be possible and the showers have a tendency to puddle. But the facilities are kept clean and the biggest thing in my opinion is how good the staff is.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and very helpful staff and a bedroom that met all my needs. It’s also in a perfect location for tourists and close to a subway and bus lines
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jerome

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good enough
The hostel is in a very convenient location, right by Arcos, an outlet shopping mall. It’s not the nicest hostel, it’s not the worst hostel. Somewhere in the middle. Everything is rather outdated, but it serves its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bueno
Muy buena relacion precio /calidad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hostel
Good hostel excellent price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel
Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Average experience
Average rooms and condition. Staff weren’t very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t ask for more from a hostel
Stayed in other hostels that had bed bugs and creepy clientele. This one was very nice, friendly. Nice public areas and clean rooms. Nice bathrooms. Excellent deal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel close to public transportation and staff are very nice and helpful. Only downsde is that the walls are kind of thin and everything echos so you cant really talk on the phone without everyone throughout the hostel hearing you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at palermo
Only stayed there for one night but it had everything you need. Close to shops and bars with a good atmosphere around Palermo. Kitchen was also very handy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice neighborhood
Great room with convenient electrical plugs but a bad mosquito problem. My friend was fine as he never gets bit, but I have over 30 bites from staying only 2 nights. I shut all the windows but it didn't help. The room was spacious and clean but our en suite bathroom smelled like mildew. Great location and kind staff. Nice kitchen and fabulous patio for socializing.

10/10 Excellent

Maryia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed there for a few days, had conditioned room. Awesome location.

4/10 Poor

Amy K Bucek

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointment
Besides the noise, smell of smokers outside my window, and lack of wifi...I would not return to this place. The bed was sunken in, there was a puddle of water in front of the toilet, and the shower had only scalding hot water. What was up with the hole in the shower? It was like a peep show.

6/10 Okay

brendan, Colombia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not bad, too far from the centre
All OK. The room was OK, but no aircon. The staff were super helpful.

8/10 Good

Ram, Tel Aviv, Israel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Buenos Aires
Nice hostel but very small private bathroom.

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024