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Circus Hostel&Hotel Reviews

Chacabuco 1020, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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70%

We were booked in for 4 nights and left after 1. This place is definitely more like a hotel than a hostel and its character reflects this. The staff although very helpful played music full blast 24/7 in reception so you could not use the tv area that was close by. Skyping was also impossible due to the noise. Also there seemed lots of local friends around the pool area that made it uncomfortable to use the facilities. The rooms are however spacious, clean, good aircon and nice bathrooms.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


90%

Major internet problems throughout the whole stay. Staff slow to orientate you to hostel, area and give vital information.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 41+
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Good choice with a pretty nice swimming pool. At first, staff wanst that helpfull but, by the time, became nicer. The room wasnt cleaned in the second day. They were a little careless about cleanliness but the pace itself was so cool that we didnt mind a lot about this cleaning thing. The thing that really inst good is the check in and check out time. Check in too late, 3 pm, and check out too early, 10am. They really should change it to 14p.m and 11 a.m. Anyway, i recommend this!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Great place, the perfect combination of hostel and hotel! The location in San Telmo is ideal to discover this district and the pool just great to hang around!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Staff were excellent, friendly, approachable and very helpful. The rooms were very clean, bright and well kept. Our stay at Circus Hostel was a great experience.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


76%

Good location, clean rooms, comfortable beds, air conditioner - makes sleeping in Buenos Aires more comfortable in late spring (Nov). Staff is very friendly and helpfull. Music is a little loud in the reception area, but we couldn't hear it in the room, so it wasn't a problem. Breakfast is a basic Argentine breakfast, but nice and the breakfast lounge is nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (9 reviews)


86%

The hostel was really clean and the staff were lovely. My only complaint was the Internet was so slow, it would raise your blood pressure. Internet connections are essentials for travellers who are looking to book ahead for flights, transfer money online etc. But apart from that, it was great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


66%

Nice clean and well located hostel, excellent room. Male member of daytime recpetion staff complete lack of interest and respect for guests with load music playing constantly all shift.


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  • 29 Dec 2011 (70%)
  • We were booked in for 4 nights and left after 1. This place is definitely more like a hotel than a hostel and its character ...
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  • Anonymous

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