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El Firulete Downtown - Ar Hostels Reviews

Maipu 208, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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75%Overall Rating

From 13 ratings
  • 72%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 72%Staff
  • 74%Atmosphere
  • 65%Cleanliness

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73%

The squeeky bird working at reception was more interested in having her own party than attending to guests and noise. Other than that and traffic noise it was good

  • Avid Traveller
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (12 reviews)


47%

It was a really bad experience. When I got there my reservation wasn\'t even on their system resulting on me sleeping on their only free room that had no AC (Summer in Buenos Aires is very hot and humid...) The hostel overall is pretty dirty, the restrooms are smelly and old. I will never go back. The only good thing was the attention I received by Ollie at the front desk. He helped out a lot and was very nice the whole time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


80%

Hostel located in a good area, walking distance from most attractions. Unfortunately during our stay there was a power cut so no water and no aircon but the staff went out of their way to compensate for this. Downside to this hostel is no kitchen facilities so have to eat out which becomes costly in this city. Breakfast is until 11am which is a bonus but would advise getting there early as more selection. Overall a good hostel to stay in.


77%

Our stay in this hostel was OK. The staff was helpful. We liked the roomand bed sheets were clean and nice. Night time was quiet and we had a good rest. The breakfast was served on time and was filling. The only negative thing was unclean and smelly showers and bathrooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


90%

Strenghts : The hotel is perfectly located right in the city center, friendly staff , clean rooms and bathrooms, A lot of space in the living room, air conditionning in the living and in rooms (really a plus in summer) Weak points : No kitchen, on the 2 computers only one was working, lack of food during the breakfast, :only plain bread was served without butter and I had to ask for marmelade

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Beautiful classic building with somewhat stuffy room but great atmosphere and great people!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 31-40
  • (20 reviews)


100%

This is my second time here. Very nice and clean hostel. The staff is really welcoming The hostel's location was great, just a short walk from the nearest metro station and all the sites in Buenos Aiores were easy to walk to.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I stayed there just for one night but it was great. Excellent hostel!. I definitely i will go back it is very well located!. The staff was super nice, the rooms were confortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)




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