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Hostel Arrabal Reviews

Salta 661 Montserrat, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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96%

A bit expensive, but worth it. Bery clean and friendly. Wish I'd stayed more days. Very helpful staff and amazing facilites. Highly recommended.


86%

We enjoyed our stay at Arrabal very much and plan to return for the night before flying home from BA. They were very accommodating of our bikes and touring gear. The bedrooms had AC turned (at night), and this was much appreciated as BA was hot, hot, HOT in mid-January! The washroom facilities were ample and clean, and the kitchen was very well equipped (Tupperware!). The music was sometimes a bit heavy, but not bad. Loved it overall. Friendly, helpful staff!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


80%

Nice hostel. The place is pretty quiet and the the lounge is great for meeting people. It's a bit of walking for going downtown but the metro is close. Dorms are with AC, which is pleasant during the hot summer of Buenos Aires. I recommend for people not looking for a party hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


93%

I only stayed for one night as I had a friend who hosted me during t rest of my stay in Buenos Aires. But the room was spacious and clean. toilet was clean, breakfast was the regular you find in hostels and the staff was very nice.


83%

Nice hostel, it's just a bit of a walk to get to anything. The staff are excellent and will help with any request.


86%

Very nice atmosphere. The common area makes it easear to socialize. Friendly staff. Good value for money. The only bad goes for the bathroom - could be a bit cleaner but its ok - nothing really terrible. In the summer the city is quite hot and the air condinioning system is not that strong, but its a hostel so i wouldnt expect 5 stars facilities. For its value for money, staff and atmosphere I STRONGLY RECCOMEND.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

this was our second stay at this hostel. the same helpfull staff and clean rooms.


83%

We've stayed there for 5 nights. The location is good. 5 min walking to subte and bus station, 10 min walking to San Telmo. Good heladeria 2 min away. The staff was really nice and helpfull on getting around the city. The rooms were clean (two bed ensuite) with safe in the room. Sheets and towels chenaged every 2 days. The breakfast was ok but you get boared eating the same thing for 6 days in a row.


93%

Great hostel, very good location close to a subway station. Large clean rooms, well-working air conditioner. Staff is extremely helpful, friendly and accomodating - we asked a lot of questions and all their recommendations were very good. Excellent value for the money in BA.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 41+
  • (9 reviews)


70%

The hostel was very simple and basic. The beds were comfortable and dorm rooms had enough room to accomodate all people. One issue we had was with their lockers, they were metal and flimsy, some of the locking mechanisms did not work and did not seem secure for valuables. The mens bathroom was also not cleaned regularly. The computer was good for browsing the internet, but did not have USB ports for backing up pictures. Breakfast was pretty bland composed of toast, cereal, and juice.

  • Globetrotter
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (21 reviews)


100%

It was a little cramped but other then that it was great. They let me store my luggage while I went to iguazu and around Argentina. I would stay there again.


90%

Great location, the staff was extremely helpful and kind, clean rooms. It has everything you need for a nice and safe stay in Buenos Aires.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


76%

I stayed at this hostel in the beginning and the end of my trip. It's a nice place, the building looks nice, the dorm looks nice and its clean. All of the staf are very, very helpful and nice!! This is by far the biggest asset of this hostel. The hostel is quite small and at the time I stayed there not very much people seemed to be around, this makes the place very personal but not so much fun though. Secure lockers in the dorms.


60%

The hostel was ok. By the review of former guests I was expecting something more modern and better kept. The hostel had everything was needed for a good say but no more than that. Some staff members were very nice and helpful, but there was a girl that ended up being quite rude with some comments. You get what you pay for.


93%

Very helpful & friendly staff, made a big difference to my first three days in South America to meet such kind people! Also very clean & great location, I felt very safe as a solo female traveller here

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


96%

Great service, great place! :D We loved it!


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  • 03 Feb 2012 (96%)
  • A bit expensive, but worth it. Bery clean and friendly. Wish I'd stayed more days. Very helpful staff and amazing facilites. ...
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  • alvaroefe , Couple , 5 reviews , Brazil

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