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Hostel Mandala Reviews

Los Maitenes y Amancay, El Bolson, Argentina

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91%Overall Rating

From 12 ratings
  • 97%Character
  • 97%Security
  • 68%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 92%Atmosphere
  • 98%Cleanliness

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93%

One of the best hostels we've stayed in in argentina! Lovely staff, excellent kitchen, everything is clean and they even have floor heating in the rooms! A big plus after a cold walk in the mountains. Only downside as mentioned by others: it's far (20 min) from the center on a boring road, too far to walk with your backpack, but a remise only costs 13 pesos and it's very doable without backpack. We'd do it again without hesitating.

  • Globetrotter
  • 03 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Couple 25-30
  • (29 reviews)


67%

The hostel is quite nice and seems very new. Dorms are great and bathrooms are very good and clean. There was noone staying there except one other girl when I was there. Warning: Don't believe their directions, this place is a hike out of town on a long and dusty dirt road. There are buses which run every hour but the staff don't seem to know exactly from where and you just gotta show up and potentially wait an hour. It's all colectivos and taxis. Good breakfast and nice downstairs area.

  • Globetrotter
  • 17 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (36 reviews)


90%

Clean and new hostel. comfortable beds in large rooms. Large kitchen and well equipped.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


80%

Clean hostel, a bit far away from the center

  • Globetrotter
  • 14 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female 25-30
  • (33 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Lamentamos que nos hayas evaluado con una nota tan baja, sobre todo porque VOS NO TE ALOJASTE EN NUESTRO HOSTEL. Caundo llegaste, decidiste cambiar tus planes y te fuiste a otro hostel con un amigo. Esto lo hiciste sin que nos tuvieras que abonar nada, incluso te procuramos el remis. Es por eso que no entendemos como llegaste a una valuación tan pobre en atmósfera. Saludos.

97%

Excellent hostel, with extremely friendly staff, rooms are modern, cozy and comfortable, good facilities. It is not in the center of El Bolson (about half an hour walk) but on the other hand you have the views and feel like you're in the countryside. I wish I had the time to stay more, I really enjoyed it.


97%

We loved every minute at your wonderfull place and wish we had more time to spend there. Hugs, Ayelet & Tal from Israel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Couple 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


97%

One of the (or even the) best Hostals we had in Patagonia. The lovely owners take very good care of the people and invite you to stay longer with their magnificant breakfast. All service available from laundry to Wifi/TV/movies etc. For the arrival/departure you need a cab (12Pesos) without lugagge you can easily walk. It is highly recommandable!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Quite simply the best hostel I have ever stayed in. Brand new, purpose built, immaculately clean. Really comfortable beds. Delicious home-made breakfast. Beautiful, peaceful setting. Fabulously friendly staff who welcome you into the family. Well worth the 30-minute walk (or 12peso taxi ride) from the centre of town.

  • Globetrotter
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • siobhanhinton8379
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (23 reviews)


93%

We had a great stay at Mandala Hostel!!!! It is a beautiful hostel located in a quiet and relaxing environment. The staff was very friendly, welcoming, and had lots of information. I would definitely go back! It's a little far of a walk from the main part of town but totally worth it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hola !! Espero que la estés pasando bien en Buenos Aires. Gracias por tu calificación. SIn embargo, lamentamos el tan bajo puntaje que nos has puesto en la ubicación del hostel, ya que para estar en un barrio tranquilo y relajante, necesariamente debemos estar un poco alejados del pueblo. Para la próxima temporada te prometemos que habrá bicicletas para que los 1400 metros resulten más llevaderos. Te mandamos un beso grande y ... hasta la próxima!!



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