About

Hostelworld users rated us the Best Hostel in Latin America at the 2011 & 2012 Hoscars!

If you are looking for a modern place with a relaxed atmosphere and welcoming staff...you should experience America del Sur Buenos Aires!

Our hostel opened in December 2008. It was built from scratch to fulfill backpackers’ needs while offering modern decor and high-comfort accommodation. We are in the famous San Telmo district. This is one of the oldest districts in the city and is within walking distance of Plaza de Mayo, 9 de Julio Avenue, Puerto Madero, and Plaza Dorrego. The metro station and buses are also nearby, so you can go everywhere easily.

We have a wide range of private rooms, with doubles, singles, and twin bedrooms as well as triples and quadruples. We also offer four-person shared dorms. Both the shared and the private rooms have private bathrooms, individual air conditioning units, and a hairdryer. Double rooms also have cable TV, telephone, and safety boxes. Dorms have individual lockers.

We also have wheelchair-accessible rooms and two elevators.

The shower and toilets are in different compartments so two people can use them at the same time.

We have a great TV room with DVDs, an amazing open area for BBQs, free Internet access on three shared computers, and a free Wi-Fi signal in all rooms and common areas.

Would you like to reserve any excursion or bus? Or watch and feel an amazing Boca Juniors Football Match? Or find out about the best parties and restaurants in town? Our staff will help you with bookings and advice to make the most of your time in Buenos Aires!

Please note that due to severe fluctuations in the Argentine pesos, rates are in USD to avoid any price difference and misunderstandings. If at the time of making your reservation you choose to see the rate in ARS, please beware that Hostelworld show a referential Bloomberg´s rate, but the in force exchange rate for tourism is the Tourist or MEP exchange rate, which is much higher. This is why rates are in USD and do not change.

Cancellation:

We have a 48hr cancellation policy. All cancellations and changes must be made by email or they will not be accepted.

Please note, if cancelled, modified or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Your booking will be charged in full after your Free Cancellation period has expired. No refund after this will be provided.


Final rate without taxes for customers with foreign passport. Argentinian customers will be charged for IVA at check in

We reserve the right to pre-authorise your card in order to ensure credit card details are correct.

You will be invited to free walking tours around the most important neighborhoods and we will offer you VIP passes to the best clubs.

We look forward to seeing you soon among our guests!

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(6435)
  • Value for Money
    8.9
  • Security
    9.2
  • Atmosphere
    8.3
  • Cleanliness
    9.1
  • Staff
    9.2
  • Location
    8.9
  • Facilities
    8.7
Summary of traveller reviews

America del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires in Argentina offers a fantastic stay with its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, especially Roman and Juliet, who make guests feel welcome. The hostel boasts a prime location in San Telmo, close to markets and transport. It's praised for its cleanliness and comfortable beds, though some mention it's not the most social, with a more hotel-like vibe. The kitchen can get crowded.

Stayed in Sept 2026
8.0
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Anonymous
Female, 18-24, Wales
We had a good stay here so we booked to stay a second time, but please BE AWARE WHAT CARD you give to Hostelworld to book with. The hostel put the cvv of my card in wrong twice then attempted to charge my card a further two times for the payment, resulting in my card being automatically blocked by my bank. As I’m abroad I’m unable to get a new one to pay in local currencies without fees, so now I’m being charged extra until I go home. Other than that our stay here was good for a hostel.
Stayed in Aug 2026
7.4
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John
Male, 25-30, New Zealand
Overall facilities are good, staff are very helpful too. However is located very close to a club, so if you are needing sleep on the weekend you will be out of luck.
Stayed in Aug 2026
8.9
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Leah
Female, 25-30, New Zealand
really enjoyed our stay here. staff were lovely and helpful. we went on the hostel organised outing to a la boca football game which was great fun! private room was relatively comfortable and clean and had everything we needed
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Location

Chacabuco 718, Buenos Aires, Argentina
1.5km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Hostelworld guests voted America del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires the best in Argentina and Latin America at the 2011 Hoscars. This hostel is located in the beautiful San Telmo area, a short walk from Casa Rosada, Plaza de Mayo, Calle Florida and much more. Travellers tell us the staff are "enthusiastic, friendly, helpful and competent, while the hostel itself is very chilled out if you want it to be, but also can party a lot, too". We like that all their rooms are low capacity and ensuite.