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Circus Hotel & Hostel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Circus Hotel & Hostel

BBQ/picnic area
Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Chacabuco 1020, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1069
  • 9 de Julio Avenue
    4 min walk
  • San Telmo Antiques Fair
    4 min walk
  • Plaza Dorrego
    6 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery)
    12 min drive

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Reception

Socia/tel Palermo

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (175)
The price is AU$157
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Socia/tel Palermo

About the area

Buenos Aires

A stay at Circus Hotel & Hostel places you in the heart of Buenos Aires, within a 5-minute drive of Plaza Dorrego and Plaza de Mayo. .This hostel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Obelisco.
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What's nearby

  • Plaza de Mayo - 18 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral - 18 min walk
  • Casa Rosada - 19 min walk
  • Obelisco - 3 min drive
  • Colón Theatre - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Independencia Station (Bernardo de Irigoyen) - 7 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Constitution Station - 14 min walk
  • Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gibraltar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar el Federal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Origen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Covacha de Chicho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Refuerzo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Circus Hotel & Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Plaza Dorrego
Circus Hotel & Hostel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Circus Hotel & Hostel.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Swimming pool

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height worktop and sink

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ARS 735.56 per person, per night
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ARS 700 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 May to 01 November

Property is also known as

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Circus Hotel & Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 293 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emmerson

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay, near lots of cafes and city center
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Michael was particularly helpful. Rooms were small but adequate. Well located two blocks from San Telmo Market. Tv in public area. Kitchen was bright and inviting. Breakfast for $4 US was decent with fruit and cheese and toast and coffee and tea and milk...Overall very acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marilouise

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

beimar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Buenos Aires a great city, not so its people.
The solo room was very good, I was impressed. A tv would be good, but ok without. The shared room was ok, like most. There was a couple sleeping together and talking for a while until they left to party. They returned at 7:00 and disturbed the silence. Luckily I as ready to go out, so no major disturbance for me. Perhaps to the other guest. Front desk staff was unfriendly to me and many, I think. That goes in general to many Bonairenses’ service workers, 70% arrogant, dismissive, uncorteous, rude. it is real. It is a pity, for I was so impressed by the city - it is just fantastic. Too bad many spoil the excitement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not nice time at the hotel
Bathroom too small Cant take a good shower No air condition working Open the Windows for fresh air And a bar open till 4 am. People talking too load AND bad words
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private room, great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good vibrations
Great place, fantastic location and cool vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing I did not like. The staff especially was excellent and helped me enormously.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a good stay great value nice area, refreshing pool, lobby had a pool table and staff were friendly. however we booked a double bed and got two single beds and the lights did not work minor inconvenience but overall I definitely recommend this spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Derek

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and helpful all 4 days we stayed. The kitchen had all the basics, the whole place was clean, cute and comfortable. The area was close to a lot of great hot spots. Really no complaints :)

10/10 Excellent

Rizalino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rizalino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb employeee. Friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very uncomfortable
Access to walking tours was good but the room was very noisy and the bed so uncomfortable we left early to stay elsewhere
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hostal, friendly staff, nice pool area, great location. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. So helpful. Good activity offering. Small rooms but good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator, helpful staff, hot water all good Room smaller than described and run down. Nowhere to hang things and no hangers. Too basic for money compared to other hostels. Wouldn't choose again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
An ok hostel
Good location, great service at the reception. The rooms need refurbishment because it gets pretty cold and very noisy at night. Would recommend for people on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location!
The room was great, very clean with a clean and modern bathroom. It was in a great location, with lots of great bakeries, bars and restaurants nearby. I'd recommend Bar El Federal and Europa. The hotel also arranges lots of activities. We had an opportunity to try maté and learned about it for free, and also to do a tango class for a good price. The only issue was some other hotel users, who were discourteous when they returned late at night, making lots of noise and waking us up. Other than that, a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good breakfast, but the WiFi was not good all the time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Circus Hotel and Hostel is a great place to stay when in Buenos Aires. Really good facilities. Clean rooms. Great outdoor area with a small pool. It's located very close to the San Telmo market. There is the subte metro only a couple of minute walk away. Overall it's one of the best hostels in South America.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019