Located in Buenos Aires (Palermo), Play Hostel Arcos is steps from Palermo Soho and a 2-minute drive from Embassy of the United States. .This hostel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Obelisco and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Recoleta Cemetery.
Embassy of the United States - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Japanese Garden - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Palermo Station - 4 min walk
Buenos Aires Palermo Station - 5 min walk
Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Havanna - 4 min walk
Piccolina Cafe - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Le Pain Quotidien - 3 min walk
Katsu Asian Street Food - 3 min walk
About this property
Play Hostel Arcos
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Palermo Soho
Play Hostel Arcos offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes. This Buenos Aires hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include concierge services, a television in a common area, and barbecue grills.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 5:30 AM
Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
Food and drink
1 bar
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Library
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
No housekeeping
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
Designated smoking areas
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Access via exterior corridors
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Play Hostel Arcos Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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I liked how nice and safe the neighborhood was plus close to the airport. I wasn’t able to join, but I also really liked that there were activities like yoga and Spanish lessons offered.
I wish there was a stronger wifi signal to reach my room and that there was a fan or window to ventilate the bathroom.
Very nice staff. That’s the biggest thing for me is that the staff is very kind and helpful and responsive. This is very much a “hostel experience” where there’s a lot of people coming and going and a hot shower may or may not be possible and the showers have a tendency to puddle. But the facilities are kept clean and the biggest thing in my opinion is how good the staff is.
The hostel is in a very convenient location, right by Arcos, an outlet shopping mall. It’s not the nicest hostel, it’s not the worst hostel. Somewhere in the middle. Everything is rather outdated, but it serves its purpose.
Stayed in other hostels that had bed bugs and creepy clientele. This one was very nice, friendly. Nice public areas and clean rooms. Nice bathrooms. Excellent deal.
So I left a detailed review earlier and liked my experience and would stay here again. Just make sure the shower works well a s I would ask them to not disturb you to clean the room. They come by in the afternoon about 2pm, I kinda used it as my alarm because I was sleeping most of the morning.
Ramsey
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Ramsey, Kentucky USA
26 Nov 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
So I picked this place because I was able to get a single double bed with a private bathroom, near Palermo ( it's in Palermo but about 18 minute walk from where the action is), for 7 days in November for 200usd.
I stayed in 2 different rooms. The first was room 14. At the top of the 2nd floor with a window facing the court yard. It was noisy but this is a hostel, so bring some ear plugs. It was small just big enough for a double bed. The bed was comfortable. The shower was broken and had terrible water pressure. Not what I was hoping for after 12 hour flight.
The 2nd room I had was number 9. It is much larger, has slot of room to move around and a little terrace. The bad part is that it's right off the main 2nd floor sitting area and it sounds like people are talking in your bed room. You will need ear plugs especially if you decide to sleep in.
Over all I'm fairly happy and would stay here again.
nice hotel close to public transportation and staff are very nice and helpful. Only downsde is that the walls are kind of thin and everything echos so you cant really talk on the phone without everyone throughout the hostel hearing you
Only stayed there for one night but it had everything you need. Close to shops and bars with a good atmosphere around Palermo. Kitchen was also very handy
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
9 Feb 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice neighborhood
Great room with convenient electrical plugs but a bad mosquito problem. My friend was fine as he never gets bit, but I have over 30 bites from staying only 2 nights. I shut all the windows but it didn't help. The room was spacious and clean but our en suite bathroom smelled like mildew. Great location and kind staff. Nice kitchen and fabulous patio for socializing.
Besides the noise, smell of smokers outside my window, and lack of wifi...I would not return to this place. The bed was sunken in, there was a puddle of water in front of the toilet, and the shower had only scalding hot water.
What was up with the hole in the shower? It was like a peep show.
Amy K Bucek
6/10 Okay
brendan, Colombia
2 Jan 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not bad, too far from the centre
All OK. The room was OK, but no aircon. The staff were super helpful.