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Hostels in central Buenos Aires: 12 hostels by area

Twelve well-rated hostels with hundreds or thousands of guest reviews, a few blocks from the Obelisco, the Plaza de Mayo and the Subte (underground). For each one: where it is, what it offers, what a night costs per person month by month and what people who stayed there say.

12 hostels 7.8-9.3 rating 15,924 reviews
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Price per night month by month · Guest reviews · Map with all 12 hostels

The 12 at a glance

Central hostels with plenty of reviews and different profiles: sociable ones with a bar and terrace, quiet ones in old town houses, art hostels, ones with a swimming pool, or with private rooms as well as dorms.

HostelAreaRatingReviewsFrom, per night
Che Juan Hostel BAMicrocentro and San Nicolás9.3 Superb2,711≈ US$ 28
Lead HostelMicrocentro and San Nicolás8.5 Very good1,351≈ US$ 17
IDEAL SOCIAL HostelMicrocentro and San Nicolás7.8 Good1,321≈ US$ 15
Parla HostelMonserrat and Avenida de Mayo8.7 Fabulous1,439≈ US$ 19
Milhouse AvenueMonserrat and Avenida de Mayo8.6 Fabulous955≈ US$ 20
Hostel EstorilMonserrat and Avenida de Mayo8.6 Fabulous238≈ US$ 19
Sabatico Travelers Hostel & GuesthouseMonserrat and Avenida de Mayo8.5 Very good108≈ US$ 18
America Del Sur Hostel Buenos AiresSan Telmo8.8 Fabulous1,302≈ US$ 18
Art Factory San TelmoSan Telmo8.2 Very good1,377≈ US$ 27
Hostel Carlos GardelSan Telmo8.6 Fabulous396≈ US$ 30
Circus HostelSan Telmo8.4 Very good1,793≈ US$ 15
Puerto Limon HostelSan Telmo8.1 Very good2,933≈ US$ 13

“From” is the lowest price per night for 1 person (a bed in a dorm or the cheapest option) over the next 12 months, in US dollars and before taxes and charges (foreign tourists who pay with a card issued abroad are exempt from VAT on accommodation). Rates change: the price for your dates is confirmed when you book.

Hostels in Microcentro and San Nicolás

Between the Obelisco, calle Florida and Tribunales: the area of offices, theatres and pedestrian streets, with a Subte station on every corner.

Che Juan Hostel BA, in central Buenos Aires

Che Juan Hostel BA

Microcentro and San Nicolás

9.3 Superb · 2,711 reviews

📍 Lavalle 477, one block from calle Florida · Centro Cultural Borges 300 m away · Florida Subte station 250 m · Obelisco 850 m

  • 24-hour reception
  • Shared kitchen and barbecue
  • Laundry
  • Lift

The highest-rated hostel in the centre: spacious and welcoming, with a common room, shared kitchen, barbecue area, laundry and a tour desk; rooms with air conditioning and heating. Guests highlight the cleanliness, the staff and the coffee that is always ready.

«The facilities are incredible; there is always coffee available, which is very important. The staff are very attentive, and the cleanliness: the bathrooms are always clean. I would have liked to stay more days.»
10 Lady Chile · 10/2026
«The staff are as friendly as they come, super attentive and always available to help anyone.»
9 Andrés Mexico · 10/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 28-30
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Lead Hostel, in central Buenos Aires

Lead Hostel

Microcentro and San Nicolás

8.5 Very good · 1,351 reviews

📍 Sarmiento 1516, in Tribunales · Uruguay Subte station 200 m · Obelisco 750 m · Plaza del Congreso 750 m

  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony in the rooms
  • Shared kitchen
  • Tourist information

A modern hostel in the heart of the centre, with a common room, shared kitchen and sun terrace; every room has a balcony, air conditioning and heating. Guests keep coming back to three words: cleanliness, location and price.

«The people who work there are very helpful; you can cook without any problem, as there is everything you need. The cleaning staff are the same, very attentive.»
9 Rissel Bolivia · 10/2026
«The way the people who work at the hostel treat you is first class; I felt at home.»
10 Verónica Peru · 10/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 17
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IDEAL SOCIAL Hostel, in central Buenos Aires

IDEAL SOCIAL Hostel

Microcentro and San Nicolás

7.8 Good · 1,321 reviews

📍 Suipacha 362, one block from Avenida Corrientes · Obelisco 250 m · Carlos Pellegrini Subte station 150 m · Café Tortoni 500 m

  • Bar and terrace
  • 24-hour reception
  • Airport transfer
  • Bicycle hire

A social hostel right on a pedestrian street in the centre, with a bar, terrace, barbecue, shared kitchen, tourist information desk, bicycle hire and airport transfer; some rooms have their own kitchen with a fridge and microwave.

«Very cordial, friendly service; excellent location, close to everything, clean and tidy.»
9 Eugenia Argentina · 07/2026
«The staff, the location and the cleanliness, very good.»
8 Elizabeth Costa Rica · 10/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 15-20
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Hostels in Monserrat and Avenida de Mayo

On and around Avenida de Mayo, between the Congreso and the Plaza de Mayo; old town houses with terraces.

Parla Hostel, in central Buenos Aires

Parla Hostel

Monserrat and Avenida de Mayo

8.7 Fabulous · 1,439 reviews

📍 Hipólito Yrigoyen 855, one block from Avenida de Mayo · Café Tortoni 200 m · Plaza de Mayo 650 m · Piedras Subte station 150 m

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Bar and nightclub
  • Barbecue
  • Family rooms

An old town house with a rooftop terrace, bar, its own nightclub, barbecue and shared kitchen: the hostel for meeting people. Rooms with air conditioning, heating and a wardrobe; the staff and the atmosphere are what guests praise most.

«I loved the friendliness and the way all the staff treated us, always checking what you need; they gave us maps and recommendations, it was incredible. The place was super clean, everything impeccable.»
10 Juan Argentina · 10/2026
«Social atmosphere, order and cleanliness, and excellent staff.»
10 Jorge Chile · 09/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 19-23
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Milhouse Avenue, in central Buenos Aires

Milhouse Avenue

Monserrat and Avenida de Mayo

8.6 Fabulous · 955 reviews

📍 Avenida de Mayo 1245 · Palacio Barolo 150 m · Café Tortoni 600 m · Lima Subte station 100 m · Obelisco 850 m

  • Bar and terrace with barbecues
  • 24-hour reception
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry

A renovated 19th-century house on Avenida de Mayo, with a bar, terrace with barbecues, shared kitchen, private lockers and a tourist information desk. Spacious, bright rooms with parquet floors; the dorm beds have curtains.

«Very good service from the staff. You can tell they get on well with each other; everything runs smoothly. The place for having breakfast and relaxing is very pleasant, modern and warm.»
10 Alba Argentina · 10/2026
«I loved it; we stayed 5 days. It is a central place and the staff were very attentive. I would stay in the same place again.»
10 Concoha Guatemala · 09/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 20-27
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Hostel Estoril, in central Buenos Aires

Hostel Estoril

Monserrat and Avenida de Mayo

8.6 Fabulous · 238 reviews

📍 Avenida de Mayo 1385, 1st floor · Palacio Barolo 10 m · Plaza del Congreso 500 m · Sáenz Peña Subte station 40 m

  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour reception
  • Family rooms
  • Accessible

A century-old building on Avenida de Mayo, a short walk from calle Florida, the Obelisco, the Teatro Colón and the Casa Rosada. Bright rooms with a private bathroom, air conditioning and heating, some with a wrought-iron Juliet balcony; a large lounge and a patio.

«I loved the place, it is a great, very pleasant spot; it is close to all the tourist attractions, public transport is nearby and you can get around the whole city. The people who work there and the owners are great.»
10 Diana Colombia · 12/2025
«It is well located and well connected. Good common areas.»
8 Rafael Uruguay · 10/2025
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 19
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Sabatico Travelers Hostel & Guesthouse, in central Buenos Aires

Sabatico Travelers Hostel & Guesthouse

Monserrat and Avenida de Mayo

8.5 Very good · 108 reviews

📍 México 1410, in the historic district of Monserrat · Palacio Barolo 700 m · Independencia Subte station (line E) 750 m

  • Rooftop terrace with barbecue
  • Garden
  • Airport transfer
  • Library and TV

An old house in the Monserrat district with a rooftop terrace, barbecue area, garden, library and TV room; rooms with a private or shared bathroom, all with individual lockers. No night-time curfew.

«Excellent cleanliness, the concierges were very attentive, tidy and comfortable, central location and an unbeatable price.»
10 Ventura Chile · 04/2026
«Spacious, clean place, nice people. Several showers and toilets, with hot water.»
10 Robertino Spain · 06/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 18-20
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Hostels in San Telmo

The district of cobblestones, antiques and tango, a few steps from the Plaza de Mayo; the hostels with the liveliest social scene.

America Del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires, in central Buenos Aires

America Del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires

San Telmo

8.8 Fabulous · 1,302 reviews

📍 Chacabuco 718, in San Telmo · Independencia Subte station 400 m · Manzana de las Luces 700 m · Plaza de Mayo 1.3 km

  • Breakfast included
  • Terrace and garden
  • 24-hour reception
  • Airport transfer

A modern, designer hostel in San Telmo, with an inner courtyard where continental breakfast is served, a terrace, garden, shared kitchen, pool table and table football; private rooms and dorms with a private or shared bathroom. It organises tango lessons.

«The atmosphere is lovely, the staff treated us wonderfully, the facilities were clean, everything is just like in the pictures, the food is tasty and the WiFi worked well for me.»
10 Baioni Argentina · 10/2026
«Everything in order and friendly staff.»
10 Fransesca Peru · 10/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 18-29
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Art Factory San Telmo, in central Buenos Aires

Art Factory San Telmo

San Telmo

8.2 Very good · 1,377 reviews

📍 Piedras 545 · Independencia and Moreno Subte stations 500 m · Manzana de las Luces 650 m · Café Tortoni 700 m

  • Art hostel
  • Terrace
  • Free walking tours
  • Bicycle hire

An art hostel where every room has a unique design: a terrace, a lounge with a fireplace, free daily walking tours of the historic centre and bicycle hire; rooms with a private or shared bathroom.

«The space is very original, the room very spacious, the bed very comfortable. Hot and cold water dispenser available, and Marcelo’s service.»
9 Torres Argentina · 07/2026
«The staff were very friendly, I think it is a good location, all good.»
8 Adrian Peru · 06/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 27-44
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Hostel Carlos Gardel, in central Buenos Aires

Hostel Carlos Gardel

San Telmo

8.6 Fabulous · 396 reviews

📍 Carlos Calvo 579, 350 m from Plaza Dorrego · Museo de Arte Moderno 500 m · Independencia Subte station 750 m

  • Tango-themed house
  • Terrace
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine in the rooms

A picturesque tango-themed house in San Telmo, 350 m from Plaza Dorrego and its Sunday antiques fair. Brightly coloured rooms with exposed brick walls, a fully equipped shared kitchen, a library and a terrace.

«I liked the hostel, very clean and tidy. The people who welcomed me were very attentive to all the questions I asked. As for the location, excellent: half a block from the San Telmo Market.»
10 Maria Argentina · 07/2026
«A lovely stay, very clean, the staff very friendly, the place very comfortable and the location wonderful. Highly recommended.»
10 Lopez Bolivia · 05/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 30-40
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Circus Hostel, in central Buenos Aires

Circus Hostel

San Telmo

8.4 Very good · 1,793 reviews

📍 Chacabuco 1020, 4 blocks from the San Telmo Market · Museo de Arte Moderno 650 m · San Juan e Independencia Subte station 600 m

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Terrace with garden
  • Bar
  • Free yoga classes and walking tours

A hostel with an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace surrounded by gardens, in the picturesque district of San Telmo: a bar, a lounge with TV, yoga classes and free walking tours; every room has air conditioning and a bathroom with a shower.

«Service at reception. The bed is comfortable. Good breakfast. It was always clean.»
9 Jose Uruguay · 10/2026
«The shower is excellent, plenty of hot water, separate from the bathroom. Complimentary shampoo and conditioner. Comfortable, clean beds.»
9 Marta Argentina · 09/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 15-18
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Puerto Limon Hostel, in central Buenos Aires

Puerto Limon Hostel

San Telmo

8.1 Very good · 2,933 reviews

📍 Chacabuco 1080, in San Telmo · Museo de Arte Moderno 600 m · San Juan Subte station 550 m · Plaza de Mayo 1.7 km

  • Garden with barbecue
  • Bar
  • 24-hour reception
  • Airport transfer

A vintage-style hostel with retro décor, the one with the most reviews in San Telmo: a full shared kitchen, an outdoor area with a barbecue, a bar and a 24-hour reception; the rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

«Very friendly staff, very clean, good atmosphere, good location, comfortable beds.»
9 Korina Hungary · 07/2026
«Good spaces, excellent location and great for meeting other travellers.»
8 Juan Chile · 07/2026
Price per night, 1 person
≈ US$ 13-18
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The 12 hostels on the map

Tap a number to see the hostel. At the top, Microcentro (Che Juan, Lead, Ideal); in the middle, Avenida de Mayo (Parla, Milhouse Avenue, Estoril, Sabatico); at the bottom, San Telmo (America del Sur, Art Factory, Carlos Gardel, Circus, Puerto Limon).

  1. 1Che Juan Hostel BA
  2. 2Lead Hostel
  3. 3IDEAL SOCIAL Hostel
  4. 4Parla Hostel
  5. 5Milhouse Avenue
  6. 6Hostel Estoril
  7. 7Sabatico Travelers Hostel & Guesthouse
  8. 8America Del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires
  9. 9Art Factory San Telmo
  10. 10Hostel Carlos Gardel
  11. 11Circus Hostel
  12. 12Puerto Limon Hostel

When to go

Average daytime high for each month in Buenos Aires.

Jan30°
Feb29°
Mar27°
Apr23°
May19°
Jun16°
Jul16°
Aug18°
Sep20°
Oct23°
Nov26°
Dec29°
Summer: hot (Dec-Feb)Autumn and spring: mild (Mar-May and Sep-Nov)Winter: cool (Jun-Aug)
🌡️ Average highs of 30 °C in January and 16 °C in June and July; lows from 20 to 8 °C☀️ Summer (December to February): long, hot days, with highs of 29 to 30 °C🍂 Autumn and spring: highs of 19 to 27 °C, the most pleasant time for walking around the city🧥 Winter (June to August): cool, with highs of 16 to 18 °C and lows of 8 to 9 °C🌧️ Rain is spread across the year: from 62 mm (June) to 134 mm (January) a month📊 Climate averages for Buenos Aires (climatestotravel.com)

On each hostel’s card, the months marked “·” have no rate published yet: hostels open their calendar in stages. It does not mean they are closed.

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Complete your trip

Everything to plan the whole trip.

Car hire

🚗 Car hire

For getaways from Buenos Aires: Tigre, the coast or the province, at your own pace.

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Flights

✈️ Flights

Look for flights to Ezeiza or Aeroparque and plan the whole trip.

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Airport transfer

🚕 Airport transfer

A driver waiting for you at Ezeiza or Aeroparque, at a price fixed in advance.

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What the transfer includes

🛡️ What the transfer includes

The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 45 minutes if it is delayed. The price is fixed in advance, including taxes, tolls and tip. You are met with a sign with your name, the vehicle matches your group size, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before.

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Getting there

✈️

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery · 5-7 km

The city airport, for domestic and regional flights: depending on the hostel, 5-7 km away. Seven of the 12 hostels offer an airport transfer.

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Ezeiza Airport · 27-30 km

Buenos Aires’s international airport: depending on the hostel, 27-30 km away. Private transfers at a fixed price are available.

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Subte, buses and Retiro

All 12 hostels have a Subte station less than 800 m away (lines A, B, C, D and E). Retiro station (trains and long-distance coaches) is north of the centre, and the Buquebus terminal, the ferry to Uruguay, is in Puerto Madero.

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Frequently asked questions

Which hostels in this guide have the highest rating?

Che Juan Hostel BA, with 9.3 and over 2,700 reviews; then America Del Sur Hostel, with 8.8, and Parla Hostel, with 8.7. Milhouse Avenue, Hostel Estoril and Hostel Carlos Gardel have 8.6.

What does the price per night include?

It is the price of a bed in a shared dorm (or of the cheapest option for one person), per night, before taxes. All of them have free WiFi and a shared kitchen; America Del Sur includes breakfast, and at Che Juan guests highlight the coffee that is always available.

Are there private rooms?

Yes: Hostel Estoril, Milhouse Avenue, Sabatico Travelers Hostel, Art Factory San Telmo, America Del Sur, Circus Hostel and Puerto Limon Hostel offer private rooms, with a private or shared bathroom, as well as dorms.

Which ones have a terrace, swimming pool or bar?

Circus Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace with a garden. Terrace: Parla Hostel (on the roof), Milhouse Avenue, Sabatico, Art Factory, America Del Sur, Hostel Carlos Gardel, IDEAL SOCIAL and Lead Hostel (sun terrace). Bar: Parla, Milhouse Avenue, IDEAL SOCIAL, Circus and Puerto Limon.

Which area is best?

Microcentro is the most practical for getting around (Subte, pedestrian streets, theatres); Avenida de Mayo lies between the Congreso and the Plaza de Mayo, with old town houses; San Telmo is the bohemian district of tango and the Sunday fair, with the hostels with the liveliest social scene. They are all 20-30 minutes’ walk from one another.

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?

The climate is mild all year round. Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are the most comfortable seasons for walking around the centre; summer is hot and winter is cool. Each hostel’s card shows the price per night month by month.

How do I get there from the airports?

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery is 5-7 km away and Ezeiza international airport 27-30 km, depending on the hostel. Seven of the 12 hostels offer an airport transfer, and you can also book a private transfer at a fixed price.