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Reviews of Circus Hostel

Chacabuco 1020, San Telmo, 1069 Buenos Aires, Argentina

#122 of 410 hotels in Buenos Aires

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Review Score

Based on 160 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    It was a good place and everyone was friendly to me and my dog.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The air conditioner in my room didn’t work and the shower head sprayed everywhere. Other than that it was a good place to stay.

    The staff are very friendly and helpful. The kitchen is decent. The neighborhood is pretty cool too. Everyone was nice to me and my dog. He made friends with everyone that he met.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was facing the garden, it was way too loud at night an in the morning

    Great location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have liked a television in the room but there was a TV in the shared lounge area so probably helps keep the cost down.

    Great, central location close to shops, bars and restaurants. The room was basic but clean. The staff were very helpful with 24 hour assistance. The shared kitchen is on the 5th floor with outside seating. Didn't have the breakfast but if wanted it was only USD4. There was a hairdryer available at reception. Lots of different age groups. I would say very good value for money as got a special rate on booking.com.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Swimming pool was cold

    Location and common area

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    All good...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    location, room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was right over the front door so it was a little noisy.

    Staff were great, room and facilities were fine

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Floors are dirty. Under the bad is soooo dusty.

    Helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable place as a base to explore.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen is poorly stocked with essentials. Like a good pan, fork, knife. The basics. Wifi was in and out. Power was off a couple times which was likely out of their control but they didn’t seem to care if you had to find your way in the dark. Staff rarely even say Hola when you walk in. They just stare at their phone.

    Great location in san Telmo. Comfortable and clean. A good base to leave your stuff and explore but not to spend time in the hostel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    9.0
    Quiet and nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is in the middle of the best area in buenos Aires, San Telmo. You can stay inside and outside and the swimmingpool is clean and nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    $4 breakfast, large kitchen and lounge separate from the 1st level entry and common area with a balcony

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t use kitchen or pool so can’t comment. Don’t think there was much of a kitchen. Breakfast was extra so didn’t have it. Annoying that we were charged in advance in USD. Meant we couldn’t take advantage of ARG peso exchange rate.

    Smallish sized private room for the price. Decent bathroom and good shower with toiletries. Helpful staff who booked us an Uber when ours wasn’t working. Good location with lots of nice cafes around. Quiet at night.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room size is very small.

    The place is neat & clean .It has a small well equipped kitchen ,a refrigerator for use by everyone .The roof top terrace -lounge is a good place to make friends .Enjoyed our stay there .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    9.0
    Safe, friendly place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Staff at the desk when we first arrived (later in the evening) could have been a little more forthcoming in letting us know what was available. It wasn't until the next day that someone just happened to mention the full kitchen on the 5th floor. The kitchen could use more dishes (especially bowls and smaller plates). When we arrived, the room was really hot and the ac was unplugged because it wasn't working. My husband finally got a box of remotes (after an employee tried really hard to get the ac unit working) and was able to start the unit so it would run beyond a minute. He also fixed a problem with the louvers.

    Pretty much everything. Most staff were accommodating and provided us with detailed information including bus numbers or subway instructions for travelling around the city. We felt very safe in the area of San Telmo and within Circus Hostel.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    8.0
    Pretty good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs sone remodeling of the rooms and better furniture at the TV room.

    Don’t expect luxury. It’s an old hostel. It has what is needed for your stay. Rooms are small, they do not have a TV. In the other hand, it’s very well situated, closed to restaurants, cafes, Sundays fair, San Telmo’s mercado with plenty of little coffee shops and places to eat and shop. The staff was friendly and courteous. The pool an the TV room we’re fun to be to have coffee/tea or a glass of wine in the evening.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bathroom wasn't in the best condition

    wlan is excellent, they even have sim card from vlaro for free stuff is friendly and all of them speaks english pretty well

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very nice hostel, perfect I you prefer a quiet and calm stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing is happening at this hostel. At least in the season I was staying. Such a great house withe a nice pool and common areas but it was pretty boring. And I'm not the one laying in bed all day, hoping, that something would happen eventually.

    The kitchen was great, also a nice Rooftop

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Trato Correcto amable y simple

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The walls in the hostel are apparently very thin, so all the noises from the other rooms were audible

    Since I traveled in wintertime, warmth in the room was very important and I was absolutely satisfied with this in Circus hostel

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to move room during the stay.

    Location, clean, nice place

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    8.0
    Delightful hostel in San Telmo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No long term luggage storage available Breakfast is basic

    Location was excellent Room was very clean Common areas very clean Hot tea and mate available in lobby Nice patio with parrilla grill

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2023

    7.0
    Fine enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Om booking.com it Said that we would pay when we arrived, so then we bookes it in good faith, but then the money were already withdrawn from my bankaccount when we arrived. The “contract” is written so you don’t realise that it is not as it seems:))

    The location was perfect! The room was quite moist, and smelly, but maybe it has more to do with the humans:)

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2023

    9.0
    Good location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was comfortable, with separate en-suite toilet and shower. The lockers were big enough to fit a large backpack. The breakfast was pretty good value for money. Location is great if you want to stay in San Telmo, with close access to the Sunday market.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    9.0
    Very happy having stayed in Circus, payment conditions need a careful read prior to booking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen utensils are poor.

    Nice and comfortable double private room. The pool was a real asset during super hot temperaturs. Service was great, friendly and flexible. Saftey precautions are very good. The location is great, a foot step away form everything in San Telmo.

    Stayed in March 2023

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