Set in a gorgeous gothic house with stained glass windows, this hostel has a convenient location in the heart of Buenos Aires´s charming Palermo Soho district. Free Wi-Fi is available. Play Hostel Arcos offers heated accommodation featuring high ceilings, cosy décor and individual lockers. Private and shared bathrooms are available. Play Hostel Arcos offers a communal kitchen, and drinks can be ordered at the bar. Services include bicycle rental and a tour desk for booking local excursions and purchasing tickets to tango shows. For guests staying in, there is a DVD room. The hostel is located within a 10-minute walk from the Zoo and the Botanical Garden. Plaza Serrano is 5 minutes away by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Buenos Aires, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Buenos Aires
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stan
    Romania Romania
    Great stay, for great price. Available kitchen to cook, fridge, multiple bathrooms (apart from the one in the room). Great people. Amazing reception, fabulos location!
  • Diane
    Australia Australia
    Easy check in, at 3am, helpful staff, made cup of tea at 3 am booked taxi, internet, aircon, luggage minding service.
  • Eimear
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, clean and the staff were very helpful.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Play Hostel Arcos

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Designated smoking area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

Play Hostel Arcos takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 20 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 15. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 60

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Play Hostel Arcos accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Play Hostel Arcos in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of US$20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Play Hostel Arcos

  • The prices at Play Hostel Arcos may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Play Hostel Arcos is 3 miles from the centre of Buenos Aires. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Play Hostel Arcos is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Play Hostel Arcos offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Pub crawls
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour