Just 6 blocks from Serrano Park and nearby Palermo Soho’s chic cafes and shops, the hostel offers pop music-themed décor in a renovated colonial-style house Wi-Fi is free. Rooms at Play Hostel Buenos Aires feature parquet floors and wood furnishings. Some of them are styled with decorative guitars, hand-painted piano illustrations and art-cover albums of rock artists. Some rooms have private bathrooms A buffet breakfast with regional jams and treats can be enjoyed at the patio, decorated with traditional colonial-style painted glass. Guests can also make use of the common kitchen to prepare their own meals. Play is a 15-minute ride from touristic Recoleta neighbourhood. 600 metres from Serrano Park and 200 metres from Armenia Park. The tour desk can arrange sightseeing tours and shuttles. Bicycle and car rental are possible.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 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 9.5


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
2 bunk beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Aarne
    Finland Finland
    Friendly reception, large metal lockers to keep bag safe, very important :), small shelf and power outlet by bed. Ok breakfast for the price
  • Katja
    Slovenia Slovenia
    The stuff is very friendly, the location is amazing. All of the facilities you need. Great value for money, would stay here again for a short trip.
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hostel in an excellent location. The area is vibrant and very, very busy. The hostel was huge, but not many people, so a good place to chill if you wanted to. There was a nice terrace area on the roof and other areas to relax inside. The bed...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Argentinian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Play Hostel Soho

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

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

Check-in

From 12:30 to 14:00

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

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

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 10 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 7. 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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cabal Diners Club American Express Cash Play Hostel Soho 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

This accommodation is registered as a provider of the “Pre Trip Program” (“Programa Previaje”) of the Argentinian Ministry of Tourism and Sports (CUIT: 20279146930)

Two walking tours will be provided as a bonus per reservation.

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.

The arrival time must be informed in order to coordinate the check in. We do not have 24-hour reception.

A guarantee deposit of $ 1000 ARS per person will be requested, for delivery of keys, kitchen set and towels if they were included according to the type of room. At check out the deposit will be refunded in full once the items have been delivered.

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 Soho 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 the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

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), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of US$10 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 Soho

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

    • Pub crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour

  • Check-in at Play Hostel Soho is from 12:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Play Hostel Soho is 2.7 miles from the centre of Buenos Aires. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Play Hostel Soho has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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