88%Hostel Arrabal

A really homely place to stay, with great facilities and staff. Great to get away from the sometimes hectic life of travelling, in a welcoming environment. A great place to stay, I will be going back!!

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by boyesn – posted on Nov 19, 2008

1

I booked this hostel because it said online they have a/c which is kind of the truth. They have A/C but they will only turn it on during summer months, even though the temperature was 30C. We ended up paying $30 pesos a night to use the a/c. I don't mind that policy how ever this is poor... more I booked this hostel because it said online they have a/c which is kind of the truth. They have A/C but they will only turn it on during summer months, even though the temperature was 30C. We ended up paying $30 pesos a night to use the a/c. I don't mind that policy how ever this is poor advertisment. I was also disappointed with the knowledge of the hostel staff. They did try many times to help us however it was more a waste of our time to ask. I don't think I would stay at this hostel again for numerous reasons. I feel I could have found a little nicer area to stay in with a little more character, with a more helpful staff. I have stayed in a lot of hostels and this hostel was my first let down :( I also lost my camera and emailed them to see if it had been turned in and they couldn't even write me back to say yes or no.close

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by Melisa – posted on Nov 19, 2008

1

A really good hostel to spend time in.Very clean, it's all new and not expensive for Buenos Aires. We stay here for 2 nights and it was the best hostel we did in Argentina. we loved the way Raul says "c'est pas possible" in french.

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by Sbers – posted on Nov 17, 2008

3

A very nice hostel and rather cheap too, at least for being in Buenos Aires. The only things that wasn't that good was that our room was boiling hot, no AC and no fan. We also didn't have any reading light. But the staff, especially Raul was amazing and only Raul himself make it worth staying!... more A very nice hostel and rather cheap too, at least for being in Buenos Aires. The only things that wasn't that good was that our room was boiling hot, no AC and no fan. We also didn't have any reading light. But the staff, especially Raul was amazing and only Raul himself make it worth staying! They also had a pool table, cheap beer and chess etc. We recommend it a lot!close

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by robot-rob-rob9636 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

2

I would just 3 dayd in BA but I spent 10 days just for the hostels and the vibes I felt there, staff helpfoul. For the cleanless it can compete with a surgery room. It one of the best where I have been to.

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by maurodipan – posted on Nov 11, 2008

1

The staff there was amazing!!

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by kdzialowy06920 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

3

Lovely new clean hostel in a great location. And Raoul rocks!

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by Flatiron – posted on Nov 9, 2008

1

the staff here are great!! very friendly and always ready for a laugh! great common and kitchin too

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by sheena-nz – posted on Nov 8, 2008

4

Excellent hostel, would highly recommended

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by chunlam111278 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

1

WOW!!!!Amazing place to stay.I really recommend it to everyone.Great hostel, really nice rooms, shower,toilets and staff. Near to the tube, and definitely Raul is a great guy!! =))) If you wonder where to stay in BA,do not anymore!!Go straigth to Arrabal. Surely I will come back. !!!Thanks Raulzito!

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by laismd7105 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

1

Great place, Raoul was awesome and good atmosphere, even off season. Good communual areas. Showers not the most private in the world but fine, and hot! Will stay here again.

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by kki982 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

2

Everything here is wonderfull!!!!

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by PNobrega – posted on Oct 24, 2008

1

I really injoyed my stay in hostel arrabal Relaxing,clean,leathal hot showers,good beds,freindly and very helpfull staff pool table and even a playstation if ya get bored,been in B.A a couple of times and this is my no.1 spot

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by brendanculloty9776 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

1

We had a great stay here, the hostel was clean, and everyone so helpful, the pool table was cool and we needed the dvds, it was bank holiday so nothing was open!!! i´d definitely stay here again!

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by shrekdonkey9197 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

5

The hostel is good but they have strange rules. when you arrive, you need to pay 20$ per person as guarantee on top of the amount due. For private rooms, they clean the bathroom but do not the beds. For breakfat, don not expect medialunas but crackers and jam. A bit far from the center.

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by peterh7535 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

4

Can´t rate the hostel any better, have stayed here twice now and would happily stay again. Brand new with excellent facilities, superb staff esp Raul who knows how to keep people entertained. Have even been taken to play 5 a side football! Recommend a stay here for sure.

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by davewest – posted on Oct 16, 2008

3

This was by some distance the least fun hostelling experience of my travels thus far. Prepare yourself for a black hole of enjoyment, where nerdish backpackers watch X-Files on the T.V, dreadful music echos around the souless void of a common room, and nights out/events are non-existant. You´ll... more This was by some distance the least fun hostelling experience of my travels thus far. Prepare yourself for a black hole of enjoyment, where nerdish backpackers watch X-Files on the T.V, dreadful music echos around the souless void of a common room, and nights out/events are non-existant. You´ll be walking for a good 20minutes to get anywhere, but the staff are decent and the place is very clean.close

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by bdurcan5818 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

1

linen and towels very clean and smelt nice. room clean and spacious.comfortable bed.hot water 24hrs no problems there. building very secure 24hrs.staff helpful and always present.

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by dmarci173630 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

2

Cute hostel but unfriendly staff... felt like everything we did was criticized by Raul. He didn't seem to like to give advice until after we had made a decision, only to tell us that we had made the wrong choice. We ended up switching to Palermo House after a few days and found their staff much...

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by csynowiec5439 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

1

It was an amazing stay in this hostel.. the staff was very helpful, and despite some very annoying mexican school trip people.. we had a blast.. and made friends for the future..!

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by naimad7877 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

1

Great location in San Telmo, within walking distance to the tango bars and great restaurants, subway etc. A fun atmosphere but not too outrageous (i.e. ppl keen to go out but not raging around the hostel until 4am so you actually can sleep if you want to!). Met some great people and loved it...

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by simone8261 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

6

My girlfriend and I stayed here for around a week and loved our time here! Raul was great and so accomodating (as were the rest of the staff!) and full of information on the city. The hostel has a very homely feel and is a great place to chill with a few beers, a bit of pool and a dvd or two. The... more My girlfriend and I stayed here for around a week and loved our time here! Raul was great and so accomodating (as were the rest of the staff!) and full of information on the city. The hostel has a very homely feel and is a great place to chill with a few beers, a bit of pool and a dvd or two. The hostel itself was very clean and new and very secure. Would stay here again in a heart beat.close

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by mattj4505 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

1

Excellent all round hostel. Raul was really great, helpful, altough he is partial to chocolate! My only complaint would be that you cannot bring your own alcohol in and if this is to be the case the wine sold should be of better quality ie not overpriced rubbish. This aside, it really is one of... more Excellent all round hostel. Raul was really great, helpful, altough he is partial to chocolate! My only complaint would be that you cannot bring your own alcohol in and if this is to be the case the wine sold should be of better quality ie not overpriced rubbish. This aside, it really is one of the best hostels i have stayed in over the last two years.close

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by emmacolemanbinty560 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

3

Not in San Telmo area as stated on hostelworld, but nice clean hostel.

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by xanle – posted on Sep 27, 2008

9

Great hostel - clean, well laid out, even has a pool table.Only 5 mins from metro station.Staff will bend over backwards to help you book tours transfers etc. and are generally great fun.Ask for Raul!

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by steven-finnegan – posted on Sep 25, 2008

7

Hostel arrabal is a great hostel. Very clean, quiet for sleeping and fun staff, Raul will keep you entertained for hours! Nice area - situated close to Independencia subte and a short walk to the lovely san telmo area.

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by markgo – posted on Sep 25, 2008

20

best hostel we stayed in out of 10 countries that guy from chile below must of stayed in a different hostel,this hostel has the most helpful staff u could find, very clean, great showers, great location and feel to it even has a good pool table watch out for raul though he cheats!! :D

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by hksstarlet1080 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

9

This is such a great hostel, the best living area, really funky, modern and they just have it SO right. Not quite the party lace, but that is easy to find and this is a great place to stay.

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by lugizza99991 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

2

Be aware they just change you towels once a week and seldom do any cleaning in the rooms... Moreover, I was asked to pay the money for the whole stay at the check-in....and a wierd "just in case" deposit of about 20 bucks to be refunded partially if anything is missing at the check-out... more Be aware they just change you towels once a week and seldom do any cleaning in the rooms... Moreover, I was asked to pay the money for the whole stay at the check-in....and a wierd "just in case" deposit of about 20 bucks to be refunded partially if anything is missing at the check-out time. Ah! the breakfast is not worth being called so.close

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by hitorinishizuka5824 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

1

It is really really good, the staff there were awesome! very attentive and took good care of all of us! and the room was super clean! love it!

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by jltc871397 – posted on Sep 12, 2008

1

Wonderful stay here - Raul is possibly one of the best hostel managers we´ve ever come across and a great guy to hang out with!! He made our stay here truly excellent. Hostel is still new, and I´m sure will only be getting better.

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by Juliang – posted on Sep 4, 2008

8

Hostel Arrabal ranks up in the top 1 or 2 hostels I've ever stayed in (out of probably 20!) The place is newly renovated, and that means that everything is new, clean, and working! The bed mattresses are great, the common room is spacious and facilitates lots of hanging out amongs hostel-goers... more Hostel Arrabal ranks up in the top 1 or 2 hostels I've ever stayed in (out of probably 20!) The place is newly renovated, and that means that everything is new, clean, and working! The bed mattresses are great, the common room is spacious and facilitates lots of hanging out amongs hostel-goers before heading out into BA for the night. Highly recommended! Great job, Raul!close

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by Bsbar – posted on Aug 25, 2008

5

The best hostel in South America by far. Great showers, common area, kitchen and fantastic staff! Keep it up... will send ppl your way for sure!

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by grinning – posted on Aug 23, 2008

5

great hostel. very clean, good size, good price, nice staff.

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by inkookang7221 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

2

Awesome hostel, everything was new with a great kitchen and tv area, plus pool table... rooms were spacious and modern - felt like we could have hung out here for months. Staff were also super friendly and it is walking distance to some great restaurants and night clubs.

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by janna9014 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

10

i,ve had a really great time, 2 minutes from city center, funny people, amazing time, new hostel, everything was great. Raul thank you for make me feel like in my own home. victor.

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by victorhugostar1487 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

1

VERY GOOD, VERY NICE...

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by jaotoro1101 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

1

A beautiful hostel in a great location... And the staff are lovely :)

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by rubyv – posted on Aug 4, 2008

2

The guy at reception was unreal, so helpful with EVERYTHING and anything. The hostel itself is spotless, cleaned daily and the showers are lovely and hot. If I was to return to Buenos Aires I would defo recommend this hostel. Very impressed!!!

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by marie-moynihan2172 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

1