85%La Menesunda Hostel

really nice hostel, wonderful people, a lot of long-term-living people. No windows in the rooms. But anyway, a great place to stay for getting to know a different barrio of Buenos Aires.

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by arrache – posted on Jul 31, 2008

2

I've stayed in much nicer hostels for much cheaper. My stay there was fine, but not great. I would probably look for a different hostel next time. The staff was not particularly friendly or helpful and all of the guests kept to themselves. Almost everyone was a native Spanish speaker, with few... more I've stayed in much nicer hostels for much cheaper. My stay there was fine, but not great. I would probably look for a different hostel next time. The staff was not particularly friendly or helpful and all of the guests kept to themselves. Almost everyone was a native Spanish speaker, with few that spoke English. Oh, and it says that breakfast is included which is a euphamism for apples and coffee.close

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by genevieveaguilar1162 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

1

Hostel is on Buedo which is on the purple Subte line. It´s quite a ride to get up the greenline to Palermo, for example. Yet the area is quite and has a nice local feel to it. Post office right next door and grocery store accross the street.

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by katherinevater1435 – posted on May 29, 2008

4

staff were lovely, friendly and quite helpful. Quite area so relaxing. Takes a little bit to get to where the parties are at. I enjoyed my stay and I also enjoyed the owner (one of the owners)

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by doodoocfm7024 – posted on Apr 30, 2008

3

staff very helpful but hostel to far out of centre, incorrect position for hostel shown on hostelworld mapwas much further out of centre than shown.

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by xanle – posted on Apr 8, 2008

9

Awesome bathrooms...had a hairdryer!!Really friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Enjoyable and charismatic hostel.

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by c-g-hirst8594 – posted on Mar 19, 2008

2

Helpfull staff and our double room was big and clean, location was the only downfall. But besides this id highly recommend it.

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by MickFlan82 – posted on Mar 17, 2008

2

The staff is very helpful and will always try to find a solution, they are very friendly and the location is safe. Everybody is checked and is asked the name if the staff doesn t know the person. The place is located in a very nice part of the city where you can listen some tango and enjoy some...

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by laurent5765 – posted on Mar 2, 2008

3

Great hostel + great staff - highly recommended. A bit out of town, but this shouldn´t put anyone off, transport is great. And around the hostel there is plenty of nightlife, bars, restaurants etc. Lots of activities to get involved in through the hostel ... including football matches, city... more Great hostel + great staff - highly recommended. A bit out of town, but this shouldn´t put anyone off, transport is great. And around the hostel there is plenty of nightlife, bars, restaurants etc. Lots of activities to get involved in through the hostel ... including football matches, city tour, discos, tango show etc. One of the best hostels I have stayed in during my 5 months travel.close

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by sarshy – posted on Feb 26, 2008

4

Thanks to the girls at reception. very helpful.

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by omario258422 – posted on Feb 19, 2008

3

Nice, spacious and clean hostel, good kitchen and calm atmosphere some staff more helpful than others, friendly cleaner. Much further out of town than indicated on hostelworld map, about 15-20 blocks, 15- 20 minute taxi ride away from anywhere near centre.

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by annabow4449 – posted on Feb 15, 2008

1

good breakfast!

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by Lobo – posted on Feb 12, 2008

10

Second time I stayed in this hostel and I liked it even better. Staff ver great, the room so comfi and breakfast yummy. The down side was that I was there without my Katie this time. I really miss her now and I wished she was with me in there. But she was in Brasil instead!!! So if I was there... more Second time I stayed in this hostel and I liked it even better. Staff ver great, the room so comfi and breakfast yummy. The down side was that I was there without my Katie this time. I really miss her now and I wished she was with me in there. But she was in Brasil instead!!! So if I was there with my darling Katie, it would be just perfect. but as far as the hostel concerns, its the best in BA.close

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by peter9319 – posted on Feb 2, 2008

10

This is a wonderfull place to stay, great staff, excellent beds, what else can I say but stay here, everything you need is close by, easy to get to all locations.

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by gtdtn – posted on Jan 25, 2008

26

It was the best hostel Ive stayed in BA. Its very clean and comfortable. The staff very helpful and friendly. Its a long way to the centre of BA, but the subway is just a few minutes walk away. The breakfast was very good and generious. The cleaning lady is very keen and propmt you to get out...

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by peter9319 – posted on Jan 14, 2008

10

Stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed it very much. Supermarket across the road sells cheap beers and everything else you could want. Location is bit outside the city but depending on what you like this could also be a plus. Really pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.

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by hellom – posted on Jan 9, 2008

1

This hostel has great character. It is a little way out of town (which is better in Buenos Aires in my opinion) but close to the tube station and bus links which are dead cheap. The lockers aren't exactly what I would call secure - check that locker doors can be locked properly. Otherwise I'd... more This hostel has great character. It is a little way out of town (which is better in Buenos Aires in my opinion) but close to the tube station and bus links which are dead cheap. The lockers aren't exactly what I would call secure - check that locker doors can be locked properly. Otherwise I'd highly recommend this place - we loved our stay hereclose

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by Slinky – posted on Dec 28, 2007

9

A nice hostel in the Boedo area. It is a good hostel with clean rooms. Everything looks great and there is a nice kitchen and a good breakfast. Only problem is that you are outside the turistic areas. Within 30 minutes you are downtown by subway. Recoleta and Palermo are 45 minutes away by...

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by charlesennienke – posted on Dec 12, 2007

2

excellent place cant recommend it enough. clean firiendly, uncommercial. in a REAL neighbourhood. The best way to experience BA

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by ncoppen3824 – posted on Nov 24, 2007

1

staff was great...kitchen was great...bathrooms clean...all neccesities within a few blocks...great place to stay!

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by adamgr3259 – posted on Apr 24, 2007

22

Basic but good. Really nice staff very hepfull and friendly.Free internet and close to the subte but a bit far from the city center.

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by yolanat – posted on Apr 23, 2007

8

we had the best time ever and mad some great friends with staff and travelers! very fun-hip hostel would definetly stay there next time in BA!

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by ashleycody – posted on Apr 15, 2007

3

The staff are great and the place is nice, but it's really far from everything.

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by elysek – posted on Apr 2, 2007

8

This place is what it is...out of town! If you dont mind that then its fine, supermarket across the road, a few ok restaraunts but with the kitchen in this place you wont need them anyway...good oven and plenty space to eat...has tv and free internet, staff are helpful...bathrooms are always kept... more This place is what it is...out of town! If you dont mind that then its fine, supermarket across the road, a few ok restaraunts but with the kitchen in this place you wont need them anyway...good oven and plenty space to eat...has tv and free internet, staff are helpful...bathrooms are always kept clean. Had a good stay here...the subway is only 3 blocks away and a 10 min ride to town centre(Bolivar, Florida etc..)close

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by theoriginalskaz – posted on Mar 29, 2007

15

Lovely hostel and would definitely recommend it.

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by elizabeth1437 – posted on Mar 20, 2007

1

absolutely amazing hostel. i wish had more time to enjoy it.

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by hmckit – posted on Mar 15, 2007

1

The Hostel have some problems. The walls are too thin, wich makes us hear everything thats is sayd. Sometimes it`s impossible to sleep at night with the noise of other people. And it`s incredible dirty.

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by lucsonline – posted on Mar 14, 2007

4

Not much vibe or buzz in the hostel...maybe it was really empty?

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by bernardoflynn6379 – posted on Mar 11, 2007

3

The staff here are fantastic. They help you as much as they can, just ask. There are tango classes just around the corner and is away from the center, so it is safe and quiet. They even have a band play there in the hostel on Sunday night. When I was there there was a blues band. Really cool!

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by April5235 – posted on Mar 5, 2007

4

Location was excellent. Street festival right outside the doors on weekends during the month of February. It was a hidden gem away from the city centre!!

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by nancy5364 – posted on Feb 26, 2007

2

Out of three hostels we visited in Buenos Aires: Hostel Estoril, Hostel Obelisque, and La Menesunda, this was the hands-down favorite. Located in off-the-beaten path, yet accessible Boedo neighborhood, this hostel is a gem. Don't be fooled that this hostel isn't in the CENTER of things, that is... more Out of three hostels we visited in Buenos Aires: Hostel Estoril, Hostel Obelisque, and La Menesunda, this was the hands-down favorite. Located in off-the-beaten path, yet accessible Boedo neighborhood, this hostel is a gem. Don't be fooled that this hostel isn't in the CENTER of things, that is its particular charm. Its services impeccable, its location in an up-and-coming bohemian gentrifying barrio, peppered with historic cafes and new artesian bakeries alike. This neighborhood feels real, lived in, and entirely off of the Lonely Planet radar. This hostel has an open galley layout, with exterior entrances to all of the rooms, ample bathrooms, and a low level of noise. We were there during Carneval, directly outside, and slept like bricks. Mark this one, it's a keeper.close

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by melissa6036 – posted on Feb 26, 2007

2

Very special hostel that is definitely worth staying at. Great place to meet people and dorm rooms are not overcrowded with people. Fantastic kitchen and hang out area. Everything about this hostel is really good. Thanks Nicolas, Hernan and everyone else.

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by vancouver4292 – posted on Feb 23, 2007

9

Nice hostel. Iocation is a bit off-centre. You have to take the tube to get to the main touristical points. It is not really a drawback because the station is just a few blocks away. The place seemed very quiet during the evening/night. Guests were not partying too much in the hostel while I was...

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by fschmidt – posted on Feb 13, 2007

3

Friendly, helpful staff. Great kitchen and lounge area and good place to meet other travellers. A few stops out of the city but nice to be in a local area with some good restaurants and cafes nearby.

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by Sarahfair – posted on Feb 8, 2007

9

my only complaint it that it rains too much in Bs. Aires

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by pappychu – posted on Jan 27, 2007

1

The staff are extremely friendly and so helpful and the location is great.

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by CKeen7533 – posted on Jan 20, 2007

2

Lovely staff, extremely friendly and always keen on helping out whatever I needed! I strongly recommend this hostel to anyone that is looking forward to having a good time in Buenos Aires.

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by mcasil – posted on Jan 15, 2007

1

The place is very cleen and the staff is nice and helpful. The surruonding area is also nice and you can find most things just outside the door including the subway/underground. The rooms are cool which is good in the summerheat. Because its not open to the street, its also very quiet.

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by Len5999 – posted on Jan 15, 2007

2

very friendly service, great atmosphere, clean, and a lot of fun.

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by saaldi – posted on Jan 4, 2007

2