87%Portal del Sur

A handy location and really nice staff, rooftop bar is a great place for a beer!

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by lewtruscott283 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

5

Lovely hostel, great location. The only bad thing was it was ridiculously loud at the weekends so dont expect to sleep!

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by mitch1755 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

2

Really cool hostel, rooms are clean, great friendly staff. BBQ night was awsome. highly recommend this hostel if staying in ba

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by fyonn – posted on Oct 25, 2008

14

Good hostel in central location. The bar was pretty quiet, but nice breakfast and friendly staff....made the stay in BA quite easy!

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by monkeyjambag – posted on Oct 22, 2008

7

Can be ridiculosly noisy, the computers are lousy and while some staff members are really pleasant others are the complete opposite. On the plus side, it can be a sociable place (if only noise could be regulated better), breakfasts are good and the showers are consistently good.

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by derektraynor6763 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

17

it was very very noisy and cold, i couldn´t sleep anything

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by Zelya – posted on Oct 16, 2008

1

Great atmosphere and great staff! Very friendly, co-operative and warm. I would definitely stay here again. Pablo, you're AWESOME!

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by saumilshah – posted on Oct 15, 2008

8

I highly recommend Portal Del Sur. It's got a decent location and it's very secure. Pablo was a TON of help to us...calling for tour information for us, giving us directions, etc. And he's a great guitar player too!

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by bbruner5786 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

2

Portal del Sur, located in the heart of the thriving CBD of Buenos Aires, is a fantastic hostel. The strengths of this hostel are; the common area, where fellow travellers can congregate to share tales of the road (whilst trying out what Argentina has to offer in beer and wine). And the... more Portal del Sur, located in the heart of the thriving CBD of Buenos Aires, is a fantastic hostel. The strengths of this hostel are; the common area, where fellow travellers can congregate to share tales of the road (whilst trying out what Argentina has to offer in beer and wine). And the laid back vibe of the staff, from the reception desk, to the cleaners, the staff at Portal del Sur always seem to be in a good, friendly mood. I'd recommend Portal del Sur to any fellow backpacker wanting to stay in the centre of Buenos Aires.close

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by ashleyehcameron7961 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

11

Awesome, I recommend it completely

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by maneesh6388 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

1

We can't say enough good things about this place. Great location, rooms superb, clean, good activities, breakfast good and above all staff are super friendly and go beyond the call of duty.

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by workhicks7524 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

4

Very nice building in a good location in central BA. Not nearly enough ammenities (showers, sinks, kitchen space, computers) for the large number of people who stay there, but generally clean and safe.

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by cera-856212 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

3

More comfy common areas required, otherwise a great hostel.

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by hurley6973 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

5

Lovely period building and great character. Great location near two metro stops and a short walk from Plaza del Mayo. Helpful staff and good atmosphere.

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by katharine-mcquade9131 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

5

This is a nice clean place with character, but not in any way a party place. The bar was always empty when I was there, I guess everyone had gone to more fun hostels...of which there are many in BA

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by olipu – posted on Sep 24, 2008

3

The hostel has good rooms with bathroom and very bad rooms with no bathroom. Half of the staff are nice and the other half are very rude. So.... it´s a question of luck!

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by dianatomimura9738 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

1

Portal del Sur is a great hostel. Its staff is friendly and helpful, the building itself is unique and it offers a variety of activities, such as tango lessons and cookouts. It also has an in-house travel agency that was able to get us tickets to a Boca Juniors match. We look forward to...

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by jackm6323 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

4

I spent a week at this hostel and I really enjoyed it. Its very sociable but not a party hostel. The staff were very helpful and the guy at the travel desk is full of recommendations for further trips.

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by TeaTw – posted on Sep 20, 2008

10

Hostel is very noisy at night because of the rooftop bar, especially on weekends. So much fun, but don't sleep here on the weekend if you actually want to sleep. Great for meeting new people. Amazing staff. Would highly recommend if you want to hit up b.a. and party hard!

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by emils19874546 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

1

Great little hostel, good location, good staff, clean rooms.. Rooftop bar was good some nights, quiet others. If you're looking to party with others head to Milhouse Hostel bar just up the road

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by joshnankervis9600 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

7

Eu adorei a passagem pelo Albergue, as pessoas são maravilhosas, o local é bem localizado e limpo, e todo mundo sai pras festas juntos! Adorei

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by joaosebba6005 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

1

One of the best hostels I have ever stayed in anywhere in the world, super cool friendly staff, great building with great character, great location, only 4 beds in dorm, good breakfast with real coffee, great view from bar terrace, they even make your bed every day! A real treat.

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by greendayr – posted on Sep 11, 2008

6

They had WiFI, but didn't work on my computer. The hostel was nice and the rooms were ok. They only had 2 computers and they were busy all the time. I went to a different hostel a little more near the big streets on Corrientes Av. which had a better location.

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by sanderwiegmann1998 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

17

This is, by far, the best hostel that I have ever stayed in. Super clean, lots of great amenities, and I met so many fun and interesting people :)

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by dandiddlydoo9286 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

2

very friendly and helpful staff, lovely building. good service in the close to all the amenities

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by nicnac1940389972 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

3

I just loved this hostel. The best I´ve ever stayed in.

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by tabatalcantara2389 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

1

Rooms don´t necessarily have windows, so it becomes stuffy and easy to sleep past noon! Otherwise, attention to detail, great style, and activities organized by staff (ie, tango lessons, parrilla, football outings)

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by andrew1568 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

7

Hostel was great, great location, our matrimonial room smelt a bit damp but very clean and spacious, assitance from Travel Agency in house was very helpful with bus and tours but also with local restaurants.

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by petertash3843 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

7

A great hostel. Good staff, clean and great location. Subte only two blocks away. Walking distance to many good places. The bar on the roof it´s a great place to know people. I had gone two times to this hostel, and i would like to go other times.

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by andre03 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

3

I had an excellent time staying at Portal del Sur. The organized activities were excellent and a great way to break the ice. The only thing that drove me crazy was breakfast. It was the same exact thing everyday without any variation. But other than that, excellent.

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by bobharvey75213 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

Really cool place, loads of free activities during the week and very clean and friendly.

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by niamhann4835 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

2

Had lots of fun in this hostel! The bar upstairs is really nice! Great location and helpful staff.

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by marianacolabone6005 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

2

Best budget option in BA

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by andrewdi – posted on Jul 17, 2008

1

Awesome hostel. Great central location, awesome rooftop bar, clean bathroom, clean rooms, sufficient breakfast, helpful staff. What else could you need? This place definitely made my visit to Buenos Aires just that much better.

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by dcmac03 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

1

This hostel felt more like a hotel - it was so clean and new! They even made our beds every day. There's a chill bar upstairs that people hung out at most every night, but its not the crowd that parties hard or goes clubbing. Staff was really friendly and helped us go to an amazing tango show for... more This hostel felt more like a hotel - it was so clean and new! They even made our beds every day. There's a chill bar upstairs that people hung out at most every night, but its not the crowd that parties hard or goes clubbing. Staff was really friendly and helped us go to an amazing tango show for a fraction of the cost. Would definitely stay there again.close

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by acipparone6036 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

2

Very clean hostel with great common area! We loved the roof top bar! Don´t plan on sleeping in though. The breakfast-eating area is centrally located with all rooms bordering. It can be a bit loud at times, though manageable. Who would want to sleep in anyway, when there is so much to see...

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by sherrypro3477 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

1

If you don't mind noise, this place is really great. Most of the rooms face the open courtyard, which is the eating area so you can hear everyone who is down there. But other than that, I have no complaints. They are consistently cleaning the place, the location is convenient, and the staff is... more If you don't mind noise, this place is really great. Most of the rooms face the open courtyard, which is the eating area so you can hear everyone who is down there. But other than that, I have no complaints. They are consistently cleaning the place, the location is convenient, and the staff is really helpful. I had a great time in Buenos Aires and this hostel definitely added to it.close

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by joyjmarkwez1367 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

1

Good, clean hostel. Good showers, nice people, and the bar location on the roof means you can sleep at night!

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by colinjpalmer5730 – posted on Jul 12, 2008

9

Maybe the bar music does not need to be so loud late at night.

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by meaoife6834 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

1

Think the hostel is in a great location and is a brilliant building but the staff let the place down with their unfriendly, hostile manner. I felt they were rude to travellers who could not speak fluent Spanish. Everything was a big chore for them, even the simplest proessess such as buzzing...

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by bathday7758 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

1