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Circus Hotel & Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Plaza Dorrego

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BBQ/picnic area
Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

Explore the area

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Chacabuco 1020, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1069
  • 9 de Julio Avenue
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • San Telmo Antiques Fair
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Plaza Dorrego
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Bidet
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Bidet
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Front of property

Socia/tel Palermo

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (185)
The price is AU$179
for 1 night
for 1 night
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Socia/tel Palermo

About the area

Buenos Aires

Circus Hotel & Hostel puts you in the heart of Buenos Aires, within a 20-minute stroll of Plaza Dorrego and Plaza de Mayo. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this San Telmo hostel include Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral and Casa Rosada.
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What's nearby

  • Plaza de Mayo - 18 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral - 18 min walk
  • Casa Rosada - 19 min walk
  • Obelisco - 3 min drive
  • Colón Theatre - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Independencia Station (Bernardo de Irigoyen) - 7 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Constitution Station - 14 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gibraltar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar el Federal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Origen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Covacha de Chicho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Refuerzo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Circus Hotel & Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Plaza Dorrego
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Circus Hotel & Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Buenos Aires hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Circus Hotel & Hostel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ARS 1568.63 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ARS 700 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 May to 01 November.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Circus Buenos Aires
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Circus Hotel & Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Circus Hotel & Hostel?

Circus Hotel & Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Circus Hotel & Hostel?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Circus Hotel & Hostel on 24 Mar 2025 start from AU$80.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Circus Hotel & Hostel have a pool?

Circus Hotel & Hostel has a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Circus Hotel & Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Circus Hotel & Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Circus Hotel & Hostel?

Furry friends are welcome at Circus Hotel & Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet.

Circus Hotel & Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 293 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emmerson

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay, near lots of cafes and city center
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Michael was particularly helpful. Rooms were small but adequate. Well located two blocks from San Telmo Market. Tv in public area. Kitchen was bright and inviting. Breakfast for $4 US was decent with fruit and cheese and toast and coffee and tea and milk...Overall very acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marilouise

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

beimar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Buenos Aires a great city, not so its people.
The solo room was very good, I was impressed. A tv would be good, but ok without. The shared room was ok, like most. There was a couple sleeping together and talking for a while until they left to party. They returned at 7:00 and disturbed the silence. Luckily I as ready to go out, so no major disturbance for me. Perhaps to the other guest. Front desk staff was unfriendly to me and many, I think. That goes in general to many Bonairenses’ service workers, 70% arrogant, dismissive, uncorteous, rude. it is real. It is a pity, for I was so impressed by the city - it is just fantastic. Too bad many spoil the excitement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not nice time at the hotel
Bathroom too small Cant take a good shower No air condition working Open the Windows for fresh air And a bar open till 4 am. People talking too load AND bad words
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private room, great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good vibrations
Great place, fantastic location and cool vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing I did not like. The staff especially was excellent and helped me enormously.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a good stay great value nice area, refreshing pool, lobby had a pool table and staff were friendly. however we booked a double bed and got two single beds and the lights did not work minor inconvenience but overall I definitely recommend this spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Derek

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and helpful all 4 days we stayed. The kitchen had all the basics, the whole place was clean, cute and comfortable. The area was close to a lot of great hot spots. Really no complaints :)

10/10 Excellent

Rizalino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rizalino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb employeee. Friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very uncomfortable
Access to walking tours was good but the room was very noisy and the bed so uncomfortable we left early to stay elsewhere
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hostal, friendly staff, nice pool area, great location. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. So helpful. Good activity offering. Small rooms but good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator, helpful staff, hot water all good Room smaller than described and run down. Nowhere to hang things and no hangers. Too basic for money compared to other hostels. Wouldn't choose again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
An ok hostel
Good location, great service at the reception. The rooms need refurbishment because it gets pretty cold and very noisy at night. Would recommend for people on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location!
The room was great, very clean with a clean and modern bathroom. It was in a great location, with lots of great bakeries, bars and restaurants nearby. I'd recommend Bar El Federal and Europa. The hotel also arranges lots of activities. We had an opportunity to try maté and learned about it for free, and also to do a tango class for a good price. The only issue was some other hotel users, who were discourteous when they returned late at night, making lots of noise and waking us up. Other than that, a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good breakfast, but the WiFi was not good all the time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Circus Hotel and Hostel is a great place to stay when in Buenos Aires. Really good facilities. Clean rooms. Great outdoor area with a small pool. It's located very close to the San Telmo market. There is the subte metro only a couple of minute walk away. Overall it's one of the best hostels in South America.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019