See all properties
Save

Play Hostel Arcos

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Palermo Soho

Photo gallery for Play Hostel Arcos

Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms
Fridge, microwave
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$40
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Charcas 4752, Esquina Godoy Cruz, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1424
  • Palermo Soho
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Distrito Arcos
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Plaza Italia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 6 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom with A/C

Shared Dormitory, 6 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom with A/C

Shared Dormitory, 6 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom with A/C

Highlights

Air conditioning
6 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

Junior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

Junior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory 12 bed private bath standard

Shared Dormitory 12 bed private bath standard

Shared Dormitory 12 bed private bath standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Economy Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Economy Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Similar properties

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$198
for 1 night
for 1 night
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Socia/tel Palermo

About the area

Buenos Aires

At Play Hostel Arcos you'll be within steps of Palermo Soho and Distrito Arcos. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Palermo hostel include Obelisco and Recoleta Cemetery.
View more Hostels in Buenos AiresOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Palermo Soho - 1 min walk
  • La Rural Convention Center - 13 min walk
  • Serrano Square - 13 min walk
  • Embassy of the United States - 15 min walk
  • Santa Fe Avenue - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Palermo Station - 4 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Palermo Station - 5 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havanna - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piccolina Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Pain Quotidien - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Katsu Asian Street Food - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Play Hostel Arcos

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Palermo Soho
As a guest of Play Hostel Arcos, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Play Hostel Arcos.

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

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Play Hostel Arcos offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe. This Buenos Aires hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 5:30 AM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

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 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hostel Palermo
Hostel Suites
Play Hostel Arcos Buenos Aires
Hostel Suites Palermo Buenos Aires
Suites Palermo
Hi Hostels Suites Palermo Hotel Buenos Aires
Play Hostel Arcos Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Play Hostel Arcos Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Buenos Aires

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Play Hostel Arcos?

Play Hostel Arcos offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Play Hostel Arcos?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Play Hostel Arcos on 25 Mar 2025 start from AU$35.31, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Play Hostel Arcos?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6 AM - 5:30 AM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Play Hostel Arcos?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Play Hostel Arcos?

No, pets are not allowed.

Play Hostel Arcos Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 104 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, facilities pretty good for the price. Area is top location in Buenos Aires. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how nice and safe the neighborhood was plus close to the airport. I wasn’t able to join, but I also really liked that there were activities like yoga and Spanish lessons offered. I wish there was a stronger wifi signal to reach my room and that there was a fan or window to ventilate the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lurdes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old hotel
It was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. That’s the biggest thing for me is that the staff is very kind and helpful and responsive. This is very much a “hostel experience” where there’s a lot of people coming and going and a hot shower may or may not be possible and the showers have a tendency to puddle. But the facilities are kept clean and the biggest thing in my opinion is how good the staff is.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and very helpful staff and a bedroom that met all my needs. It’s also in a perfect location for tourists and close to a subway and bus lines
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jerome

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good enough
The hostel is in a very convenient location, right by Arcos, an outlet shopping mall. It’s not the nicest hostel, it’s not the worst hostel. Somewhere in the middle. Everything is rather outdated, but it serves its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bueno
Muy buena relacion precio /calidad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hostel
Good hostel excellent price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel
Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Average experience
Average rooms and condition. Staff weren’t very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t ask for more from a hostel
Stayed in other hostels that had bed bugs and creepy clientele. This one was very nice, friendly. Nice public areas and clean rooms. Nice bathrooms. Excellent deal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Ramsey, Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So I left a detailed review earlier and liked my experience and would stay here again. Just make sure the shower works well a s I would ask them to not disturb you to clean the room. They come by in the afternoon about 2pm, I kinda used it as my alarm because I was sleeping most of the morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Ramsey, Kentucky USA

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
So I picked this place because I was able to get a single double bed with a private bathroom, near Palermo ( it's in Palermo but about 18 minute walk from where the action is), for 7 days in November for 200usd. I stayed in 2 different rooms. The first was room 14. At the top of the 2nd floor with a window facing the court yard. It was noisy but this is a hostel, so bring some ear plugs. It was small just big enough for a double bed. The bed was comfortable. The shower was broken and had terrible water pressure. Not what I was hoping for after 12 hour flight. The 2nd room I had was number 9. It is much larger, has slot of room to move around and a little terrace. The bad part is that it's right off the main 2nd floor sitting area and it sounds like people are talking in your bed room. You will need ear plugs especially if you decide to sleep in. Over all I'm fairly happy and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel close to public transportation and staff are very nice and helpful. Only downsde is that the walls are kind of thin and everything echos so you cant really talk on the phone without everyone throughout the hostel hearing you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at palermo
Only stayed there for one night but it had everything you need. Close to shops and bars with a good atmosphere around Palermo. Kitchen was also very handy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice neighborhood
Great room with convenient electrical plugs but a bad mosquito problem. My friend was fine as he never gets bit, but I have over 30 bites from staying only 2 nights. I shut all the windows but it didn't help. The room was spacious and clean but our en suite bathroom smelled like mildew. Great location and kind staff. Nice kitchen and fabulous patio for socializing.

10/10 Excellent

Maryia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed there for a few days, had conditioned room. Awesome location.

4/10 Poor

Amy K Bucek

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointment
Besides the noise, smell of smokers outside my window, and lack of wifi...I would not return to this place. The bed was sunken in, there was a puddle of water in front of the toilet, and the shower had only scalding hot water. What was up with the hole in the shower? It was like a peep show.

6/10 Okay

brendan, Colombia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not bad, too far from the centre
All OK. The room was OK, but no aircon. The staff were super helpful.

8/10 Good

Ram, Tel Aviv, Israel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Buenos Aires
Nice hostel but very small private bathroom.