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Reviews of Hostel Carlos Gardel

Carlos Calvo 579, San Telmo, 1102 Buenos Aires, Argentina

#121 of 409 hotels in Buenos Aires

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Review score

Based on 49 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Basic, economic, clean and central in the San Telmo district.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is an economic and basic hostel with shared bathrooms, simple but clean and comfortable. The administrator Maria was very friendly. She also guarded our baggage after checkout time. It is perfectly located in the heart of San Telmo only half a block from the market, lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance, also the Plaza Dorrego. We did not eat breakfast at the hostel because of the many street restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location. Clean space. Friendly and safe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As we were on the terrace it was loud during the evenings. Nothing that couldn't be solved with some earplugs. The stay is more dated than the pictures but doesn't take away from all the positives. We would stay again!

    We were in the perfect location in San Telmo. Close to breakfast spots and 10 minutes from the metro. Maria the host was super communicative and friendly. There was a basic kitchen and filtered water. Our room had doors to the terrace and the entire place was cleaned daily.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice staff and great location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice basic hotel, bathrooms are clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    9.0
    Very nice hostel in the heart of San Telmo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only weak point: not a big common area

    Great bedrooms, nice balconies and amazing position next to San Telmo famous market.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Would recommend staying again top location clean easy to get around
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean very good location staff helpful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, bathrooms were always clean, good fan in the room, kitchen facilities

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    A perfect place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nope

    Staff is super kind!!! I slept in a double room with a nice roof. Bathrooms (shared with others rooms) are very cleans. The hostel is in the heart of San Telmo, a perfect place to visit BA

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff rally helpful particularly the lady on reception

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    Fantastic location & property - highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The best location - in the middle of lots of great cafe, restaurants and bars on the door step. Lovely rooms & plenty of bathrooms to use.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    Perfect place to visit old San Telmo market hall!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was fine...

    Perfect place to visit old San Telmo market hall!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just to note for others booking that check-in times are limited to between 1 and 6pm, kitchen hours for cooking limited (although not enforced as no staff ln site other than between 1 and 6pm) and payment is cash only. Our room was next to the terrace and wasn't very well sound-proofed so we were woken by other guests using it at 3am

    Very good location in San Telmo Staff were very responsive prior to arrival Friendly staff Heater provided in room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    8.0
    Great location.
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just that the reception is open only for a short time during the day. If you can get over that then it's an ideal spot to stay in San Telmo. The hostel could also do with some street signage

    The location is excellent, set right near the market which has lots of great restaurants. Safe and quiet street. Bathrooms were kept clean and the water was warm.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Nice location. Clean room and kind staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The balcony in front of the room is open to all the hostel clients, what is disturbing a bit the private atmosphere.

    Super location in the center of the San Telmo neighbourhood. People were very nice and helpful. Everything was clean.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are thin, difficult if you're a light sleeper.

    The location is excellent. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The Hostel is very well maintained. The cleaning lady does a superb job.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location , the San Telmo Market & art scene there

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and food and prices

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    kitchen hours were slightly limiting

    good location, great food and public art nearby. Accommodation very clean.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms are nice and comfortable with air-con, the location must be one of the best you can possibly get. There are hired English speaking staff available between 13–18 p.m. Note that the common areas are near other peoples bedrooms, so it's not appreciated to use them when elderly guests go to bed 10 p.m with the window open to the terrace, expecting silence as if they had booked a four-star hotel. Also note that the common kitchen can only be used at very limited hours (for example not in the morning). Be prepared to show your keys several times to the old lady guarding the stairs. A good thing is that you never have to wait for the bathroom, since there were two of them on each floor. For breakfast, you can get a great one at "El Federal" on the same street for surprisingly reasonable price.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    7.0
    Good for a night, bit uncomfortable for longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathrooms could be renovated

    Good location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not too much atmosphere in the private room building but was perfect for what we needed.

    Good value and you can pay in cash. Nice room, clean shared bathrooms and a good kitchen. Nice balcony to sit out on. Amazing location right beside the San Telmo Market which has great food.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's definitely not a social place, we were not looking for that, but not recommended for those looking to meet other people. Some weird rules about the kitchen use... Only 1 person per room allowed in the kitchen and why would the kitchen be "closed" between 2 pm and 8 pm?

    The facilities are great. Very clean and great location for a low price.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No window or Aircon so quite stuffy, reception only open 1 til 6. No communal area to meet others.

    Great location, clean and well maintained property, quiet hostel.

    Stayed in November 2022

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