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Reviews of Rukalhue

Juez del Valle 682, 8370 San Martín de los Andes, Argentina

#22 of 46 hotels in San Martín de los Andes

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 71 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice cheap stay but no bed ladder was a bit weird!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    no bed ladder! receptionist didn't speak any English, completely fine as used translator but it took him a while to stop trying to communicate with me in Spanish until he realised! Bathrooms weren't amazing but otherwise for one night nice enough stay :)

    cheap, comfy beds, nice place, nice kitchen

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The toilet cubicles were noticeably small. While they served their purpose, a bit more space would have been appreciated for added comfort and ease of use. Another inconvenience was the lack of hangers in the shower area. This made it challenging to keep towels and clothes organized and within reach. Additionally, there was a lack of drying possibilities for wet bath towels in the dorm. It would have been helpful to have designated areas or hooks where guests could hang their towels to dry. This would not only prevent towels from becoming damp but also contribute to a tidier and more comfortable dorm environment. One significant drawback was the timing of the kitchen facility and breakfast availability. Both were only usable and available after 8 am. This posed a challenge for guests who needed to catch early buses or had early morning plans. Lastly, there was only one ladder per room, which meant that guests on the upper bunk beds had to climb or jump down. This could be a safety concern, especially for less agile individuals. Despite these minor inconveniences, the 4 bed dorm provided a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The cozy atmosphere, comfortable beds, and overall cleanliness of the room were commendable. The staff members were friendly and helpful, adding to the positive experience.

    Spacious common room. Well organized hostel with friendly staff. Reliable internet with good breakfast buffet.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location and lovely staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen is closed overnight, and only opens at 8am, breakfast served at 8am so unfortunately we missed this and couldn’t make anything for ourselves when we left (our bus was at 6.30am)

    5 minute walk to the bus station, big room (4 bed dorm) with big lockers, great kitchen space, we only stayed one night but would definitely spend more time here! Staff were great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a little dated but that’s just personal preference.

    A great value for money stay. Everything clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location. Very nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen isn't open until 8am so if you have an early bus don't leave your lunch in the fridge. You will not have access to it 😔

    Excellently run hostel. Close to the bus station and beach. Was only there one night and left early in the morning but would definitely stay there again for longer. Big kitchen and common area

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are not enough ladders for the beds, so if I had been in a high bed, idk if I would have gotten up there. And there were no locks on the toiletts and showers, which were generally nearly always a bit dirty.

    Great vibe among the guests and the surprise breakfast was nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    7.0
    Large, very efficiently run hostel. By far the cheapest place to stay in San Martin
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    If you get a top bunk you will have to climb up - a difficult feat for some with no ladder! Note that you will be locked out of the kitchen/communal area until 8am (breakfast time), so make sure to organise yourself in advance if you plan on heading off treaking early

    This is a large hostel which is convenient if you want to spend some time alone to organise your admin, etc. Large communal area with tables perfect for laptop use. Impersonal but very functional set up. Friendly and very efficient staff considering the turn over. By far the cheapest place to stay in San Martin

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    10
    Awesome stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best hostel in San Martín! Cheers to Nico, who stays at the reception and was always very helpful!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    kitchen only opens at 8 so food can’t be left in the fridge overnight when taking an early bus

    good location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice location, close to the city centre and the lake. Big kitchen and sitting area.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    7.0
    Good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillow was covered in a weird plastic and when we were there it was loud with people partying late (it was Easter). Would have been good if there were quiet hours. Only a small bathroom for a lot of people so could get cramped

    This was a last min booking for us and we were really happy. Great location with lots of food places nearby and only a short walk to the centre. They took card and the dorm rooms were clean and comfy. Free water refills and clean kitchen

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cheap and close to the pier.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly welcome. Basic but comfortable room. Quiet area but close to town.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    7.0
    Wooden cabin near the lake close to walks. Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 2 female toilets and 2 showers all in the same room for all female guests. Each room has a room key, but only 1 per room and you’d have to return it each time not being used. They wouldn’t actually check who took the key each time though so it didn’t seem a logical way to do things. Would have been better for everyone to use the card for the front door on their own room doors too?

    Good sized hostel with kitchen facilities and dining room. One staff member was super helpful and went out of his way to contact a local tour agent to get me onto a bus tour through the 7 lakes to Bariloche. The hostel is very close to the lake and near a walk to a great viewpoint.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    8.0
    A good week in San Martin de Los Andes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That there were some fellow hostel clients that didn't clean up after themselves in kitchen or loos. Hostels depend on the community being responsible for their own cleaning up after themselves. There was only one incident in the kitchen and a morning in the toilets and it wasn't the fault of the hostel. So a nice reminder to everyone staying in hostels, please clean up your mess people for everyone's sake...

    Very well located. The staff worked hard to keep the kitchen and loos clean. Good that there were 2 cookers to use. They got a lot of use and people tended to stagger cooking times a bit so they could cook meals properly and lots of people did including me. The fridges got quite crowded but there was enough storage space and great respect for everyone's own food. The beds were comfy though you had to watch your head on the bottom bunk. I stayed for a week and I found the hostel very relaxing and there were lovely boat trips to locations around the lake and plenty of walking that you can do on your own. Pretty little town too.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms could be cleaner, they also have no locks...

    The location is close to the bus terminal and the breakfast was consistent. Big locker in the room and pretty spacious room.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dorms are fairly basic, but great value for money

    Very friendly staff, great location, short walk from the bus station and the town centre.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dark curtain for window

    Would have liked a gluten free option

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In general I liked everything

    Location was the most beneficial

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, only 5 min to the bus terminal and supermarket. Confortable beds, the double room with private bathroom was nice and clean.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls were thin, so it was quite noisy.

    The hostel required a key card for access and had gates to the parking area, so it felt secure. There was a big, shared kitchen for communal use. The hostel was only two blocks from the lakefront.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There were nights without heating in the rooms.

    The staff was helpful, the location is great.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2022

    7.0
    good when you’re just traveling through
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was plastic over the mattress and the sheet kept sliding so I ended up sleeping on the plastic

    great location and very large common area and garden

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    5.0
    Good for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was small for 4 people. Top bunk bed was too high. It was hot in the room and you can't turn off the heat. There are only two power sockets for the bottom beds.

    Close to the terminal and lake. Big spacious kitchen and tables.

    Stayed in April 2024

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