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Play Hostel Arcos

2.0 star property

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A historic building with ornate architectural details, including a balcony and decorative windows.
A corridor with a tiled floor, benches, and hanging plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wardrobe, and a desk with a lamp.
A corridor with a wooden door, a hanging plant, and a tiled floor.
A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, and potted plants.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Charcas 4752, Esquina Godoy Cruz, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1424
  • Place, Palermo Soho
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Distrito Arcos
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, USA Applicant Service Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 129 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view, a chandelier, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A dormitory room with three single beds, a small desk, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a door with a handle.

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, a radiator, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Junior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A bunk bed room with a window view of greenery.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a door.

Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A room with two bunk beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a red carpet.

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

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory 12 bed private bath standard

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small desk, a chair, a heater, and a door.

Shared Dormitory 12 bed private bath standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Buenos Aires

Located in Palermo, Play Hostel Arcos is next to Palermo Soho and Distrito Arcos. This 20-room hostel welcomes guests with a bar/lounge and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Palermo Soho - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Distrito Arcos - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • USA Applicant Service Center - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buenos Aires Eco Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Rural Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Palermo Station - 4 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Palermo Station - 5 min walk
  • Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piccolina Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Katsu Asian Street Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Pina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Play Hostel Arcos

Guests of Play Hostel Arcos enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available on request) for ARS 700 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a computer station, and a library.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Safes are also available. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ARS 2137.12 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Argentina Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 21%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a foreign passport or foreign ID along with an immigration entry receipt issued by Argentina's National Directorate of Migration, and who pay with a non-Argentinian card or via a bank transfer from outside Argentina. This exemption applies only to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Play Hostel Arcos?

Play Hostel Arcos provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Play Hostel Arcos on Jul 28, 2026 start from $28, including 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.

What's there to do around Play Hostel Arcos?

This hostel is situated in Palermo, just steps from Palermo Soho and Distrito Arcos, and within a short walk of USA Applicant Service Center. You'll also find Obelisco and Plaza San Martin within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Play Hostel Arcos?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Play Hostel Arcos have a casino at the property?

No, Play Hostel Arcos doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Play Hostel Arcos?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Play Hostel Arcos?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like free wired internet as well as a bar/lounge and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Play Hostel Arcos?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Play Hostel Arcos feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Play Hostel Arcos doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Play Hostel Arcos allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Play Hostel Arcos.

Are there connecting rooms at Play Hostel Arcos?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Play Hostel Arcos?

The closest major airport to Play Hostel Arcos is Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery), which is 5 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE), which is located 19.7 mi away (49-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Play Hostel Arcos?

Yes, some rooms at this hostel offer either a balcony and a terrace.

Play Hostel Arcos Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 128 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind reception, and really safe place to stay feels welcoming and the influx of people makes it safe. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lurdes

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Martyna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe I’m just too old for hostels but I’d never stay here again. I was just staying here for a few hours to refresh during my layover. The bathroom conditions were disgusting. I didn’t even want to take a shower there. Very old property, they don’t seem to take great care of it. The staff was friendly but I wouldn’t want to stay there again even for a couple hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was courteous and friendly, but the rooms are overdue for an upgrade, especially the sagging and uncomfortable mattresses. The bathroom shower had black mold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to eat your head for a while

Nice people, location and hostel, overall. Things could be updated/cleaned but, great value for the price and I was content in Palermo Soho, there
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would never come back

Not good. I noticed that they had photos of the bathroom for every room... but mine (I think) it didn't. When I arrived... I understood why. The shower is above the toilet bowl (latrine). Yes. So OF COURSE the whole bathroom gets wet and there's no room for anything. Also, knowing that, they could easily put some organization in the bathroom so your stuff wouldn't get wet as well, but no... the only place to put anything is on the sink. So to me, that's not what I expect. There's A LOT of places that are better for the same price that are just 5 minutes further from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

DAMIAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Localização otima, recepção 24hs, ok. Quarto femenino compartilhado. Nao tinha limpeza profunda. De verdade, muita falta de limpeza. Problemas nos quartos com a sinal do wifi. Os lugares compartilhados sempre sujos. Uma pena.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

José Henrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
O atendimento foi excelente. O banheiro precisa de uma reforma. No mais tudo saiu bem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

saki

Liked: Staff & service
スタッフの対応は丁寧でした
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Staff & service
O Hostel é muito divertido, cheio de atividades todos os dias. Uma pena que ficamos pouco tempo para aproveitar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria de fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A equipe tem uma atendimento perfeito.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Muy bueno
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me quedé una noche y está súper bien ubicado.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Natanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atendeu a expectativa

Quarto amplo, atendentes solicitas, prox aos jardins e cafés
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom!

Localização privilegiada, perto do Jardim Botânico, praça Serrano, metrô de Palermo, Restaurantes (Don Julio e outros consagrados), bem como da Rua principal (Santa Fé), onde é possível obter transporte para vários pontos da Cidade. O atendimento foi ótimo, todos muito atenciosos, ajudaram e muito com as indicações, sugestões e avisos. O Hostel faz parte de uma rede com outros estabelecimentos e a integração entre eles é muito bem manejada pela Renata e equipe, tornando a estadia perfeita para quem quer se divertir, treinar o espanhol (e possivelmente inglês e outros idiomas), conhecer pessoas de todos os cantos do mundo, praticar atividades em grupo e aproveitar o ambiente coletivo que só um Hostel proporciona. Gostei muito, recomendo e me hospedaria novamente, somente tentaria um quarto com um box maior, pois achei o meu muito pequeno.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Básico

Entregou o que prometeu, com exceção ao atendimento rude do atendimento do recepcionista da madrugada de 28 para 29/03, que, além de não me cumprimentar de volta ao ser cumprimentado, ainda falou que eu deveria esperar e/ou guardar minhas coisas no outro hostel que eu me hospedaria no dia seguinte, ao ser questionado se havia depósito para que eu guardasse minha bagagem após o check-out, já que eu teria de mudar de hostel por falta de disponibilidade nesse.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hans Willi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gut, sauber, günstig, sicher.

Alles bestens. Nette Leute, günstges Zimmer, super Lage. Sicher.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bárbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O quarto é bom, confortável e espaçoso, o atendimento foi bom, o hostel tem um bom espaço, fiquei apenas uma noite. O banheiro é um pouco pequeno e vaza água para fora do box o que acaba fazendo inundar o banheiro, saindo água para o quarto.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024