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About this property
Set in a picturesque Tango themed house, Hostel Carlos Gardel offers free Wi-Fi in San Telmo. It is only 350 metres from Dorrego Square, where every Sunday an Antique fair takes place. Decorated in lively colours, rooms at Carlos Gardel feature exposed brick walls. Fully-equipped common kitchen facilities are available. Guests enjoy themselves reading a book from the library. Jorge Newbery is 8.6 km away, and Ezeiza International Airport is 31.5 km away. Hostel Carlos Gardel is 1 km from Lezama Park, and 4 km from Retiro Bus Terminal.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jáchym
Czech Republic
“Very nice and accommodating owner, she let us check-in late, pay in the morning after exchange offices open, and leave our bags for the check-out day. Great location 100m from San Telmo market. Rooms are simple but clean” - Leah
Australia
“Lovely colonial style property with friendly helpful staff. The place is kept so clean at all times. Plenty of bathrooms which are always clean and hot water. Location is fantastic literally across the street from san telmo market.” - Chris
Switzerland
“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...” - Meredith
Netherlands
“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...” - Edoardo
Italy
“Great bedrooms, nice balconies and amazing position next to San Telmo famous market.” - Ruth
Australia
“Amazing location, bathrooms were always clean, good fan in the room, kitchen facilities” - Claudia
Italy
“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” - Steve
United Kingdom
“Staff rally helpful particularly the lady on reception” - Becky
United Kingdom
“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.” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“Very good location in San Telmo Staff were very responsive prior to arrival Friendly staff Heater provided in room”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please be informed that credit cards are only accepted to book dormitory rooms. Double rooms and apartments can only be paid in cash.
Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.
Please inform Hostel Carlos Gardel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.