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Reviews of Hostel Carlos Gardel

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

#106 of 408 hotels in Buenos Aires

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Review score

Based on 64 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    9.0
    Good, value-for-money stay in San Telmo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shared kitchen only has space for two to sit.

    We had a very comfortable stay here. Regarding the rooms, we appreciated having lots of shelf space to put our belongings. Wifi worked fine from the rooms too. The shared bathrooms were kept clean throughout. There were four shared bathrooms over two floors, so we never really had to wait to use one. There is also a small shared kitchen. The utensils and equipment in the kitchen have definitely seen better days, but we had no issues preparing simple meals here (you will need to get your own cooking oil and condiments). Decent location near the San Telmo market, with lots of shops and restaurants around. It was easy to walk to the nearest Subte station (Independencia), as well as other nearby places of interest such as Plaza de Mayo and Puerto Madero. The reception hours are from 1-6pm, but we had no issues communicating with the staff via WhatsApp outside of that time. They also kindly allowed us to store our backpacks for a small fee when we left Buenos Aires for a short 3-day trip to the Iguazu Falls.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    9.0
    Great place for a short stay in the center of Buenos Aires
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No sign from the outside, you need to know the address and ring the bell to get in. The building is a bit old which is visible, but the interior decorations are nice. Kitchen and common areas are small and not very useful.

    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

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location. Clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

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

    It's in my favorite neighborhood, San Telmo, so lots of nice spots are accessible. The room was fairly affordable for a private one, and it's pretty calm and quiet, which really suits my needs. Kitchen was stocked well enough.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location in san telmo. AC works, hot water works, towels and bedding comfortable and free bottled water. Kitchen well stocked.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We unfortunately had noisy british neighbours for 2 of our 4 nights who would come in drunk very late having arguments which we could hear every word through the wall.

    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.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    9.0
    Bit expensive but it was nice and everything is a bit pricey in the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit hard to find and not really a hostel

    Very comfortable and nice bathrooms

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi very slow.

    Very good value for money. Excellent location.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • 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: 17 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Ideal location to visit Buenos Aires in the heart of San Telmo and close to the main market

    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

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