Circus Hotel & Hostel

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Property entrance
Triple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Chacabuco 1020, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1069
  • 9 de Julio Avenue
    4 min walk
  • San Telmo Antiques Fair
    4 min walk
  • Plaza Dorrego
    6 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (AEP-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery)
    12 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Triple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Circus Hotel & Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Plaza Dorrego
Along with a snack bar/deli, this hostel has coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station and free newspapers are on-site.
Circus Hotel & Hostel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Circus Hotel & Hostel, you're just a quick walk from San Telmo Market. Free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a computer and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 6 minutes by foot from Plaza Dorrego and a 3-minute drive from Plaza de Mayo
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Circus Hotel & Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Buenos Aires hostel.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ARS 735.56 per person, per night
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Circus Hotel & Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 May to 01 November.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Circus Hotel & Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 292 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 292 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emmerson

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay, near lots of cafes and city center
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Michael was particularly helpful. Rooms were small but adequate. Well located two blocks from San Telmo Market. Tv in public area. Kitchen was bright and inviting. Breakfast for $4 US was decent with fruit and cheese and toast and coffee and tea and milk...Overall very acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marilouise

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

beimar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Buenos Aires a great city, not so its people.
The solo room was very good, I was impressed. A tv would be good, but ok without. The shared room was ok, like most. There was a couple sleeping together and talking for a while until they left to party. They returned at 7:00 and disturbed the silence. Luckily I as ready to go out, so no major disturbance for me. Perhaps to the other guest. Front desk staff was unfriendly to me and many, I think. That goes in general to many Bonairenses’ service workers, 70% arrogant, dismissive, uncorteous, rude. it is real. It is a pity, for I was so impressed by the city - it is just fantastic. Too bad many spoil the excitement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not nice time at the hotel
Bathroom too small Cant take a good shower No air condition working Open the Windows for fresh air And a bar open till 4 am. People talking too load AND bad words
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private room, great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good vibrations
Great place, fantastic location and cool vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing I did not like. The staff especially was excellent and helped me enormously.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a good stay great value nice area, refreshing pool, lobby had a pool table and staff were friendly. however we booked a double bed and got two single beds and the lights did not work minor inconvenience but overall I definitely recommend this spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Derek

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and helpful all 4 days we stayed. The kitchen had all the basics, the whole place was clean, cute and comfortable. The area was close to a lot of great hot spots. Really no complaints :)

10/10 Excellent

Rizalino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rizalino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb employeee. Friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very uncomfortable
Access to walking tours was good but the room was very noisy and the bed so uncomfortable we left early to stay elsewhere
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hostal, friendly staff, nice pool area, great location. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. So helpful. Good activity offering. Small rooms but good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator, helpful staff, hot water all good Room smaller than described and run down. Nowhere to hang things and no hangers. Too basic for money compared to other hostels. Wouldn't choose again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
An ok hostel
Good location, great service at the reception. The rooms need refurbishment because it gets pretty cold and very noisy at night. Would recommend for people on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location!
The room was great, very clean with a clean and modern bathroom. It was in a great location, with lots of great bakeries, bars and restaurants nearby. I'd recommend Bar El Federal and Europa. The hotel also arranges lots of activities. We had an opportunity to try maté and learned about it for free, and also to do a tango class for a good price. The only issue was some other hotel users, who were discourteous when they returned late at night, making lots of noise and waking us up. Other than that, a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good breakfast, but the WiFi was not good all the time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Circus Hotel and Hostel is a great place to stay when in Buenos Aires. Really good facilities. Clean rooms. Great outdoor area with a small pool. It's located very close to the San Telmo market. There is the subte metro only a couple of minute walk away. Overall it's one of the best hostels in South America.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019