BBQ/picnic area

Reviews of Circus Hotel & Hostel

2 out of 5
Circus Hotel & Hostel
Chacabuco 1020, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 284 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hostel
Really nice hostel. Lovely staff and activity board. Comfortable dorm, own power point and locker. Small, but good bathroom facilities. Really nice communal area downstairs with tables, chairs, couches and outdoor seating and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Circus Hostel&Hotel on Apr 3, 2019
We appreciate your opinion, thank you for choosing Circus for your stay, we hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for money and reception staff very informative.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Circus Hostel&Hotel on Apr 3, 2019
We appreciate your opinion, thank you for choosing Circus for your stay, we hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. If you're booking the hostel, you will have a comfortable sleep but not much of a social vibe as it is a hotel that opened up some dorm rooms. Value for money. Will stay again when I'm in Buenos Aires.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Circus Hostel&Hotel on Apr 3, 2019
We appreciate your opinion, thank you for choosing Circus for your stay, we hope to see you again!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location but room not worth the money
The room smelled bad and the AC is either on or off, no chance to alter temperature or fan.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Circus Hostel&Hotel on Apr 3, 2019
We appreciate your opinion, thank you for choosing Circus for your stay, your comment helps us improve to provide a better service, we hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Al Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and hip for a bargain!
Really nice hostel. I was in a room of 4, only 1 bunk bed. Each bed has its own light, power outlet, and 2 pockets to store or charge items. Parrilla 4 doors down with sandwiches starting at 90ARS! Pool needed city clearance but nice outdoor area. Big dining area with indoor and outdoor seating. Nice tiling and painting throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Circus Hostel&Hotel on Apr 3, 2019
We appreciate your opinion, thank you for choosing Circus for your stay, your comment helps us improve to provide a better service, we hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is not a fancy place by any means, but the quad room worked well for traveling with our college-aged kids, and it was good value for the price. The location (San Telmo) is pretty convenient -- plenty of restaurants nearby, 10 min walk to Plaza Dorrego and 20 minutes to Plaza de Mayo. The staff was wonderful -- they all spoke English and were very polite and helpful. The bathrooms are quite small but were fine. There aren't many amenities (such as pool or laundry facilities).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Richard on Jan 7, 2019
Hello, thank you for your comments.

10/10 Excellent

Mo, Edmonton, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, super friendly staffs also I love the back yard as you can meet and hangout with people there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Richard on Dec 21, 2018
Thank you very much for your comments! Best regards! Richard

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Richard on Jan 7, 2019
Thank you for your comments. Best regards.

10/10 Excellent

ElPerroLoco, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel. The staff fantastic The rooms spotlessly clean Great breakfasts and you never know who you will meet from which part of this beautiful world.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

adiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
My favorite hotel in Buenos Aires
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Richard on Dec 18, 2018
Thank you very much! Best regards.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hostel in good location
We really liked this hostel ! The staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable which made our stay and trips out so easy. We have to mention Steve on reception in particular always friendly cheerful and very efficient
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Friendly and informative. Let me check in early. Good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wifi doesn't work in private rooms. The place is very noisy but NOT from parties. No atmosphere whatsoever.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay
Excellent place to stay in a great location. On our first day we joined the group on a free walking tour which was a great introduction to the city. The hotel also ran loads of tours and were extremley helpful. Room was cleand beds very comfy. Very happy thag we stayed another 2 nights!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Damp room
The room we stayed in had mould covering most rhe room. It smelt damp and mouldy. All 4 beds were wet. The staff at check in was lovely and welcoming though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family place!
Stayed in private room with husband and baby! Very nice, warm showers, good internet, Big kitchen, good breakfast (eggs,toast,cakes,jam,oatmeal,juice, tea,instant coffee). Wonderful hosts- speak English and very friendly!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel.
Everything was perfect.

8/10 Good

Ella, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay in the heart of San Telmo
Very basic, but comfortable hostel/hotel- great for families, solo, groups and older travelers! Nice to have breakfast included (coffee was excellent). Really helpful front desk staff. Good location and restaurants nearby. It's not fancy, but cozy and practical.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Ellen, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location but a little worn out
We had stayed at the Circus Hostel in Montevideo, which was excellent, so decided to stay at this one In BA. The front desk staff were excellent, very helpful, the breakfast was good. The rooms and common areas were only OK. The bathroom was tiny ant the whole room could use a coat of paint. The walls were thin and you could hear the shower running etc in the room next door, The common areas were small. There were lots get chairs around the pool but no cushions on them. All in all it was OK but not great value.for a double room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Joel, Peru

Nice hostel
Great ambience , great staff. Really good breakfast!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Miss, Buenos Aires

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Robbers come here
Watch out for your backpacks when coming here. Somebody got his backpack stolen while checking in today. They are gone in half a second! There’s a camera in the lobby but receptionist is unable to play the video because he doesn’t know the access code. Just be careful. Coming from 15 + hours flight, people are disoriented and exhausted but you cannot let your guard down even when you’re about to sign the paperwork.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Facundo on Feb 20, 2018
Dear guest: we are very sorry about what happend to you. We already have the recordings from the camera and we have presented it to the police. We hope they catch the robbers. Regards.

10/10 Excellent

Clint, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff, providing travel info and They have sube card, which are Very convinent. Staff are friendly. Room is nice and comforable. A great experience. Nice breakfast as well, a bit sweet But, I like the coffee there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly Located
Fab hostel great staff. Well run. The only thing you cant do is self cater. Besides that faultless

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in San Telmo

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hostel in nice area
Nice and helpful staff and good value for money. Surrounding area is nice with many small cafés, bars and restaurants.

8/10 Good

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Although I really liked the hotel, they do not seem to have enough towels. we stayed 4 nights, both times we indicated we wanted new towels, by leaving the old ones on the bathroom floor, the old ones were taken but not replaced. the first time this happened it took a few hours after us asking (more than once) to get towels. seems they had run out. The same thing happened on our last night, but as we needed to leave at 4am for the airport, we actually never got any towels and could not shower. Breakfast was ok, you could pay a small amount for eggs and bacon as an extra, which my partner needed as there were no gluten free options. the same left over fruit was in the bowl on the third morning, from first morning we were there. it was never topped up with fresh fruit or to replace the varieties that had been eaten. started with pears, apples and oranges, but only oranges by the last day. clean room with clean bedding and bathroom.

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value accommodation in Buenos Aires.
Hostel offered a great service for staying in the city. Staff were very helpful in providing all the information about the local events, transportation to and from airport and any other enquirers I had. Room were spacious and clean with all the fasciitis one would need from the hostel. Very good value for money and in a good area which was safe for female solo traveler.