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Circus Hotel & Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Plaza Dorrego

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BBQ/picnic area
Breakfast area
Lobby lounge
Reception
Property entrance
Circus Hotel & Hostel in downtown Buenos Aires offers a practical urban base. Guests can enjoy the rooftop terrace, complimentary newspapers, and in-room WiFi. The excellent location consistently earns praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Standard

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room Standard

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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Chacabuco 1020, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, 1069

What's nearby

  • Casa Rosada - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Plaza de Mayo - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Obelisco - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Colón Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Plaza San Martin - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Independencia Station (Bernardo de Irigoyen) - 7 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Constitution Station - 14 min walk
  • Ministro Pistarini Intl. Airport (EZE) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar El Federal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gibraltar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Modular Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Origen Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atis - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Circus Hotel & Hostel

Hostel near Plaza de Mayo
Located close to Plaza Dorrego and Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, Circus Hotel & Hostel provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Swimming pool
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Circus Hotel & Hostel boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Pool
  • TV in common areas

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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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 at the property
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 May to 01 November

Property is also known as

Circus Buenos Aires
Circus Hotel & Hostel
Circus Hotel & Hostel Buenos Aires
Circus Hotel Hostel Buenos Aires
Circus Hotel Hostel
Circus & Hostel Buenos Aires
Circus Hotel & Hostel Buenos Aires
Circus Hotel & Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Circus Hotel & Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Circus Hotel & Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Circus Hotel & Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Circus Hotel & Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Circus Hotel & Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Circus Hotel & Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ARS 700 per vehicle applies.

Where is Circus Hotel & Hostel located?

Located in San Telmo, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Plaza Dorrego, Plaza de Mayo, and Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral. Casa Rosada and Obelisco are also within 2 mi (3 km). Independencia Station (Bernardo de Irigoyen) is 7 minutes by foot and San Juan Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Circus Hotel & Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 299 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ve

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice terrace you can enjoy the view from there. Kitchen accessories were kind of broken. The place is functional, doesn't look so nice as in the pictures. Small unfunctional bedroom. They charged 10 usd more than the declared price in the app because i was paying with card. The personal was reserved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpfulness/friendliness of staff was hit and miss.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
goood!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AME EL LUGAR
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victorya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un excelente hostel, con una muy buena ubicación y tienen un muy buen servicio al cliente, sobre todo el recepcionista Eduardo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Emmerson

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

2/10 Terrible

Alexa

Disliked: Amenities
Mala
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

8/10 Good

Daniela

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

Zentral gelegenes Hostal in San Telmo mit Pool.

Freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Hostal in toller Lage mit gepflegten Gemeinschaftsraeumen und Innenhof.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Vitor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hospedagem ok, mas fica registrado a má fé.

No momento da reserva o valor estava em pesos, chegando no hotel a recepcionista nos cobrou em Dólar mesmo solicitando a cobrança em pesos de acordo com site, assim nao permitindo a conversão.. NOS SENTIMOS LESADOS..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

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

2/10 Terrible

CLAUDIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
X
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buena relacion precio - calidad
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siu Shan

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

Recommend

Helpful staff. Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

Eddi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien, gracias
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yeny

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

Vacaciones

Acogedor el lugar, la gente de recepción muy amables siempre atentos para ayudarte. Dejaron que guardaramos nuestros equipajes hasta tarde ya que teníamos vuelo de madrugada.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena ubicación y servicio
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good vibrations

Great place, fantastic location and cool vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

giovanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just liked the pool,

6/10 Okay

YOUSSEF

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and fine but the AC conditioner was not cooling, it was just normal air at same temperature than outside (30 degrees in Bueno Aires). The hotel is near from the center of Bueno Aires. This hotel apply the Blue rate (1 Euro = 375 Pesos / March 2023) and they don't apply the Official rate (1 Euro = 200 Pesos / March 2023). The price of the shuttle taxi from airport to the hotel is between 6300 pesos (AEP) and 8000 pesos (EZE) while in the expedia page it is written 700 pesos..

6/10 Okay

Victor Manuel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
El personal de la recepción no es muy amable, más que nada el tipo (calvo) que no contesta ni los buenos días.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michael Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es ist ein Hostel. Unser erstes Zimmer war nass (Klimanalage hat geleckt) und dann haben wir ein anderes Zimmer bekommen. Das hat konstant leicht gemüffelt; lag aber auch daran, dass man schlecht bis gar nicht lüften konnte. Sauberkeit sonst aber sehr gut. Der Pool ist konstant im schattigen Innenhof und war für uns überflüssig, da wir ihn so nie nutzen konnten/wollten - im Nachhinein würden wir dann vermutlich etwas anderes buchen. Haben hier teurer gebucht (wegen Pool)... Der Gemeinschaftsraum oben wie unten ist sehr klein. Es kommt kein Hostelfeeling auf und man kommt kaum mit Leuten ins Gespräch, weil sich dort selten jemand länger aufhält als nötig. Umgebucht in super nice - v.a. am Sonntag mit dem San Telmo-Markt!

10/10 Excellent

EDVAN

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

Bom

Hostel muito bom, moderno, organizado, limpo, tudo muito bom. Horário de check in e check out deixou a desejar, poderia melhorar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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