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El Sol Hostel

Pte Marcelo T. de Alvear 1590 | P. 2 & 3, Buenos Aires 1060, Argentina
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El Sol Hostel
3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Location, location, location! Close to the buses, subte and tourist spots. Grocery store is close however the kitchen is extremly small. Only room for one person. Limited amounts of showers available but plenty of hot water.

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Lubin
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The place is incredible, in old building and great painted. The room (8bed) was ok, but a little stuffy. The breakfast was fine. We met great people there. Good location.

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Essen, Germany
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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in the internet we read many good things about this hostel and the pictures looked nice as well we did not feel comfortable at all, stuff was friendly and toilets and shower rooms were okay, the room was not nice with dirty sheets, in the room with the towels cats were sitting on them I would not come here again... More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

This place is below average for the city. There are hundreds of other hostels in B.A that are comparably priced and much better. This one is nothing special. No A/C, nowhere near the fun part of town, or a train line. Some of the rooms open onto the bar. Unfortunately we got one and the lady joked with us that... More

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Irealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2011

Stayed in this hostel for 3 and then 2 more nights. Cant believe its rated in the 50´s on here as its one of the best hostels I stayed in in my 3 month visit to South America (Out of about 15!). The staff were helpful in every way, rooms clean and spacious, beds comfy, breakfast included (tea & croissants),... More

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Barcelona, Spain
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2011

Lo recomiendo 100 %!! Very nice staff, very helpful, hostel nice and clean. Strongly recommend it! Barbara (Slovenia)

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Copenhagen, Denmark
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011

I had a very nice time at El Sol. I stayed there 14 days in November 2010. The location is just perfect in San Telmo. The room and kitchen was nice and over and above all a very friendly place to stay with a very relaxed and helpful staff. I am returning soonest possible.

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Las Vegas, Nevada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2010

Even on the hottest of days, the giant doors, open porch, made the stay memorable. As other reviews point out, there is some street noise, but that didn't comprimise the authentic feeling of a wonderful old building. Keep your expectations real, and you'll love the helpful staff (good english Michele). Economical restaurants on the same corner!

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London
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2009

the managers or owners are very friendly but OMG don't try sleeping there is noise from traffic and people talking/chatting/parting music all night long. I can't honestly recommend this unless you are very young and can survive on 0 hours sleep, or are the type that could sleep through a plane crash. I had earplugs and it didn't help it... More

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Dublin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2008

Old building very safe in a good neighbourhood , fantasic map given to us by staff who were very helpfull and welcoming. Booked a tango lesson and show for us. No noise, clean and given a heater for room which was great. Lovely Bakeries around the corner No safety deposit boxes but didnt have a problem. Nice hostel Would recommend

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