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Ayres Portenos Hostel - Buenos Aires

A 2-star hostel in San Telmo with a social bar, tango decor, and a breakfast that guests compare to a four-star hotel.

  • Walking distance to San Telmo's nightlife and museums
  • Breakfast praised as among the best in a hostel
  • Bar opens almost every night for meeting travelers
7.9 good 0 reviews Booking.com 7.9 · 0 reviews

About

Ayres Portenos Hostel - Buenos Aires

Ayres Portenos Hostel sits on Peru 708 in San Telmo, a neighborhood known for its nightlife, museums, centuries-old churches, and old mansions. The Puente de la Mujer is 1.7 km away. The hostel is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 137 guest reviews.

The property has a distinctly funky tango decor and a retro feel. Guests consistently highlight the friendly staff and the social atmosphere, helped by a bar that opens almost every night and a nightly happy hour from 10pm to 3am. Rooms are non-smoking, and Wi-Fi is available throughout.

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Breakfast that exceeds hostel expectations — Guests repeatedly call out the breakfast as exceptional, some comparing it to what you'd expect at a four-star hotel.
  • Genuinely social atmosphere — A bar that opens almost every night and a nightly happy hour create chances to meet other travelers. Many guests mention making friends.
  • Friendly and helpful staff — Guests consistently describe the team as welcoming and quick to solve problems, from fixing a heater to giving directions.
  • Distinctive tango-inspired design — The hostel's decor is a recurring highlight, with guests calling it funky, original, and retro.
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Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Possible traffic noise — Rooms on the traffic side can be noisy, so guests advise bringing earplugs to be safe.
  • Happy hour is compulsory — The nightly 10pm-to-3am happy hour is not optional, which might not suit every traveler's schedule or preferences.
  • No pets allowed — Pets are not permitted at this hostel, so it's not an option for travelers with animals.
  • Check-in starts late — Check-in doesn't begin until 17:59, which could be inconvenient if you arrive earlier in the day.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Essentials

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

7.9
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Guest-rated 7.9/10 from 137 reviews

Booking.com · 7.9 · 0 reviews
7.9Verified guest

“The rooms were quiet and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was the best I've had in a hostel, close to a four-star hotel. Wi-Fi worked everywhere. The bar, open almost every night, was a great place to meet people. The tango theme added character.”

7.9Verified guest

“A fantastic chance to socialize, thanks to the compulsory happy hour from 10pm to 3am.”

7.9Verified guest

“The location in San Telmo is great. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The hostel was clean and the breakfast was good.”

7.9Verified guest

“Breakfast was very nice.”

7.9Verified guest

“The staff were always ready to help. When the heater stopped working, they fixed it immediately. They also gave directions willingly. The hostel and rooms were clean. The location is good. Bring earplugs—rooms on the traffic side can be noisy.”

7.9Verified guest

“I loved the friendly atmosphere that developed here. I made friends with many interesting and exciting people I wouldn't have met otherwise.”

04 — Location

Getting around Buenos Aires

The property sits in Buenos Aires.

San Telmo: The hostel is right in San Telmo, a neighborhood known for its nightlife, museums, centuries-old churches, and old mansions. The Puente de la Mujer, a modern footbridge, is about 1.7 km away.

Peru 708, Buenos Aires, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

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Check-in
From 17:59
Check-out
By 12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
30 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in starts at 17:59 and check-out is by 12:00.

Are pets allowed at the hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there Wi-Fi available?

Yes, Wi-Fi is listed among the amenities and guests mention it works throughout the hostel.

What are the dining options?

The hostel serves breakfast, which guests consistently praise as being very good—some say it's the best they've had in a hostel.

What is the social scene like?

There's a bar that opens almost every night, and a nightly happy hour from 10pm to 3am that guests say is a great way to meet people.

Is there air conditioning in the rooms?

Input data doesn't specify air conditioning; amenities include non-smoking rooms, Wi-Fi, and no pets allowed.

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The bottom line

Ayres Portenos Hostel is a solid, social choice in San Telmo if you prioritize meeting people, a great breakfast, and a central location—and don't mind possible street noise or a late check-in.

7.9Based on 137 reviews and a 7.9 rating, this is a dependable, people-focused hostel with a genuine local character.

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