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Over two months of traveling throughout Argentina, I stayed at nine hostels. I spent as little as one night in some while staying over a week in others. After seeing a wide range of hostels and what they offer, these are the best hostels that I stayed at and recommend to other travelers.

Table Of Contents
  1. Dale Hostel (Mendoza)
  2. MONS Hostel (Buenos Aires)
  3. La Justina (Bariloche)
  4. America del Sur Hostel (El Calafate)
  5. Lost & Found Iguazu (Puerto Iguazú)

Dale Hostel (Mendoza)

Outdoor bar at Dale Hostel in Mendoza, Argentina made out of wood, barrels, a thatched roof with colorful bunting, and wicker pendant lights. It sits in a courtyard with brick walls, grass, and white stones.

Dale Hostel was by far one of my favorite hostels that I stayed at in Argentina. The hostel was started by two travelers and isn’t very large, but that’s exactly what makes it special. They’ve done a great job of creating a social yet chill atmosphere through a single outdoor common area where everyone hangs out. The volunteers are friendly, the bar offers some of the cheapest happy hour deals that I saw in Argentina, and the asado nights are filled with amazing food and conversation.

My stay at Dale was very comfortable too. The dorm rooms are large and the air conditioning is strong. Each room has one ensuite bathroom, which can be a bit of an issue in the morning and at night. There’s also only one bathroom in the common area. Although I had to wait to use the bathroom a few times, I never had to wait for very long.

Pros

  • Spacious dorm rooms with lockers and privacy curtains.
  • An outdoor common area with a pool, bar, and a long communal table that people hang out at.
  • The asado night is incredible value for the amount of food, especially meat, that you get, and it’s a great way to meet other people.
  • Happy hour lasts for a long time and is really cheap.
  • The volunteers are friendly and rally people to go out at night.
  • Free breakfast that includes medialunas, cereal, juice, milk, coffee, tea, and fruit.

Cons

  • There is a 10% surcharge when paying by credit card.
  • Aside from the ensuite bathroom in your dorm room, there is only one bathroom in the common area.
  • There isn’t any air conditioning in the indoor common area.
  • Although the kitchen is equipped for cooking, the pots and pans are quite old and worn.
  • Located outside of the city center.

MONS Hostel (Buenos Aires)

Dorm room at MONS Hostel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Gray bunk beds with privacy curtains and a black steel ladder, with a large window with city views of Buenos Aires in the back.

Out of the three hostels that I stayed at in Buenos Aires, MONS Hostel was the one that checked off the most boxes. It was modern, extremely clean, spacious, located in a central area, had a kitchen (although the stove was not working when I stayed there), and had an incredible view of Recoleta Cemetery.

The hostel bathroom was also one of the best that I experienced in Argentina. Although there were only two toilets and two showers, the bathroom was never crowded. The shower stalls also had lots of hooks and a small stool where you could put your stuff.

The only downside of MONS is it’s not really social. Although there’s a kitchen/dining area and a rooftop, people don’t tend to hang out there. The hostel also doesn’t organize any activities to bring people together. If you’re just there for a short stay, want time to yourself, or are busy with remote work, you probably won’t mind the quietness though.

Pros

  • Dorm rooms are large. Each bed has a privacy curtain and two enormous lockers.
  • Everything is very clean, from the dorm room to the shared bathroom.
  • Bathrooms are not crowded, and the shower stalls have plenty of hooks and a stool for your things.
  • Centrally located in Recoleta where there are several tourist attractions, and the closest subway station is two blocks away.
  • Has an incredible view of Recoleta Cemetery.
  • Has a kitchen and is located across the street from a Dia grocery store.

Cons

  • No organized activities that make it easy to meet other people.

La Justina (Bariloche)

Dorm room at La Justina, a hostel in Bariloche, Argentina. White wood bunk bed with purple sheets is set up next to white lockers, with a yellow suitcase in front.

La Justina was the coziest hostel that I stayed at in Argentina. Walking in felt like I was coming into someone’s house. Run by two lovely guys (Leo and Santiago), La Justina is located in a two-story house and features a mix of dorm rooms and private rooms, a beautiful, large kitchen, and a small backyard. Since it’s a short walk to the main streets of Bariloche, the hostel and area around it is quiet and peaceful.

One of the things that stands out about La Justina is its free breakfast. Every day, Leo makes an assortment of bread, scones, and loaf cakes from scratch for breakfast the next day. It was all delicious and clearly made with care. For breakfast, there’s also jam, dulce de leche, cereal, milk, yogurt, tea, and coffee.

Pros

  • Feels like staying in someone’s home, and the owners are lovely.
  • Rooms, bathrooms, and the kitchen are constantly cleaned.
  • Free breakfast with baked goods made from scratch.
  • Large kitchen with a lot of counter space and two stoves, which makes it easy to cook.
  • Small backyard area with seating, drying racks for laundry, and space to store bikes.

Cons

  • Payment is only accepted in cash.
  • Located farther away from the main streets of Bariloche than other hostels, but it’s a short walk.
  • Dorm rooms do not have privacy curtains, and there’s not enough space to fully sit up in the bottom bunk bed.
  • Sometimes there can be a wait for the bathroom.

America del Sur Hostel (El Calafate)

Common area at America del Sur Hostel in El Calafate, Argentina. Two sofas with purple cushions, blue pillows, and a red pillow surround a wood table. There's a wood ceiling and floor, with a large window looking out over trees.

America del Sur Hostel was recommended to me by someone who I met while hiking in El Chalten. After reading the positive reviews about the hostel and staying there for three nights, I now know why and am passing on the recommendation to you.

The hostel felt airy and bright with its huge common area and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the place with natural light. I stayed in a six-bed dorm room with an ensuite bathroom, which was clean but compact. The hostel kitchen is equipped to handle multiple people cooking at the same time, since there are two of everything: stoves, sinks, and refrigerators. Although there aren’t any organized activities, it was still pretty easy to meet people here by hanging out in the common area, sharing a table during breakfast, or booking the Perito Moreno glacier tour through the hostel.

Pros

  • Has an on-site restaurant if you don’t feel like leaving the hostel or cooking for lunch or dinner.
  • The kitchen is a decent size and has two stoves, refrigerators, and sinks.
  • Less than a 20-minute walk to the bus station.
  • Has a large common area and a backyard with a deck and seating.
  • Free breakfast consisting of bread, cereal, yogurt, fruit, tea, coffee, and eggs.
  • The ensuite bathroom in the dorm room has the shower, toilet, and sink separated from each other.

Cons

  • The dorm rooms were a bit cramped, especially if people didn’t put their bags in the locker or underneath the beds.
  • Dorm rooms do not have privacy curtains.
  • Aside from the ensuite bathroom in your dorm room, there are only two other bathrooms in the common area.
  • Located outside of the main downtown area, but it’s a short walk up a small hill.

Lost & Found Iguazu (Puerto Iguazú)

Outdoor pool area at Lost and Found hostel in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. Two wooden lounge chairs, an orange towel draped over a black fence, a water tank, and tropical plants are surrounded by a brick wall and large trees.

Lost & Found Iguazu is a small hostel run by Dario, who is by far the highlight of the place. Before I arrived, Dario messaged me on WhatsApp to help me arrange transportation from the airport to the hostel. He was also helpful in providing information on how to catch the bus to get to Iguazú Falls on both the Argentina and Brazil sides. It was clear how much he loves hospitality, as he would usually hang out with everyone at night and I would constantly see him having deep conversations with people.

Because Lost & Found Iguazu only accommodates a small number of guests, it was very easy to meet other people who were staying there. I had a great time seeing the waterfalls and hanging out with the people I met there. One of the volunteers even took us out to his favorite place for drinks. It really was the people that made my time here so great, as the rooms and facilities were on the more basic side.

Pros

  • Dario is a friendly, kind host who is extremely helpful and goes above and beyond.
  • Free breakfast, which includes a hardboiled egg, toast, butter, jam, and coffee.
  • Has a small kitchen.
  • Has a beautiful outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and plants.

Cons

  • Takes 20 minutes to walk to the center of town.
  • Shared bathroom doesn’t have a lock.
  • Although there’s hot water for the shower, the water pressure is weak.
  • Dorm rooms do not have privacy curtains.
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