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Play Hostel Soho

2.0 star property
Colonial hostel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Interior
Lobby sitting area
Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, City View
Interior
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$32
4 Sept - 5 Sept

Explore the area

Map
Guatemala 4636, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1425
  • Palermo Soho
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Serrano Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • La Rural Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Buenos Aires

Play Hostel Soho places you steps from Palermo Soho and within a short 5-minute stroll of Calle Thames. Highlights at this Colonial hostel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Palermo hostel include Obelisco and Recoleta Cemetery.
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What's nearby

  • Palermo Soho - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Serrano Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alto Palermo Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • La Rural Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Embassy of the United States - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Plaza Italia Station - 11 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Palermo Station - 16 min walk
  • Buenos Aires (EZE-Ministro Pistarini Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Julio Parilla - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Preferido de Palermo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fruto Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moshu Treehouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Play Hostel Soho

Colonial hostel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Play Hostel Soho.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Buenos Aires hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1950
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Play Hostel Soho offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Play Hostel Soho

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ARS 1846.78 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 travellers 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ARS 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Play Buenos Aires
Play Hostel Buenos Aires
Play Hostel Soho Buenos Aires
Play Hostel Soho Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Play Hostel Soho Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Buenos Aires

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Play Hostel Soho?

Play Hostel Soho offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Play Hostel Soho?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Play Hostel Soho on 4 Sept 2025 start from AU$27.23, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Play Hostel Soho?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Play Hostel Soho?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Play Hostel Soho?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Play Hostel Soho Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 51 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Diego, Portland

Booked this property for a week for a friend. They were delayed by a few days arriving. When they arrived at the property they were told that the reservation was no longer available because they didn’t show up on the first day
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCO TULIO JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is somewhat pleasant. Some are espetacular, e.g. Aldana and Francisco. Other are average. And a couple of them have no hospitality skills, they are always prepared TO AVOID YOU, especially when a guest clearly needs help. Overall, do not expect a 'Four Season' resort. This is a hoStel, a good one, and above average. There are individual and shared rooms .
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Do not remove the pillow case, you’ll have nightmares. Otherwise, good facilities, a little outdated but functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, gorgeous and fun decor with comfortable common areas, diligent housekeeping, and practical amenities. Planning to return :)
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Samuel

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

Wonderful staff

The hostel all well and good, but the staff is really what made the stay special for me. They were incredibly kind and welcoming and really took the extra steps to make sure I enjoyed my stay at not just the hostel but also the city itself
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good hostel

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice hostel in Palermo

Very good, good vibes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Catalina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Woo Hyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel full with lovely fellow international travelers. Has nice area where everyone can come and chat, smoke, eat, and drink. Only problem was the mattress is not so comfortable but can't blame for the low cost for stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Location is excellent, nice area and walking distance to bars and restaurants. Hostel staff were terrific and any issues we raised they addressed immediately. We stayed in the Folk room and would stay there again. The breakfast was average and could be improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

emily, Philadelphia

Liked: Staff & service

Great for a first time Hostel stay

I had a great stay here. It was better than my expectations, the staff were super friendly fly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice hostel in good location.

Clean room, good character, helpful staff, nice breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Parada express en Capital

Habitacion amplia, muy comoda y con cuchetas comodas. Lockers en condiciones pero uno tiene que poner el candado. Con ventilador de techo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Repitiendo hostel excelente

Habitacion amplia y con mucho espacio entre camas. Lockers de buen tamaño Camas muy comodas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Parada tecnica pa continuar despues

Habitacion amplia, muy comoda y con ventilador de techo. Camas muy comodas y con mucho espacio entre ellas Lockers de buen tamaño.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zyanya Joselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solo estuve una noche pero para lo que necesite estuvo perfecto. Muy amable todos, se agradece su paciencia con nuestros check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suzie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Punaises de lit

À FUIR ! Punaises de lit dans l’auberge, nous avons été couvertes de piqûres de punaises de lit. Ojo ! Chinches de todas partes en el hostel. Bedbugs in the hostel!! Horrible…
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Infested with bed bugs, horrible experience
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vale a pena pela localização!

O hostel é muito bem localizado, fica em uma ótima rua cheia de bares e restaurantes. Não fica longe dos pontos de ônibus também. Todas as camas possuem tomadas, nem todas são do modelo universal. Os quartos são bem espaçosos, mas bem quentes. O café da manhã é gostoso através de um voucher em uma cafeteria que pertence ao hostel. O atendente Matheus e o outro rapaz são muito educados e atendem muitíssimo bem. A única coisa que detestei e fiquei irritado quando cheguei foi o atendimento da moça de cabelo curto que demonstra total apatia e muita má vontade no atendimento, parece que não quer estar ali.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juli

Me estafaron, tanto el hostel como expedia

Reserve por medii de una plataforma, la cual es también una estafa, Expedia, cuando llegue al ñugar me dijeron que no tenian la habitación, que habia sido error del sistema que ellos no se podian hacer cargo y no me quieren ni quisieron devolverme el dinero, pesimos como empresa, cero soluciones. Me estafaron!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mirian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021