Buenos Aires is among the largest cities in South America and the capital of Argentina. It is a popular starting and ending point for many travelers that want to explore the area. Whether you’ve just arrived or in the final days of your trip, Buenos Aires is a city worth checking out. Also, you’re sure that there’s always a party going on somewhere, and these hostels will likely know where it is.
By Lizzy
Top 4 Hostels in Buenos Aires:
- 1. Milhouse Hostel Avenue
- 2. Milhouse Hostel Hipo
- 3. Art Factory San Telmo
- 4. America del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires
Four of the Best Party Hostels in Buenos Aires
Milhouse Hostel Avenue
Price: $11 to $12
Milhouse Hostel Avenue is one of the area’s well-known party hostels. Its reputation is well earned, and you’re guaranteed an all-night party if you stay here. Its location is just a few blocks away from Plaza de Mayo, and it’s only a short walk from the famous San Telmo. There are also several great restaurants and attractions in the hostel’s surrounding areas.
The hostel is housed in an impressive 19th-century building. Also, there’s a lounge located on the first floor that has a pool table and bar where you can enjoy chatting and socializing with other guests.
There is a no-outside alcohol policy in the hostel, so you have to pay slightly more for drinks at the bar. There are a lot of activities that they organize, such as football games, dance classes, city tours, and club-hopping.
The hostel also offers free breakfast, a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry area, free Wi-Fi, secure lockers, and 24-hour security, among other things. Read more..
- Great architecture, convenient location, fun on-site bar, and free breakfast
Milhouse Hostel Hipo
Price: $10 to $12
Milhouse Hostel Hipo gives guests a great blend of activity, enthusiasm, and hospitality. It welcomes the culture and lifestyle of the city with its social vibe and constant live music. Also, you can enjoy Argentinian barbecues in a chill and mellow ambiance.
The courtyard in the center of the hostel is a great place to stay as you can meet other guests and make party plans together.
The building is situated near markets, restaurants, bars, and more, so it’s very convenient to get out and about. It’s also near public transportation and other central attractions, as it is near the city center.
The hostel has a range of rooms, including both private rooms and dorms. But we encourage you to make reservations ahead of time, especially during peak seasons. Read more..
- Very social environment, great location, and good amenities
Art Factory San Telmo
Price: $9 to $12
Art Factory San Telmo is a vibrant, affordable, entertaining, and diverse hostel in the center of the historic San Telmo district in Buenos Aires. The hostel is located in a huge and historic old mansion with elegant architecture and features one of the best terraces in San Telmo. There is also a great on-site bar with friendly prices and daily events.
As the Art Factory, there’s art everywhere you look, even in the bathrooms and kitchen. Also, you can choose between private rooms with private or shared bathrooms and dorm rooms with 4 to 8 beds. All the ingredients of an excellent hostel are included in the rate: Wi-Fi, drinks served all day, free luggage storage, linen, tourist information, and travel agency at the hostel’s 24-hour front desk. Aside from that, it also has a book swap, fully equipped kitchen, workshops, tango, and Spanish lessons, various cultural activities, and secret walks around the city.
The hostel is also conveniently located as it is just a 5-minute walk away from Plaza de Mayo, a 2-minute walk to San Telmo Market and Fair, and just steps away from the Metro (subway). Towels and bicycles are available for hire. Read more..
- Great architecture and design, excellent amenities, and great location
America del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires
Price: $9.90 to $13.25
America del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires is situated in the scenic San Telmo area, and it’s just a short walk away from Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Calle Florida, and more. So, if you like a cool place with a laidback atmosphere and welcoming staff, this hostel makes a great choice.
The hostel opened in December 2008. It was built from scratch to fulfill backpackers’ needs while having modern decor and comfortable accommodation. Also, the metro and bus stations are close to it so that you can go everywhere quickly.
They offer a wide range of private rooms, and you can choose between doubles, singles, and twin bedrooms. They also have triples and quadruples. Aside from that, they also offer four-person shared dorms. Both the dorms and the private rooms have private bathrooms, individual air conditioning, and hairdryer. On the other hand, double rooms have cable TV, a telephone, and safety boxes. Also, dorms have individual lockers for each guest. They also have wheelchair-friendly rooms and two elevators. The hostel’s shower and toilets are in separate compartments, so two people can simultaneously use it.
There is also a TV room with an extensive collection of DVDs, a fabulous open area for BBQs, free Internet access on shared computers, and free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lounges. The hostel also organizes free walking tours around the city’s most famous neighborhoods, and the staff will offer you VIP passes to access the best clubs in Buenos Aires. Free city maps and linen are also included, and towels and bicycles are available for a fee. Read more..
- Great location, modern design, and excellent amenities
How is the Nightlife in Buenos Aires?
Putting the nightlife of Buenos Aires into words is a challenging task. Several options can fit anyone’s tastes. Movie theaters throughout the city play the latest U.S. releases, typically in English with Spanish subtitles, as well as local Argentine films. Also, hundreds of dance clubs are found throughout the city, and some of them stay open till 8 am the next morning. Meanwhile, after-hours dance clubs open at 8 am and remain open without a fixed limit.
There are always a lot of options for theater, live music, and anything in between. Usually, the night starts after dinner is completed, around 12-1 am. Most people then head to a bar for a post-dinner drink and then continue to a dance club around 3 am. Most clubs don’t open until 2 am, so do not arrive earlier or you will be completely alone. A typical night out ends at about 6 am with a Choripan sandwich at a late-night meat stand or a snack at one of the several 24-hour restaurants.
Portenos (the term locals use to denote the people of Buenos Aires) do not drink large amounts of alcohol in short periods. They take their time to sit down and enjoy every sip of their drink, whether it’s a beer, wine, or a cocktail. It is rare for an Argentine to be seen as very drunk or rowdy in a public setting. People who do take their drinking over the edge are easily identified as tourists, so they are often targeted for petty crimes. So while enjoying the nightlife, consider everything, and pace yourself.
The Best Nightclubs in Buenos Aires
1. Jet Lounge
Known as Buenos Aires’ poshest nightclub, this is one of the most exclusive lounges in the city. Entry is so restricted that your only chance to get in is in the hands of Pancho – the PR guy at the door. In Buenos Aires, fashion is taken very seriously, so most upscale clubs like Jet have a strict dress code policy. Dust off your best get-up and dress to impress. As it is visited by the city’s elite and celebrities, Jet is the club you would want to be. Still, the best part of this venue is its view. In the backyard, the outdoor dance floor has a scenic view of the Rio de La Plata and the several fanciest yachts on the horizon. Also, you can enjoy the sunrise as you dance non-stop in the chicest club on the Buenos Aires’ scene.
2. Fiesta Plop
The gay community knows how to party. So, why aren’t you partying with them? Join the fun and experience a unique clubbing experience. In the Plop, each night (even weeknights) is a theme party. So, be ready to be awed by the musical performances that open the parties every night. Also, the dancers steal the spotlight with their exceptional themed costumes. These ranges from characters taken from Pokemon, Breaking Bad, the Passion of Christ, and Romeo and Juliet – you name it, and surely, this disco already had a party themed around it. After the show ends, you can head to the bar and drink, as the Plop has a canilla libre or an open bar. Also, be ready for a night out with the most energetic party animals you will ever come across. Trust us. It will be a night that you will never forget.
3. Terrazas del Este
Reggaeton, Dance-pop, Cumbia, hip hop, whatever you prefer, you can choose any dance floor. With space for 3000 people, this club is the biggest night club in Costanera. Filled with ten different bars and four dance floors, good luck finding your friends if you get lost. You can also meet the coolest Argentines, tourists from around the world, and even freakishly hot bartenders in this dazzling and cosmopolitan nightclub. You can also end your Wednesday in the best way possible, by dancing at nightclub’s after-office hours (at 18:30hs). Or just go ponete en pedo (get drunk) at the nightclub’s riverside area and make your Saturday into a legendary Sunday morning.
4. INK Buenos Aires
Justin Bieber was once spotted partying in INK Buenos Aires. This two-floor lounge is not only a night club, but it is also a famous restaurant. Also, music and runway shows will complement your dinner and serve as a teaser for the upcoming party. After a few glasses, you can leave all your inhibitions behind and go pole dancing like Argentine celebrities. They also play pop, reggaeton, and house music in this stylish Palermo’s disco.
5. Rosebar
Situated in Palermo Soho, Rosebar is the trendiest nightclub this season. The nightclub is decorated in a European style, and you can come and pop a bottle of champagne together with your friends in the VIP lounge. Also, the disco houses both local and international DJs, offering the public a wide range of styles and rhythms.
It is typical to see people kissing passionately on the lounge’s corners; it is an integral part of the clubbing experience in the city.
About Buenos Aires
The city is part of the Federal District (Distrito Federal) and is located on the shore of the Río de la Plata, 150 miles (240 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. Buenos Aires is one of Latin America’s most important ports and most populous cities, as well as the national center of industry, commerce, politics, culture, and technology.
This grandiose city has wide avenues and a vibrant cosmopolitan environment is more more akin to Europe than Latin America in character. By having several colonial-era buildings and landmarks, Buenos Aires is a city of distinctive neighborhoods that have their places to socialize, generally coffeehouses or bars. It is a tradition rooted in the colonial period when the center of each area was a general store and a pulpería (a bar). These neighborhoods provide a sense of unity for people who reside in urban sprawl. So, by the start of the 21st century, it was growing twice as fast as the country as a whole.
The hustle and bustle of modern Buenos Aires is very evident in the central district of the city—the main area of shopping, entertainment, and cafés. Porteños have a particular affinity for football, politics, and the city’s cultural landmarks. At night, the city’s boites (nightclubs) are packed with revelers dancing the tango, the emotional dance that was invented in the lower-class districts of the city. Also, the dance is said to reflect the essence of the soul of the Porteño. Well, if you’re also thinking about more adventure, you can also go to Cancun and Cartagena.
Lizzy
Traveler & Blogger
Hi, I’m Lizzy! In the past 10 years I’ve travelled 60 countries and I’m still counting. While I was backpacking I could not find a website that provides valuable information about hostels. After months of thinking, doubting and brainstorming, hostelstobook.com was born.
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