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Reviews of Astrolabio Hostel

3012 Almafuerte, 8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

#16 of 50 B&Bs and Inns in San Carlos de Bariloche

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 32 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The place was wonderful, charming and friendly. I recommend 100%. I will definitely comeback if I go to Bariloche in the future.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    decent stay for the price and location to bus!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bathroom toilets were quite small, door to entrance of bathroom didn’t shut properly as well

    great location in terms of bus. just across the road from bus terminal. nice property, plenty of room to relax or sit outside. kitchen is good, can get a bit crowded. breakfast was just tea/coffee with really yum croissants or toast!! would stay again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    A perfect hostel!
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I had to say something here, just that the rooms are hot, and the toilet cubicles are tiny.

    I loved everything about this hostel. The location, the staff, the free breakfast...

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    This was the first hostel I stayed at in Argentina and South America & they made me feel comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    This was the first hostel I stayed at in Argentina and South America & they made me feel so comfortable & welcomed. Camila was great & the guy that works there in the morning also was wonderful in terms of recommendations, helping with transportation, & general advice about Bariloche. This hostel was such a vibe :) Gracias por todo!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    Memorable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing Hostel. The staff are super helpful and friendly. Cami,Paolino and Nacho are always there to give recommendations. The common area is nice and the terrace has an amazing view. Really good to meet cool people. There’s always something going on. They cook amazing food as well. Cosy and comfy. Highly recommend!:)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super nice and clean hostel, just beside the bus terminal. About 30 minute walk to town centre but there is a bus right beside the property. Extremely clean hostel with good cooking facilities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Great hostel with amazing staff that make you feel very welcome and included. They have created a beautiful vibe at the hostel and are always ready to help with recommendations of activities in the area. The hostel has a great outdoor area/view of the lake. The breakfasts were delicious and made us feel at home. Thank you!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice hostel in a great city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was at the up bed and it was difficult to reach. On the first day I got hurt trying to go up there. Then, I learnt how to do it. I think the experience for whom is on the botton bed is much better. There was not enough space in the room for the backpacks. In my 6 bed dorm there were 7 beds.

    Very close to the bus station. The price is good and they offer a simple breakfast. I could buy empanadas there at night, because the restaurants were closed. The shower was hot. The staff was nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Absolutely would go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small bathrooms for the amount of people but it is very ok. I am a small person and my knees were touching the door of the toilet so it was a bit of an acrobatic act to go comfi to the toilet but as I said really fine. The bathroom is very clean.

    The staff is super kind. Like the breakfast (toast and mediluna) with coffee. Rooms are really clean and the bunkbeds are very comfi

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilets were quite small without proper doors

    Very nice staff and beautiful views

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    10
    Useful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location and super friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - the bathrooms: toilet cubicles can't be locked and are so small that as a tall person you need to sit diagonal; no space to put your stuff in the showers - no lockers or bins in the dorms, windows in the room can't be opened - especially the garden but also parts of the house still feel a bit like a construction site. I'm sure this time next year it will be a little paradise though!

    - perfect location just above the bus terminal, if you need to stay for just one night before a flight - super friendly staff - food truck in the garden - good wifi - the hostel seems to be very new and has a lot potential

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2022

    10
    Confiable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excelente la Atension de Sofi y el personal.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2022

    10
    I felt like I was staying in a home rather than a hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It would have been nicer to be closer to the center of town but with that said it was really nice to be close to the bus station and it is only a short bus ride to town.

    The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, the hostel has a "homey" feel. Located across the street from the bus station and less than a 5 minute walk to a small mercado. Very very clean facilities and everything is in very good condition. Also amazing view of the lake and mountains right from the dorm rooms. I would 100% stay again and would highly recommend!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    6.0
    Okay stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had booked 2 beds in a 4 bed dorm to find that we were in a 6 bed dorm. Not a real issue but it wasn’t what we had agreed. The price weirdly went up when we paid at the property, so we ended up spending more than what we had agreed. Very small toilets, and not the cleanest to be honest.

    5 min away from bus terminal so it’s great if you’re using that transport.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    7.0
    Pretty decent place, very good location for access to bus terminal
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much privacy in bathroom, just the curtain when showering, but otherwise the shower was fine, did have to leave early the following morning, before breakfast officially stared so wasn't able to experience that, I have stayed places previously when in this situation they will be willing to provide something even if not full breakfast, which would have been nice but also understand do have an official time for it and maybe difficult to have flexibility on this

    Was only returning to bariloche for a night to catch a bus early the next day, location ideal as less than 2 mins walk from bus terminal, staff who welcomed me were friendly, nice garden and outside area, living room also decent and good kitchen, place was clean.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    7.0
    Great option if you have an early bus to catch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared bathrooms are very cramped. They are clean but not practical. No hooks nor shelves to put clothes. This was my only disappointment.

    Lovely staff and great location right next to the bus terminal which is somewhat out of town. Rooms and facilities were clean. Nice deck/balcony to chill.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    5.0
    Book elsewhere...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is really far away from the city so you have to catch a bus to get into Bariloche if you want to have dinner. None of the guests or staff spoke any English so I was quite isolated. I got the impression the hostel is usually booked with Argentinians which is fine if you can speak Spanish, but my Spanish rather basic, unfortunately.

    Friendly staff, especially the man who makes breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    6.0
    Good only for a night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilets were tiny…as you sit down your face is about an inch away from the toilet door (bear in mind that I’m only 5’2). It would be helpful if they had more space to put clothing in the shower area. Also, the check out times are between 10-11am but they expect you to be completely done packing and ready by 10am. I wish the bunk beds had curtains for privacy! The entrance path and stairs should have some kind of grip as it is quite slippery (we came at night while it was snowing then it rained for the rest of the evening and the path was very slippery) A bit pricey for it’s worth

    It’s located behind the terminal. Good for only a night stay. Good hot shower. The bed covers were thin but it was actually warm at night. One of the staff was kind and allowed me to cook food early before we checked out (the kitchen hours opens at 11am). The croissant offered on breakfast was tasty, I really like it.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    7.0
    Decent stay, close to bus station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were a little stuffy - my room only had one small window that could be opened. Toilets were cramped, and the shower ceiling was extremely mouldy, though pressure was good and water was hot. There are also many many steps as it is perched on the side of a steep hill - backpacks much preferred over roller luggage. Even though it looks close to the bus station, it did take a good amount of effort to get to/from (even with direct access through a series of steps). The hostel is also on an unpaved road, so it is difficult for wheeled luggage.

    Newish facilities, rooms had very high ceilings and the bunks had a lot of headroom. Proximity to the bus station, staff were friendly - Cecilia even helped me with my heavy luggage. Breakfast actually started around 7, much earlier than the promised 8am which was great for me as I had an early departure.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    1.0
    staff absolutely clueless not helpful at all went out of their way to be disrespectful wouldn’t even book a taxi for me
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    filthy

    was disgusting paint off walls staff so rude not helpful at all. millions of steps

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    4.0
    Poor quality at top price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed was small, noisy and had no upper sheet, just a dirty old blanket, there were no towels, rooms are cramped with no lockers, so the floor is full of the backpacks of other guests, the bathroom is too small for the number of beds, just one very little water closet for all men with no light inside. The owner keeps noisily partying with his friends until very late (23:30) while his paying customers try to sleep.

    The location is good, right in front of the bus station, but the price is 4 to 5 times higher than similar places in Argentina, they give you a little noisy bed in a cramped shared room at the price of a fully equipped apartment.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

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