Hostel El Refugio

Name: Hostel El Refugio
Address: 1831 Gascón, Mar del Plata, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, AR
Rating: 8

About this property

"Hostel El Refugio" is located in Mar del Plata. This hostel is located Nearby from the city center. You can take a walk and explore the neighbourhood area of the hostel. Places nearby: Bristol Beach and Varese Beach. Location You can stop by the bar. Have a cup of coffee in the cafe and, who knows, maybe it’s going to be the best one in the city. Wi-Fi is available on the premises. Ask for more information when checking-in. Specially for tourists who travel by car, there’s a paid parking zone. The following services are also available for the guests: a solarium and a doctor. You won’t be bored as at the hostel you will find a library and a barbeque area. The tour assistance desk of the hostel will help you book an excursion. If you want to make your journey even more comfortable, you can order a transfer. Additional services that the hostel offers to its guests: a laundry, an ATM and ironing. At the hostel Guests will find the following in the room: a DVD player and a TV. The room equipment depends on its category. Room amenities

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Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

Parking

Bar

24h reception

Breakfast available

Good to know

Check-in: From 14:00
Check-out: Until 12:00

Guest reviews

Recent reviews shared by hotel guests

Guest Rating

8/10

Very Good

240 reviews

Featured review

Julieta T.

November 2025

2/10

The location is good, and the afternoon staff were very kind, but that wasn't enough for us to get proper rest. There was a serious lack of cleaning. I understand that guests come and go and may not always take care of things, but the shower curtain had so much mold and the hooks were rusty. Those are basic hygiene issues. I also saw lots of spiders 🕷️. The bathroom was so dirty and smelly that my friend felt nauseated and couldn't use it. There was no toilet paper, napkins, or soap. We decided to leave without staying the night we'd agreed on, even though we'd paid. I hope that money, which they told me they had to "lose," gets put back into maintenance, gardening, and anti-mold paint. It's a shame, because the place promises cultural exchange, art, and good energy. They have the bar and garden to bring in income, so they should invest in more comfort and make the space healthy for future travelers. Good luck 🍀

Yania F.

January 2026

10/10

This place has a lot of life, and the atmosphere over the last few days was wonderful 🥰. I loved the big patio with plants and a pond full of little fish, plus Luna 🐈‍⬛ and Simon 🐶 ❤️. The location is great, with shops of all kinds nearby. The bathrooms are spacious and comfortable, and the shower stayed hot with good pressure the whole time. There's Wi-Fi too. The guys working here are really cool, friendly, and respectful. I spent a lot of time with Fran and Pablo, and I hope to see them again next season 🤩. I'd definitely come back, 10/10 🤗

Ramiro B.

December 2025

8/10

A unique stay at El Refugio, and a beautiful experience. I appreciated all the attention and service from the wonderful people there. A big hug to everyone, I'll be back!

Leonardo G.

January 2026

10/10

Thanks mostly to Fran, I felt right at home. What a great guy, attentive, kind, empathetic, reliable, and very organized. The beds are comfortable, and there's a beautiful patio too.

Alejandro B.

January 2026

10/10

The staff welcomed me with open arms from my first day, and I loved the hostel. It's affordable, clean, and comfortable, with such lovely people working there. There's a roomy backyard and hot showers in all three bathrooms, and the community feeling is really cool. Fran is incredibly kind, Pablo is very attentive, and Gladis is like a present and responsible mother. ❤️🫂 Highly recommend it!