The hostel is a bit crumbly and there could be more bathrooms but everything else about this place is fantastic. You can have a nice little ziz in the beautiful garden and the atmosphere is cracking. That comes from the staff, who will go completely beyond what is expected to help you with anything. Breakfast is excellent. One note of... More

Went to Buenos Aires on 18th Dec 2011, and Casa Esmeralda definitely a choice if you are here. Located at Palermo, hub of good nightlife, very easy to get to the city, using bus number 111 or 93, or just few blocks away, you can get to the subte. Staff like Sebastian and Cecelia and everyone is helpful, tell you... More

Very helpful and friendly staff. Sebastian, the owner, was very helpful, keeping everyone informed of any big event, shows, lessons, football matches, happening each week. Most of the double rooms were spacious (we stayed for almost a week and, having arrived without a booking, had to move around a bit, staying in almost all the rooms of Casa Esmeralda). Very... More

I stayed in a private room as I wanted to have good night sleep. The room costs 150 pesos, I have paid 100 pesos more than the dorm. There is an ensuite bathroom and toilet. Everything was very basic. I stayed for a few days but the cleaner had never came in to clean or clear the bin once. There... More

We stayed here for 5 days this feb. The location was brilliant right next to the bars and restaurants. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. The garden was lovely and breakfasts very good. The only thing was the lack of air con as it was so hot while we were there.

Very nice place in a quiet part of palermo. Breakfast is served out in the lovely garden. The rooms are adequate and quite large. The staff is very helpfull and all of them speak english. The real gem is the garden, quiet, big, hammocks available and big trees for shade. The black dog is ever so sweet! Try to get... More

This place has good reviews in a number of other places, but the reality does not match up. While it is in an excellent location with some of the best restaurants in BA and the staff are good (hence 2 stars) it clearly has been lacking in investment for years. We have stayed in a wide variety of places all... More

Good location, friendly staff and decent breakfast. However, I stayed in a private room for just under a week. Lock on door was a tiny padlock which was far from secure. Room was musty, sheets didn't feel properly clean. Bathrooms needed a refit etc. You can do better!