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Lead Hostel

📍 1516 Sarmiento Piso 1, C1042ABD Buenos Aires, Argentina · Show on map

Very good1,342 reviews8.4

Photos: Booking.com

  • Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Non-smoking

About the property

Attractively located in the centre of Buenos Aires, Lead Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. A tour desk can provide information on the area.

At the hostel, rooms come with a balcony. The rooms at Lead Hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Jorge Newbery Airfield Airport is 6 km from the property.

Type
Hostels
Location
Buenos Aires
Guest rating
8.4 / 10Very good · 1,342 reviews
Check-in
from 12:00until 23:30
Check-out
by 10:00
Pets
Not allowed
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Portuguese

Breakfast

Dietary options Vegetarian

  • Bread
  • Butter
  • Fruit
  • Jam

Accepted payment methods

  • Cash only

Good to know

  • This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Prices and availability

  • From$33cheapest night in the next 30 days
  • Usually$33typical price per night
  • Weekday / weekend$33 · $33about the same price
  • Availability90 %of nights still available in the next 30 days

Pick your check-in then check-out date and we work out the price of your stay. Price per night for 2 adults, from Booking.com.

Prices are checked in euros and converted at the Nov 12, 2026 exchange rate, as a guide only: Booking.com shows the exact amount. Exchange rates: European Central Bank, Rates By Exchange Rate API

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Air conditioningfree
  • Balcony
  • Non-smoking

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen free

Room amenities

  • Clothes rack
  • Socket near the bed

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)

Internet

  • Internet services free

Outdoors

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace

View

  • Landmark view
  • View

General

  • Air conditioning free
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Services

  • Express check-in/check-out free
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Tour desk

Safety & security

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

8.4 Very good1,342 reviews

Highlights

  • Value for money
  • Location
  • Staff

Could be better

  • Comfort
  • Cleanliness
  • Staff 9.1
  • Facilities 8.4−0.4
  • Cleanliness 8.5−0.5
  • Comfort 8.3−0.7
  • Value for money 9.0
  • Location 9.5
  • Wi-Fi 8.9

Average in Buenos Aires · 3,655 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

8.8 Very goodAverage of these 10 reviews

  • AmélieCanada · May 12, 2026 8Very good

    Amazing

    Liked : Clean, comfortable, good location, hot water in the showers, staff super helpful and friendly :)

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
  • NathalyMexico · Mar 14, 2026 9Exceptional

    Liked : The attention of staff, there was not a lot of people, nice, enough space

    Disliked : I wish we could control de AC, it was very cold all the time. The bed could be better

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
  • GarthUnited States · Nov 20, 2024 8Very good

    Nice

    Liked : Quiet, clean, low-key hostel | lockers, solid WiFi, hot shower, good kitchen, filtered water | enjoyed the stay |

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • ClaudiaGuatemala · Feb 13, 2024 9Exceptional

    Pleasant

    Liked : A good location, nearby of many tourists points and good remodeling of the building.

    Disliked : The neighborhood in night can be scary, but it’s only the appearance. You need to consider this if it’s your first trip there.

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
  • JuanColombia · Jan 4, 2024 10Exceptional

    Liked : The place is extremely clean and the location is awesome!

    Disliked : Something I didn't like was the bed. The mattress was too soft, not in a good way.

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • AnggiePeru · Dec 4, 2023 10Exceptional

    Amazing

    Liked : It is modern close to Corrientes street and it has wonderful people

    Disliked : Nothing everything went fine

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • DominikaPoland · Dec 21, 2025 10Exceptional

    Liked : Rooms are very nicely organised so you don't feel that there are a lot of people. The space is nice and the localisation is great. The staff is helpful. Bathrooms are clean

    Disliked : There could be some shelves near the beds to leave the glasses or phone e.g.

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
  • ZdenekCzechia · Mar 15, 2025 8Very good

    Liked : Hostel in a great location.
    Spacious dorm rooms, each divided into two-bed compartments, providing some privacy.
    Large, clean shared kitchen.
    Spotlessly clean throughout.
    Strong Wi-Fi.

    Disliked : Small bunk beds.
    Rooms can get uncomfortably hot, making it difficult to sleep well. I struggled with sleep during both nights.
    A 15% charge for debit card payments.
    Not all staff members speak English.
    For late arrivals, you are provided with codes to enter the building and rooms via WhatsApp on short notice, so you may need data or Wi-Fi to access this information.

    • Group
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • IvaCroatia · Feb 22, 2025 8Very good

    A great little hostel

    Liked : The hostel has a good location so we walked to most of the atrractions. And the bedrooms have some privacy which is nice.

    • Group of friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • DavecabioItaly · Jan 14, 2025 8Very good

    Very nice and cozy hostel

    Liked : Very clean, beautiful and super equipped kitchen, nice staff.

    Disliked : The room is very little, not much space.
    The common spaces are not very big
    The showers are super tiny and very uncomfortable

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

1516 Sarmiento Piso 1, C1042ABD Buenos Aires, Argentina

Directions

Things to see nearby

  • Plaza Lorea 400 m6 min walk
  • Auca Saiayc 420 m5 min walk
  • Palacio Barolo 480 m7 min walk
  • Congreso Square 550 m9 min walk
  • The Obelisk of Buenos Aires 620 m9 min walk
  • Tortoni Cafe 960 m15 min walk

Restaurants and cafés

  • Bs as City 50 m1 min walk
  • Chiquilin 110 m2 min walk
  • Domice 130 m2 min walk
  • New Fama 230 m4 min walk
  • Palacio la Argentina 260 m3 min walk
  • Cafe Martínez 260 m4 min walk

Getting around

  • Uruguay Subway Station 180 m2 min walk
  • Callao Subway Station - Route B 420 m7 min walk
  • Once Station 1.7 km28 min walk
  • Once Railway Station 1.8 km25 min walk
  • Jorge Newbery Airfield 4.5 km7 min drive
  • Ezeiza International Airport 24 km23 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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