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Friendly and helpful staff in a really cool hostel
The staff were really friendly and helpful. We needed to get something delivered there and the staff were really accommodating when we asked before we had even arrived.
The hostel itself is really nice. Good chillout area with hammocks and beanbags, huge kitchen with a massive table.
Cool bar out the back. The night we arrived there was a gig on and they were also selling home made pizzas from the parilla at the back.
Good wifi.
A really cool hostel with a really cool vibe. Worth the taxi from the bus station.
Hostal Prisamata shares a city block with the clubs on Balcarce, but you'd never know it from the relaxed atmosphere inside and the constant, more-or-less soothing strains of indie rock.
The Location
The hostel is probably a twenty-five-minute walk from the bus station, but there is safe parking on the street, and it's well worth the hike. Clubs are right nearby if you want to go out, and the grocery store and several plazas are within ten minutes' walking distance away. In short, it's a little quieter than the center, and perhaps safer, but has all the same amenities.
Rooms and Bathrooms
There is one large dorm (twelve beds), two smaller (six beds, one for women and one mixed), and some private rooms. The bedrooms are all pretty dark, because this row house has a large patio in the middle that has all the windows, and the bedrooms open onto this patio. It makes for good sleeping, but you may not want to hang out in the rooms during the day. It does look like the beds in the women's dorm might be more comfortable; the others are pretty standard for Argentina -- foam mattresses on creaky bunk beds. The three bathrooms and additional shower room are spacious and tastefully decorated in tiles and wood paneling reminiscent of a sauna, respectively.
Common Spaces
The first common space is set back from the street, and the whole ceiling opens as a skylight when it's nice outside. There are three fabulous hammocks, a beanbag chair area, several benches, and some ficus trees -- it's delightful. In the back, outside, is a laundry area, separated from a courtyard with a little bar, some tables, and a folded up ping pong table. At night, the courtyards inside and outside are lit up by dim but colorful lights, and the music continues (never too loudly, though). The kitchen in between this courtyard and the indoor common space has the most massive table ever seen in a hostel, as well as a decent cooking area.
Summary
This is a very pleasant place to spend time in Salta! It's worth the walk from the bus station, which may be why it's not always packed. Breakfast is small for the price, but asados (BBQs) tend to be more reasonably priced here than at other hostels, and are well worth attending.
I loved this hostel
Prisamata means something to the effect of "against the hurried life" ... On the outside of the building is a small picture of a man in a suit, looking at his watch, as if he is needing to rush off somewhere. As soon as you enter the hostel, you are made to feel the exact opposite of the picture of the rushed man. There is a super mellow vibe here, and yet, efforts are made to make everyone feel at home and like all are one family. From the hammocks and beanbags, to the huge and mostly well-stocked kitchen, the hostel is designed for a traveler who likes to relax and feel mellow. At any given time, music is playing, and often times, it sets the tone for either a chill moment or a get-ready-to-party vibe. Damien, the owner, is around quite a bit, and is the reason for the awesome music that is playing. He has clearly culled his music from his own travel experiences and/or the people from all around the world that stay at Prisamata. The group dinners that are cooked (for a fair but additional price) are not to be missed. I like to cook, I like to cook my own meals, and yet I was more than happy to fork over some cash for one of the meals cooked here. Marcos' Asado dinner was literally the best meal I've had so far in 5 months of travel. The location of the hostel is great as well, since it is not directly in the chaos of downtown and yet, is very walkable. There is wifi throughout the hostel, and the grocery store is 4 blocks away ... two essential needs of travelers. laundry can be done for you onsite, or you can take it a few blocks away to drop off and pick up later. All in all, I really loved this hostel, and would recommend it to any chill travelers that wish to get a good night's sleep in a great environment.
A fantastic place to stay, highly recommend
Comfortable beds, attentive staff, relaxed and social atmosphere, and very affordable prices, one of the better hostels i have stayed. Damien and his staff are great fun and breakfasts with freshly made croissants and jam made on site are a great way to start the day -- the dinners are also well worth staying for and are a great platform to chat with other travelers. Very flexible with my travel plans and always willing to help out with advice on places to go, day tours.
It feels like home from the first moment... plus breakfast and free Internet, but that's not important. They have the greatest people I have met in Argentina (and that's quite a lot!!!).
This hostel has an excellent staff! They are very energetic and know a lot about the surrounding areas. When I return to Salta someday there is no place like home....el estar!
Beautiful atmosphere, incredibly peaceful and ambient during the day. Perfect for unwinding after a long tripif not for the noise. It is very difficult to sleep because noise leaks through all the rooms.
The facilities are old and things definitely dont work as well as you expect in the West or even in the other provinces of Argentina, but I appreciate the rustic feel with modern inspirations. The staff do their best to help. I probably wouldnt stay here again, but I did enjoy my time.
Prisamata is easily one of the nicest places we stayed in during our 2-month travel throughout Argentina. The staff is super nice and helpful and they clearly take a great care of the place. The hostel is not only clean and tidy but offers everything a traveller needs: well-equipped kitchen, hot water at all times (which is not the case in many hostels in the north of the country), clean and comfy beds, cool interior design, especially in the really nice lounge and patio.
We absolutely loved our stay at Prisimata. The staff were incredibly helpful (especially Shana, Gabriel, Agustn & Max) in helping us plan our trip up north of Salta. The atmosphere was also amazing for meeting other travellers, as well as just chilling in a hammock when required. They also have lots of day trips on offer if car rental isnt your thing. The location is super close to restaurants, supermarkets and the main square. Fast internet, comfy beds, hot water, yum breakfast! Perfecto!
Prisamata was an excellent hostel that I can recommend 10/10. The vibe is excellent, great for connecting with people. The staff and owners were all really kind and were extremely helpful with tours and helping me figure out the next steps of my trip. Special shout out to Maxi the manager who went above and beyond to help me a number of times including in stressful situations.
Best hostel I've stayed in in Argentina. Staff and volunteers are friendly. Good variety of social areas. Comfy beds and clean bathrooms. I stayed here twice and extended my stay both times. Close the the Pena street but a littler further from the centre. Salta is completely walkable. I bought some eggs to make the free breakfast go further. Great stay!
I had a great time here. I was supposed to stay for a few nights but ended up extending over and over again. Staff is super friendly. It is also quite clean.
Nice hostel, good location, big and clean kitchen with social atmosphere, locker for every bed with curtains and everything. Common area is outside and very cozy, there is also BBQ nights.There is kind of a hippie vibe and weird music is played 24/7 but good stay overall
Beautiful hostel with a chilled atmosphere. Staff were friendly and helpful.
The staff were brilliant, especially Max! We had a group cookout type thing and it was honestly the best food Id eaten in all of Argentina. Whole hostel was vibes.
Common areas of the hostel are very warm & charming. Hostel is just one block over from a very nice street with outdoor-dining restaurants. Only complaint would be that the wifi coverage is not consistent throughout the hostel, but this was not a big deal to me.
All of the major car rental agencies were completely booked up during Semana Santa so the hostel manager called all of the various independent agencies to find me what turned out to be the last available rental car in Salta.
Such a nice hostel! Really felt like home, a little peaceful paradise
Super vibey Hostel !
Staff were very helpful, and chill area with hammocks is very nice. Downside is only a fan to keep you cool and quiet hours are far too long, and you end up tip-toeing around at 8am
Great atmosphere, chilled and friendly at the same time. Made couple of friends immediately. The staff is super kind and helpful, they even helped me planned my long road trip to mendoza! Bed are perfect, you have your privacy and feel safe.
Probably one of the best hostels weve stayed in during our trip to Argentina! The staff were so so lovely and made us feel at home, letting us eat their delicious bbq and try the famous Argentinian tea! The beds were perfect and the atmosphere was so friendly. The hostel helped us organise day trips and we were fed breakfast before we left. Some of the kindest people weve met on our travels - 10/10 recommend!
Good hostel, nice common area, breakfast is way too small, kitchen could be cleaner, bathrooms are all right, you have to ring the bell and wait until someone opens the door for you and the staff doesn't really know who's supposed to be there and who isn't, (most) beds have curtains, lights, a power socket and a locker.
Hostel is in a good location which is fine as you probably wont spend most of your time there anyway - but staff werent the friendliest with us whilst we were there
Good hostel with a very sociable atmosphere an easy walk to the centre of Salta.
Can do day trips to nearby locations these are good value but can be long hours in a minibus.
Probably the best hostel in northern Argentina! A strong family feel to the extent that when we left we were hugging and kissing the whole gang on our way out! Miss you guys already! Maxi was super helpful and sorted us out with a car for our northern roadtrip and we used this hostel as our base throughout, stopping in on 3 separate occasions! Such a friendly atmosphere and if you have any issues I guarantee youre in great hands!
Great hostel! Really lovely staff and a excellent atmosphere. The kitchen was very well equipped for cooking. Would 100% stay here again.
The staff helped to organise tours to ensure you maximised the time in salta!
Breakfast is basic toast with marmalade
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Address: Bartolomé Mitre 833, Salta, Salta, Argentina
Party Hostel
Solo Traveller
Bedsheets
Breakfast
Parking
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Airport Pickup
Bike Rental
City Tours
Lockers in Lobby
Towels
24 Hour Security
Air Conditioning
BBQ Grill
Bar
Board Games
Clothes Dryer
Concierge/Info Desk
Currency Exchange
Entirely Non-Smoking
Food/Restaurant
Gameroom
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Nightclub
TV
Walking Tours
Wheelchair Accessible
Credit Card Payments
Service Animals
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Maximum Stay: Unlimited
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
Size: Medium (30-60 beds)
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