Name: Fortaleza Hostel Bariloche
Address: Perro Negro 15530, Bariloche, Bariloche, Bariloche, 8400, Argentina
Rating: 9

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I traveled to Bariloche, Argentina, in January 2015 (TripAdvisor did not let me choose this option so I had to put January 2019). I had a great stay at this hostel and I made friends too. The staff in the hostel was very friendly and the breakfast was good. The living room was cozy and a place everyone could get together to talk, watch TV and get to know each other. The girls at the reception were very nice. One of them was Mariel. They booked trips for us, they were very friendly and very helpful. One time we went kayaking and one of the receptionists went with us. After the activity, she walked us back to the hostel. They helped us a lot with anything we needed. I was backpacking alone in Argentina and Chile and this is a great hostel if you are a solo traveler. It is close to many attractions and the people working there are great. I recommend this hostel!

Great stay at Fortaleza Hostel

Went to stay for a night and ended up staying 1 week..
The owner, Flor, the owner is always smiling and happy to help.
Hostel itself has great character as itt is solely made of solid wood..
Away from the main road and from town it's a great place for a good night's sleep and to unwind.
I could be critical if I were staying in a 5 star hotel but for what I paid I give it 10/10.. 

Great stay at a Great Hostel

I loved staying at Fortaleza hostel! The staff were very helpful and told me about tons of great hikes. The lao lao forest is just up the road and is a magical place! We went out for beers at a local cervezeria and had a great night with everyone in the hostel. The porch is so peaceful- a great place to enjoy a cup of tea or some mate and appreciate the nature! Highly recommended!

Fantastic hostel! Great location and staff

After reading all of the positive reviews, I really wanted to love this place. But it just wasn't a good fit for us. 
Check in was confusing and disorganized. They seem to keep track of who's in what bed on a piece of scratch paper. Several people's reservations, including our own, were messed up while we were there. Very confusing. 
We got a very general overview of the neighborhood, but unfortunately no really concrete suggestions about hikes, things to do, ways to get around, etc. Places were described as "you can hike here for a few hours" and not much more. 
It was also extremely loud. We were in the 6 bed dorm and could hear people making SO MUCH noise in the living room and cooking in the kitchen until well after 1am, though the kitchen supposedly closed at 11. 
It was a hard place to stay without a car. We rode the bus, which comes infrequently. None of the maps the hostel provided gave accurate information about the busses. We spent a lot of time walking and walking and walking to get where we were going... Which was fine, but not the adventure we were hoping for. 
The area is lovely. Everyone there seemed nice. The breakfast was delicious. It just wasn't the right fit for us. I wish the staff had tried a little harder to be helpful or check in with us. All in all, disappointing compared to the super positive reviews I had read. 

I wanted to love this place, but...

We personally didn’t enjoy our stay at Hostel Fortaleza, here are a few reasons why: 

Our private room was occupied when we arrived so we couldn’t stay in it. The staff seemed remorseless of the fact that they’d made a mistake. 

The staff were aware of a bus strike in Bariloche, which given the fact that the hostel is miles from town, would have been useful to have known before we ventured there, only to struggle to get back late at night. 

Only one toilet and one shower were working during our stay. These were both in separate bathrooms which was inconvenient. 

The staff dominated the communal areas most of the day - they cooked a large lunch for themselves and their friends, and then proceeded to watch Netflix until late into the evening. Being in these areas felt like an inconvenience. This also didn’t feel appropriate considering that the kitchen was very dirty throughout our stay, and the space could have much been better been looked after. 

Overall, we were hugely disappointed with the facilities, and the attitude of the staff.

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