Located just a few blocks away from the beach and the Casino, the Totem Hostel offers cheaply priced accommodation in Mar del Plata Argentina . The hostel has easy access to nearby shopping and entertainment venues and is well known for its friendly ambiance. As a guest staying at this discount Mar del Plata hostel , you may kick start your day with a delicious free breakfast , take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen to cook your lunch and dinner, relax in the cozy TV/DVD room while watching your favorite show or a good movie, and even take Spanish classes. Other modern amenities include free wireless Internet access available in the hostel's public areas, free storage room, and currency exchange facilities that are open 24 hours. The major attraction in Mar del Plata is the beach, where you may practice a wide variety of water sports , such as windsurfing, yachting, scuba diving, and many more. Trekking, rock climbing, and paragliding are equally popular, and so are the Aquarium located next to the iconic Punta Mogotes lighthouse, the Zoo at Sierra de los Padres , the Aqua Sol water park , and sightseeing. A pleasant stroll throughout the city will allow you to discover its splendid architecture, some of the most notable landmarks being the Santa Cecilia Chapel a National Historical Monument, the Torreón del Monje , the spectacular Divino Rostro Chapel, and the famous Casa de los Troncos .