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La Quinta Hostel Bar is located in La Barra, Punta del Este. The establishment is located 10 km from downtown Punta del Este and "Los Dedos" beach, 5 km from Manantiales and 20 km from José Ignacio. The nearest beach is 1.5 km away.

Everything fine, but to enjoy the place, you should have a vehicle. It's a bit far away from everything.

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8.7
Fabulous
204 reviews

Mundaka Hostel y Bar features a large garden with an outdoor pool. The hostel has free WiFi access in all areas.

Guests staying at Mundaka Hostel y Bar can opt between private rooms with air conditioning and a minibar, or shared dormitory rooms for budget travelers. All rooms have a lively décor and open views.

Location & Atmosphere last but not least I am travelling with motorbike...so park place for the bike!!!! Super

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8.8
Fabulous
260 reviews

Boasting a games room and a garden, Hostel 32 offers comfortable dorm rooms with free Wi-Fi in a quiet area of Punta del Este, 100 metres from Playa Brava Beach. Punta Shopping Mall is 1.3 km.

The guestrooms at Hostel 32 are equipped with fans and safety lockers. Bathroom facilities are shared.

Location is perfect. Great amenities and amazing hospitality/customer service

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8.5
Very good
239 reviews
Price from
BGN 26
per night

Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a terrace, Soul Hostel Punta del Este offers accommodation in Punta del Este, 100 metres from the coastline. Free private parking is available on site.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play table tennis, billiards and darts at this hostel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Location to both Playa Brava and Playa Mansa in a tourist luxury zone is the best plus.

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6.9
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829 reviews
Price from
BGN 42
per night

At Del Barcito Hostel, rooms are distributed in two wings: one offering shared dormitories with common bathroom facilities, and another one with private rooms. All of them are decorated with vibrant colours and include heating.

The Hostel was near the beach, public transportation, and stores. The staff was awesome, they were helpful and available at all times.

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7.4
Good
108 reviews

Featuring an on site bar, The Trip Hostel offers budget rooms in Punta del Este. Free WiFi access is available in common areas.

"Featuring an on site bar, The Trip Hostel offers budget rooms in Punta del Este. Free WiFi access is available in common areas

The place is 2mins walk from the bus terminal. There is also a food market nearby, along with other restaurants. The beds are comfy, and the host is super nice.

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7.4
Good
708 reviews

Offering sea views and located only 100 metres from the beach, Planet Punta del Este Hostel offers budget accommodations in Punta del Este. There is free WiFi access in common areas and common kitchen facilities are available for guest use.

Spectacular location in the heart of town and very close to the bus station. A rambling building with several dormitories. Mine, on the top floor, had its own bathroom with WC, shower and wash basin. Useful kitchen. Lots of space to sit, lounge, eat and meet.

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7.7
Good
228 reviews
Price from
BGN 69
per night

Punta del Este Harbour is 7.6 km from the hostel, while Gorriti island is 7.8 km away. The nearest airport is Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport, 15 km from "El Pelícano" Hostal.

Great place in downtown Maldonado. very close to the main plaza and a quiet place to stay if you don’t like the hustle of Punta del Este.

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7.1
Good
41 reviews
Price from
BGN 73
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,145 reviews
    The personnel was friendly Good breakfast Very quiet and great location Comfortable room I enjoyed my stay here 😊
    Stephanie
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,145 reviews
    The personnel was friendly Good breakfast Very quiet and great location Comfortable room I enjoyed my stay here 😊
    Stephanie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 72.75
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 276 reviews
    The staff were amazing, super friendly and generous with recommendations and time for a casual chat. The hostel was quiet as I was there outside of the main season but it felt really cosy because of that; I was also upgraded to a better room which was very kind. The location was fantastic, right next to a supermarket, beach, restaurants, cafes and shops. It also felt really safe. La Barra is a really cute area, I'd love to come back again and stay at Negrita. Thanks so much!
    Marta
    Solo traveller
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 708 reviews
    If u travel with a budget its definitely a good option but dont expect too much. The hostel is good located and extremely cheap for Uruguay. The mattress are hard and old, the kitchen well equipped. The shower has hot water. Staff is super helpful and friendly.
    Bennet
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 79 reviews
    I’m traveling for 6 months and this was by far the best hostel I stayed in. The staff became like friends and the atmosphere is amazing. If you image a surfculture, this has the surfculture. The ultimate place to come to rest, close to a perfect beach and the nice streets of la barra. I would recommend this hostel all day to people. This hostel is for me a reason to come back to Uruguay next year. A big big fan here. Thanks for the wonderful stay here Cami, Vicky, Lu and Ines
    Jorn
    Solo traveller
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 708 reviews
    The hostel was quite cheap for Punta del Este and the location was great.
    Elodie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 48.80
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 868 reviews
    Great location. It's a beautiful hostel, 5 minutes from the beach. Supermarkets are 15 min walk away.
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 291
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,622 reviews
    Great location! Right across the street from a beautiful beach, easy walking distance to everything in town, and very, very safe! Pools and fitness center were excellent, and massage was fantastic! Excellent breakfast and meal services with abundant variety. Enjoyed variety of news services BBC, CNN, FOX, and Bloomberg. Front desk staff were outstanding in helping with reservations, transportation, and tours. Well done!
    Victor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 111.34
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,065 reviews
    Great location, great hostel! The common areas were nice and cozy. The rooms were clean.
    raffaella
    Solo traveller
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 708 reviews
    You have to go there ones in your life or you will just miss the best hostel I ever went !
    maxime
    Solo traveller

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