Best Punta del Este hostels
With a stay at TAS D VIAJE HOSTEL - SURFCAMP - SUITES, you'll be centrally located in Punta del Este, within a 15-minute drive of Bikini Beach and Our Lady of Candelaria. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.




Overall 8,8 Excellent
Based on 999 reviews
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Excellent
9,0
Pros: Breakfast was good, hostel is decent. Close to the bus station and everything else you need.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Cool common areas including a bar. Clean, comfortable room with air con
Excellent
9,2
Pros: Nice pleace, excellent location
Excellent
9,2
Pros: Nice communal areas both indoor and out. Music playing which gives a nice vibe. Good breakfast with eggs. Great location with sea view from the front terrace. Able to store my bag after check out.
Mediocre
2,5
Pros: Very close to both beaches. Close to popular eateries. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Hostel is clean And neat.
Excellent
9,6
Pros: The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I arrived early in the morning and they let me into my room immediately. They also provided me with a map of the town and loads of recommendations for things to do. The room (one of their queen suites) was comfortable.
Mediocre
3,0
Pros: The location, and the price.
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Overall 8,8 Excellent
Based on 999 reviews
Location
9,8
WiFi
9,6
Service
9,1
Vibe
8,9
Amenities
8,9
Cleanliness
8,8
Bar
7,8
Breakfast
7,6
Room
6,7
Location
9,8
Amenities
8,9
Room
5,7
Location
9,8
Service
9,1
Comfort
6,5
9,0 Excellent
Pros: Breakfast was good, hostel is decent. Close to the bus station and everything else you need.
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10,0 Excellent
Pros: Cool common areas including a bar. Clean, comfortable room with air con
Cons: Fairly expensive hostel e.g. 20 USD to rent a surfboard for the day
9,2 Excellent
Pros: Nice pleace, excellent location
Cons: Many mosquitoes in the room
9,2 Excellent
Pros: Nice communal areas both indoor and out. Music playing which gives a nice vibe. Good breakfast with eggs. Great location with sea view from the front terrace. Able to store my bag after check out.
Cons: Bunkbeds are for children! You have to make yourself horizontal to get in, no sitting up in bottom bunk. Charge points and lights not near bed so charged my phone across the room from me. Staff friendly enough but strict rules on not coming back and using facilities (common area, shower) post check out. I think they could've flexed on this and got some "friendly" points as a) the hostel only had a few people staying, and b) I had only arrived at 8pm, had barely used facilities and hadn't showered by check out!
2,5 Mediocre
Pros: Very close to both beaches. Close to popular eateries. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Hostel is clean And neat.
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9,6 Excellent
Pros: The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I arrived early in the morning and they let me into my room immediately. They also provided me with a map of the town and loads of recommendations for things to do. The room (one of their queen suites) was comfortable.
Cons: You have to be aware that some rooms back onto the bar of the hostel. So there is some noise in the evenings.
3,0 Mediocre
Pros: The location, and the price.
Cons: The beds are really rustic, and the rooms are very old, and not well maintained. I doubt about the cleanliness of the whole place....
With a stay at TAS D VIAJE HOSTEL - SURFCAMP - SUITES, you'll be centrally located in Punta del Este, within a 15-minute drive of Bikini Beach and Our Lady of Candelaria. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
With a stay at The Trip Hostel in Punta del Este, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Bikini Beach and Brava Beach. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

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Overall 8,6 Excellent
Based on 942 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Pros: The best parts about this hostel were the staff and the location. The guys that worked here welcomed me as a brother and answered every question I had. They also hang around a lot, which is nice for solo travelers- unfortunately I was just worn out after walking 10-13 miles per day so I went to bed early. The location is awesome- I was able to walk everywhere that I wanted to go and it is RIGHT next to the bus station, which helps! If I return to PDE, I will be happy to stay here again.
Excellent
9,6
Pros: Solid hostel! Amazing staff - cheers Rodrigo Upgraded to a 4man room to myself Wifi didnt work in the rooms but solid in the common areas Free bike hire Surf boards to rent 3mins from the bus terminal Good size kitchen TV with Cable for GOT Nice common area, bar but can BYOB Staff again really helpful and friendly Very chilled and relaxing - again Uruguay isnt busy atm so was only a handful of guests Breakfast is basic, bread, jam and coffee Room only had 1 power socket Bathroom door handle missing Met lots of travellers going or coming from Punta del Diablo and pinged ideas and suggestions across But deffo would reccomend, and I'd still reccomend now in low season as the guys are great and your 5mins from the beach
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Location. Very close to bus stations. Cool staff
Excellent
9,6
Pros: The staff at the hostel were fantastic and so helpful and friendly from the moment I arrived. Everyone who worked there would mix and socialise with everyone whether they had been at the hostel for a month or just one day! The vibe is very relaxed and most nights were spent watching movies, drinking beer, and chatting. Brilliant location near the bus terminal and all of the beaches in Punta del Este. Wish I could have stayed here longer!
Excellent
8,3
Pros: Friendly staff and well located.
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Overall 8,6 Excellent
Based on 942 reviews
Bar
10,0
Location
9,7
Service
9,3
Vibe
9,2
Value
8,6
WiFi
6,5
Breakfast
5,3
Room
5,2
Comfort
3,2
10,0 Excellent
Pros: The best parts about this hostel were the staff and the location. The guys that worked here welcomed me as a brother and answered every question I had. They also hang around a lot, which is nice for solo travelers- unfortunately I was just worn out after walking 10-13 miles per day so I went to bed early. The location is awesome- I was able to walk everywhere that I wanted to go and it is RIGHT next to the bus station, which helps! If I return to PDE, I will be happy to stay here again.
Cons: The only thing I can think to complain about is that if there were other people in my room (I was alone, thankfully), the space would have been pretty cramped. Very mild inconvenience. The heater in my room also did not work so well but I am positive that if I had talked with the staff about this, they would certainly have resolved my issues. This hostel is a great value.
9,6 Excellent
Pros: Solid hostel! Amazing staff - cheers Rodrigo Upgraded to a 4man room to myself Wifi didnt work in the rooms but solid in the common areas Free bike hire Surf boards to rent 3mins from the bus terminal Good size kitchen TV with Cable for GOT Nice common area, bar but can BYOB Staff again really helpful and friendly Very chilled and relaxing - again Uruguay isnt busy atm so was only a handful of guests Breakfast is basic, bread, jam and coffee Room only had 1 power socket Bathroom door handle missing Met lots of travellers going or coming from Punta del Diablo and pinged ideas and suggestions across But deffo would reccomend, and I'd still reccomend now in low season as the guys are great and your 5mins from the beach
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10,0 Excellent
Pros: Location. Very close to bus stations. Cool staff
Cons: Nothing
9,6 Excellent
Pros: The staff at the hostel were fantastic and so helpful and friendly from the moment I arrived. Everyone who worked there would mix and socialise with everyone whether they had been at the hostel for a month or just one day! The vibe is very relaxed and most nights were spent watching movies, drinking beer, and chatting. Brilliant location near the bus terminal and all of the beaches in Punta del Este. Wish I could have stayed here longer!
Cons: The blankets on the beds were a little thin and it did get quite cold in the night! Also the wifi did not reach the upper dorm rooms but I think this was a blessing because it meant that everyone would come down to the living area to chill and relax together!!
8,3 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff and well located.
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With a stay at The Trip Hostel in Punta del Este, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Bikini Beach and Brava Beach. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
With a stay at F&F Hostel in Punta del Este, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bikini Beach and Gorlero Avenue. Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 8,3 Excellent
Based on 1 080 reviews
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Good
6,7
Pros: Good location and friendly staff - they tried to help with everything!
Okay
5,0
Pros: + staff was very nice + everything looked very cool
Good
6,3
Pros: The pool is very nice.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: It was clean, the staff were exstreamly helpful.
Poor
1,0
Pros: Reception staff are super nice & professional
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Overall 8,3 Excellent
Based on 1 080 reviews
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
7,9
Location
8,6
Services
8,1
Staff
8,6
Value for money
8,3
6,7 Good
Pros: Good location and friendly staff - they tried to help with everything!
Cons: The kitchen and the rooms are very small and tight, the mattress was also bad. The bar was closed so they didnt have any food or drinks like it says on the website. You always need to wait for going to toilett because there are only 2 for the whole hostel and in those 2 are also showers so its nearly always locked.
5,0 Okay
Pros: + staff was very nice + everything looked very cool
Cons: -Our bed wasn't clean after checking in.. however when we let the staff know they immediately changed it, gave us some drinks from the house and were very apologetic. - location was a bit to far away from the nice restaurants and bars - The bathrooms were not very clean
6,3 Good
Pros: The pool is very nice.
Cons: We expected much more from a hostel that suppose to be the best in the area. The staff could be more friendly, except for one girl at the reception, all of the staff members never smiled to us and treated us without respect at the check out.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: It was clean, the staff were exstreamly helpful.
Cons: Everything was fantastic.
1,0 Poor
Pros: Reception staff are super nice & professional
Cons: Was so damp it made me ill. It absolutely stunk. If you have asthma you can't afford to be here. I feel sorry for mangament as they were touching up paint & trying to make entrance look nice but they desperatly need to spend some money on ventilation of rooms. In short term get bars over windows so you can leave them open for fresh air. I was trying to sleep with cloth over my mouth to prevent breathing in bigger spores Secondly bedrooms were filthy. Strange as so much care was taken to clean reception & common areas. But both my rooms were filthy. No way bathtub had been cleaned for a long time. The grime up the walls was just horrible This was my treat 4 day rest from backpacking & this place ruined it. Was horrible to come back to. Wish I'd stuck to my guns and demanded refund rather than change rooms. Even paying again if necessary
With a stay at F&F Hostel in Punta del Este, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bikini Beach and Gorlero Avenue. Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at El Viajero Brava Beach Hostel & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Punta del Este, within a 15-minute drive of Bikini Beach and Gorlero Avenue. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.




Overall 7,8 Good
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Excellent
9,2
Pros: The hostel staff were super friendly and welcoming. Laura actually helped me so much by going into town with me to help with changing money and buying a new charger as I was in such a rush! The beds were clean and comfy, the dorms were spacious with lockers, WiFi was good and the location was perfect.
Good
7,9
Pros: Close to the peninsula, the fingers and the beach, as well as the bus terminal.
Excellent
9,2
Pros: Big common area, bathroom connected to the rooms, equipped kitchen, pool table. Very good price
Good
7,5
Pros: Great location near beach and bus station. Cheap price at $6.30. Staff were friendly.
Excellent
8,3
Pros: The location was really good, comparing to other options it was really good value for money.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: This hostel is located 2 blocks from the beach; well, 2 different beaches depending on the direction you walk! The common space is large and has a pool table.
Okay
5,4
Pros: Great location only a short walk to the two beaches, the marina and downtown area.
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Overall 7,8 Good
Based on 1 027 reviews
Location
9,6
Service
8,2
WiFi
6,8
Breakfast
6,2
Room
5,3
Comfort
4,3
Cleanliness
3,6
Location
9,7
Service
8,2
Breakfast
5,9
Room
4,3
Comfort
4,3
Cleanliness
3,3
Location
9,2
Service
8,2
Vibe
5,6
Room
3,8
9,2 Excellent
Pros: The hostel staff were super friendly and welcoming. Laura actually helped me so much by going into town with me to help with changing money and buying a new charger as I was in such a rush! The beds were clean and comfy, the dorms were spacious with lockers, WiFi was good and the location was perfect.
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7,9 Good
Pros: Close to the peninsula, the fingers and the beach, as well as the bus terminal.
Cons: Kitchen could have been cleaner, rooms were fine though
9,2 Excellent
Pros: Big common area, bathroom connected to the rooms, equipped kitchen, pool table. Very good price
Cons: Someone took our bed while we were away. The breakfast is pricey and not much in it.
7,5 Good
Pros: Great location near beach and bus station. Cheap price at $6.30. Staff were friendly.
Cons: Place seems a bit run down. Room smelled mouldy. Tiny shower that flooded the rest of the bathroom. Toilet seat broken. I was there in low season so there was only a bit of noise at night as bar wasn't open yet but this is a party hostel so I'd say in high season there is noise till late.
8,3 Excellent
Pros: The location was really good, comparing to other options it was really good value for money.
Cons: The room was too cold at night and the heating was not working.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: This hostel is located 2 blocks from the beach; well, 2 different beaches depending on the direction you walk! The common space is large and has a pool table.
Cons:
5,4 Okay
Pros: Great location only a short walk to the two beaches, the marina and downtown area.
Cons: I stayed two nights in a dorm room, but changed rooms after the first night as the bunk beds were so unstable it felt like they were going to fall apart once I climbed onto it. And the guy in the bunk underneath me decided to ‘have a moment to himself’ at 4am in the morning which shook the hole bed. The second room I got into was an all girls room and the bed here were better. Neither of the bathrooms got cleaned during my stay here. You have to make and strip your own bed, making me wonder what the cleaning time from 11-14 is for. The air in the rooms are stale unless you have the window open which makes the door and window rattle in the wind draft.
With a stay at El Viajero Brava Beach Hostel & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Punta del Este, within a 15-minute drive of Bikini Beach and Gorlero Avenue. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.




Overall 7,2 Good
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Overall 7,2 Good
Based on 293 reviews
Food
10,0
Service
7,9
Location
7,5
Breakfast
6,2
Amenities
4,6
Comfort
3,4
Room
3,3
Cleanliness
2,9
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Overall 0,0 Poor
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