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Viajero Colonia Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Consider a stay at Viajero Colonia Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared dormitory, 4 beds, shared bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitorio 6 personas baño compartido

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared dormitory, 8 beds, shared bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Habitación Grupal x4 baño compartido

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Habitación Grupal x6 baño compartido

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Viajero Colonia Hostel is in Barrio Histórico, a neighborhood in Colonia del Sacramento. Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento and Spanish Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Colonia Port and Buquebus Colonia. Colonia del Sacramento Aquarium and Embarcadero de Yates Riachuelo Park are also worth visiting.
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General Flores 44o, Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia, 70000

What's nearby

  • Rio de la Plata - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colonia Port - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Buquebus Colonia - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Carrasco Intl. Airport (MVD) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reina Café-Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queriéndote Casa De Té - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Refugio Colonia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪¡Qué Tupé! - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bortolot - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Viajero Colonia Hostel

Hostel located in Barrio Histórico
Consider a stay at Viajero Colonia Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Viajero Colonia Hostel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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Viajero Colonia Hostel

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 13 reviews
Viajero Colonia Hostel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 4.82 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property from November 15 to the day after Easter: Uruguay value-added tax (10%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (10%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4.82 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

El Viajero Colonia
El Viajero Colonia Hostel
Viajero Hostel
El Viajero Hostel Suites Colonia Uruguay/Colonia Del Sacramento
Viajero Colonia Hostel Colonia del Sacramento
Viajero Colonia Colonia del Sacramento
Viajero Colonia
Viajero Colonia Hostel Colonia del Sacramento
Viajero Colonia Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Viajero Colonia Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Viajero Colonia Hostel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Viajero Colonia Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Viajero Colonia Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Viajero Colonia Hostel located?

Located in Barrio Histórico, this hostel is steps from Indian Museum, Rambla Colonia Del Sacramento, and Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento. Spanish Museum and Regional Museum Archive are just steps away.

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Reviews

Viajero Colonia Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel in a beautiful old town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Foi muito boa, mas quando acenderam a lareira nosso quarto ficou cheio de fumaça, tivemos que abrir as portas para dormir.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes koloniales ambiente, freundliches personal, zentrale Lage. Privates WC und Waschbecken hat gefehlt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Florian

Liked: Staff & service
Ich hatte ein Doppelzimmer und es gab in den zu nutzenden 4 Waschräumen teils keine Seife, Shampoo oder Duschgel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Staff & service
Estadia curta só pra estar perto da balsa que levava a Buenos Aires, é um hostel então é mais simples que os hotéis, porém poderiam caprichar um pouco mais na limpeza.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente !!!

Experiencia excelente!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre privée agréable et espaces communs bien décorés Une auberge agréable ! La seule chose regrettable est la réception, (très) souvent sans personne...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien

Nos fue bárbaro, pero no lleguen antes de la hora...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice and big lounge area. Only draw back is not every bed in the dorms has a locker.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graziele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente local para passar as férias.

Excelente lugar, ambiente descontraído, ótima localização pertinho de tudo, super recomendo, amamos!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

PacoG, Ciudad de México

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen lugar, limpio, con los servicios necesarios que ofrecería cualquier hostel. Desayuno bueno y completo. Ubicado en el centro de Colonia y muy cerca de todos los atractivos del lugar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom custo x benefício

Foi muito bom permanecer uma noite nesse hostel. Recomendo a todos que precisam de acomodação confortável e por um preço acessível.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janneke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kleurrijk verblijf. Fijn bed en goede douche. In kamer warm maar in de eetruimte koud. Ontbijt was prima. Super vriendelijk personeel en heel flexibel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

aline

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in Colonia

Lovely stay in this hostel. Clean, neat, cozy hostel with helpful staffs. It is near the ferry terminal and old town of Colonia
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adorei

Localização ótima, próximo do comércio central e da parte histórica. Hostel muito agradável e bem aconchegante.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lot of space and big rooms

Best hostel that I had in a month. Lot of space and good kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rad Hostel

Really fun hostel! Had a private room with shared bathroom and it was perfectly comfortable. The hostel.even organized a St Patty's celebration with green beer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

James, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning building. Great little town

Beautiful building so much character,great place unbelievable clean and very well run....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Isaline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hostel, nothing wrong to say!

You can feel directly like at home in this big house full of space (both in rooms and commons), located in a quiet area near the centre and the sea, with all equipments, various and clean bathrooms, nice swimming pool and helpful staffs!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

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