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Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo

2.0 star property
Hostel in Montevideo with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo sits in the heart of Ciudad Vieja, where guests enjoy a vibrant social scene with an onsite bar and library. Travelers can use WiFi from their rooms or head to the sunny terrace to relax and plan their next day of exploration.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Treinta y tres 1274, Montevideo, 11000

What's nearby

  • Montevideo Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Salvo Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Puerto de Montevideo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Montevideo Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Carrasco Intl. Airport (MVD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Che.co.ffe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Pasiva - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Corte - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El 17 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo

Hostel located in Ciudad Vieja
A terrace, a library, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike rentals, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • An elevator and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: UYU 39.94 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.
  • 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.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo
Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo Montevideo
Circus Hostel Hotel Montevideo
Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo Hostel
Circus Hostel&Hotel Hostel
Circus Hostel&Hotel
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Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo located?

Located in Ciudad Vieja, this hostel is steps from Rambla of Montevideo and Peatonal Sarandí. Montevideo Cathedral and Museo Gurvich are also within 5 minutes. Montevideo Central Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Circus Hostel&Hotel Montevideo Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No towel provided, no shampoo, no conditioner, no liquid soap. Argentine hostel had everything with same price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities. Staff friendliness was hit and miss.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención fue excelente, la recepcionista Michelle, súper atenta y amable. Muy recomendable, los alrededores son medio medio pero no muy inseguro si buscar cocheras
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Local bom e central. A equipe excelente.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

paula uchoa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

local otimo

O local e excelente perto de tudo, em frente ao mar-rio, da para ir a pe para a maioria dos locais, os funcionarios sao excelentes, atenciosos gentis e dao super dicas, a limpesa precisa melhor so um pouquinho, mas razoavel visto que nao existe perfeição... no mais amei, com certeza recomendo o local, e voltaria, pois tive uma bao impressao
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

Ótima opção no centro

Uma ótima opção para viajantes sozinhos ou casal ou em grupo. Bem localizado e com uma boa estrutura. Quarto individual bom, com uma excelente vista da cidade, bem próximo ao principais pontos da Cidade Velha
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisson Luis

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

excelente custo beneficio

Limpo agradável e funcionários muito prestativos
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Bom custo benefício

O hotel é simples mas atende muito bem. A localização e o atendimento, com o Juan, foram excelentes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Foi ótima a hospedagem
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eliane

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

Muito bom!

Muito bom, pessoal da recepção, da limpeza tudo gente boa, simpáticos, instalação nova (reformada), tudo limpo, só faltou uma tv no quarto (quarto casal).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos gerardo

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

Excelente ubicación

Un lugar céntrico y excelente ubicación
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Agradable buen trato excelente vista todo bien
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

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

Bien precio en ciudad vieja de Montevideo

Lugar económico y en plena ciudad vieja de Montevideo . Con servicios básicos acordes al precio.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Silvio

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel / hostel antigo bom preço.

Hotel antigo, os funcionários são atenciosos. Cumpe o que promete pelo preço.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gostei muito da possibilidade de um espaco aberto superior, um terraço que permite ver o mar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RAS excellent rapport qualité prix
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria Jose

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lugar donde se quedan muchas personas de paso, genial para conocer a otros. Quiza tienen un poco de desorden en cuanto a las camas, los huespedes tampoco ayudan, la limpieza es buena sin embargo no es increible, y en una habitacion compartida falta algo para poder secar el piso o algo asi
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

PAULO

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

Péssimo hostel.

Não recomendo este hostel de jeito nenhum Principalmente a equipe de atendimento, super grosseiros, sem disposição para ajudar ou te atender bem, sequer olham na sua cara. Gostaria de destacar uma moça loira, de óculos que fica na recepção durante as noites, que menina insuportável! Ela foi grossa com todos os hóspedes, conseguir ver várias pessoas reclamando do atendimento ruim e suas respostas grosseiras, uma ridícula! O hostel não tem uma geladeira, nem um fogão para fazer alguma refeição, onde já se viu isso? É um hostel! Não serve café da manhã, nem tem absolutamente nenhuma opção de nada para comprar. A cozinha fede a alguma carne que guardam lá, horrível. A única coisa boa neste hostel é a localização na Ciudad Vieja, fácil para ir a toda a capital. De resto, nada de bom!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annileise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó. Conviví y compartí habitación con gente de otros países y eso me dio nuevas amistades. Lo recomiendo!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rommel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The neighborhood is in the process of being revitalized. It seemed to have abandoned buildings around Ciudad Vieja. Most of the developing areas were near the Mercado Puerto which is about 10minute from Circus Hotel. The location of the hotel was within walking distance of the Plaza Independencia. Sofía at the front desk was very helpful and friendly.. I opted for the private room accomodation. It was spacious and clean. The bed was two twin beds put together . Air conditioner worked very well. 24 hour coffee and tea available. Different tours and activities available at the front desk. I enjoyed my stay at the Circus Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL

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

Súper recomendable

Siempre es una muy buena experiencia venir a Circus
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was obvious that my bathroom wasn't cleaned at all. There was still urine spots on the toilet and it selles like urinere in the whole room. Had to clean the toilet before I was able to use it. Not a good feeling. I told them the next morning and it was taken care of. The bedsheets were clean at least. Some staff was friendly some not so much. I don't understand the good reviews.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

JADSON ZELESIO

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

Bom custo beneficio

Hostel/hotel com bom custo benefício, porém com alguns problemas como água que empoça no box do banheiro.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente localização

O atendimento na recepção foi excelente, a localização é excelente e bem próxima dos principais pontos turísticos da cidade, o ambiente compartilhado é agradável e aconchegante, existe a possibilidade de fazer sua própria comida no local caso queira economizar, o quarto é confortável. Um ponto para melhorar é a limpeza do quarto, pois em nossa experiência o lençol e travesseiro estava com cabelo de outros pessoas assim que chegamos no quarto e no banheiro dentro do box também tinha cabelo e mesmo solicitando a limpeza isso não foi corrigido. Fora isso tudo certo!
Rambla Francia no final da rua.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sk Tanvir

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

Worth it

You get what you pay. You get a clean bed and 24hr front desk for a good price. WiFi was better than any other hotels !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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