Reviews of La Brújula Hostel
Calle Córdoba entre 17 y 18, Playa Anaconda, 00017 La Paloma, Uruguay
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Reviewed: December 17, 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewKind hosts, great shared spaces (amazing hammocks!), good vibe
A bit far out of town / supermarket is a 10min bicycle ride. No hot water
Reviewed: September 21, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: February 26, 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: February 7, 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewFor me this place was 10/10. The owners are so incredibly kind. I felt so much at home. And there was more to like: the bed was comfortable, everything was clean, the kitchen is well equipped, breakfast was good, the location is only a few minutes walk from the beach. The city center is a bit further away but you can rent a bike at the hostel and reach the center easily in 15 a 20 min.
I can’t think of anything that I didn’t like. I really fell in love with this place
Reviewed: January 23, 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewGreat outdoor space and super nice staff. Would be a great place to go with s group of friends! Very close to one of the best beaches in La Paloma
A bit further from the center, but you can rent bikes at the hostel
Reviewed: December 26, 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewPretty hostel with a very nice communal space including a little bar and pool table. You can also rent bikes at the property. The family running the hostel are very nice and so helpful. There is a beautiful beach about 3 mins walk and plenty more about 15 mins cycle away.
Reviewed: June 8, 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewVery nice hostel close to the beach. Everything is clean, breakfast good and staff very friendly! Absolutely recommended:)
Reviewed: May 10, 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewThe couple was verry nice, breakfast is amazing and the garden incredible!
Reviewed: March 22, 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewThe staffs are super friendly and their dog Mandela is cutest living thing in this world! The tent was fantastic and was dreamy. The pizza 🍕 she made was delicious and I would rate this place 10/10. Must visit place with your friends gang as it’s a chilling place .
Reviewed: March 19, 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified review- location, breakfast, staff
- not a lot of bathrooms for so many people - quite loud in the evenings with music, our room was next to the reception.
Reviewed: March 11, 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
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Verified reviewCharming place, great atmosphere, and attentive owners.
Reviewed: February 1, 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewAbsolutely fantastic stay at La Brujula. Definitely one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in. Rooms very lovely, very clean with individual lockers. Showers were great, with consistent hot water and were kept very clean as were the toilets. There’s a great communal space to relax and the hostel is very close to the beach. Staff are all lovely and very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent too. Overall an amazing experience and very good value for money!
Reviewed: January 30, 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewThe hostel has plenty of nice areas to relax and socialize, benches, chairs, hammocks - wonderful to meet new people. All staff members are very warm, friendly and try to help you in any way they can. The dorm beds are comfy, extra blankets are available. The room has a sufficient number of sockets. The breakfast is amazing! The kitchen is more or less outdoor, equipped with plenty of pots and pans and usually clean and tidy.
One tiny little thing: the sponge and the kitchen cloth could be exchanged more often Unfortunately the bikes are not free anymore if you want to use them shortly for grocery shopping (as mentioned in other comments).
Reviewed: January 21, 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewThis hostel is the best I've stayed at so far in south America. Everything about the place was amazing - so eco friendly, and a really wholesome family vibe about the place. Also somehow the cheapest place we stayed at, so couldn't ask for more. Staff were always lovely, even though our Spanish was limited. Highly recommend
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Reviewed: January 7, 2023 · Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 1, 2022 · Stayed in November 2022
Verified reviewWhat not to like! The hostel is a very nice space 100 from the beach. Sergio, Gabriela and their son are down to earth and honest people. They have created a gem with their own hands! They also grow their own veggies that can be purchased by guests. All facilities are good and breakfast is the best one I have had in my time in Uruguay. It s a place where one can meet and enjoy time with the other guests in the many different areas of the property or chill out and have some solo time I d defo stay again...no questions asked!
Reviewed: November 22, 2022 · Stayed in November 2022
Verified reviewSuch a funky and cool beach side hostel! Laid back vibes with a hippy touch to the aesthetics... Owners were lovely and the breakfast every morning was a nice touch! High recomend for your next chill beach adventure xx
Reviewed: November 20, 2022 · Stayed in November 2022
Verified reviewPretty much perfect. Large common areas, great kitchen, and very close to the beach. Great breakfast.