El Viajero-ciudad Vieja Hostel

Welcome to El Viajero! Uruguay's biggest Hostels and B&B network, with the best accommodations in the best locations of the country: Colonia, Montevideo, Punta del Este and La Pedrera

Our Hostel is located in Montevideo’s historical and most famous square, 'Plaza Constitución', facing the Metropolitan Cathedral and the 'Cabildo', the colonial City Hall. A few steps away from other attractive sites of the city: the 'Solís Theatre', 'Palacio Salvo', 'Puerta de la Ciudadela' and the legendary 'Mercado del Puerto'!! And just 5 blocks from the sea!!

Among a variety of museums, pedestrian streets, art galleries, artisan fairs, street artists, bars, cafés, barbecues and nightclubs. The national financial and cultural center becomes the center of the city’s nightlife, with more then 30 bars, restaurants, clubs and dance clubs!!


The best location with the best of services: A three-story building dating from the Nineteenth century, declared of National Interest by the government. With luminous and heated rooms and everything you need: hot water 24/7, TWO fully equipped kitchens, private rest rooms, TWO living rooms with TV, DVD players and a selected variety of movies; play room, library, free internet access, the exclusive PIANO BAR and our 1,500 ft2 TERRACE with Deck, Hammocks, Solarium and BBQ; where you can relax and have a sunbath watching the Cathedral and the Port during the day, and drink a cold beer while listening to good music and enjoying a delicious “asado” during the night!!

For your entertainment, we offer daily activities at the hostel (BBQ, pizza, and “chivito” nights, city tours, movie nights, etc).

Served by its owners and a young bilingual staff, people with a taste for traveling who know exactly the information you need as a tourist. Some of the services we offer include: city tours, bus tickets, bike rental, laundry service, public telephone, Spanish and Tango lessons, tickets for the best dance clubs, and much more!

Come to visit Uruguay, we are giving our best for you!!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRINT YOUR VOUCHER AND RECONFIRM YOUR ARRIVAL TIME

-Please note that due to credit card regulations the hostel requires the 3 digit security code in order to confirm your booking, otherwise your booking will be automatically cancelled after 24hs..

-PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CHECK IN TIME IS FROM 1 PM, WE ONLY ACCEPT CASH AND ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE IN ADVANCED DURING CHECK IN TIME.

Directions

From Bus Station (Tres Cruces) you have buses 180 / 188 / 187 and CA1. You take the bus in Boulevar Artigas (main door of the bus station) and you take off the bus at Buenos Aires and Ituzaingó, you cross the street and walk by Ituzaingó two blocks and a half and you will see the Hostel.
From Seaport you have a 5 minutes walking. You go out of the Port and you will see the Famouse 'Port Market' you walk along that street that calls Yacare until Perez Castellano (one block), From Perez Castellano you walk until 25 de Mayo (two blocks) and you turn left and walk 6 blocks until Ituzaingó, you turn right and you will see the Hostel
(See map)

From the Airport you can take a taxi or busses to the city centre.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Bureau de Change, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, WiFi in lobby, WiFi in room, Breakfast