La Brújula Hostel — Hotel in La Paloma

I have had quite a few disappointing experiences when it comes to accommodation in Uruguay and when this place was recommended to me, I decided to try it and I have to say it was the best decision!!!|I stayed in a 4-bed dorm, which was clean and airy. You were able to see the ocean from the window. The whole building as well as the showers and toilets seemed quite new. There are other buildings with rooms that have a few more beds in them, but they looked good as well and there were enough bathrooms to accommodate all the guests.|There are many opportunities to sit down and chill...hammocks, sofas, chairs, benches and a lush garden...with surroundings as beautiful as that one doesn't even care, if the town center is quite far! But if you want or need to go into town you can use a bicycle for free. |The walk to the beach is short.|The breakfast is included and I think it is amazing. Gabriela bakes the bread and the cake herself...most of the time the food is still warm, there are several spreads and fruit and a huge variety of cereal, yoghurt, milk, coffee, tea...|In the evening they put on the Parilla and people put their meats and veggies over the fire...great vibe.|The owners are lovely and I wish I could have had a better conversation with them, but my Spanish is still bad (I just started to learn). Sergio even fixed my flip flop, that had broken...thx so much for that.|If I come back to Uruguay...this is the place I...

My boyfriend and I stayed at La Brujula hostel for two nights. We had a four person room that we shared with one other guest the first night and had the room to ourselves the second night. The room was on the second floor of the front building, which allowed a view of the ocean a couple blocks away. The bunks were long and comfortable. The hostel was very clean and colorful. There is a lot of cool outdoor communal space. Breakfast is included with your stay and there is quite the spread each morning (breakfast cakes, bread, jams, dulce de leche, cereal, fruit, coffee, tea, juice). The owners are very kind and hospitable - they had lots of helpful recommendations about the area. The hostel is only a couple blocks to the beach. The wifi in the hostel works well. The hostel has bikes you can use (they are a pretty worn but they are free!) and you can have your laundry done for...

I arrived at the hostel late at night during the off-season...I surprised the owner to show up without a reservation. But I'm so glad it worked out! Paloma wasn't my favorite town on the coast yet this hostel is a bit outside of town just a block from a very quiet beach. There are free bikes you can use to ride into town...and the best part is the art. There's a little cinema and a fire pit and it's just a really cool cool spread! I've traveled a lot and have stayed in many hostels all over the world. So I feel like somewhat of an expert when I say this spot is special. Sergio and Natalia went above and beyond to help me feel comfortable (even though just being in this space is all that's needed). I strongly recommend just going here to enjoy life! The room I stayed in had a great view of the ocean (over top of another building). It was...