Just a few blocks away from La Barra's bridge, the best beaches and the most important discos in Punta del Este, Backpacker de La Barra is a hostel that offers big and comfortable rooms, modern clean bathrooms, swimming pool, sunbathing deck, mini-market, bike rental, telephone, wireless internet, BBQ'S, and everything for you to have a great time.
Whether you enjoy the day time, sports and outdoors activities or the nightlife, bars and discos, Backpacker de La Barra is the place to stay. Offering students, backpackers, and budget travellers access to the best of Punta del Esta at a low price. read more
| Room type | How many guests? | Price/night |
|---|---|---|
| 8 bed Mixed Dorms | Show prices | |
| Overall | 4 votes | |
| Clean | 4 votes | |
| Staff | 4 votes | |
| Location | 4 votes | |
| Social | 4 votes | |
| Value | 4 votes |
When you arrive to the Bus Terminal of Punta del Este, you take the "micro" to La Barra, as soon as you cross the bridge, you get down at Parada 40. Across the avenue, you'll see a perpendicular road with a yellow Backpacker sign. take this road and just follow the signs. After 500m. you'll see the Backpacker at your left.
Coming from the East, once you pass by La Barra's gas station (Ancap), go straight ahead by Camino Urquiza (that goes to San Carlos' Zoo) 500m. and turn left one block and then right and you'll find us at your left, there are signs along the road so you'll find us easily.
Backpacker de La Barra is a big, spacious hostel with an excellent pool. The location is just outside Punta del Este, and only a few blocks to the beach. Enjoy five star hostel quality at prices even the backpacker budget can swing. Low on cash? Not to worry, they also accept credit cards.
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rooms are big and the hostel in general is very clean. its a bit far away from the town, but we still loved the place and the relaxed atmosphere
United States | 18-24 | Female
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i had an amazing time at this place! all of the people here are so cool. punta del este is incredible, but this hostel really made my trip great. suerte!
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Holly
really nice hostel, very friendly staff...we especially enjoyed the morning guitar while we ate breakfast = )
United States | 18-24 | Female