El Viajero Colonia Hostel

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

The newest and best Hostel that Colonia has to offer

The only Hostel in Colonia in which the breakfast is included in the rate & bathrooms are into the rooms. Heat water 24 hs.

700 m away from the Port and Bus Station, just 100 m from the famous "Historical Town" (a part of the city declared World Heritage by UNESCO) and 1500 m from the beautiful beaches!

El Viajero Hostel & Suites is located in a beautiful 19th-century house with all the comfort of the 21th-century: High roofs topped with wide skylights, fireplace, barbecue, solarium, bar, AC in every room, cable TV, DVDs, Wi-Fi Internet, bathroom in all dorms, private rooms, bike and motorbike rental and horse riding.

We organize activities for you, both inside and outside the B&B: Asados and typical foods, walking tours, horse-riding at the countryside and at the beach, visits to museums, wineries, national parks, tourist ranches and the cheese shops that elaborate the renowned cheese from Colonia Suiza.

We have bikes and motorbikes for rent!!

Colonia del Sacramento was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese, and the Spaniards took hold of it in 1681, then the government of Buenos Aires was in charge in 1705 and in 1735 the city was sieged by the Spaniards for two years. In 1756 begins the 'War of the seven years' and in 1826 Colonia suffered a bombardment by the Argentineans, until finally in December of 1828, it was released to the Uruguayan army.

It is considered the most beautiful city in Uruguay, due to the Historical Town and its museums, the Plaza Mayor with its restaurants, the Iglesia Matriz (the oldest church in Uruguay), the lighthouse, which you will find perfect for sightseeing: the old city, the beaches, the countryside and the national parks.

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

* We don't accept passengers under the age of 18.