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Che Lagarto Hostel Montevideo Reviews

Calle Plaza Independencia 713, Montevideo, Uruguay

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79%Overall Rating

From 137 ratings
  • 77%Character
  • 76%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 77%Staff
  • 76%Atmosphere
  • 71%Cleanliness

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93%

I personally feel that the place was comfortable enough, was lucky enough to book one bed with balcony view. The staff been very professional and kind. They could improve on cleansing. Great hostel overall.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

It's been a lot of fun. The building is pretty amazing, really enjoyed the chillout zone, loved the colors too. My room was great and the staff's been very easygoing too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Just passing by, I liked this hostel a lot. Great facilities, mixed rooms. Very good location, totally worth it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hungary
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I really liked the building with high ceilings and big windows - great view. The facilities are very well equipped. Location is good, close to public areas.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


57%

Hostel was in really good location. Breakfast was not organized...It was not enough food and tables for everyone...Staff was not polite with exception barmen-receptionist(a guy). He gave us information more than we needed ;-) Maybe girls had bad day but still...

  • Avid Traveller
  • 10 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Lithuania
  • Couple 25-30
  • (15 reviews)


77%

It's in a good location though doesn't stand out much due to lack of signage! All of the staff were very friendly and helpful, apart from one woman who was moody and disinterested, we felt scared to ask her for help. Really good free breakfast, big under bed lockers, and they sorted out bike hire for us very quickly. Weird key system of handing them in when you left and having to ask for it on your return, only one key for a 6 bed dorm! Kitchen was ok, bring a lighter!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 05 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


80%

It's well located but the building, mainly the washroom is not good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Quite clean, it's not a hotel but it is very comfortable anyways. The staff is really nice and easygoing. It's located in the city centre close to lots of places to eat.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


63%

Wasn't impressed: lots of hair in the bathrooms which were kind of dingy anyway, loud music playing at reception for no reason, receptionist got distracted during my check in and forgot to return my passport so I was frantically looking for it before my international flight when the other receptionist knew it was still at the desk and didn't bother to tell me.


100%

Rented a bike for the day, the staff was really helpful with directions. The city and the weather were great. I'd come back here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

There is sheets & towels exchange for every booking, hot water, working bathrooms, fun open areas and lots of activities offered by the local staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I liked it a lot, they were really kind.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

The staff is very very very nice!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Romania
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Mihaela, thank you very much!!!! Hope you return to Uruguay for your next holidays!!!

80%

We stayed for two nights, and found the staff very friendly and helpful. Good location, however our room could have used some paint, and the bikes are in need of some maintenance. Overall I would recommend this hostel, we booked the Che Lagarto Hostel in Buenos Aires through them, and got a 20% discount.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Dave, thank you very much for your recomendations, we are going to take that into account. Hope see you and your family again!!! Regards from Che Lagarto staff!!!!

77%

This is a fairly good hostel in a great spot. The rooms were small and a bit crappy and our door couldn't be locked. The internet they have is so damn slow it's not even worth using. The bathrooms are decent but there aren't enough showers for the number of occupants.

  • Globetrotter
  • 29 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (36 reviews)


77%

This is a fairly good hostel in a great spot. The rooms were small and a bit crappy and our door couldn't be locked. The internet they have is so damn slow it's not even worth using. The bathrooms are decent but there aren't enough showers for the number of occupants.

  • Globetrotter
  • 26 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (36 reviews)


97%

Normal, cómodo, relajado. La ubicación es muy buena.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Cozy and comfortable, private bathrooms, there's towel and bedding exchange between chek-in's.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

This hostel has the potential to be an amazing hostel. We enjoyed our stay here, however found the staff only did what they had to in terms of making you feel welcome and enjoying your stay. Rooms were a good size, clean, bathrooms and kitchen were good. Bar was great but wasn't so rowdy that it kept you up all night. There are bikes for hire (albeit poorly maintained) which was a good way to see the city. The best part of the hostel was the home cooked dinner which is put on for only US$7.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2012
  • tmcmillan4
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


83%

Great location, big spacious private rooms, very helpful staff, terrible shower, no water pressure, awful with long hair! Alzo could do with not having the music blaring at breakfast! But overall, great, and real value for money

  • Avid Traveller
  • 19 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 41+
  • (12 reviews)


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