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Unplugged Hostel Pocitos Reviews

Luis de la Torre 930, Montevideo, Uruguay

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90%Overall Rating

From 132 ratings
  • 89%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 94%Staff
  • 89%Atmosphere
  • 86%Cleanliness

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43%

if you like to drink beer and making party during your round-a-world-party-trip you will love it here. For people who want to eat local or disover the city there are unfortunatly no information available. The staff is really buisy, so you need put the sheets on the bed your own, for explanations about breakfast and possibilities of transportation is no time neather. Sleep is only possible during the day- as the stuff likes to party itself- so bring earpacks.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi! thanks for your comment, we like to hear guests comments and complaits so we can improve day by day. We are very sorry that you couldn't sleep, but you came on Dec 28th, that's New Year's Eve and every single guest wanted to party. By the way, parties are untill 2.00 am, after that people goes to a Bar close to the hostel so other people can sleep well. About the lack of information in the front desk we desagree with you because we give a map of the city to every guest and we explain everything about Montevideo!!! buses, neighborhoods, beaches, night life, safe times to go and where to go, etc... The staff here does their best to make guests stay unforgetable!

63%

I think it could be more clean!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi! thanks for the review! We wanted to explain to you that here work two cleaning ladies the hole day, and even receptionists help with the cleaning. We are sorry that for you the hostel wasn't clean...we would like to know in you opinion what really wasn't clean so we can put the eye over there, please write us an email. Best regards, UNP Staff

97%

Thanks for the great stay! Unplugged has some of the most friendly hostel staff in the world. A great place.


63%

Great Hostel if you want to improve your spanish. Quite old and run down, needs a revamp asap.Lack of Bathrooms

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


97%

Great atmosphere!! Perfect place to meet new people and make friends. Loved the BBQ in the evening.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


60%

The staff was really helpful and nice. However, there were parties every single night, and the parties were very noisy, so it was imposible to fall asleep... It's not a very clean hostel either...


97%

Amazing staff, cool layout, very safe and a cool bar with cheap beer and a lot of character. An awesome stay. Also, the staff were diligent about keeping the place clean which was very much appreciated!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

One of the best hostels I stayed in south america. Nice location, close to the beach and most of what you´ll need. Great staff, super helpful and friendly. Don´t miss their assado, just great! I definitely recommend it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (3 reviews)


100%

One of the best hostels that I've stayed! I felt welcome and part of the 'Hostel Family' from the first moment. I loved the barbecue at night. It was a great way to meet fellow travelers and hear about their travels around the world. The rooms and the bathrooms were very clean and the location was great, just up in Pocitos. I have happy memories of the staff. They was incredibly friendly and helpful. Thanks for the hug! I recommend this place if you are going to Montevideo.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Unplugged hostel pocitos was one of the best hostels i ever stayed in south america!! The staff was on of the friendliest i ever met...nacho,myllene, fred gracias para todo los dias q estuve aca!!! But breakfast can b improved!!


93%

Fantastic staff and facilities. Location was excellent and several nice restaurants and beaches in the area. I would stay here again, but a key to the private room would have been helpful. Also, I thought the price was a bit steep given that the private room had a shared bathroom. Dorms are cramped but cozy. There is a gate in the front, but I am usually more worried about security from fellow travellers than from the outside. Still a solid choice for Montevideo!


93%

Clean dorm. Super friendly staff. Just for my taste a bit too noisy as the party went down until 5-6am both nights I was there. And that entrance bell is just too annoying!


87%

Unplugged is a great hostel for meeting other travelers from around the world. By night, this place turns into quite the social scene for guests, complete with beer and asado. The free breakfast is a disappointment compared to other hostels in South America, but the staff members here are very friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


77%

Nice hostel but the dorms are quite small and stuffy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (9 reviews)


80%

Overall my stay was great and really enjoyed the people at the Hostel (esp the parella). My only complaints are that the bar didn't have any of the advertised mixed drinks, there don't appear to be any clothes washing facilities, and the bikes available for rent were very uncomfortable and poorly maintained, esp considering they cost as much as the room!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


77%

The breakfast shoud be better and the house could be cleanner. Sometimes you did not find toilet paper in the bathroom. But I reccomend anyway.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • gleibru
  • Brazil
  • Male 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


100%

the staff was super chill and always ready to help, and the asado was the best i've had out of my 6 months of being in uruguay. felipe's asado should be known worldwide.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

Great hostel. Only a few minutes walk from the beach. About a 20 minute bus ride from the old town. The staff are very cool.


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