Hostel Punta Ballena

In the hills above Punta Ballena, this secluded retreat is ideal for budget-minded travelers who prefer low-key fireside camaraderie to Punta-style partying. The six- to eight-bed dorms are pretty standard issue (and the triple-decker bunks may give pause to acrophobes), but the on-site bar-restaurant invites cozy conversation by the parrilla, and the beach (Playa Portezuelo) is a short walk downhill.