Your stay — Danae Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Salon del Reino. Testigos de Jeohva (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Ermita de Rosa Mística (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Fuente de Venus — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Museo Ferroviario — 394 m · ~5 min walk
Pabellón de las Rosas — 698 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 284 m · ~4 min walk
Machado — 19 m · ~1 min walk
Spot! — 189 m · ~2 min walk
Terminal de Ómnibus — 783 m · ~10 min walk
Emergency Contacts
PiriapolisIn Piriapolis, dial 911 for police, 105 for ambulance, 104 for fire. For tourist assistance, call +598 4432 2013 (local tourism office) or 0800 2121 (national tourist helpline).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Piriapolis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Danae Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 284 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Machado — 19 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Piriapolis bus terminal → Hotel De Mama (Rambla stop)
💡 Hop route 14 or 10 toward Punta del Este; it stops at Rambla y Calle 27, a 1-minute walk from the hotel. No need to buy card—coin fare only (exact change) on board.
Piriapolis town centre → Hotel De Mama
💡 Taxis from the bus terminal to the hotel cost about 60 pesos ($1.50). Uber is slightly cheaper and shows upfront price—useful if you have bags.
Carrasco International Airport (MVD) → Hotel De Mama
💡 Book a remise (private transfer) via the airport kiosk for fixed rates; Uber works but may take 20 mins to arrive. Ask the driver to take Ruta Interbalnearia (IB) for speed, avoid the scenic coastal route if you're tired.
Montevideo Tres Cruces Terminal → Piriapolis Terminal (2 blocks from Hotel De Mama)
💡 Buy a direct ticket to Piriapolis, not 'Punta del Este.' The bus drops you at the terminal on Rambla de los Argentinos; walk east along the beachfront to Hotel De Mama in 5 minutes.
Parada 24, Rambla de los Argentinos → Cerro San Antonio base (near Terrazas)
💡 Flag it down anywhere along the Rambla—just stick your arm out. You need exact change; no notes accepted.
Terrazas de San Francisco → Anywhere in Piriapolis (e.g., casino, rambla)
💡 Call 4432-2345 for reliable service. For fares under 5 blocks, haggling a flat 2 USD saves time; drivers often quote 3 USD anyway.
Carrasco International Airport (MVD) → Terrazas de San Francisco, Piriapolis
💡 Pre-book with a local company like TaxiPunta or Remises Punta. Drivers often meet you at arrivals with a sign—pay in dollars for the best rate.
Montevideo Tres Cruces Terminal → Piriapolis Terminal (2 blocks from Terrazas)
💡 Buy a 'cama' seat for extra legroom; it's only 2 USD more. Avoid the last bus on Sunday evenings—it gets packed with returning Porteños.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Danae Hotel?
Check-in at Danae Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Piriapolis
💡 Ask at the counter to see the scale model of the station. The staff member (usually one person) can tell you stories about the line that closed in 1988. Takes about 30 minutes.
💡 Ask the caretaker to show you the original ticket office — it still has the 1920s counter and safe. No photography flash inside.
💡 Best walked early morning before the wind picks up. Stop at the rambla for a mate – the benches facing the pier have the best sun protection.
💡 Start at the pier (Muelle de Piriapolis) around 5pm for the best golden light on the Cerro Pan de Azúcar.
💡 Walk east past the muelle for quieter spots. The water is safe for kids but watch for occasional jellyfish in January. Bring your own shade — no umbrellas for rent.
💡 Go at low tide to walk around the rock pools. The lighthouse is not open to visitors, but the path up is worth the short climb.
💡 Check if the tower is open — the spiral staircase is narrow but gives decent views. Go on a Saturday when local artisans sometimes set up stalls outside.
💡 Go on the Thursday opening day for free admission and fewer crowds. Bring cash – food stalls don’t take cards. The rodeo events (jineteada) are the highlight.