Top 5 hotels to stay in Montevideo

Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay and the whole country revolves around it. More than a third of Uruguay’s population lives in the capital, some 1,326,000 people. It’s a city that’s appreciated for its relaxing living environment and safety. Montevideo is one of the 30 safest cities in the world. The city was founded by the Spanish to counter any incursion by the Portuguese, who had already founded Colonia del Sacramento, a city further west of Montevideo. Traces of this colonisation can still be seen in its architecture and grid streets, much like those in Barcelona. If you want to enjoy your stay in South America, it’s important to choose the right accommodation. And you’ll find that it’s perfectly possible to stay in a very well-equipped hotel at a very low cost. Here’s a list of five hotels that are great places to stay.

1- Hotel Montevideo – Leading Hotels of the World

Location: José Benito Lamas 2901, Pocitos, 11300 Montevideo

Category: Good value for money / Prestige

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Private car park ($12 per day)
• Very good breakfast included in the booking
• 2 restaurants
• Bar
• Free cot on request (0-2 years)
• Pets allowed
• Balcony
• Very good location

Hotel description: What better way to start this list than with a five-star luxury hotel? Located in a quiet and idyllic area for visiting the city, The Leading Hotels is sure to make your stay in Uruguay’s capital more than enjoyable. With an outdoor swimming pool, two restaurants serving American specialities and a beautifully decorated rooftop where you can relax with a drink, this hotel has everything you need. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and offer a remarkable view of the city. Private parking is available at a reasonable price if you have a car. You will be staying close to Parque Rodo, a great place for a stroll, and not far from Playa Pocitos Bajada, perfect for cooling off in the heat.

2- Puerto Buceo cottage

Location: José Iturriaga 3568, El Buceo, 11300 Montevideo

Category: Good value for money / Prestige

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Airport shuttle
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Indoor swimming pool
• Spa and wellness centre
• Very good breakfast (15 euros)
• Private car park ($10 per day)
• Jacuzzi
• Very good location

Weak point:

• Pets not accepted

Hotel description: The Cottage Puerto Buceo is an ideal hotel for those looking for absolute comfort. It is possible to keep busy while staying at the hotel. Whether you want to keep fit during your holiday, that’s entirely possible with the gym at your disposal. Alternatively, you can relax in the indoor swimming pool, which also has a jacuzzi. Feeling a little thirsty? Then grab a drink from the hotel bar and sip it in the peaceful garden. The hotel features a refined restaurant serving Mediterranean specialities. The hotel is located in a pleasant, relatively quiet area, accessible via the airport shuttle.

3- FAUNA Montevideo

Location: Sarandí 287, Ciudad Vieja Primer Piso, Old Town, 11000 Montevideo

Category: Good value for money / Affordable.

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Airport shuttle
• Tray / kettle in all accommodation

Weak points:

• Pets not accepted
• No extra beds available

Hotel description: The Fauna Montevideo is located in the old town of Montevideo, offering a pleasant setting. Nearby is the port and also the port market, where you can buy fresh fish caught just a few hours before. Once you arrive at the airport, a shuttle bus will take you to the hotel. At a price as reasonable as this, you can’t help but be delighted when you enter the accommodation. The decor is very well thought-out and the rooms have everything you need for a Uruguayan stay. You’ll be welcomed like royalty from the moment you arrive. The staff are very attentive to their guests’ needs and will give you advice on sightseeing, rooftops to visit for the best views of Montevideo, activities not to be missed, etc.

4- Esplendor by Wyndham Montevideo Cervantes

Location: Soriano 868, Montevideo Centro, 11160 Montevideo

Category: Good value for money / Affordable.

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Airport shuttle
• Fitness centre
• Indoor swimming pool
• Breakfast included in the booking
• Free cot on request
• Pets allowed

Weak point:

• Breakfast criticised by customers

Hotel description: Located on the outskirts of Montevideo’s old town, this charming four-star hotel is a great option for a relaxing break. The decoration of the rooms and the hotel as a whole is well thought out. Enjoy a sumptuous sunset on the rooftop, which offers views over the whole city and the sea. The hotel has a gym and a relatively large indoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxing. You will be staying just 200 metres from what is Montevideo’s most famous building, the Palacio Salvo. You can’t miss this building, with its surprising architecture that leaves no one indifferent.

5- Apartamento en el Palacio Salvo

Location: 848 Plaza Independencia, Montevideo Centro, 11100 Montevideo

Category: Good value for money / Affordable.

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Entire flat
• Kitchen
• Washing machines
• Spacious
• Free cot on request (0-3 years)

Weak points:

• Pets not accepted

Hotel description: Who wouldn’t want to stay in Uruguay’s most emblematic building? As you may have read from the name of the accommodation, the flat is located within the Palacio Salvo itself. You’ll be staying in a spacious, fully-equipped flat. Kitchen, washing machine, everything to make you feel at home. 60m² of living space is at your disposal, offering you absolute comfort. The Palacio Salvo is close to Montevideo’s most famous squares and landmarks, such as the Solis Theatre and Independence Square.