Carrasco Travel Guide
Montevideo
Popular places to visit
Carrasco Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carrasco Beach during your travels in Montevideo? Visit the casinos and shops in this walkable area.
Puerto de Montevideo
Explore the waterfront in Montevideo with a trip to Puerto de Montevideo. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Centenario Stadium
Visit the location of the first soccer World Cup, spot historic soccer memorabilia and artefacts or attend concerts by well-known international artists.
Pocitos Beach
Relax on soft golden sand, swim in clean water and visit a museum of naval history at this beach located in one of Montevideo’s most upmarket neighborhoods.
Rambla of Montevideo
You can take time to visit Rambla of Montevideo during your travels to Punta Carretas. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Parque Rodó
After visiting Parque Rodó, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Montevideo. Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.
Things to do
From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Private Have It Your Way Tour in Colonia del Sacramento
Top hotels in Carrasco
Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa
Very nice property with an old world feel and plenty of new world amenities. I highly recommend it for your stay in Montevideo.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Cottage
Nice modern well maintained hotel with a mix of business and tourist visitors. Surprisingly nice grounds and pool at rear.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Le Biblo Hotel Boutique
Very clean, charming space. The staff were courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Bahamas
room: walls thin as paper you could hear everything . staff: rude, arrogant, condescending (atypical to Uruguayans know to be kind, educated and courteous. amenities: room has no options to prepare coffee and when I requested a kettle they told me they don’t have one and lectured me that “that’s ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Alquimista Montevideo
Beautiful bed and breakfast. We loved the attic room. So spacious with comfy king bed, wooden stove, cast iron soaking tub. Staff were fantastic, owners welcoming. Even provided room service or we can dine in restaurant. Lovely garden and pool. Will be returning .
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World
Great rooms - both private and public. Easy for breakfasts. Loved the roof top bar for late night drinks. Friendly (and young) staff.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carrasco
Punta Gorda
If you're spending some time in Punta Gorda, Rambla of Montevideo and Plaza de La Armada are top sights worth seeing.
Malvín
While visiting Malvín, you might make a stop by sights like Rambla of Montevideo and Buceo Beach.
Buceo
Unique features of Buceo include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Montevideo Shopping Mall or World Trade Center while you're exploring the area.
Unión
Unión might not have many top sights, but Grand Central Park Stadium and Antel Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Parque Batlle
If you're spending some time in Parque Batlle, Centenario Stadium and Monumento La Carreta are top sights worth seeing.
Pocitos
Unique features of Pocitos include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pocitos Beach or Rambla of Montevideo while you're exploring the area.
