Ciudad Vieja Travel Guide

Montevideo

A historic building with a red-tiled roof, large columns, and arched windows.
A grand neoclassical building with a large staircase, columns, and a statue.
A statue on a pedestal in a plaza with palm trees and tall buildings in the background.
A statue of a man on horseback, set on a pedestal with a cityscape in the background.
A tall, ornate building with multiple domes and balconies, surrounded by palm trees.

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A cityscape with a prominent historic building, palm trees, and modern high-rises.
Photo by Brigid Wilson
Open Photo by Brigid Wilson

Independence Plaza

8.6/10 (129 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Montevideo with a visit to Independence Plaza. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Things to do

Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo

Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo

฿827
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo
Winery Familia Bouza Lunch

Winery Familia Bouza Lunch

฿5,957
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Winery Familia Bouza Lunch
Lighthouse seen on the Punta del Este City Tour in Montevideo, Uruguay

From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day

฿1,324
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour

Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour

฿2,316
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
Colonia Day Tour in Uruguay

From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day

฿1,952
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Montevideo Exclusive City Tour Small Group of Cruise Travelers

Montevideo Exclusive City Tour Small Group of Cruise Travelers

฿2,945
per adult
Montevideo Exclusive City Tour Small Group of Cruise Travelers
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Top hotels in Ciudad Vieja

Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel

Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel

5 out of 5
759 Plaza Independencia Montevideo
The price is ฿5,266 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿5,266
฿5,331 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Montevideo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a casino. Popular attractions Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino and Auditorio Nacional ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (954 reviews)
"The hotel is on the older side but nice. The staff was certainly a highlight, specially George at front desk. They did not turn off the music in the hallways, even at night and you could hear it in the room."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo

Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo

4 out of 5
Piedras 234, Ciudad Vieja Montevideo
The price is ฿1,960 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿1,960
฿2,026 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this boutique hotel in Montevideo. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace and room service. Popular attractions Port Market and Puerto de Montevideo ...
Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel

Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Solis 1433 Montevideo
The price is ฿4,443 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,443
฿4,508 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montevideo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (303 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with great staff at a great price. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel
Axsur Design Hotel

Axsur Design Hotel

4 out of 5
Misiones 1260 Montevideo
The price is ฿2,684 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿2,684
฿2,749 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Montevideo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Popular attractions Pocitos Beach and La Pasionaria, universo creativo ...
Axsur Design Hotel
NH Montevideo Columbia

NH Montevideo Columbia

4.5 out of 5
Rambla Gran Bretaña 473 Montevideo
The price is ฿2,880 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,880
฿2,945 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Montevideo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Pocitos Beach and La Pasionaria, ...
NH Montevideo Columbia
Palacio Hotel

Palacio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Bartolomé Mitre 1364, Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
The price is ฿1,531 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿1,531
฿1,596 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Montevideo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Palacio Hotel
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Where to stay in Ciudad Vieja

Find the best Ciudad Vieja areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline at dusk with a calm waterfront.

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.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a park area.

Punta Carretas

Punta Carretas is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Punta Carretas Shopping Mall and Rambla of Montevideo while in the area.

A tall, ornate building with intricate architectural details, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

Montevideo Centro

Montevideo Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Contemporary Art Museum and Salvo Palace.

A large building with a red roof and a tower, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a roundabout.

Carrasco

Beaches, casinos and shopping are some highlights of Carrasco. Make a stop by Sofitel Montevideo Casino or Carrasco Beach while you're exploring.

A calm river reflecting buildings and palm trees.
Photo by James Pinkney
Open Photo by James Pinkney

Parque Rodó

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Parque Rodó. You might want to make time for a stop at Rambla of Montevideo or Ramirez Beach.

Ciudad Vieja Travel Guide