Pocitos Travel Guide
Montevideo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo
From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers
Top hotels in Pocitos
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World
Hotel Montevideo was the perfect stay at the end of my 1 month Buenos Aires and Uruguay adventure. The room was perfect and clean, the Staff are awesome, especially Gaston and Liliana and Frederico
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Costanero Hotel Montevideo - MGallery Collection
We had a wonderful beach view room in this new hotel. Great bathroom with wonderful shower and bidet toilet! Great food and pastries. Don't let the menu fool you, gourmet tapas, a must try are the camarónes with mushrooms. Amazi. Plus the Viereas,(scallops) awesome.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Regency Way Montevideo Hotel
Billed a 5 star but it's a 3 star at best. Needs a good clean and overdue repairs. First room on check in had a death rattle in the aircon, the second room I was shifted to had no study desk and flooded in heavy rain. Bonus though had a balcony. It was disappointing that charges like the city tax ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Montevideo
Amazing location, clean and well preaerved, breakfast buffet could be better.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
SORO Montevideo, Curio Collection by Hilton
Punta Trouville Hotel
The room was clean and okay. The staff in charge of breakfast was rude and unprofessional. Breakfast was okay. I wouldnt go back.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pocitos
Parque Batlle
If you're spending some time in Parque Batlle, Centenario Stadium and Monumento La Carreta are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Cordón
While visiting Cordón, you might make a stop by sights like National Library of Uruguay and Espacio Arte Manfredi.
Tres Cruces
Visitors to Tres Cruces enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Tres Cruces Shopping Center is worth a stop.
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.
