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

Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour

Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour

Rp1.250.270
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo

Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo

Rp446.525
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo
Lighthouse seen on the Punta del Este City Tour in Montevideo, Uruguay

From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day

Rp714.440
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day
Montevideo City Tour for Cruise Traveler

Montevideo City Tour for Cruise Traveler by Bus!

Rp696.579
per adult
Montevideo City Tour for Cruise Traveler by Bus!
Winery Familia Bouza Lunch

Winery Familia Bouza Lunch

Rp3.214.980
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Winery Familia Bouza Lunch
Montevideo Exclusive City Tour Small Group of Cruise Travelers

Montevideo Exclusive City Tour Small Group of Cruise Travelers

Rp1.589.629
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 Rp2.979.322 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp2.979.322
Rp3.014.344 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! (956 reviews)
"solo como como dato muy de detallista. los accesorios del baño son viejos. y el espejop necesita desempañador. pero repito, como detallista, ya que el hotel es de primera linea"

Reviewed on 31 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 Rp1.052.820 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.052.820
Rp1.087.914 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this boutique hotel in Montevideo. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace and room service. Popular attractions Port Market and Carnival Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (575 reviews)
"Mi estancia fue placentera, estaba cerca del mercado y el personal fue muy amigable."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel

Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Solis 1433 Montevideo
The price is Rp2.381.496 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp2.381.496
Rp2.416.518 total
29 Sept - 30 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! (306 reviews)
"This was the perfect place to stay in Montevideo! So charming, and the staff were really helpful with their suggestions of what to do during my visit."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel
Axsur Design Hotel

Axsur Design Hotel

4 out of 5
Misiones 1260 Montevideo
The price is Rp1.365.614 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp1.365.614
Rp1.400.708 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Montevideo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Popular attractions La Pasionaria, universo creativo and Casa Rivera ...
Axsur Design Hotel
NH Montevideo Columbia

NH Montevideo Columbia

4.5 out of 5
Rambla Gran Bretaña 473 Montevideo
The price is Rp2.285.186 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp2.285.186
Rp2.320.208 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Montevideo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Museo Gurvich and Constitution ...
7.8/10 Good! (621 reviews)
"Friendly staff, and clean hotel. Can't beat the view or location. we will be back!"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

NH Montevideo Columbia
Palacio Hotel

Palacio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Bartolomé Mitre 1364, Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
The price is Rp819.515 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp819.515
Rp854.537 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"Excelente trato de todas las empleadas. Buena localización."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

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 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 coastal cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a rocky shoreline.

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 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 Salvo Palace and Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino.

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 city street with palm trees, parked cars, and buildings.
Photo by Vladimirs Pirtins
Open Photo by Vladimirs Pirtins

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.

Ciudad Vieja Travel Guide