YOUR TRIP STARTS WITH THE RIGHT BASE
Where to stay in Montevideo depends on your priorities: heritage, transport, city life or the waterfront. Ciudad Vieja and Centro have historic landmarks, Pocitos is on the coast and Carrasco lies farther east.
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01 / Accommodation guide
Each area offers a different way to experience the destination. See the surroundings, compare the feel and choose your base.
01For heritage, museums and urban walks
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02For an urban base with transport
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03For the waterfront, food and neighbourhood life
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04For a residential base in the east
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04 areas in this guide
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02 / Montevideo
Scenery, atmosphere and practical details to help you choose where to stay.
A good fit if you wantheritage, museums and urban walks
The historic core has squares, museums, architecture and harbour access. Activity changes between day and night; check local transport and events.
A good fit if you wantan urban base with transport
Centro connects Ciudad Vieja with eastern neighbourhoods and has shops, civic buildings and urban transport.
A good fit if you wantthe waterfront, food and neighbourhood life
Pocitos combines the rambla, an urban beach and local services beside the Río de la Plata. Check local swimming conditions.
A good fit if you wanta residential base in the east
Carrasco is a residential neighbourhood in the east of the city with airport access. Allow for travel to central attractions.
03 / In brief: which area to choose
Consider Ciudad Vieja or Centro for historic sights, and Pocitos for the waterfront and neighbourhood services. Carrasco may suit airport access but involves longer journeys to Ciudad Vieja.
Compare these areas as bases for exploring the city. Check maps, transport and property conditions before choosing.
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Conditions depend on the property, room type and dates. Check the policy shown with the offer before booking.
Demand and availability vary by destination and dates, especially on holidays and during school breaks. Compare options once your trip dates are set.
It depends on the area and your itinerary. Check walking distances and available transport; some trips may require a car or transfer.
Montevideo
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