Hotels in Uruguay

Hotels in Uruguay: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Uruguay cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Off-season and inland stays are cheapest, while Punta del Este at the height of summer is the priciest. Keep in mind that summer here falls in December, January and February.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Uruguay: most popular cities

Uruguay splits into the capital, seaside resorts and historic Colonia. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Montevideo. The capital and the widest choice of hotels. Plaza Independencia, the Ciudad Vieja old town and the seafront rambla.
• Punta del Este. The best-known resort, with beaches, the La Mano sculpture and lively nightlife. Prices rise in summer.
• Colonia del Sacramento. A historic UNESCO town with cobbled streets and a ferry from Buenos Aires.
• Jose Ignacio. A fashionable, low-key seaside village with boutique properties and restaurants.
• Piriapolis. A classic Atlantic resort, quieter and cheaper than Punta del Este.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Uruguay

Uruguay brings together cities, beaches and local character, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• Montevideo. Plaza Independencia, the Ciudad Vieja old town and the Mercado del Puerto market for local food.
• The old town of Colonia. A UNESCO-listed grid of cobbled streets and the famous Calle de los Suspiros.
• The La Mano sculpture. A hand emerging from the sand, the emblem of Punta del Este.
• Cabo Polonio. A rustic, off-grid village with the second-largest colony of sea lions.
• Tango in Tacuarembo. A town seen as a birthplace of tango and the home town of Carlos Gardel.

How much does a trip to Uruguay cost

Daily costs are moderate. A cheap meal is about 350 UYU (around $7), and a mid-range three-course meal about 650 UYU (around $18). A bus ticket averages 36 UYU (around $1), and a cinema ticket about 300 UYU (around $8). Cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and larger shops, and US dollars are taken in the main tourist areas.

When is the best time to visit Uruguay

The best time is the southern spring and summer, from October to March. Summer is the hottest and busiest, peaking in January. October to December is quieter and cheaper. September tends to be the cheapest month. Tuesday is usually the best day to book.

Getting to and around Uruguay

The main airport is Carrasco in Montevideo, served by Iberia, LATAM, American Airlines and Copa Airlines to Europe and the Americas. By car you can come from Argentina across the Uruguay River and from Brazil through several crossings. International buses run from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Chile. From Buenos Aires the easiest option is a ferry (Buquebus, Colonia Express, Seacat) to Montevideo or Colonia. Within the country there is an extensive bus network, with most services leaving the Tres Cruces station in Montevideo. Citizens of around 50 countries, including some EU and South American states, enter without a visa.

Example hotels in Uruguay

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa in Montevideo (upper tier, from approx. $150).
• The Grand Hotel Punta del Este and Club Hotel Casapueblo in Punta del Este (from approx. $140).
• Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort and Radisson Colonia del Sacramento in Colonia (from approx. $95).