Hotel Alvear
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Alvear is worth booking if you want a central, well-rated 3-star base in Montevideo at about half the city's median price. Be aware that bathrooms draw repeated complaints about sewage smells and loose doors, so pick another hotel if that would spoil your stay.
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It suits travellers who want to explore Montevideo on foot without paying luxury prices. Guests mention walking distance to Plaza Independencia, Ciudad Vieja and local places to eat, and the location score is 9.4.
Breakfast lovers get a good start too: guests praise a varied buffet with fresh bread, medialunas and juices. Families can look at the listed family rooms.
If a spotless bathroom is a priority, read recent reviews before booking. That is the one recurring complaint, and it is a specific one.
Location and getting around
The address is Yi 1372, in Montevideo Centro. Plaza Independencia is 1 km away, about 13 minutes on foot. The Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral is 1.4 km away, around 18 minutes, and the Legislative Palace of Uruguay is 1.6 km away, about 20 minutes.
All three are comfortable walks, so most visitors will not need transport for these sights. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been checked, so allow some extra time.
Parking is not listed in our data. If you are driving, ask the hotel about options and cost before you arrive.
What guests say
From 3,382 reviews, Hotel Alvear scores 8.9 out of 10, a strong result for a 3-star hotel.
Two things stand out in positive reviews. The location is central and walkable to Plaza Independencia, Ciudad Vieja and restaurants. The breakfast is a varied buffet with fresh bread, medialunas and juices. Listed styles are continental, gluten-free and buffet.
The bathroom is the problem area. Guests describe bathrooms as spacious with strong showers, but frequently mention sewage smells and loose doors.
Price and how it compares
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €66.31 a night, about €133 in total. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
That is 53% below the sample median of €141.34. Our Budget pick, Hotel Palacio, was €45.37 a night with a score of 8.7. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World, was €193.69 with a score of 9.2.
For about €21 a night more than Hotel Palacio you get a slightly higher score and a 3-star rather than 2-star hotel. Against the Luxury pick, you save around €127 a night.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible hotels in Montevideo. Hotel Alvear is our Best Value pick because it balances its guest score, review count and reference price. It is not the cheapest of our three.
Its review score shares fifth place among the 11 properties, and it adds a location score of 9.4.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included and what the cancellation terms are. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Given the bathroom complaints, look at the most recent reviews and consider asking the hotel about the room before arrival. Listed facilities are free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can I walk from Hotel Alvear to Ciudad Vieja?
Guests say Ciudad Vieja is within walking distance. Plaza Independencia is about 1 km away, roughly 13 minutes on foot.
How much does Hotel Alvear cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €66.31 a night. Check today's price for your dates.
What is the breakfast like at Hotel Alvear?
Guests praise a varied buffet with fresh bread, medialunas and juices. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
What are the main complaints about Hotel Alvear?
Bathrooms. Guests like the space and strong showers but frequently report sewage smells and loose doors.