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The 3 best hotels in Montevideo.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 11 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Montevideo, Uruguay: Hotel Palacio (budget), Hotel Alvear (best value) and Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 19, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHotel Palacio8.7/10 · €45 / nightBest ValueHotel Alvear8.9/10 · €66 / nightLuxuryHotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World9.2/10 · €194 / night
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Hotel Palacio, Montevideo
Budget
8.7€45 / night

Hotel Palacio

★★Ciudad Vieja

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.7/10 from 2,178 guest reviews
  • ≈ 3 min walk to Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral
  • Chosen from 11 hotels
2,178 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting in the Old Town near Plaza Independencia, museums, and restaurants.
  • Breakfast: Complimentary coffee and pastries are provided, though the selection is limited to basic items.
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 2,178 guest reviews; joint review-score position 6 of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €45.37 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €45.37/night versus a sample median of €141.34/night (68% below the median).
  • Location: Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo. Address: Bartolomé Mitre 1364. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Hotel Alvear, Montevideo
Best Value★ Our pick
8.9€66 / night

Hotel Alvear

★★★Montevideo Centro

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.9/10 from 3,382 guest reviews
  • ≈ 15 min walk to Plaza Independencia
  • Chosen from 11 hotels
3,382 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central position within walking distance of Plaza Independencia, Ciudad Vieja, and local dining.
  • Bathroom: Spacious with strong showers, but frequently suffers from sewage smells and loose doors.
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 3,382 guest reviews; joint review-score position 5 of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €66.31/night versus a sample median of €141.34/night (53% below the median).
  • Location: Montevideo Centro, Montevideo. Address: Yi 1372. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World, Montevideo
Luxury
9.2€194 / night

Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World

★★★★★Pocitos

Best forSpecial occasions

  • 9.2/10 from 1,492 guest reviews
  • 3.9 km to Legislative Palace of Uruguay
  • Chosen from 11 hotels
1,492 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, professional, and attentive team provide a warm welcome.
  • Breakfast: Good quality food, though variety is limited and service sometimes slow.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 1,492 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €193.69/night versus a sample median of €141.34/night.
  • Location: Pocitos, Montevideo. Address: José Benito Lamas 2901. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral, Legislative Palace of Uruguay, Plaza Independencia

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Montevideo

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Ciudad Vieja

Hotel Palacio · ≈ 3 min walk to Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Montevideo Centro

Hotel Alvear · ≈ 15 min walk to Plaza Independencia

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury

Pocitos

Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World · 3.9 km to Legislative Palace of Uruguay

Best for: Special occasions

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryMontevideo Metropolitan Cathedral · Legislative Palace of Uruguay · Plaza Independencia

Montevideo hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHotel PalacioCiudad Vieja28.7 (2,178)€45
Best ValueHotel AlvearMontevideo Centro38.9 (3,382)€66
LuxuryHotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the WorldPocitos59.2 (1,492)€194

Questions about hotels in Montevideo

What is the best budget hotel in Montevideo?
Hotel Palacio (Ciudad Vieja): 8.7/10 · 2,178 reviews · €45 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting in the Old Town near Plaza Independencia, museums, and restaurants.”
What is the best value hotel in Montevideo?
Hotel Alvear (Montevideo Centro): 8.9/10 · 3,382 reviews · €66 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central position within walking distance of Plaza Independencia, Ciudad Vieja, and local dining.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Montevideo?
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World (Pocitos): 9.2/10 · 1,492 reviews · €194 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, professional, and attentive team provide a warm welcome.”
Where should I stay in Montevideo?
Our three picks are in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo Centro, Pocitos. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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