Uruguay
Surrounded by a pastoral landscape of cows, fields and water vaguely reminiscent of a Flemish painting, this is the most tranquil of Salto's hot-springs…
Must-see hotels in Uruguay
Uruguay
Overlooking Laguna de Castillos' northern shore is this tranquil hideaway, originally established in the 18th century as a Spanish guard post to protect…
Uruguay
What do you get when you cross a tourist estancia and a hostel? Find out at this unique country retreat 115km west of Montevideo and 60km east of Colonia…
Uruguay
For a spectacular introduction to life on the Uruguayan land, head to this 970-hectare working estancia 40km northwest of Tacuarembó. Juan Manuel, who was…
Punta del Este
Just one block from Playa El Emir, Punta's best – and best-located – hostel keeps improving, thanks to thoughtful owners and regular reinvestments in…
Colonia del Sacramento
At this whimsical guesthouse on Colonia's most historical square, friendly Brazilian photographer Eduardo has poured his creative genius into building a…
Punta del Este
Replete with vintage furniture, claw-foot bathtubs and checkerboard marble floors, this magical La Barra getaway features six luxurious high-ceilinged…
Uruguay
Surrounded by rolling open country 15km upriver from Mercedes, this estancia is one of Uruguay’s oldest and most welcoming. The spacious 1830 ranch house,…
Punta del Este
Near Punta Ballena, this understatedly luxurious hilltop paradise is eclectically decorated with treasures from the owners’ world travels. The spacious…
Punta del Diablo
Follow the devilish red glow into one of South America’s most seductive hostels, whose endless perks include inviting chill-out areas, bike and surfboard…
Colonia del Sacramento
Incorporating three spacious upstairs suites and a 'garden house' bungalow out back, this is one of Colonia's most unique lodging options, abounding in…
Uruguay
Pedro and Nahir Clariget's unpretentious ranch-style home, 50km southwest of Tacuarembó, offers a first hand look at real gaucho life. Guests are invited…
Montevideo
If you can snag one of the two 6th-floor rooms at this ancient family-run hotel one block off Plaza Matriz, go for it! Both feature air-conditioning and…
Uruguay
Just paces from the city center, this classy boutique hotel easily outshines Salto's other downtown sleeping options. The lovingly renovated historic…
Montevideo
One block south of Plaza Matriz, two attractive guest rooms in a vintage apartment share a kitchen and comfortable living room adorned with local artwork…
Montevideo
Opened in 2014, this classy Italian-run boutique hotel has themed, antique-filled guest rooms decorated in honor of famous Uruguayans (artists, writers,…
Colonia del Sacramento
On a clear day you can see Buenos Aires' skyscrapers glinting far across the river from this classy country getaway, 15km north of Colonia. Friendly…
Uruguay
The granddaddy of Uruguayan tourist estancias is San Pedro de Timote. Its remarkable setting, 14km up a dirt road from the town of Cerro Colorado, amid…
Uruguay
Set amid open fields in an old schoolhouse 8km from Quebrada de los Cuervos, this rustic three-room hostel invites guests to settle into the simple…
Uruguay
Carmelo's best downtown option, this combination hostel-posada delivers on its 'boutique' moniker, offering a comfortable seven-bed dorm with plush duvets…
Montevideo
This friendly hostel in a remodeled historic building enjoys an unbeatable downtown location, only steps from leafy Plaza Cagancha and the bus stops for…
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia's chicest hotel offers an incomparable old-town location, a waterfront restaurant-bar and beautifully landscaped grounds. Seven refined rooms in…
Uruguay
Hector and Marta, a friendly local fishing couple, rent out two sweet double rooms and a self-contained house sleeping up to seven. All come with stoves,…
Montevideo
'Smart' perfectly describes the modern lines, clean white furnishings and blond-wood decor of this well-positioned newcomer near Plaza Independencia. All…
Punta del Este
In the hills above Punta Ballena, this secluded retreat is ideal for budget-minded travelers who prefer low-key fireside camaraderie to Punta-style…
Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa
Montevideo
Renovated top to bottom and reopened as a luxury hotel in 2013, Carrasco's historic casino is easily the showiest sleep in town. The monumental early-20th…
Colonia del Sacramento
Well-placed near the historic center, this hostel offers squeaky-clean four- to six-bed dorms and private rooms, along with a guest kitchen and back patio…
Colonia del Sacramento
This B&B in the home of German visual artist Christiane Brockmeyer has three comfortable, colorful rooms with shared bathroom and a spacious roof terrace…
Colonia del Sacramento
This boutique hotel near picturesque Portón del Campo offers plenty of enticements: the friendly reception, the narrow, solar-heated outdoor pool and the…
Punta del Diablo
Artist Eduardo Vigliola's labor of love, this thatch-roofed boutique hotel incorporates local stone and wood details, surrounded by landscaped grounds…
Montevideo
The faded, funky Spléndido offers decent value for budget travelers preferring privacy over a hostel-style party vibe. The better rooms have 5m-high…
Punta del Este
A venerable Punta del Este landmark, this visually striking 1940s hotel encompasses a cluster of faux-Tudor mansion houses, big grassy lawns, a 13-story…
Uruguay
A three-minute walk inland from La Juanita beach, this shipping-container-turned-bohemian-beach-house offers a cool home base in the José Ignacio area…
Montevideo
Directly opposite Mercado del Puerto and the ferry docks, this modern boutique hotel is a study in refined black, white and silver, with Iberian…
Colonia del Sacramento
Conveniently located midway between the ferry port and Colonia's 18th-century town gate, this little hotel has down comforters for chilly nights, plus a…
Uruguay
Part of the international Relais & Châteaux network, this exclusive lodge is housed in a winery dating back to 1909. Nicest among the five suites are two…
Colonia del Sacramento
Tucked off a sycamore-shaded street in a prime Barrio Histórico location, El Capullo (the cocoon) offers guests a peaceful refuge from the surrounding…
Uruguay
This tranquil spot on the grounds of Campotinto winery makes a delightful overnight getaway just 5km north of Carmelo. Four rooms in the main casa de…
Uruguay
The affable Gabi presides over this rustic beachfront hostel, expanded to include a larger, brighter kitchen and a brand-new ocean-view dorm. A Polonio…
Uruguay
Providing bare-bones dorms on two levels, Pancho’s popular hostel is impossible to miss; look for the yellow corrugated roof, labeled with giant red…
