Ciudad Vieja Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ciudad Vieja
Popular places to visit
Salvo Palace
Admire a tower building that combines an eclectic mix of architectural styles and then enjoy spectacular city views from an observation deck.
Independence Plaza
You can learn about the history of Montevideo with a visit to Independence Plaza. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Solis Theater
Famed for its architecture and acoustics, this theater is a fantastic place to watch ballet, comedy, theater and opera performances.
Montevideo Cathedral
Admire the neoclassical architecture and elegant interior of this historic cathedral and then spot the tombs of famous Uruguayan dignitaries.
Peatonal Sarandí
You can find out about the history of Montevideo with a stop at Peatonal Sarandí. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Port Market
Step inside this impressive 19th-century marketplace to experience the sights, sounds and smells of traditional Uruguayan steakhouses.
Activities
Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
Montevideo Highlights: Shared City Tour for Cruise Passengers
Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers
Our pick of the best Ciudad Vieja Hotel Deals
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
Large rooms, great location
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
NH Montevideo Columbia
el desayuno
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Puerto Mercado Hotel
Clean, good location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo
Nice staff. We should have paid more for a larger room with a window not looking into an air shaft. Pool was being repaired the afternoon we’d planned to use it. Easy walk to the Boquebus.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel
Excellent stay. Thank you,
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Axsur Design Hotel
Staff was great and breakfast was delicious! Only gripe I have was the shower head was somewhat broken a the grout a silicone on the shower and toilet could use replacing.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Vieja
Montevideo Centro
Montevideo Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Salvo Palace and Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino.
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Rambla of Montevideo and Centro Cultural La Calenda are top sights worth seeing.
Palermo
While Palermo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ramirez Beach and Palacio Municipal.
Aguada
If you're spending some time in Aguada, Legislative Palace and Mercado Agricola de Montevideo are top sights worth seeing.
Cordón
While visiting Cordón, you might make a stop by sights like National Library of Uruguay and Tristan Narvaja Flea Market.
Parque Rodó
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Parque Rodó. You might want to make time for a stop at Ramirez Beach or Rambla of Montevideo.
