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Hotel Ideal

2.0 star property
Travelers can enjoy local specialties at the snack bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi at this welcoming hostal in the heart of Montevideo Centro

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Hotel Ideal combines convenience with comfort in downtown Montevideo. Guests appreciate the practical laundry facilities, relaxing terrace, and bike rentals for easy city exploration. Previous visitors consistently mention the helpful multilingual staff who enhance the stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$72
15 May - 16 May

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Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Montevideo, Hotel Ideal is in the city centre. Auditorio Nacional del Sodre and Gaucho Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Peatonal Sarandí and Puerta de la Ciudadela. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sala Zitarrosa or Centenario Stadium. Visit our Montevideo travel guide
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Colonia 914, Montevideo, 11100

What's nearby

  • Independence Plaza
    Independence Plaza
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Salvo Palace
    Salvo Palace
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rambla of Montevideo
    Rambla of Montevideo
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Contemporary Art Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Montevideo Central Station
    8 min drive
  • Montevideo (MVD-Carrasco Intl.)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Molienda
    2 min walk
  • La Pasiva
    4 min walk
  • La Pasiva
    2 min walk
  • Il Mondo Della Pizza
    2 min walk
  • Korean Restaurant
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ideal

Hostal located in Montevideo Centro
Consider a stay at Hotel Ideal and take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike hire, airport drop-off service (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and a TV in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Ideal have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 20 per night); discounts available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Uruguay value-added tax (VAT) at 10%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Uruguay. Note that if you are a resident of Uruguay and your stay is between 15 November to the day after Easter, you will be asked to pay VAT. For any stays outside these dates, you are exempt from VAT.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 20 per night (164 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Ideal Montevideo
Ideal Montevideo
Hotel Ideal Hostal
Hotel Ideal Montevideo
Hotel Ideal Hostal Montevideo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ideal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ideal?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ideal on 15 May 2026 start from AU$72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ideal?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ideal?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Ideal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Ideal located?

Located in Montevideo Centro, this hostal is steps away from Municipal Center of Photography, Contemporary Art Museum and Auditorio Nacional del Sodre. Gaucho Museum and Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Ideal Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location. Friendly and helpful staff. Reliable internet, store 24h around the corner. Impeccable hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
please be reminded this property is old built in the late 40 early 50 so it is dated but great location to see the centeral of the city. The staff is great.
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful enough. This places you right downtown just a block away from Av 18 de Julio and a short walk to Plaza Independencia and the Peatonal Sarandi. The hotel itself and the rooms are unfortunately shabby. My room smelled like a mix of stale cigarettes and mildew. The place needs work. A very poor value relative to the HUGE upgrade you’ll get spending only $5 more per night for another hotel in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Todo bien. Excelente servicio 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Muy buen lugar y accesibilidad
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Propiedad un poco descuidada, teníamos reservado una habitación triple y al final no había. Vimos una cucaracha en el marco de la puerta.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Este lugar es una muy buena opción para hospedarse. Mi experiencia fue muy buena, el lugar queda en el centro, cerca de todo y la atención del personal fue excelente, muy amable y presto a brindar cualquier tipo de información.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ana Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel muito bem localizado, próximo às principais atrações do centro. De fora parece um hotel muito velho, porém por dentro é limpo e tem um bom custo benefício.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

JOSE DAVID

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Las camas muy incomodas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

IGOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel com ótimo custo beneficio.

Hotel bom e agradável, funcionários atenciosos,estacionamento é bem de frente e tranquilo. próximo do centro e fácil acesso.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Montevideo visita cultural.

Buena limpieza, con cambio de sábanas, estancia 5 días. Ubicación céntrica bien comunicado con ómnibus en la misma calle Colonia. Aunque claro lejos de la terminal Tres Cruces. A unos 25' del mercado del puerto. Buena atención del personal. Habitación con baño completo. Pago con tarjeta. Pero en dólares hubiese resultado mas económico. Falta servicio de desayuno.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien en general
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dias felizes

Simples mas confortável tinha o que precisava para uma boa estadia, jnterbet, ar condicionado bon banheiro chuveiro quente
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Espantoso

La verdad ese hotel no tendría que tener el privilegio de estar en su página, es espantoso. La habitación completamente sucia, paredes chorreadas, sábanas y acolchado totalmente asquerosos y quemados, hab sin aire acondicionado. Cama de 1 plaza y media para un matrimonio. Minúscula y con un precio elevado para tal estado, nunca había tenia tan mala experiencia. Nos retiramos y solicitamos reembolso.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El personal muy amable y muy bien ubicado el hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Reno

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Establecimiento económico del que no hay que esperar demasiado. Personal muy servicial y amable. Pero las habitaciones son viejas, las camas están desgastadas y las habitaciones huelen a tabaco frío. Un trabajo de pintura fresca y nuevas camas harían de este viejo edificio un lugar bueno y barato para alojarse. / Inexpensive establishment that you shouldn't expect too much from. Very helpful and friendly staff. But the rooms are old, the beds are worn and the rooms smell of cold tobacco. A fresh paint job and new beds would make this old building a good and cheap place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfecto para su precio.

Hotel con relación calidad precio perfecta, lo que se ofrecía en la pagina, fue tal cual en el lugar. Atención muy gentil, todo muy silencioso. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa

Básica
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Leandro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Precisa de reforma

A única coisa razoável no hotel é localização.teria que custar uns 70 reais a diária pra ser justo. Sem café da manhã, água do chuveiro pouco confiável com relação a esquentar, em 4 minutos de banho ela esfria. A descarga do banheiro não é confiável, se quiser dar outra descarga em seguida precisa esperar uns 15 minutos pra reabastecer de água. A cama espera, fui mexer tinha umas penas, Poeira. Só compensa se estiver o mais barato do dia, muito antigo o quarto
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pessoal super atencioso, local simples porém limpo e organizado.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom

Está numa área que achei perigosa, porém perto de tudo de cassino, banco Itaú e santander, casas de câmbio, mas a empresa precisa informar q n tem estacionamento que p cada 24 h ela usa o estacionamento em acordo q custa 250 pesos por 24 h
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel correcto, con trato amable

Buena ubicacion centrica a 3 cuadras de la plaza principal, las habitaciones comunes con buena limpieza, el personal muy atento y correcto, hotel correcto
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nettes kleines Hotel im Stadtzentrum. Etwas aus der Zeit gefallen, dafür aber sehr charmant und echt!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcos Albert

Boa licalizacao

Hotel honesto Boa localizacao centro montevideo. Internet muito boa Cama e colcha ruim
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017