Barrio Sur Travel Guide
Montevideo
Popular places to visit
Puerto de Montevideo
Explore the waterfront in Montevideo with a trip to Puerto de Montevideo. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Pocitos Beach
Relax on soft golden sand, swim in clean water and visit a museum of naval history at this beach located in one of Montevideo’s most upmarket neighborhoods.
Centenario Stadium
Visit the location of the first soccer World Cup, spot historic soccer memorabilia and artefacts or attend concerts by well-known international artists.
Carrasco Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carrasco Beach during your travels in Montevideo? Visit the casinos and shops in this walkable area.
Rambla of Montevideo
You can take time to visit Rambla of Montevideo during your travels to Punta Carretas. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Parque Rodó
After visiting Parque Rodó, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Montevideo. Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.
Things to do
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers
Montevideo: Old City Walking Tour with Photographer
Montevideo Highlights: Shared City Tour for Cruise Passengers
Top hotels in Barrio Sur
SUR Hotel
Clean room. Polite staff. Hot water and fresh towels.
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Casa Copada
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Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World
beautiful hotel, friendly staff, close to beach
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
A bit old
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Balfers Hotel
Room was clean, the window was covered at night there was noise on the street. Secured parking. Breakfast was good, lots of pastries, cold cuts, fruit, yogurt all kinds of coffee. Staff very friendly. Very good location
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
The room is very good, large and good air conditioning. It has electrical outlets near the bed (use Cpap). The spacious bathroom with a shower with good hot water.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Sur
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.
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 Intendencia Lookout and Ramirez Beach.
Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Zabala and Solis Theater.
Parque Rodó
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Parque Rodó. You might want to make time for a stop at Rambla of Montevideo or Ramirez Beach.
Cordón
While visiting Cordón, you might make a stop by sights like National Library of Uruguay and Espacio Arte Manfredi.
Aguada
If you're spending some time in Aguada, Legislative Palace and Mercado Agricola de Montevideo are top sights worth seeing.
