Barrio Sur Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrio Sur
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Salvo Palace
Admire a tower building that combines an eclectic mix of architectural styles and then enjoy spectacular city views from an observation deck.
Port Market
Step inside this impressive 19th-century marketplace to experience the sights, sounds and smells of traditional Uruguayan steakhouses.
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.
Activities
Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers
Montevideo Highlights: Shared City Tour for Cruise Passengers
Our pick of the best Barrio Sur Hotel Deals
SUR Hotel
Clean room. Polite staff. Hot water and fresh towels.
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
Room was clean, staff excellent.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
Great
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Opta Coliving
Very comfortable hotel in a quiet, safe neighborhood. There are several good restaurants nearby, and shopping is within walking distance. The hotel is near the ocean, making morning walks along the shore an imperative. I enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
NH Montevideo Columbia
Friendly staff, clean room, great location.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton Montevideo Carrasco
Gym is open 24 hours. I left before breakfast was open but the front desk packed me a breakfast anyhow. 🙂
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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 Palacio Municipal and Casino Parque Hotel.
Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Solis Theater and Port Market.
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 Casino Parque Hotel.
Cordón
While visiting Cordón, you might make a stop by sights like Tristan Narvaja Flea Market and Palacio Municipal.
Aguada
If you're spending some time in Aguada, Legislative Palace and Mercado Agricola de Montevideo are top sights worth seeing.
