Fortaleza del Cerro Tours

You might be free to wander around today, but Fortaleza del Cerro hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Discover the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when visiting Montevideo. Fortaleza del Cerro is a good place to kick off here, but there are numerous other interesting places to consider. Centenario Stadium, Tres Cruces Shopping Center, and Port Market are not far from the history-filled fortress and will top off your day nicely.

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Regency Park Hotel

Regency Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was $363, price is now $281 per person
$281
per person
Nov 20 - Nov 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Buenos Aires (BUE) to Montevideo (MVD)
8.8/10 Excellent! (224 reviews)
Tiene que continuar C la profesionalización del personal (son muy amables y respetuosos pero necesitan más entrenamiento El inmueble necesita una puesta al día (ej de noche no había agua caliente Pero la propiedad es hermosa ,

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Regency Golf - Hotel Urbano

Regency Golf - Hotel Urbano

4 out of 5
Punta Carretas
Price was $463, price is now $341 per person
$341
per person
Nov 20 - Nov 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Buenos Aires (BUE) to Montevideo (MVD)
8.6/10 Excellent! (874 reviews)
Hotel is located close to some good restaurants, shopping and rambla. They need to work in the cleanliness of the rooms. Red pillows were stained and dirty !! Light in room does not working. They need to work in the details !

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

Own Montevideo

Own Montevideo

4 out of 5
Punta Carretas
Price was $393, price is now $309 per person
$309
per person
Nov 20 - Nov 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Buenos Aires (BUE) to Montevideo (MVD)
8.8/10 Excellent! (521 reviews)
Cómodo y bien ubicado. No fue mi desayuno favorito pero después todo bien!

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Popular places to visit

Meat, meat, meat! Preparing the parilla for lunch at Mercado del Puerto in Montevideo. #market

Port Market

Step inside this impressive 19th-century marketplace to experience the sights, sounds and smells of traditional Uruguayan steakhouses.

Port Market
Montevideo Cathedral featuring a city, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Montevideo Cathedral

Admire the neoclassical architecture and elegant interior of this historic cathedral and then spot the tombs of famous Uruguayan dignitaries.

Montevideo Cathedral

Carnival Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Carnival Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Montevideo. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Carnival Museum

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.

Puerto de Montevideo

Maciel Hospital

Though Maciel Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Montevideo while you are here.

Maciel Hospital

Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indigena

You can browse the exhibits at Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indigena, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Montevideo. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indigena

Best Lodging Options Near Fortaleza del Cerro

Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo

Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo

3.5 out of 5
21 de Setiembre 2752, Pocitos, Montevideo
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
NH Montevideo Columbia

NH Montevideo Columbia

4.5 out of 5
Rambla Gran Bretaña 473, Montevideo
NH Montevideo Columbia
Puerto Mercado Hotel

Puerto Mercado Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Cerrito 262, Montevideo
Puerto Mercado Hotel
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel

Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
759 Plaza Independencia, Montevideo
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
Esplendor by Wyndham Montevideo Cervantes

Esplendor by Wyndham Montevideo Cervantes

4 out of 5
Soriano 868, Montevideo
Esplendor by Wyndham Montevideo Cervantes
Smart Hotel Montevideo

Smart Hotel Montevideo

3.5 out of 5
José Germán Araújo 1240, Montevideo, Montevideo
Smart Hotel Montevideo
Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo

Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo

4 out of 5
Piedras 234, Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Don Boutique Hotel Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel

Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Solis 1433, Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel
Axsur Design Hotel

Axsur Design Hotel

4 out of 5
Misiones 1260, Montevideo
Axsur Design Hotel
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