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wood floors, antique furniture, a vintage elevator and old-school service reminiscent of a
European pension.
El Viajero Hostel - Ciudad Vieja
HOSTEL $
( 2915-6192;
www.elviajeromontevideo.com
;
Ituzaingó 1436; dm UR$310-380, d UR$1000-1260;
)
Only a few steps away from the old city's abundant nightlife, this hostel has a
homey, hip atmosphere, and an appealing layout on two upper floors of an older Ciudad
Vieja building. There are separate kitchens and lounging areas on each level, a DVD lib-
rary, roof deck, bikes for rent, city tours and a helpful bulletin board of cultural events.
Spléndido Hotel
HOTEL $
( 2916-4900;
www.splendidohotel.com.uy
;
Bartolomé Mitre 1314; s with shared bathroom from
US$38, d with shared/private bathroom from US$45/65; )
Faded and funky, the Splén-
dido offers decent value for budget travelers preferring privacy over a hostel-style party
vibe. The better rooms have 5m-high ceilings and French doors opening to balconies,
some overlooking Teatro Solís. Others are cramped and/or reeking of cigarette smoke;
ask to see the options before you commit. Bars on the street below get extremely noisy
on weekends.
Casa Sarandí
GUESTHOUSE $$$
( 2400-6460;
www.casasarandi.com
; Buenos Aires 558, 3rd fl; d US$79-89; )
One block
south of Plaza Matriz, three attractive guest rooms in a vintage apartment share a guest
kitchen and comfortable living room adorned with local artwork and parquet wood
floors. Reserve ahead to set a time to meet the Welsh-Argentine owners, who live offsite
but provide a key and a helpful handout filled with eating, entertainment and transport
tips.
Plaza Fuerte Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 2915-6651;
www.plazafuerte.com
; Bartolomé Mitre 1361; d US$73-113, ste US$128-173;
)
Housed in a stately building dating from 1913, the Plaza Fuerte has red-carpeted
marble stairs and decorative tile floors. All rooms have 5m-high ceilings; the superior
rooms and concept suites (split over two levels) offer best value. The more expensive
Capital suites come with whirlpool tubs and 42-inch TVs.
