Colonia del Sacramento

Long galleries of rooms overlook an enormous split-level courtyard at Posada Don Antonio. — Fodor's

This rather drab but friendly old-school hostel feels like a throwback to an earlier time. Basic, four- to seven-bed dorms, along with double and triple rooms, surround a central courtyard. — Lonely Planet

The style at this new guesthouse may be rustic, but the amenities are sophisticated: 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, iPod docking stations, and an impressive selection of Uruguayan and Argentine wines. — Travel + Leisure

With bike rental, a bar for guests and air-con in all rooms, this hostel is brighter, fancier and somewhat cozier than the competition, and the location two blocks east of Plaza de Armas couldn’t be better. — Lonely Planet

A faint scent of jasmine fills the air at this lovely old hotel, where all the rooms open onto a large, plant-filled courtyard complete with a bubbling fountain. — Fodor's

Beachfront boutique hotel near historic Colonia, with playful interiors, a spa and dreamy river views. — Jetsetter

This riverside hotel and spa is a favorite with porteños on weekend escapes. — Fodor's

This colonial-style hotel is on a quiet street leading to the river and is arranged around a sunny courtyard. — Fodor's

At this seven-room lodge, house-made cakes and pastries are served on a leafy veranda furnished with wrought-iron tables. The pool overlooks a field of lemon trees. — Travel + Leisure