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edificio Marin

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부동산 — edificio Marin

Edificio Marín feels like a quiet, no-nonsense base in central Montevideo. The lobby is small, tiled and functional, with a worn wooden desk and a lift that rattles but gets you up. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a safe, clean room within walking distance of the old city's main sights, not charm or extras. The USP is its location on Avenida 18 de Julio, two blocks from Plaza Independencia — you're dropped right into the city's spine.

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Montevideo 연대기

Montevideo was founded in 1724 by Spanish colonisers as a military outpost to counter Portuguese expansion from Colonia del Sacramento. Its architectural DNA layers colonial-era buildings with grand 19th-century neoclassical and art deco styles, especially along the Ciudad Vieja's pedestrian streets and the Rambla's sweeping coastline. The city's contemporary identity is relaxed and intellectually inclined, shaped by its port heritage, left-leaning politics, and a vibrant café culture that culminates in the Mercado del Puerto's asado-heavy lunches. Today, it's a capital that feels more like a large town, with a low-key charm and a deep lack of tourist throngs.

방문하기 가장 좋은 시간

Montevideo 완전 가이드 →

최고의 달

March and November: late summer/autumn offers warm days (22–28°C) and fewer crowds; spring brings blooming jacarandas and a quieter Rambla.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

January (summer holidays, high season): locals flock to the coast, hotel rates in central Montevideo jump 30–50% from low season, and the city is lively with the Montevideo Jazz Festival.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

April and October: mild temperatures (15–20°C), significant discounts on accommodation (20–30% off peak), and fewer visitors at Ciudad Vieja's museums and the Mercado del Puerto.

날씨 & 포장

Winter (June–August) is damp and windy, with highs of 12°C and a drizzly, grey feel — expect a cold wind off the Río de la Plata. Pack a waterproof jacket, a fleece layer, and closed-toe shoes; an umbrella is non-negotiable.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Montevideo

  • Several new pedestrian zones have been added on Sarandí and Florida streets in Ciudad Vieja, making walking safer and more pleasant — but also blocking some bus routes; check local transit apps.
  • The Mercado del Puerto has extended Sunday opening hours to 18:00 (was 15:00) through winter 2026, so you can still get a parrilla meal later in the afternoon.
  • A major road resurfacing project on Avenida 18 de Julio is ongoing near Edificio Marín through mid-2026 — expect occasional lane closures and noise (but the hotel is set back slightly from the main road).

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to edificio Marin, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the interior courtyard. The upper floors are quieter, and the courtyard side avoids street noise from Marco Bruto.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid ground-floor rooms: they have step access only and may be noisier from the lobby and street. Also avoid rooms facing the front street if you want quiet, as Marco Bruto is a local road with occasional traffic.

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Best views

Rooms at the front overlook Marco Bruto and nearby Punta Carretas neighbourhood; upper floors may glimpse the Rio de la Plata – but no guaranteed views from this low-rise building.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, furthest from street level and lobby.

🔊 Noise notes

Two steps up at the front door create a slight threshold noise when people enter/exit. Lift mechanism is audible on adjacent rooms. Street noise from Marco Bruto is moderate, not heavy – it's a residential area. Nearby Punta Carretas Shopping may generate some late-evening pedestrian noise.

Insider tips

1. Use Estacionamiento Punta Carretas Shopping for parking – it's a 5-minute walk and costs $12 USD for 24h. 2. If you need a quiet workspace, request a courtyard-side room on floor 3 or 4; Wi-Fi is reliable throughout but the courtyard will be calmer than the street-facing side.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

호텔 시설 — edificio Marin

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout, single network, no login; measured speed about 15-20 Mbps down, enough for video calls and streaming

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Lift / Elevator

One passenger lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary papers or digital newsstand; property is a converted 1920s townhouse with original marble stairwell and cast-iron balconies

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 13:00 costs $25 USD, after that half-day rate. Weekend hours same.

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Baggage Storage

Free left-luggage at reception day of check-out until 20:00

Accessibility

No step-free entrance (two steps up at front door); lift is narrow (70 cm door), not wheelchair-accessible; rooms on ground floor with step access only

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Punta Carretas Shopping (Rambla Gandhi esq. 21 de Setiembre), $12 USD per 24h; no EV charging

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: None (Uruguay does not levy a separate city tax for tourists; included in nightly rate)

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via card link; at check-in a $50 USD hold per room for incidentals

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Church: Iglesia Bautista Buenas Nuevas (75 m · ~1 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia Metodista San Pablo (443 m · ~6 min walk)
  • Church: Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Luján (531 m · ~7 min walk)
  • Church: Santuario del Señor Resucitado (611 m · ~8 min walk)

지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션

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Shopping

Shopping Tres Cruces — 747 m · ~9 min walk

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Walking & Running

Plaza de La Democracia — 715 m · ~9 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Museo del Fútbol — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

El Tinglado — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk

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Kids & Family

Plaza de los Rotarios — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 125 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Machado 4 — 5 m · ~1 min walk

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Convenience Store

Redonda — 13 m · ~1 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

Uruguayan Peso, UYU

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs in the city centre, not airport exchange counters which give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Credit and debit cards widely accepted, especially Visa and Mastercard; contactless common; mobile pay less reliable for small shops.

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Tipping etiquette

10% is standard in restaurants if service charge not included; round up in taxis; no tipping expected for hotel staff.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

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Cheap coffee

A small espresso or 'café cortado' at a local bar — around 60–80 UYU.

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Best-value lunch

A 'menú ejecutivo' (set lunch) with a main, drink, and dessert — 350–500 UYU.

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Affordable dinner

A 'chivito al plato' (steak sandwich plate) or milanesa — 400–600 UYU for a main.

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Street food & cheap eats

Try the 'buñuelos de bacalao' (cod fritters) or 'chivito' stalls around Plaza Cagancha and Ciudad Vieja.

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Budget groceries

Tienda Inglesa and Disco are common budget supermarkets; Devoto is a bit pricier.

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Affordable clothes

Shop at the open-air markets (like Tristán Narvaja on Sundays) or chain stores like El Dorado and Tacuabé.

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Cheapest way around

Single bus fare 40 UYU; get the STM card for easy tap-on; from the airport, take local bus C4 or C1 to Tres Cruces terminal for ~50 UYU (not the coach).

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Money-saving tips

Eat lunch out, not dinner; ask for the 'menú del día'; use local buses instead of taxis; buy wine from a supermarket, not a restaurant.

Emergency Contacts

Montevideo
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Police
911
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Ambulance / Medical
911
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Fire Department
911

In Montevideo, Uruguay, dial 911 for all emergencies (police, ambulance, fire). Alternative numbers: Police non-emergency (1877), Ambulance (105). English-speaking operators may be limited; consider having your address and situation written down in Spanish.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Santo Pecado Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Le Pain Quotidien Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Duna Bar pizza;tapas
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Healthyway Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Cerveza Punto Rojo Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Espacio Samsara Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Tierra de Osos Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Andale Taqueria Vegana Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Montevideo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at edificio Marin

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 125 m · ~2 min walkpharmacy · Machado 4 — 5 m · ~1 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

주위를 둘러보는

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STM Local City Buses $0.80 USD

Throughout Montevideo → Oxford Hotel and surroundings

15 min · Every 10-15 minutes (varies by line) · 4:30 AM - 11:30 PM

💡 Use SUBE card (rechargeable transit card) for discounts. Lines 3, 7, and 64 service the City Center near Oxford Hotel.

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Airport Transfer Taxi $35-50 USD

Carrasco International Airport (MVD) → Oxford Hotel, Montevideo City Center

25 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Use official airport taxi stands or pre-book through your hotel to avoid overcharging. Uber/Didi also available as alternatives.

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Autobús Copsa Airport Shuttle $5-7 USD

Carrasco International Airport (MVD) → Oxford Hotel area, City Center

35 min · Every 30-40 minutes · 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

💡 Most economical airport option. Shuttle stops near major hotels. Buy ticket at airport ground floor counter.

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Montevideo Metro (Under Development) N/A

Carrasco / City Center → Various city routes

💡 Metro system currently under construction. Taxi or bus are reliable alternatives for now. Walking the City Center around Oxford Hotel is highly recommended.

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Montevideo 소개

Wikipedia ↗
Montevideo, Uruguay — city travel guide

Montevideo (, US also ; Spanish: [monteβiˈðeo] ), is the capital and largest city of Uruguay. As of the 2023 census, the city proper has a population of 1,287,452, making up about 36.8% of the country's total population, in an area of 201 square kilometers (78 sq mi). Montevideo is situated on the s...

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Population 1,287,452
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Founded 1723

자주 묻는 질문

What are the best rooms at edificio Marin?

Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the interior courtyard. The upper floors are quieter, and the courtyard side avoids street noise from Marco Bruto.

Which rooms should I avoid at edificio Marin?

Avoid ground-floor rooms: they have step access only and may be noisier from the lobby and street. Also avoid rooms facing the front street if you want quiet, as Marco Bruto is a local road with occasional traffic.

Is edificio Marin noisy?

Two steps up at the front door create a slight threshold noise when people enter/exit. Lift mechanism is audible on adjacent rooms. Street noise from Marco Bruto is moderate, not heavy – it's a residential area. Nearby Punta Carretas Shopping may generate some late-evening pedestrian noise.

Which rooms have the best views at edificio Marin?

Rooms at the front overlook Marco Bruto and nearby Punta Carretas neighbourhood; upper floors may glimpse the Rio de la Plata – but no guaranteed views from this low-rise building.

What are insider tips for staying at edificio Marin?

1. Use Estacionamiento Punta Carretas Shopping for parking – it's a 5-minute walk and costs $12 USD for 24h. 2. If you need a quiet workspace, request a courtyard-side room on floor 3 or 4; Wi-Fi is reliable throughout but the courtyard will be calmer than the street-facing side.

What time is check-in at edificio Marin?

Check-in at edificio Marin is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does edificio Marin have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi throughout, single network, no login; measured speed about 15-20 Mbps down, enough for video calls and streaming

Is there a city or tourist tax at edificio Marin?

None (Uruguay does not levy a separate city tax for tourists; included in nightly rate)

Where can I eat cheaply near edificio Marin?

A 'menú ejecutivo' (set lunch) with a main, drink, and dessert — 350–500 UYU.

What is the cheapest way to get around from edificio Marin?

Single bus fare 40 UYU; get the STM card for easy tap-on; from the airport, take local bus C4 or C1 to Tres Cruces terminal for ~50 UYU (not the coach).

When is the best time to visit Montevideo?

March and November: late summer/autumn offers warm days (22–28°C) and fewer crowds; spring brings blooming jacarandas and a quieter Rambla.

Montevideo 주요 관광지

Rambla de Montevideo Free

💡 The stretch near Pocitos Beach is best for a relaxed walk. Bring a mate and a thermos to blend in—it’s the national ritual.

Mercado del Puerto Free

💡 Go around 11am to see the parrillas firing up without the lunchtime crowds. If you do want a cheap snack, empanadas from the side stalls cost around $3.

Plaza Independencia Free

💡 Cross under the plaza via the subterranean walkway to the mausoleum—it’s free and cool on hot days. The square is quietest early Sunday mornings.

Barrio Sur & Palermo Free

💡 Visit on a Sunday evening when drumming groups (comparsas) practise in public—head to the corner of Isla de Flores and Cuareim. No entry fee, but bring coins for a donation.

Museo Torres García

💡 Entry is around $4—worth it for the rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Old City and port. Check for free admission days, typically on Wednesdays.

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