Accommodation
Hotels
There are numerous first-class hotels in Montevideo and along Uruguay’s coastal resorts, where rates are usually a little higher. It is essential to book during the summer and during carnival week in Montevideo. There are several lower-priced hotels in the city for more basic accommodation. For more information, contact the Asociación de Hoteles y Restaurantes del Uruguay (AHRU), Gutierrez Ruiz 1215, Montevideo (tel: (2) 902 3990 or 908 0141; fax: (2) 908 2317; e-mail: ahru@montevideo.com.uy; website: www.ahru.org). Grading: Three categories according to price and standard. Prices tend to be higher during the tourist season. There is a 23 per cent value-added tax in Montevideo. At the beaches, many hotels offer only US-plan terms (full board).
Camping
Allowed at numerous designated sites throughout the country; elsewhere it is necessary to get police permission.
Youth Hostels
Uruguay is a member of the International Youth Hostel Federation and there are several youth hostels throughout Uruguay offering cheap accommodation, run by Asociacion de Alberguistas del Uruguay (Hostelling International Uruguay), Canelones 935, PO Box 10680, CP 11100, Montevideo (tel: (2) 900 5749; fax (2) 901 3587; website: www.hosteluruguay.org).
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