FAUNA Montevideo
Eclectic mid-century boutique — part heritage preservation project, part design gallery. Vintage movie posters, custom headboards, marble countertops, and a courtesy bar in the shared lounge give it a distinctly personal, lived-in feel.
Atelier Castellano, the café directly across the street run by musician/instrument builder Nacho, is the go-to breakfast spot — guests consistently recommend it
Why It Matters
Ranks #2 of 95 specialty lodgings in Montevideo on TripAdvisor and scores 9.6 on Booking.com from 700+ reviews. It's one of the only authentically restored heritage boutique properties in Ciudad Vieja, and it's completely owner-operated. The building has no elevator and no breakfast service — both deliberate choices that keep the experience intimate and true to its character.
FAUNA is a 10-room boutique property inside a restored 1927 heritage building on Sarandí, the main pedestrian artery of Montevideo's Old City. The owners — reportedly an architect and an antique furniture dealer — stripped the place back to its bones and rebuilt it with Carrara marble staircases, original American pine floors, period plaster moldings, and colorful stained-glass windows, then layered in mismatched mid-century furniture, contemporary art, and handmade headboards. Rooms run 20–23 m² and are small but thoughtfully done; the real draw is the building itself and the owner Jeronimo, who operates more like a well-connected local fixer than a hotel manager.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Room 101 – Double Room
Entry-level room on the first floor with a Mid Century birch-burr bedroom set and two bedside tables. Cozy and functional with carefully selected vintage details. Original pine floors, restored plaster moldings, and a Carrara marble sink countertop.
Queen (150 x 200 cm) · 20 sqm
Room 102 – Economy Double Room
Compact first-floor room with a custom-made antique 'Queen Anne' headboard and three contemporary bedside tables. Eclectic mix of periods — restored pine floors and plaster moldings alongside a brand new bathroom. The most affordable option in the building.
Queen or King (160 x 200 cm, configurable to 2 singles) · 20 sqm
Room 103 – Deluxe Double or Twin Room
First-floor deluxe room with an exclusive headboard made from original 1950s pieces and two contemporary black-marble-topped bedside tables. Slightly larger than the entry rooms. Flexible configuration as twin works well for two solo travelers.
Queen (160 x 200 cm) or Two Singles (80 x 200 cm each) · 22 sqmRoom 104 – Deluxe Room
First-floor deluxe room anchored by an antique bronze Art Deco-style headboard paired with modified Mid Century bedside tables. Classic charm in a compact package.
Queen (160 x 200 cm) · 21 sqmRoom 105 – Deluxe Double or Twin with Balcony
The largest first-floor room, with a small private balcony overlooking a green space. Retains original mosaic floor sections alongside restored plaster moldings. Carrara marble bedside tables and a 32" Smart TV on a marble-topped side table give it a slightly different layout to the other first-floor rooms.
Queen (160 x 200 cm) or Two Singles (80 x 200 cm each) · 23 sqmRoom 201 – King Bed with Balcony
The most desirable room in the building. A king bed with a geometric marquetry wood headboard, two cedar Mid Century bedside tables, and a private balcony directly above Sarandí pedestrian street with open views toward the Río de la Plata. Book this one early.
King (180 x 200 cm) · 23 sqmRoom 202 – Superior Double Room
Second-floor room with a strong Mid Century identity — matching headboard and bedside tables in a cohesive period design. Carrara marble sink countertop and wooden blinds. Good for travelers who want the design coherence of a complete vintage bedroom set.
Queen (150 x 190 cm) · 20 sqmRoom 203 – Superior Queen Room
Second-floor room with a mid-century wooden headboard and modern bedside tables with tile details. A mix of modern style and vintage touches. Carrara marble sink, wooden blinds, and fully new bathroom.
Queen (160 x 200 cm) · 20 sqmRoom 204 – Superior King Room
The largest second-floor room. Custom solid-wood headboard with engraved geometric details and contemporary black glass-topped nightstands. Spacious and versatile — the king converts to two singles making it usable for friends or colleagues traveling together.
King (180 x 200 cm) or Two Singles (90 x 200 cm each) · 22 sqmRoom 205 – Deluxe Double Room
Second-floor room with the most distinctive palette in the building — a custom headboard in pink vintage tiles, flanked by matching pink-and-bronze tile nightstands. The wardrobe continues the tile motif. Playful and cohesive, it's the room with the most personality.
Queen or King (160 x 200 cm, configurable to 2 singles) · 20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Montevideo's famous iron-and-glass covered market with traditional Uruguayan parrilla restaurants is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
The hotel's location on Sarandí puts guests within walking distance of Teatro Solís, Plaza Independencia, Plaza Zabala, Mausoleo de Artigas, Catedral de Montevideo, Palacio Salvo, and 15+ museums. Jeronimo provides personalized neighborhood recommendations to every guest.
The Rambla waterfront promenade is 3 blocks from the hotel. A 35-minute walk reaches Playa Ramírez. Bicycles can be rented to pedal the full 20km coastal route to Carrasco.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Heritage building with no elevator. Guests must use the Carrara marble staircase to reach all rooms on the first and second floors. Not suitable for guests with mobility limitations.
Mid-century modern furnished lounge with art books, fruit, and the courtesy bar. A comfortable space for socializing — multiple guests note spending evenings here before heading out.
High-speed WiFi throughout the entire building.
Fresh fruit available in the lobby at all times. Not breakfast, but a consistent touch guests mention warmly.
A selection of drinks on the house in the shared lounge, available to guests at all times. Multiple reviews mention spirits being included.
For arrivals outside front desk hours (after 11pm or before 8:30am), the property provides a personal access code for all building and room doors. Coordinate via WhatsApp in advance.
Luggage can be dropped before check-in or stored after check-out for onward travel.
Staff reachable at all times via WhatsApp (+598 95967059) or phone (+598 93732055). Front desk staffed in-person from 8:30am to approximately 2pm.
Rooms cleaned daily.
Personal safe in each room desk.
Low-consumption hot/cold inverter A/C in all rooms.
Each room has a minibar stocked with mineral water, an electric kettle, coffee, and a variety of teas.
Each room has its own dedicated Netflix account on the Smart TV. No cable or air channels provided.
Hot water supplied via an environmentally friendly biomass boiler on the rooftop. LED lighting throughout the building.
Located on a pedestrian street. No parking inside the building. Street parking available nearby; private lots within short walking distance.
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