Spléndido Hotel

The faded, funky Spléndido 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; three rooms (106, 220 and 221) directly overlook Teatro Solís. Others are more cramped and considerably less inviting; survey the options before committing. Bars on the street below can get noisy.