Must-see hotels in Bolivia

  • Suma Samawi

    Lake Titicaca

    Just down the beach from town, this colorful youth-oriented campground-cum-hostel has a shared kitchen and a big barbecue pit outside. The laid-back…

  • Hotel Oriental

    Amazon Basin

    If you meet people who are staying at the Oriental, right on the plaza, they’ll invariably be raving about what an excellent place it is – and it really…

  • Hostal El Cafetal

    Bolivia

    Out of town by the hospital, this French-owned hotel has a lot of potential – tremendous views, a nice pool and large grounds. The rooms with private…

  • Hotel Takana

    Amazon Basin

    This newer joint on the main plaza is a cut above the rest with hefty wooden furnishings and Jacuzzi tubs in some rooms. It's worth paying a bit extra for…

  • Hostal Inti Wayra

    Isla del Sol

    The amicable and rambling Inti Wayra affords great views from most rooms; these vary a great deal – some are larger and more open. A serene, carpeted…

  • Casa Al Tronco

    Sucre

    This homey guesthouse in the Recoleta district has just three rooms, so book in advance. Glorious views of the city from two terraces and use of the…

  • Hostal Tunqui Eye

    Bolivia

    In the ultra-budget spectrum, this solid bet has decent beds with clean(ish) sheets and bizarre panda bedspreads. There are good views from the terrace…

  • Hostal Dion

    Bolivia

    Half a block south of Plaza Libertad, this is the best of the central options. The homey setting includes extremely clean rooms, cable TV, electric…

  • Villa Bonita

    Bolivia

    Villa Bonita's three charming and colorful cabins lie behind a beloved cafe of the same name. The English-speaking owners also offer yoga by donation in a…

  • Hotel Diplomat

    Cochabamba

    An upmarket business hotel clinically efficient in its service with great views from some of the well-appointed rooms. Centrally located on Av Ballivián,…

  • Parador Santa María la Real

    Sucre

    Elegant and refined, this five-star hotel is a time capsule to 18th century luxury. It boasts an arcaded courtyard, antique furniture, a communal spa bath…

  • Luna Salada Hotel

    Salar de Uyuni

    This luxurious salt hotel is located 7km from Colchani on the edge of the salar. Its cozy rooms have colorful local fabrics, and its restaurant offers…

  • Toñito Hotel

    Uyuni

    An appealing choice built around a covered central courtyard that warms up nicely during the day, Toñito has a set of pleasant rooms with spacious beds…

  • Hotel Rurrenabaque

    Amazon Basin

    A mustard-colored, porticoed edifice, with muted wood-floored rooms. There are no frills here except for on the curtains, but the new beds (circa 2015)…

  • Hotel Mitru Anexo

    Bolivia

    A marginally cheaper offshoot of Hotel Mitru with a similar vibe but no pool (you can use the Mitru’s for free), this place is good value. The rooms have…

  • Hotel Pahuichi

    Amazon Basin

    It’s amazing what a good face-lift can do to an ageing hotel. The newly renovated suites here are tasteful, colorful and dare we say it stylish (almost!),…

  • Hotel Los Cocos

    Amazon Basin

    One of Villa Tunari’s best budget options, with well-tended rooms, modern bathrooms and a glorious pool to cool off in. Owner Ray Charles Paz is helpful,…

  • Hotel Utama

    Lake Titicaca

    Set by the hill overlooking the town, this clean, reliable option has firm beds, a central terrace and electric showers. Try to get a room with a view…

  • La Aldea Del Inca

    Lake Titicaca

    Themed like the nearby Inca ruins and with spacious rooms replete with Andean art, this hotel makes for a solid mid range option. Most rooms have views…

  • Huayna Potosí Refugio

    Bolivia

    Run by a La Paz tour company, this is a comfortable, heated spot and a fine place to acclimatize – there’s pretty walking to be done in the area, and…

  • Hotel Villa Antigua

    Sucre

    From the colonnaded walkways to the polished wood floors, nary a nail is out of place in this restored classic colonial-era mansion. The rooms themselves,…

  • Rendezvous

    La Paz

    A great mid-range bet for couples in search of privacy, peace and quiet. The 11 rooms are each unique, with local artwork and refurbished antiques. Guests…

  • Colors House Hostel

    Sucre

    Colorfully painted colonial building with a pretty inner patio and basic dorm rooms. The private rooms are irregularly shaped and have old furniture…

  • Hotel Las Palmas

    Amazon Basin

    This aptly named hotel with plenty of perky palms has a refreshing swimming pool and enormous tiled rooms. On the south side of the main road, there are…

  • Hostal Turístico Santa Ana

    Amazon Basin

    A good, clean value hotel with beautifully tiled pathways leading through a lush garden. As with most places there is the obligatory hammock zone. Unlike…

  • Hotel Colonial

    Amazon Basin

    Hotel Colonial is a few blocks from the plaza and is a superb mid-range option with well-appointed rooms, extremely friendly service and a lovely…

  • Hostal Jallalla

    Isla del Sol

    Known for having strong wi-fi, Hostal Jallalla is clean and perfectly located near both the restaurants at Yumani and the turnoff to Mirador Palla Khasa…

  • Hotel Lago Azul

    Lake Titicaca

    Located right on the lake, this hotel has nicely painted rooms, heaters, small balconies, flat-screen TVs and new mattresses. A bit austere, but you can…

  • Hotel Luxor

    Cochabamba

    On a leafy and quiet residential street only a block from Av Ballivián, this multistory tower has no-frills, spick-and-span rooms with faux-wood floors,…

  • Greenhouse

    La Paz

    This converted house near Plaza España has gorgeously manicured gardens out front, a great patio out back and an extremely chill vibe; we just wish the…

  • Hotel Jatata

    Amazon Basin

    Two blocks off the Plaza Principal, pick-of-the-bunch Jatata offers a warm welcome, fast wi-fi, yummy breakfasts and comfy rooms. There's also a lovely…

  • Hotel Aguahí

    Amazon Basin

    Feeling a bit dated and overpriced at this point, the rooms are nevertheless large, the beds comfortable and there is a big, figure-of-eight pool in the…

  • Hotel Jomali

    Amazon Basin

    Half a block south of the plaza and popular with local business travelers, this tidy spot has spacious rooms (with tiled floors) clustered around an…

  • Hotel Mamoré

    Amazon Basin

    Out by the airstrip, this four-star place is hands down the best in town. Bad news is that the ranchers know it too, so if you want a room you’re best to…

  • Hotel San Ignacio

    Amazon Basin

    This is the nicest option in town with artwork on the walls, wi-fi and air-con. All rooms are spacious and have private bathrooms, though the upstairs…

  • Hotel Bougainvillea

    Bolivia

    An attractive, modernized, whitewashed building built around a pool. Rooms are clean and appealing, although we've found management is not overly…

  • Hotel Santa Ana

    Amazon Basin

    The best of the cluster of hotels on this corner, with spacious rooms, all equipped with fans. Reasonable value, but be sure to avoid the windowless rooms.

  • Hotel Wendy Mar

    Lake Titicaca

    Everything about this excellent budget option is neat and orderly, from the hospital-corner sheets to the spotless floors. Ask for a room with a lake view.

  • Hostal Las Piedras

    Bolivia

    This joint has amazing views from most rooms, clean sheets, a shared kitchen and a fun common area. Breakfast (B$30 to B$46) is optional.

  • Inti Kala Hostal

    Isla del Sol

    This place has a massive deck and remodeled rooms with solar-heated showers, fluffy bedspreads and Andean motifs. The terrace is a hit.

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