Must-see hotels in Bolivia

  • Hotel Tayka de Sal

    Salar de Uyuni

    This hotel is located in the village of Tahua, just west of Coquesa. It's built entirely of locally extracted salt, apart from the thatched roof and the…

  • Hotel Samay Wasi

    Bolivia

    This business-style hotel has large rooms with tiled floors, decent bathrooms with plenty of hot water and cable TV. There is a lingering smell of…

  • Hotel Tayka de Piedra

    Salar de Uyuni

    At the southwestern tip of the salar, off the beaten track, is Hotel Tayka de Piedra. Built of rugged local stone, it lies near the village of San Pedro…

  • Hostal Tawri

    Isla del Sol

    If owner Nolberto doesn't greet you in the yard, then his burro Jorge may. This simple and slightly overpriced hostal is on the road just before Hostal…

  • Hotel Paraíso

    Bolivia

    This central spot has a bright, flowery patio, a series of roof terraces with nice views, new beds and old carpets, and decent budget rooms with private…

  • Hostal Templo del Sol

    Isla del Sol

    Expect electric showers and electrifying views from either side of this refurbished hilltop hostel. There are pigs in the yard, and the wi-fi works. What…

  • La Piscina

    Bolivia

    This decent new five-room hotel doesn't have a name but everyone calls it 'la piscina' because it's the only place in town with a pool. Find it just west…

  • Hostal Chawi

    Bolivia

    The location at the town entrance is convenient; the dorm-style beds are adequate; the private rooms are spacious; and there's a nice shared terrace with…

  • Hotel Gina’s

    Cochabamba

    This is a bright and freshly furnished hotel, perhaps excessively so. The fake pastel-colored flowers are a turn-off, however, the rooms are spacious…

  • Hotel San Borja

    Amazon Basin

    Higher-end rooms at this banana-colored hotel on the plaza cater to the choosier visitor; cheaper ones fall into the turquoise trap but provide a crash…

  • Valentín Hotel

    Bolivia

    Possibly Yacuiba's poshest hotel, the Valentín is a large, generic-looking bunker-like building only a half block from the train station. The pool is…

  • Hostal Las Cabañas

    Isla del Sol

    Perched on the hill leading into town from the dock, these simple adobe bungalows afford great views and have 24-hour hot water. However, the beds are a…

  • Hotel Repostero

    Bolivia

    You'll love the sign at this faded but likable old place, which conjures up a sense of old-school travel and adventure. It has a variety of rooms in two…

  • Hotel Julia

    Uyuni

    This neat and tidy option right in the center of town has heated rooms and hot showers. It’s worth paying more for a room with bathroom as these have more…

  • Hostel Casa Blanca

    Sucre

    Small and intimate, with a warm and welcoming vibe and two outdoor patio areas with hammocks for lazing about and swapping travel tales. Private rooms are…

  • Hotel San Martín

    Amazon Basin

    This welcoming place on the south side of the highway has a gorgeous garden with a pool, though the grounds are nicer than the small and tired rooms,…

  • Inka Pacha

    Isla del Sol

    What this Hostelling International–affiliated place lacks in luxury, it makes up for in friendliness and service. The airy, communal area is a nice spot…

  • Inti Wasi Lodge

    Isla del Sol

    This lodge offers seven basic but cozy cabins with smashing views and there's an on-site pizzeria too. To get here, turn right just before Hostal Illampu…

  • Hotel Jardines de Mallku Cueva

    Bolivia

    This gorgeous, heated stone lodge is run by Hidalgo Tours in the village of Mallcu Villamar, about 20km south of Alota. Food is available in the hotel…

  • Hotel Continental

    La Paz

    This dark and slightly dreary downtown option is popular among thriftsters. The detergent smell can be overpowering, but at least you know somebody is…

  • Hostal Valle Hermoso

    Bolivia

    This old-school hostel has a book exchange, roof terrace, kitchen and plenty of social space. It’s HI-affiliated (members get a 10% discount). Breakfast…

  • Albergue Turístico

    Bolivia

    Offers 10-bed accommodation and a campsite, equipped with solar-powered showers. Basic meals are sometimes available, but note it occasionally closes…

  • Residencial El Gran Chaco

    Bolivia

    This tastefully presented residencial (simple accommodations) with spick-and-span bathrooms is superb value for money if you are just passing through.

  • Hotel Balneario San Carlos

    Amazon Basin

    This aging upmarket hotel has a pool and a redundant sauna, as well as spacious rooms with balconies, but it's a bit dirty and overpriced for what you get.

  • Hostal Sirari

    Amazon Basin

    Has a lot of plants and a bit more panache than the other Trini hotels. It has clean and comfortable rooms, though the service leaves much to be desired.

  • Hotel Paris

    Bolivia

    Two blocks from the plaza, this relatively upscale hotel has hardwood floors and furniture, and there’s a pleasant courtyard restaurant for meals.

  • Residencial 21 de Septiembre

    Amazon Basin

    A block off the plaza, this friendly place maintains ultrabasic rooms arranged around a patio with a few hammocks. Not ideal for clean freaks.

  • Hotel Tayka del Desierto

    Bolivia

    Hotel Tayka del Desierto is set in a landscape of stupendous ocher colors near Arbol de Piedra, which is a short drive from Laguna Colorada.

  • Hostal Las Hermanas

    Bolivia

    Hostal Las Hermanas is simple, but clean and comfortable, with hot water; it’s on the street that enters the village, on the left.

  • Hostal Río Magdalena

    Santa Cruz

    This is an atmospheric midrange option with comfortable rooms, an inviting pool and a roof terrace with glorious views of the city.

  • Hotel Litoral

    Amazon Basin

    Relax in the clean rooms of this character-rich budget place, or chill out in front of Brazilian soaps in its courtyard snack bar.

  • Hotel Imperio del Sol

    Isla del Sol

    This peachy and central place on the hillside running into Yumani is a good bet, with clean rooms and friendly, reliable service.

  • Hotel Bolivia

    Bolivia

    Next to the campesino (subsistence farmer) market on the road to the river. This is probably the nicest place in town.

  • Albergue Comunitario

    Bolivia

    Accommodation at this remote community-run hostel is in round adobe huts, which have tiled floors, hot water and electricity.

  • Hostal Graciela

    Bolivia

    A good option with rooms that have decks; it’s affiliated with the also-recommended Restaurant Plaza.

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