La Paz
The renamed Radisson has everything you’d expect in an upmarket business hotel, though it's definitely starting to show its age. Rooms are slightly…
Must-see hotels in Bolivia
Santa Cruz
Prepare yourself for sensory overload at this modern hotel. From the reception area with its half-ball chairs and flat-screen TVs, down to the luxurious…
La Paz
The knight in shining armor at the front desk (and no, we’re not talking about the receptionist, although he is friendly) welcomes you to this renovated…
Lake Titicaca
Clean, if a bit dated, this lakefront hotel is worth the extra bolivianos for the on-site museums, which cover reed boats, Kallawaya medicines and…
Uyuni
One of the pioneers of Uyuni tourism, this choice hacienda-inspired hotel is a solid midrange choice. The rooms in the older wing have fewer creature…
Bolivia
The views truly are something to behold – tropical-bird-filled gardens, coffee and orange plantations in the distance – and while the new management can…
Amazon Basin
For a long time taking the mantle of Trinidad’s undisputed best hotel, this is a modern, smart place with an upscale clientele. All rooms are minisuites…
Potosí
Comfortable, if generic hotel rooms opening onto a shiny, light-filled central atrium. Friendly and helpful front-desk staff and reliable hot water make…
Potosí
Not bad value for Potosí, especially for the views from the rooftop terrace; however, the rooms with shared bathroom can feel cramped and dark. The en…
Bolivia
Only a few blocks from the bus station, this is the place of choice in Villamontes for those with a bit of money to spend. Stained wooden furniture and…
Lake Titicaca
This red four-story hotel on the north side of the harbor is a top-tier budget option. The clean rooms are slightly damp, but you’ll love the views and…
Sucre
This French-owned place has a beautifully maintained garden with several simply furnished self-contained cottages. There's a kitchen and bright common…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
Hippie-style hangout squirreled away in a wild garden in the southeast corner of town. Chilled music, basic digs and a relaxed scene for those who like to…
Amazon Basin
A budget place that's a bit beat up, but makes a real effort to cheer up its rooms with colorful decor, hand-painted wall hangings and bright bedclothes…
Bolivia
German-owned Berghotel Carolina is a mountain refuge with trillion-boliviano views located at the foot of Cerro Tunari, northwest of Quillacollo. Simple…
Isla del Sol
These four little casitas are set on a hillside for classic Titicaca views. More comfortable than most Yumani options, they've got big bathrooms with…
Amazon Basin
An ecological cabin complex 1km north of town with thatched bungalows designed to make you feel even further away. With pool tables, an international…
Lake Titicaca
This is a solid bet for budgeteers, with views of the water, a lush garden and ‘Bolivian Boutique’ rooms. The corner rooms have lots of space for the same…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
For a bit of luxury, neocolonial style, try this place on the east side of the plaza. It has chic rooms, a little pool and opulent suites. Breakfast is…
La Paz
Tune in and drop out! This ’70s pad truly is a paradise lost with red vinyl-studded walls, painted murals and funky wallpaper. Darker rooms at the back…
La Paz
You can’t get a better location – right at the bottom of Sagárnaga near Plaza San Francisco. The rooms are also quite comfortable with vaulted ceilings…
Lake Titicaca
This lively spot has bright and cheery rooms, great views from the upstairs rooms and a top-floor terrace, making it one of the top budget bets in town…
La Paz
Three blocks from the historic heart of the city, this hostel occupies a lovely building that was home to one of Bolivia’s first presidents. Its two large…
Cochabamba
Conveniently located with concentrations of restaurants in several directions (Recoleta is within walking distance), this towering hotel has a rather…
Lake Titicaca
Stunning value for the impressive view of the lake that shines like a beacon from the end of the long rooms. The common areas are dated – and the hotel…
Potosí
Luxurious for Potosí, the city's only five-star option wouldn't beat out your average Holiday Inn, at least as far as room features and design go. But…
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…
Sucre
A newly whitewashed facade makes this traveler-friendly guesthouse on a quiet street more appealing. Offers basic rooms for a variety of budgets. The…
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…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
Though not exactly going out on a limb in terms of decor and layout (courtyard, wall paintings, you know the type!), rooms are good value. There are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
A charming, unapologetically Jesuit-styled hotel with a pool, a quiet patio with a lush, pretty garden and intricately carved wooden pillars. The laundry…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
