Must-see hotels in Bolivia

  • Hostal Mirador

    Amazon Basin

    The most happening spot in town (and the only place you'll encounter other gringos) is this hostel with colorful wall murals, fast wi-fi, a small pool, an…

  • Onkel Inn

    La Paz

    A bright, HI-affiliated place in a convenient spot between San Pedro and El Prado. It's less of a scene than the hostels up by the terminal, good for…

  • La Paraba Frente Roja Lodge

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    A superb and comfortable nonprofit lodge where you can have breakfast with the macaws at your leisure. Set up as a means of sustainably supporting the…

  • Nómada

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    Care has been taken to make this hostel a welcoming and relaxing place. Rooms are cozy and decorated with local fabrics and original artwork, and there…

  • Hostal Colonial

    Potosí

    In a well-kept colonial building near the main plaza, this warm whitewashed retreat has smallish rooms with windows onto a central courtyard; all rooms…

  • Hotel Villa Chiquitana

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    The spacious rooms here are tastefully decked out with their own theme and have large modern bathrooms. It's a little outside the center, and the pool…

  • Running Chaski Hostal

    Cochabamba

    Easily the best choice for budget-minded travelers, Running Chaski is justifiably busy – reserve in advance, especially for weekends. The handsome…

  • Ananay Hostal

    La Paz

    A brightly painted courtyard centers this historic home, a former peña, in the heart of Jaén's museum district. The place includes rooftop city views and…

  • Hotel Colonial

    Amazon Basin

    Riberalta’s most expensive hotel is a renovated colonial home dotted with antique furniture and backed by a delightfully fresh garden where you can relax…

  • Flores Plaza Hotel

    Bolivia

    A top midrange choice right on the main plaza, this eight-story, three-star hotel offers nicely renovated rooms, good city views, an ample breakfast…

  • San Miguel del Bala

    Amazon Basin

    A glorious community ecolodge in its own patch of paradise right on Madidi’s doorstep, 40 minutes upstream by boat from Rurrenabaque. This Tacana…

  • Madidi Jungle

    Amazon Basin

    The newest community project in Madidi and the only one created and sustained 100% by the indigenous people of the park. All-inclusive trips include bird…

  • Altu Qala

    La Paz

    The design concept at this stunning 10-room boutique hotel, opened in late 2018, is mid-century meets neoclassical, and the minutest of details do not go…

  • Hotel La Cúpula

    Lake Titicaca

    International travelers rave about this inviting oasis, marked by two gleaming-white domes on the slopes of Cerro Calvario, with stupendous lake views…

  • Valle de los Condores Farmhouse

    Bolivia

    Atmospherically crumbling farmhouse compound set amid absolutely bucolic rural countryside. Several comfortable rooms, some in the main adobe house and…

  • Santiago de Okola

    Lake Titicaca

    For a genuine cultural experience, don’t miss an overnight stay at Santiago de Okola on the road to Apolobamba. With the support of external funding…

  • Casa Blanca

    Tarija

    The whitewashed colonial-era facade and shady courtyard make Casa Blanca easily the most attractive of the city's budget accommodations. Three dorm rooms…

  • Tumichucuá Cabins

    Amazon Basin

    These red-brick and thatch-roofed cabins are in Tumichucuá, 25km south of Riberalta, next to a serene lake that's perfect for swimming, hiking and…

  • Hotel de Selva El Puente

    Amazon Basin

    This gorgeous place is set in 22 hectares of rainforest 4km outside Villa Tunari. Handsome (though basic) stone cabins center on a courtyard, and there's…

  • Finca La Víspera

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    This relaxing organic farm and retreat is a lovely place on the outskirts of Samaipata. The attractive rooms with shared kitchen, and five self-contained…

  • Jardines de Uyuni

    Uyuni

    Built around a courtyard in a delightful rustic style, this adobe hotel has the best common areas and overall panache in town. The rooms are on the small…

  • Colibri Camping & Eco Lodge

    Bolivia

    This excellent glamping spot near Valle de la Luna offers tipis, eco-tents, cottages and fully equipped tent sites, and is perfect for those who want…

  • Onkel Inn Wagon Sleepbox

    Uyuni

    Located on the 2nd floor of the train station's ticket office building, this railway-themed hotel is gimmicky but fun. The wood-paneled rooms mimic…

  • Hotel Virgen del Socavón

    Bolivia

    This modern option has rooms looking right onto Plaza del Folklore, making it the most sought-after hotel in town come Carnaval time when prices spike…

  • Hostería Valle D'Vino

    Bolivia

    As eccentric as its owner, this shabby-looking vineyard is one of the only wineries to offer accommodations, including camping in an equally messily…

  • Macondo de Pizza Pazza Hotel

    Tarija

    You'll find eight modestly furnished rooms with wood flooring ideally situated on the top floor of the Club Social Tarija building on the corner of the…

  • Samay Huasi

    Bolivia

    This renovated colonial hacienda offers high-quality accommodations. The price includes three meals a day, and transportation can be arranged for a small…

  • Centro Ecológico Juvenil

    Bolivia

    Only a block from the northeast corner of the plaza, this Hostelling International property, concealed behind imposing walls and a grand wooden doorway,…

  • Hotel Los Tajibos

    Santa Cruz

    From the impressive lobby with its grand, carved wooden doors and oversized chandelier to the huge pool and on-site art gallery, Los Tajibos has top-rate…

  • Hostal El Tajibo

    Amazon Basin

    One of Trinidad’s better-value budget options, this hotel has attractive, almost-stylish rooms and comfortable beds. Some rooms have balconies overlooking…

  • Ginger's Paradise

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    A great place to stay in Barmejo is the pleasant eco/agrotouristic organic farm Ginger’s Paradise, surrounded by virgin forest and run by an ex-rockstar…

  • Mataracú Tent Camp

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    This jungle camp has a range of accommodations, from beds in tents to more comfortable cabins. It's surrounded by woodland, with a natural pool for dips…

  • Cabañas Umajalanta

    Bolivia

    If Torotoro feels too big city, try these attractive stone and red-tile-roofed cabins 8km away, high above town on an exposed slope past Caverna de…

  • Monserrat Hotel

    Cochabamba

    This centrally located solid midrange choice is housed in a renovated historic building with a handful of happening bars nearby. The carpeted rooms are…

  • Nomad Hostel

    Santa Cruz

    Still a work in progress at research time, Nomad opened in 2018 and is sure to become one of the city's best budget options. It's right on the edge of…

  • Hacienda El Cafetal

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    Set up to support Bolivian coffee growers and their families, this hacienda is 5km southwest of town. The accommodations are good, with stylish, self…

  • La Senda Verde Resort

    Bolivia

    This delightful spot is accessed from the Yolosa–La Paz road, 500m south of Yolosa. It has a verdant setting on the banks of two rivers and is a great…

  • Stannum Boutique Hotel

    La Paz

    This flashy Nora Quintana–designed hotel has you wondering if you just stepped into a Turkish opium den – purple couches, heart-shaped chairs and ambient…

  • Gran Hotel Cochabamba

    Cochabamba

    Officially Cochabamba’s top hotel, this five-star beauty is essentially attached to the Iglesia de la Recoleta and is in the same historic building that…

  • Casa Fusión

    La Paz

    While it lacks a little personality, this Sopocachi boutique hotel does have modern clean lines, more Scandinavian furnishings than you’ll find in your…

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