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…
Must-see hotels in Bolivia
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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!),…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Sucre
Colorfully painted colonial building with a pretty inner patio and basic dorm rooms. The private rooms are irregularly shaped and have old furniture…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bolivia
An attractive, modernized, whitewashed building built around a pool. Rooms are clean and appealing, although we've found management is not overly…
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.
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.
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.
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.
