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…
Must-see hotels in Bolivia
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bolivia
Offers 10-bed accommodation and a campsite, equipped with solar-powered showers. Basic meals are sometimes available, but note it occasionally closes…
Bolivia
This tastefully presented residencial (simple accommodations) with spick-and-span bathrooms is superb value for money if you are just passing through.
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.
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.
Bolivia
Two blocks from the plaza, this relatively upscale hotel has hardwood floors and furniture, and there’s a pleasant courtyard restaurant for meals.
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.
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.
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.
Santa Cruz
This is an atmospheric midrange option with comfortable rooms, an inviting pool and a roof terrace with glorious views of the city.
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.
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.
Bolivia
Next to the campesino (subsistence farmer) market on the road to the river. This is probably the nicest place in town.
Bolivia
Accommodation at this remote community-run hostel is in round adobe huts, which have tiled floors, hot water and electricity.
Chalalán Ecolodge Booking Office
La Paz
Booking office for Chalalán Ecolodge in Parque Nacional Madidi in the Amazon Basin.
Bolivia
A good option with rooms that have decks; it’s affiliated with the also-recommended Restaurant Plaza.
Amazon Basin
Booking office for San Miguel del Bala in Parque Nacional Madidi.
Chalalán Ecolodge Booking Office
Amazon Basin
Booking office for Chalalán Ecolodge in Parque Nacional Madidi.
