Amazon Basin
This big, thatched-roof house offers a sprawling garden and a roof terrace with sweeping views over the distant hills. There are hammocks swinging on the…
Must-see hotels in Bolivia
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
'Palace' is overdoing, but for budget travelers this simple hotel, in the shadow of the church on the west side of the plaza, couldn’t be better placed…
La Paz
The nine quiet rooms at this restored colonial home are arranged around an ornate, plant-filled indoor courtyard. The saggy mattresses, however, should be…
Uyuni
This spacious and handsome hotel has attractive, heated rooms with big comfortable beds, a TV and cactus-wood paneling. Rooms face an internal courtyard …
Amazon Basin
A bit of an architectural mutt, this angular three-story hotel offers some of the cheapest digs in town. The basic fan rooms are nothing to brag about,…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
Just a few meters from the church on the main square is this neat pension, with a high-pitched roof, cool floor tiles, air-conditioning and cable TV…
Lake Titicaca
Clearly a smart hotel in former days, this place – now a little tired but perfectly adequate – has local TV, carpeted rooms, reliable hot water, a…
La Paz
This modern, slightly overpriced offering has friendly service and tidy rooms. Unfortunately, some are quite dark, and those facing the road can get noisy…
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…
Gran Hotel Reposo del Guerrero
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
Although slightly faded, this is the closest thing to a good hotel in the town center. Despite a grand entrance the rooms are a little boxlike and don’t…
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…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
On the main road, three blocks west of the entrance to town, this is the choice of wealthy cruceños who enjoy the private pool and buffet restaurant. It's…
Potosí
An attractive covered inner courtyard and a rooftop terrace with city views justify a stay here. The rooms are barely furnished and vary in terms of…
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…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
This well-maintained hotel with simple rooms and an orchid garden is one block north of the plaza. The price includes access to the Oasis Chiquitano pool…
Tiwanaku
Just 100m west of the site, this friendly hotel has three levels, simple rooms with good views, hot water 24 hours a day, and a top-floor mirador (lookout…
Tiwanaku
Three blocks east of the Plaza, this is the nicest place to stay, with rooms that are clean, breezy and comfortable. There’s a restaurant open daily. We…
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…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
If you need a bed for the night, contact Tito Irving Rocha, who rents rooms with private bathrooms at his small pension, two blocks east of the main…
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…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
This is a family-run hostel just two blocks southwest of the plaza, where you get decent value for money and a flowery courtyard with a fountain. It's 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…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
Hidden away a block south of the Mercado Campesino, this nice hotel has rooms with lovely wooden furniture, attractive decor and cable TV; the best rooms…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
This is a colorful place on the western corner of the plaza, with a friendly owner and a nice patio with sagging hammocks. The rooms are simple with good…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
A neat and tidy little hostel. Rooms are simple but well kept and there is even a communal kitchen for those who prefer to cook for themselves. The roof…
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…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
This amenable spread southwest of town has ample manicured grounds. It’s set up for family-oriented recreation. The swimming pool is open to nonguests for…
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…
