Hotels in Bolivia

Hotels in Bolivia: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Bolivia cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually December, while February is the priciest. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Bolivia: most popular cities

Bolivia has several centres with very different characters:

• La Paz. The world's highest capital, with the Mi Teleferico cable cars and the widest choice of hotels. The main base for trips.
• Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The largest and most modern city, in the lowlands. Business and chain hotels.
• Uyuni. The gateway to the Salar de Uyuni salt desert, with unique hotels built from blocks of salt.
• Cochabamba. The cheapest stays in the country, a city with a mild climate and good food.
• Oruro. The most searched city, famous for its colourful carnival on the UNESCO list.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Bolivia

Bolivia is above all about spectacular nature and Andean culture.

• Salar de Uyuni. The world's largest salt desert and the country's most recognisable sight. The town of Uyuni is the best base.
• Lake Titicaca. The largest lake in South America and the world's highest navigable lake, the cradle of Inca culture.
• Death Road. North Yungas Road, famous for adrenaline-filled bike descents with a local guide.
• The Amazon. Bolivia's share of the world's largest rainforest, usually with fewer tourists than the Brazilian side.
• La Paz from above. A ride on the Mi Teleferico cable car network gives a bird's-eye view of the capital.

How much does a trip to Bolivia cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are very low. Meals can be cheap, and local transport costs only small amounts. The currency is the boliviano, and cash is king. Cards are mainly accepted at hotels and larger restaurants in the cities. ATMs are in the cities, but carry cash elsewhere. Many places sit at high altitude, so plan time to acclimatise.

When is the best time to visit Bolivia

The best time is May to November, when the weather is stable and there is more to do. August is festival season, so expect crowds. The cheapest month for a room is December, while February is the most expensive. The rainy season runs from December to March, which can be a plus at the Salar de Uyuni, when the salt flat reflects the sky like a mirror.

Getting to and around Bolivia

The country is served by three main airports, in La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz, where most flights from Europe land. You can enter by road from Brazil, Peru, Argentina and Chile, and international buses are frequent. Within the country you mostly travel by bus and local minibuses (micros and trufis), as well as by train on selected routes. Low-cost domestic flights link the larger cities.

Example hotels in Bolivia

A few recognisable properties for reference:

• Atix Hotel and Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa in La Paz (upper tier, from approx. 1,050 Bs).
• Los Tajibos and Marriott Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Santa Cruz (from approx. 850 Bs).
• Hotel Palacio de Sal and Luna Salada at the Salar de Uyuni (salt hotels, from approx. 600 Bs).