The Very Best Hostels in Bolivia

4 May

Written By Emily

From the dizzying heights of La Paz and Potosi to the out-of-this-world salt flats and the gateway to the Amazon, Bolivia has an abundance of amazing adventures to offer us backpackers.

So that you can focus more on planning your trip or negotiating the country you're already in, we've put together this article on the best hostels in Bolivia on the backpacker trail.

Selected by us, and other travellers, no hostel on this list has a bad rating on Tripadvisor or Hostelworld, and whilst they may not all have pools or super cool styling, sometimes chilled artist vibes or amazing hosts are enough to propel a place into the big leagues!

Updated October 2025

Best Hostels in Bolivia

Hostels in Cochabamba

El Pueblito

If you like to feel you’re staying in someone’s home rather than a flashy, large hostel, El Pueblito is for you. Located in a peaceful neighbourhood a little outside the city, it offers decent comfortable privates and good-sized dorms, has a great kitchen and an garden area.

Previous guests speak very highly of the owner.

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld.

If you’d prefer to be in the centre of Cochabamba, take a look at Running Chaski Hostel, another highly-rated and super popular option.

Hostels in Copacabana

La Cupula

La Cupula was probably the nicest place we stayed in all of Bolivia (and almost certainly up there with the best of the best from South America). Perched atop a hill with epic sweeping views over Lake Titicaca, it has adorable grass cutting alpacas and wonderfully designed and built little cottages with fantastic details like stained glass windows and moulded bathrooms.

There is no place like La Cupula - check prices and availability.

As lovely as La Cupula is (and seriously, if you can afford it, don't stay anywhere else), we understand that it may be a little out of some backpacker's budgets. If this is the case, Hostel Florencia and Hostal Piedra Andina are excellent choices - cheap, cheerful and very highly rated!

Hostels in Coroico

Villa Camila

Located a little outside the centre of Coroico and high up in the hills, the real selling point of this hostel is the pool overlooking the valley below - a glorious spot to chill out for a couple of days!

There’s no kitchen but they do have a decent on-site restaurant and bar.

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld.

If you’d prefer self-catering facilities or to be closer to the centre of town, El Rincon del Jucumari is a fantastic alternative.

Hostels in La Paz

Anata Hostel

A friendly, reliable and wonderfully colourful hostel in a very central part of La Paz, close to Plaza Murillo and within easy reach of the market streets and cable-car network. Dorms and privates are clean and comfortable, breakfast is included, and there’s a rooftop terrace with city views.

A solid pick for travellers who want convenience without chaos.

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld.

St Peter’s Llama Hostal

This hostel sits on the San Pedro side of the centre, so you’re still within walking distance of the main sights, markets, and cable-car stations, but without being on the busiest tourist streets. Rather than a communal kitchen setup, the hostel has its own restaurant and bar, and that gives the social side a different rhythm.

The rooms and common spaces are simple but comfortable, and the energy is sociable without tipping into ‘full party’ territory, making it a good fit for travellers who want atmosphere and company, but still a reasonable night’s sleep.

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld.

Wild Rover Hostel

If meeting people and late nights are the priority, Wild Rover is the one - this is the loud, bar-driven hostel in La Paz, and it makes no attempt to be anything else.

The bar hosts events and themed nights, there are always people around to go out with, and the social side is built in from the moment you check in. You’ll want earplugs and you shouldn’t expect early nights, but if you’re travelling solo or looking for a few big nights out in the city, it does exactly what people come here for.

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld.

Hostels in Potosi

Hostel Casa Blanca Potosi

Replete with indoor hammocks, large-scale graffiti adorned walls and vintage furniture, Casa Blanca is quite unlike most hostels in Potosi. Throw in a well-stocked guest kitchen, a large dining room, on-site bar and bicycle rental and it's easy to see why this is one of the best rated hostels in the city.

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld.

Hostal Eucaplyptus

Shall we just start with the beer elevator that sends cold beers from the lobby straight to the amazing roof terrace? If that's not enough to tempt you, this is also a friendly hostel with comfortable rooms, wifi, a guest kitchen, hot showers and warm radiators - vital when you're in the highest city in the world!

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld or Booking.

The Koala Den Hostel is another excellent hostel in Potosi.

Hostels in Rurrenbaque

El Curichal Hostel

If you're travelling for a while in Bolivia, it won't take long before you're craving the heat of the lowlands again - a trip to the Amazon and a stay in El Curichal Hostel may be just what the doctor ordered! A wonderful outdoor pool, cool decoration, free breakfast, a TV and games area, a lively bar with tropical drinks and a good happy hour, English speaking staff, and a great social vibe. In fact, everything a young backpacker could want!

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld or Booking.

Hostels in Samaipata

Hostel Serena

Dorms from £9.5 | Privates from £29

A wonderful little hostel that feels more like a family home, whether you look on Booking.com or Hostelworld, Hostel Serena is hands-down the best rated hostel in Samaipata. Located on the outskirts of town, it’s in a gorgeous setting with lush gardens a gorgeous views.

They offer private rooms and dorms, an excellent free breakfast and have a great guest kitchen.

Hostels in Santa Cruz

Travelero Hostel

A comfortable and well-run hostel in a central, walkable part of Santa Cruz, with clean rooms (dorms and privates), a small outdoor pool, and communal areas that are social without being loud. The staff are helpful with tour and transport arrangements, and there’s enough space to relax during the heat of the afternoon. It’s a straightforward, easy place to stay rather than a party spot, and works well if you want somewhere convenient and calm while exploring the city.

Check availability and prices on Hostelworld.

Hostels in Sucre

Holis

Our top pick in Sucre, Holis is a fantastic place to stay whether you’re here for just a couple of nights, or studying Spanish for a few weeks. With a more modern aesthetic than most other hostels here, the decor is light, bright and airy with a minimalist but cosy feel, considered corners and rooms (both dorms and privates) that are large and comfortable. There’s also a great kitchen ideal for self-catering guests and sunny courtyard.

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld.

CasArte Takubamba

Part hostel, part creative space (and cafe gallery), CasArte Takubamba is a very cool space to stay - think the classic Sucre white walls with pops of colour from the contemporary art dotted about and vintage furniture. Lots of considered communal space, including a sunny garden, indoor courtyards, a shared kitchen (with wood-fired oven!) and various balconies. Rooms are large, bright and comfortable - ideal for a longer stay.

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld.

Another hostels to consider are Villa Oropeza Hostel

Hostels in Tarija

Casa Blanca Hostel

Life in Tarija is slow-paced, and Casa Blanca understands that! Small but perfectly formed rooms sit around a large communal area, with a fantastic outside space filled with plants, colour and hammocks. Also offers lockers, a guest kitchen, games room and outside barbecue.

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld or Booking.

Hostel Cultural Pata y Perro is another popular place to stay, and it looks lovely. Only issue? There are no lockers for the dorms which is a big no-no for us. May be a good option if choosing a double though.

Hostels in Tupiza

Hostal Butch Cassidy

Family run and well-located, it might not win any interior design awards but it's the best budget option in town. Excellent free breakfast, an on-site supermarket for essentials and reasonably priced restaurant. Also has consistently hot showers - somewhat of a luxury in Tupiza!

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld or Booking.

Hostels in Uyuni

Piedra Blanca Backpackers Hostel

Whilst this hostel is absolutely not going to be winning any beauty contests any time soon, the purpose-built property does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s clean, comfortable, modern (ish), staff are helpful, the showers are hot and it has been specifically designed with the cold weather in mind.

Essentially, it’s ideal for a night’s stay before or after your Salt Flats tour.

Check prices and availability on Hostelworld.

Stayed at a fantastic hostel in Bolivia and think it deserves to be on the list? Let us know in the comments so we can check it out!