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EAST OF EL PRADO
Wild Rover $
(
211-6903;
www.wildroverhostel.com
; Comercio 1476, Miraflores; dm B$45-65, s
without bathroom $65;
) Your best bet to meet fellow travelers, the Wild Rover has a
high-octane take-no-prisoners vibe that 20-somethings will love and 30-somethings will
loathe. The rooms at some other hostels are better, and the dorm rooms are too tightly
packed, but you'll be spending most of your day at the boisterous Irish pub anyway.
HOSTEL
GUESTHOUSE
Arthy's Guesthouse $
(
228-1439;
arthyshouse@gmail.com
; Ismael Montes 693, Bus Terminal; r per person
without bathroom B$80;
) This clean and cozy place hidden behind a bright orange
door deservedly receives rave reviews as a 'tranquil oasis,' despite its location on one of
La Paz' busiest roads. The friendly, English-speaking owners will do all they can do to
help you. Kitchen facilities are available. Note, though, that there is a midnight curfew.
Hostal República $
(
220-2742;
www.hostalrepublica.com
; Comercio 1455, Miraflores; dm/s without bath-
room B$50/140, d/apt B$229/553;
) Three blocks from the historic heart of the city
(up a seriously steep hill), this hostel occupies a lovely historic building that was home to
one of Bolivia's first presidents. Its two large courtyards make for a quiet oasis, and it has
an extremely chilled air. All the rooms are fairly basic (those downstairs can be dank and
musty), but will make for a pleasant, if unremarkable, stay. The apartment sleeps five.
HOSTEL
Café El Consulado $$$
(
211-7706;
www.cafeelconsulado.com
; Calle Bravo 299; s/d incl breakfast B$560/
700, ste incl breakfast B$560-980;
) You'll feel every bit the VIP in one of these five
delightful rooms, housed in a converted consulate and stunning colonial building, above
the cafe of the same name. This boutique place oozes European style (it's Danish run),
with large, airy and spacious rooms in a quiet location. Those with private bathrooms have
clawed baths.
HISTORIC HOTEL
