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(
693-3323;
girasoleshotel@hotmail.com
;
Santa Cruz 155; s/d/tr B$280/480/600)
This
spacious and handsome hotel has helpful service and attractive rooms with big comfort-
able beds, a TV, cactus-wood paneling and gas-heated bathrooms. It also offers a generous
buffet breakfast, bike rental (per hour B$65) and laundry service (per kilo B$20).
Jardines de Uyuni $$$
(
693-2989;
www.hotelesrusticosjardines.com
; Potosí 113; s/d/tr incl breakfast B$420/
525/700;
) Built around a courtyard in a delightful rustic style, this adobe hotel
has the best common areas and overall panache in town. The rooms are on the small side
and can be a bit dark, but all are well appointed with tasteful decorations and comfy beds.
Needless to say, it's a popular choice for high-end tour groups, so book ahead. Other
pluses include a pretty bar area, hammocks, a sauna and an indoor pool (only open on oc-
casion).
HACIENDA
Hostal Aymará $$
(
693-2227;
www.tamboaymara.com
;
Camacho s/n; s/d/ste incl breakfast B$280/380/
420;
) This stylish hacienda-style option has terrific common areas. The rooms have
local touches including Bolivian textiles. There are also flannel sheets and electric heaters
to you keep you warm. Some rooms are a bit dark but there's reliable hot water and the
service is friendly.
HACIENDA
Hostal La Magia de Uyuni $$
(
693-2541;
www.hostalmagiauyuni.com
; Colón 432; r in old section B$140, s/d in
new section incl breakfast B$210/350;
) One of the pioneers of Uyuni tourism, this
choice Hacienda- inspired hotel is a solid midrange choice. The rooms in the older wing
have bowed beds and less creature comforts, while the newer rooms have nice antique fur-
niture, new beds, thick comforters and heaters.
HOTEL
Piedra Blanca Backpackers Hostel $
(
693-2517;
piedrablanca_hostel@hotmail.com
; Arce 27; dm B$55, r with/without
bathroom per person incl breakfast B$200/150)
This upstart hostel has fun common areas
in a cool building that wraps around an interior courtyard. There are three dorm rooms
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