THE GUIDE - The Rough Guide to Bolivia - page 243

ACCOMMODATION
Night-time temperatures often dip below zero, so the main consideration when choosing
where to stay is warmth . Most of the smarter places have heating; if your hotel does not,
try at least to find a room that gets some sun during the day, and ask for extra blankets . It's
worth booking in advance if you want to stay in one of the mid- or top-end hotels, especially
between June and August.
Hostal Carlos V Linares 42 02 6231010. Charming hotel offering cosy, tasteful rooms
with shared facilities and more spacious ones with private bathrooms, flatscreen TVs and
huge beds. There's a communal kitchen, internet and wi-fi access, a TV and DVD lounge,
laundry service and tiny pub with home-brewed beer. Breakfast included. Bs140
Hostal La Casona Chuquisaca 460 02 6230523, [e-mail] . This
well-run hostel is an excellent choice for anyone travelling on a tight budget. There are
private rooms (with either shared or en-suite bathrooms - the latter have flatscreen TVs too)
and a dorm, as well as a sociable buzz, wi-fi and internet ac cess, a TV an d DV D room, laun-
dry service and book exchange. Breakfast included. Dorms Bs35 ; doubles Bs80
Hostal Colonial Hoyos 8 02 6224265. Beautifully restored colonial mansion with a cent-
rally heated modern interior and compact, well-furnished rooms set around two peaceful tiled
courtyards with fountains and cacti. Breakfast included. Bs360 ($51)
Hostal Compañía de Jesœs Chuquisaca 445 02 6223173. Right in the centre of town, this
economical hotel has a range of clean rooms, hot showers and a welcoming at mosp here. It's
not the warmest place, however, so ask for extra blankets. Breakfast included. Bs100
Hotel Cima Argentum Villazon 239 02 6229538, hca-potosi.com . Top-end choice, a
15min (uphill) walk from the centre, with a sunny central atrium presided over by an eye-
catching copper eagle. The rooms are very comfortable, if not the most stylish: each one has
radiators, a fridge, T V, safe and modern bathroom. Service is sharp, and rates include break-
fast and wi-fi access. Bs350 ($50)
Hotel El Turista Lanza 19 02 6222492, [e-mail] . This friendly
old hotel has an orange exterior, 1960s-era leather sofas and flights of rickety stairs. The
rooms are slightly musty but comfortable and come with private bath, heaters, TVs and wi-fi
access. For excellen t view s of Cerro Rico, ask for room 33 or 34 at the top of the building.
Breakfast available. Bs200
Hotel Jerusalém Oruro 143 02 6224633, [e-mail] . An unappealing exter-
ior conceals a warm, peaceful interior with well-decorated rooms (though bathrooms could
do with a spruce up) around a bright, communal balcony adorned with plants and deck chairs .
Staff are helpful, and there's abundant hot water and wi-fi access. Breakfast included. Bs250