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BUDGET
Alojamiento La Plata
Ravelo 32 04 6452102.
If you're on a really tight budget, these
bare, cell-like rooms with sh
ared
bathrooms set around a sunny courtyard are acceptable for
a night or two. No breakfast.
Bs60
Hostal Charcas
Ravelo62 046453972,
hostalcharcas@yahoo.com
.
Welcomingandef-
ficient establishment with abundant hot water and helpful, welcoming staff. The rooms are
scrupulously clean b
ut rat
her cramped, and those with private bathrooms lack ventilation.
Breakfast costs extra.
Bs80
Hostal Cruz de Popayan
Loa 881 04 6440889,
hotelsucre.com
.
This popular
hostal
is based in a restored seventeenth-century townhouse. Although the rooms are a bit scruffy,
most ar
e en
suite an
d com
e with TVs and free wi-fi access. There is also a six-bed dorm.
Dorms
Bs40
;
doubles
Bs140
Hostal San Francisco
Arce 191 04 6452117.
Modern, colonial-style building with three
floors of rooms set around a delightful courtyard. The rooms don't quite match up with the
courtyard,butarestillverygoodvalue:the
yhave
plentyofspace,flowerybedcovers,private
bathrooms and TVs. Breakfast costs extra.
Bs120
Residencial Bolivia
San Alberto 42 04 6454346.
This friendly
residencial
has spacious
rooms with shared or private bathrooms and TVs; there are some duds, so ask to be shown a
few first. They are set
aroun
d a courtyard with plenty of plants and a questionable mauve and
peach colour scheme.
Bs100
MODERATE
Hostal Colonial
Plaza25deMayo3 046440309,
hostalcolonial-bo.com
.
Excellent loc-
ation on the plaza, though somewhat lacking in character. Rooms are adequate, if a bit musty
and gl
oomy, and
only the somewhat overpriced suites (#117 and #118) have views over the
plaza.
Bs280 ($40)
Hostal Recoleta del Sur
Ravelo 205 04 6454789,
mairusta34@hotmail.com
.
This re-
liable mid-range choice has comfortable,
carp
eted, en-suite rooms with TVs in a converted
colonial house with a glass-roofed patio.
Bs180
Hostal Sucre
Bustillos 113 04 6451411,
hostalsucre.com.bo
.
This hotel features period
decor and two charming flower-filled courtyards. The rooms themse
lves a
re a little dated, but
come with private bathrooms and TVs. Internet access is available.
Bs200
EXPENSIVE
Hostal de Su Merced
Azurduy 16 04 6442706,
desumerced.com
.
Immaculately re-
stored and converted eighteenth-century house that has a wonderful rooftop sun terrace with
panoramic views of the city. Rooms combine opulent antique furnitu
re with a f
ull range of
modern comforts. The multilingual staff are welcoming and attentive.
Bs390 ($56)
