Reviews of Hostal Bivouac
Calle Romecin Campos, esquina Avenida Kantutani #35 edificio, 2591 La Paz, Bolivia
#1 of 81 hotels in La Paz
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 38 hostel reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.5
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Horuflitzer
Switzerland19 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
You need to advise the people if you leave early as the doors are locked.
Friendly staff and introduction
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Alicia
United Kingdom21 reviews1 helpful vote10“Incredible place to stay in La Paz”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I really enjoyed my stay at Hostal Bivouac. The hostal is spotlessly clean, perfectly located and run by an amazing family. Also there is a great breakfast! I was allowed to check in early after a night bus and Juan and his family were so kind. A speedy and reasonable laundry service is also offered. I would definitely recommend and return.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Linus
Germany67 reviews7 helpful votes10“The place to stay in La Paz”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely and very helpful host, spotlessly clean rooms and facilities. Very good located in a save neighborhood and close to the cablecar, supermarket, cafes. Comfortable beds, high-standard bathrooms and furniture, fully equipped common kitchen.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Kevin
Australia3 reviews9.0“Stay here for an easy stay, Yuan will assist!”- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location is only good for proximity to sopocachi. However, the administrator is more than happy to call a cab for you with a pre negotiated price.
Firstly, the photos actually aren't as good as in person of the property. Also, the administrator is kind, and thoughtful; He Will assist you with anything you need, even went out of his way to purchase quinoa flour to make gluten free pancakes for my partner who is a coeliac. Highly recommend.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Olivier
Belgium9 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
We loved our stay at Hostal Bivouac. It’s walking distance to the city center, the people were super nice and the rooms clean.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Gregory
United States1 review10“Loved every minute of it!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The people who work there are super friendly and the WiFi is very fast and reliable.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Mr
Germany45 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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A very nice and clean hostal with super kind owners. The breakfast was great and our room was very comfy. The hostal is a little bit off the historic center but you can easily walk and we enjoyed discovering different neighborhoods of La Paz on the way.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Louise
Ireland20 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Exceptionally helpful owner”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Juan, the owner, was really helpful and kind. In particular when I was bitten by a dog in el alto, I texted him and he immediately told me the best place to go to get the necessary shots. He also agreed to speak to the nurse over the phone for me as I don’t have any Spanish. He couldn’t have been more helpful. Also the hostel itself is lovely and very clean. Hot showers were perfect.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Albert
Austria4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Good breakfast and helpful staff!
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Diego
United States113 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It is a nice and quiet place.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Kalle
Finland8 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Cozy place but noisy”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Thin windows let all the noise in from the busy street. Earplugs are mandatory.
Cozy interior, good breakfast, very nice staff.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Eleanor
Madagascar4 reviews10“Amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Amazing place to stay! My favourite in Bolivia! Beautiful hotel with wonderfully decorated rooms, the most comfortable beds and the loveliest staff ever! Breakfast is wonderful too. The family that run it really make it they are so kind and helpful!
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Pui
Canada26 reviews4 helpful votes10“Comfortable Room and Good Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
I think there is limited amount of hot water for guests. Water was only lukewarm when I took a shower late at night. I suggest taking a shower either earlier in the evening or in the morning.
I booked a single room but was given a room with 2 single beds. It was fine with me. The room was clean and comfortable. I arrived before 7 a.m. The room of course was not ready for me but I could take a hot shower in the ground floor bathroom, which was great. The staff was kind and helpful. The hostal is a short walk from many good restaurants in Sopocachi, the main road where I could take buses to the city centre and two teleferico lines.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Jessica
Germany53 reviews16 helpful votes10“Hotel that feels like home!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
In our 6 months travels in south America this Hotel is one of our favorites! Really friendly and helpful staff and owners. It is super clean, beds are comfortable, breakfast is the best so far! Pancakes, fresh bread, fresh orange juice, eggs, fruit... Amazing. We really enjoyed our stay here. We are coming back for sure!
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Robert
United States5 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great! Stay. Highly recommend. Juan is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Would certainly stay there again
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Sandani
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote10“A wonderful host, an exceptional stay and some fantastic memories”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The whole experience was exceptional. Juan and his family run the most wonderful hostel in La Paz. Everything is spotless, the breakfast is wonderful and their helpfulness exceeds many of the places we've stayed at. By far the highlight of our trip to Bolivia!
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 4 December 2022
Oscar
Australia6 reviews10“Great accom, amazing hosts! Would definitely go back”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Despite being near some busy roads, good soundproofing means it’s a really peaceful and quiet place where we felt right at home. Super helpful and friendly hosts also.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 20 November 2022
Anika84
Slovenia42 reviews5 helpful votes10“the best stay in La Paz”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We loved our stay at hostal Bivouac. Our room was so cozy and chic and the house itself is very warm,beautiful and welcoming. Breakfast was very good and rich and there was full of choice. Location was also very good because it's situated in a quiet area, but still closed to the city centre. The best of all is Juan, the owner, who gave us many useful information and advices and his cute dog Lucy. We really felt at home away from our home! Thanks for everything! Big hug!
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Jamie
United Kingdom39 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Clean and spacious, safe area”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean, Juan incredibly helpful, spacious rooms, and great to have a kitchen space which is rare in Bolivia.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 23 October 2022
Vincent
France8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Cery nice well maintained clean house super nice personnel, thanks again Juan !
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 18 October 2022
Damyan
Bulgaria59 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“great value for money, kind and polite staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the only comment I have is that there was an issue with the hot water but the personnel did their utmost to help out - provided a different room where one could use the showers
convenient location, not on a busy street; very polite staff, they make you feel at home; reasonable breakfast (being a vegetarian); clean
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 5 October 2022
Marek
United Kingdom6 reviews10“nice property in good location and exceptionally good host”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing
The host went out of his way to ensure I enjoy my stay. I don't think you would ever get this kind of treatment in a hotel. Location was good (less than 10 min from main square). Facilities were great and despite being next to a busy road, the room was quiet. I would definitly stay there again.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 1 April 2022
Rodrigo
Bolivia1 review10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Excelente atencion de Don Juan.
Stayed in March 2022
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Reviewed: 11 December 2021
Justus
Germany3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing service. Very kind and attentive host, I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed in December 2021
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