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Reviews of Lobo Hostel La Paz

Calle Illampu Nro 807 esq. Santa Cruz (Zona El Rosario), La Paz City Centre, 9999 La Paz, Bolivia

#12 of 30 B&Bs and Inns in La Paz

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 93 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    An OK stay in a great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt very unclean and tired. I had a private room and the bathroom drain smelt, the bedding was very old and it just felt yucky. It’s also VERY noisy, I could hear everything going on upstairs and in the rooms nearby. The noise travels through corridors and up and down the stairs. The front desk staff were very average - when I checked in they explained very little to me. I asked one of the guys which company they partnered with for the death road experience and he had no idea.

    Excellent location, awesome light filled rooftop with amazing views. Nice breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Hostel is perfectly located and overall the whole place is very nice, rooms are comfortable and people are ready to help
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilets often do not have water so you cannot flush properly There is excessive noise from the party that is every night in the bar (top floor)

    Very nice rooms Amazing staff, very kind Luggage storage is perfect Location Great breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was not that clean.

    The breakfast:)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good location, friendly staff, nice breakfast, comfy bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was a bit small and old.

    There is a nice tarrace on the last floor with a city view and billard, different games. I enjoyed the breakfast on the morning. The bed was comfortable with electric sockets next to it. Friendly staff, the hostel is well located just next to the centre of La Paz.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s clean and fun and the staff is great. They have a lot of activities and tours you can book through them for a good price. I really enjoyed my stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared bathrooms left a lot to be desired, with toilets often out of order. Lots of stairs to get to the rooms which is tiring at altitude. I had some very noisy (watching tiktok and making video calls late at night) and unclean roommates and the dormitory was a bit too small, so it became quite unpleasant by the end. This is not the fault of the hostel though, but in a larger room, I guess it wouldn't have been a problem

    Great location and fantastic staff, so good value for money overall. Breakfast was nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was on a top bunk and there was a light bulb hanging in front of my face when I was lying down. When it was on it was really bright and uncomfortable. A lampshade or the option to not have this light on at all times would have been helpful!

    Great quality for the price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress was terrible, could feel the springs. Need a curtain on the internal bathroom door window to stop light from the automatic light in the hallway. Room smelt damp and musty all the time.

    Good roof top for socialising, nice simple breakfast for a few days (eggs every day and bread).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet and showers are a bit old. (But clean)

    Very nice hostel with great public areas. ONE street from the witch market and good breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No space to hang wet clothes

    Staff are helpful Hot water is good Gathering space are enough Offer to join local tours with discount

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Clean and fun place to stay in La Paz
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 4-people room had one window facing the stairs, so the lights when on and off a lot at night, which wasn’t very comfortable. It would have been nice to have curtains.

    Really friendly and helpful staff. The 4-people room was comfortable and had big lockers. There was a place to hold our bags while we were in the city.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My room had a window, which is nice, but it is adjacent to stairs with automatic lighting, meaning that it turns on/off whenever someone passes by. It is rather flushy during the night, and my sleep was regularly disturbed. It would be nice to have a curtain on the window.

    Well organized hostel, and most of the tourist attractions are within a walking distance. They also provide welcome drink at the rooftop, which has a nice chilly atmosphere with a night view of the city.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    It's all good, but should we look at the small flaws as a big deal?
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a little noise? If you are sensitive to noise, it would be a good idea to prepare earplugs.

    I think it was good for backpackers to do something. The bus terminal and surrounding markets and tour companies are not far away. However, it is worth considering that it is noisy because it is near the market. Convenience was good. The kindness of responding proactively to anything was worth the noise. One better thing is that you can cook something in the kitchen. I felt that this advantage was different from other places.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    8.0
    Great location, some overbooking issues
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On my first stay at Lobo, I was not allowed to enter the rooftop area before check in as I was allowed for my second stay, so there seemed to be some inconsistency between staff members. On my second stay, I was shown to my bed upon check in (a top bunk), but later found this had already been booked for someone else. In my room there were several people who had been booked for the same bed, and what seemed to be at least one bed which no one was in, but which hadn't been cleared and changed since the previous night or earlier. I think this may have been staff dependent, as my first stay didn't seem to have this issue. I'd encourage Lobo to ensure they don't overbook and that all staff are equally trained in policies and procedures. The toilets near the reception and rooftop areas don't have toilet paper nor soap available, which seems essential given that these facilities are nearest a central eating area.

    The staff were helpful, offering the ability to store your luggage early or leave it in a secure location until late following check out. I stayed twice at Lobo (before and following my trip to Uyuni), and on the second occasion, was offered to enjoy the rooftop area (with wifi, copious charging ports and several areas to relax) until check in at 2pm. I really enjoyed this area with lots of natural light and plenty of space to share. The reception desk was also great at arranging tours (eg, cholita wrestling) and booking reliable taxi services. The morning breakfast was lovely, with the option of an egg, bread and spreads, juice and hot drinks. Excellent, central location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are very basic and not that clean. They are also very noisy if you have a room next to the staircase

    For the price this hostel is really good. The location is great and the activities they offer are really good. The breakfast is good and the staff are friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the staff were very friendly and helpful. the 6 bed dorm was a decent size and clean. I took advantage of the happy hour.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The door and windows were quite thin and as our room was right next to the stairwell, we could hear a bit too much of what was going on in the hostel. The bathroom was a bit cramped and didn't have anywhere to put down our toiletries.

    Good location next to the principal sights of La Paz. Great restaurants and small shops all around and several walking tours just a hop away. The breakfast was nice, although maybe not for you if you want something else than eggs and bread.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can book a feet and handmassage in the hostel. That’s amazing after all hiking, climbing and walking 😁.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Auf alles 5% Tourist dont like this

    Fast Alles

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was not possible to have breakfast or a packed breakfast before 7:30 am, also there were no restaurants nearby that were upen at that time. In the evening I could hear loud music and every time someone walked past in the hallway, there were loads of light coming though a window. This made it difficult to sleep when going slightly early to bed.

    I had a nice private room and bathroom. The hostel was near some good restaurants. And the staff helped me arrange a tour to the Titicaca lake.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not everything was clean and sometimes it smells a bit in main area's. Other than that, very nice place!!

    The location is great, staff is very nice and the showers are AMAZING. Good temperature and pressure

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    9.0
    Great location, good facilities, struggled with staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff at reception didn’t communicate very well and didn’t let us know a lot of information (like about breakfast and wifi). Basic breakfast with not many choices.

    Great central location near the witches markets!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi didn’t work most of the time No kitchen for use

    Location, breakfast, rooms are big, nice area under the roof with billard and good to make exercises/yoga in the morning, laundry is ready the same day

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    7.0
    Good location for La Paz
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a really bad smell coming from the drain in the bathroom and the WiFi didn't always work that well from the room

    Great location and very good value. The free breakfast was decent too - coffee, juice, eggs Nice to be able to book the Death Road bike tour and Cholita Wrestling through the hostel too and there's a cool area on the top floor with a pool table.

    Stayed in October 2023

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