3 Best Hotels in Central Bolivia, Bolivia

One of the best places to stay in Santa Cruz, thanks to dedicated hosts Nicole and Manuel, this small hotel is beautifully decorated with antique furniture, piles of curiosities, and eclectic art filling up every available space. The memorable rooms feature brick floors (which stay nice and cool in the heat) and are individually decorated, some with loud colorful walls, framed vintage posters, and bookshelves packed to teetering, and others more sedate. All the open spaces are equally filled with personality, and there are plenty of little nooks to relax in, such as a cool green central patio and even a small swimming pool. The abundant breakfasts are served with tasty homemade bread and marmalade, yogurt, and granola. Just 3 miles from the center, Casa Patio is considerably cheaper than the big resort hotel–type options that dominate the city.

A beautiful house set in an expansive garden on the outskirts of town, this value option offers spectacular views of the Andes in the distance, a comfortable stay, and a great restaurant on-site (La Luna Verde). The garden with hammocks and deck chairs makes a perfect spot to relax and tuck into the good selection of cocktails from the restaurant (there's a happy hour in the evenings). Ask about the extra options on the breakfast—think fresh breakfast burrito. They are well worth the extra couple of bolivianos.

This family home–turned bed-and-breakfast is very easy to fall for thanks to its comfortable rooms and gracious, welcoming hosts. There is plenty of space to relax, and the neighborhood, though 15 to 20 mintues from the center, is lovely. The rooms have good Wi-Fi, and those on the top floor have balconies with views over the city.