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We've compiled the best of the best in Southern Bolivia - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This stylish boutique hotel, run by a New Zealand couple, is the best place to stay in town. The interiors throughout this renovated old home are beautifully designed. The guest rooms are charming, with wooden floors, well-chosen furniture, and huge welcoming beds that pamper with possibly the best sheets in all of Bolivia. Bathrooms are cool and spacious.
One of Bolivia's great, rare accommodation finds, this magnificently restored hacienda offers a peek into 500 years of the region's history. Although it's 20 km (12 miles) from the city, it is the best place to stay in Potosí. The rooms are basic but comfortable, and there are plenty of common areas to explore and gardens to lounge about in. The food is simple but fresh and tasty, with most of the ingredients coming from the farm itself. The location offers a great opportunity to explore the altiplano around Potosí, which can be strikingly beautiful. Photographers will appreciate the stunning light at sunrise and sunset. The museum is a must-see, with hundreds of artifacts, a restored chapel, and a library with an astounding store of rare and valuable books.
Truly unique accommodations are not common in Bolivia, but British/Canadian couple June and Ed have created just that in Sky Hacienda, which took nearly three years to complete. Every detail of this modern, stylish countryside retreat 25 minutes from Sucre is carefully curated, and most of it was dreamed up and handmade by the owners. From the first footfall on the polished earth floor to the monumental Gaudi-esque pillar that anchors the circular living area, the design is personal, funky, and intriguing. There are only two rooms, and they are world-class in style and comfort; they may have the best beds in Bolivia. Activities range from lazing around the hot tub with cocktails to hiking in the nearby countryside, or even trips farther abroad. Although it's isolated from the city, a free shuttle into town is offered daily. Meals are all prepared by June, who whips up professionally finished home cooking. Lunches, dinners, and drinks are not included in the price.
Well located on a quiet street a few blocks from the plaza, Casa Verde is a small, comfortable B&B that is perfect for those looking for a calm, quiet base from which to explore Sucre. Owner René takes a little warming up, but is very knowledgeable about the city and can be a great help with organizing your time in and around Sucre. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable, and the large common area and covered swimming pool are pleasant.
Just out of town, La Pasarela offers a complete boutique hotel and spa experience for those looking to kick back and relax in this beautiful part of Bolivia. There is plenty of hiking and biking to do in the area, and there's even a small waterfall nearby. If you're not up for adventure, La Pasarela offers everything you could hope for to relax and idle away your time—sauna and hot tub, swimming pool, hammocks, an expansive DVD collection, and a good set of board games. Rooms are rustic, spacious, and well designed (each with its own personality) and have stunning views over the valley.
Beautiful design and a genuine concern for guests is a rarity in the highly transited town of Uyuni, but the Petit Porte gets it all right—this is simply the best choice in town. The details are well thought out, and the whole hotel is comfortable, warm, and inviting. The French owner is particularly helpful and accommodating.
These four independent cottages are scattered around a lively but well-kept garden with views over the city. The price of the views (and the absolute peace and quiet) is a location a fair way from the central plaza and up a lung-busting flight of stairs if you’re walking. It's probably not the best option if you have only a few days in the city with plenty of hurried exploring to do. The exterior garden spaces encourage plenty of lazing about, and the rooms mirror that welcoming charm.
One of Sucre's best budget options, Santa Cecilia offers clean, comfortable rooms in a decent location—this is classic bang-for-the-buck material. There are nice common areas, and a full common kitchen makes this the perfect choice for families. Don't expect any extras in the rooms, but the breakfast is fine, the owners are friendly and accommodating, and the place is quiet.
