Resource Guide 285Our tour of this hotel seemed like a museum visit.
Built in the early 1900s in a post-baroque style, it was
remodelled near the end of the century. This is the most
respectful of European heritage of all La Paz upscale hotels.
Includes substantial breakfast. Attached to a stylish café-
restaurant.
(M) Hotel Sagárnaga
Sagárnaga 326, in the heart of the hilly tourist/artisan/
bargaining district
Tel: (2) 235-0252
Website: http://www.hotelrosaro.com
You might be able to bargain for a discount in the low
season. Bolivian breakfast. Occasional peña music.
(I–M) Hostal República
Calle Comercio 1455
Tel: (2) 235-6617
Situated in a venerable historical building, with courtyards,
gardens, reading materials and jovial service.
(M) Hotel Rosario
Av Illampu 704
Tel: (2) 245-1658
Website:http://www.hotelrosario.com
Colonial decor, Aymara motifs, artisan neighbourhood and
pleasant courtyard. This hotel is meticulously ecological.
(I) Hotel Torino
Calle Socabaya 457
Tel: (2) 234-1487
Among the best of low budget hotels, with a colonial
courtyard and central location.
Cochabamba
There’s no competition in Cochabamba for ‘most imaginative
hotel name’.