The structure is very nice, clean and close to cable car station. I would reccommend especially if you want to avoid a bit if the noose in the main center

Stayed in August 2025

There is no heating - they need to amend the hotel description so people are aware of this. There was a lack of transparency about payment. They wanted to charge me more than what it was advertised for simply because I was a foreign citizen and not Bolivian. They need to be consistent and transparent in relation to payment. The main negative was my room was extremely loud from traffic noise. I was barely able to sleep because of this. Maybe ask for a room further away from the street.

Great location, very clean, comfortable bed, super cute dogs, excellent breakfast.

Stayed in July 2025

I had 2 nice hot showers there and 3 not-hot showers. They tried to tell me it was because I had a shower too early in the morning, but I also had one at 8:30 am and in the late afternoon and they did not get hot either. You don't get a key for the front door so you have to ring the doorbell whenever you come back, even very late at night. There was no water provided in the room.

I stayed there twice and they let me check in early both times and the room was lovely and comfortable. They also kept my luggage for me when I went away for the weekend. Breakfast was very good. It is less than 10 minutes walking to the Av Poeta teleférico station and you can take the white or Celeste lines. Excellent wifi. Two adorable Weiner dogs! Very kind staff.

Stayed in July 2025

Secure bike parking An actual breakfast with real coffee (!) Nightstands and bedside lamps (rare in South America) 2 adorable wiener dogs

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Great choice of breakfast. Delicious food. Hostel owner is particularly friendly and helpful and has two lovely dogs. Would recommend staying here! Good location. Comfortable rooms and beds.

Stayed in March 2025

Very Nice hostal, I stayed only one night but I felt like home. The staff is very kind. It’s like a Little house with private room and bathroom. I loved the ambiance. I would have stayed longer if my schedule would allow me.

Stayed in February 2025

Everything was perfect!

Great Host! We wanna thank Mr Juan and his wife for doing great job! The hostal is exceptionally clean (which is hard to find in Bolivia). It’s a cozy place where you can even use a kitchen. Quiet place. Mr Juan also gives you all important information about interesting places in Bolivia. He can also arrange special tours and expeditions for you. Location seems to be not central, but it’s super comfortable because you are 5 minutes from cable car 🚠 which is the best way of getting around in La Paz! Breakfast is really nice and every morning fresh!

Stayed in December 2024

Very helpful and friendly staff, room are clean and food is good. Walking distance to the city. Highly recommend 👌

Stayed in November 2024

This place is amazing - beautifully decorated with full, delicious and balanced breakfast buffet, detail-oriented ameneties - better than a five-star hotel! What I loved the best were the people - Juan and Rosa really know how to take care of their guests. You will feel pampered and safe in this gorgeous hostal (which is more like a boutique hotel.)

Stayed in October 2024

Everything was perfect.

Delicious breakfast, comfortable room beautifully decorated but also super practical, knowledgeable staff. Better deal and service than you would find in a fancy hotel.

Stayed in September 2024

Fantastic hosts and great location close to cable cars.

Stayed in May 2024

I didn't like the location

staff were very friendly and helpful the room was good too

Stayed in April 2024

Internet in the room was slow.

The owner was great. The whole place was charming, well-maintained, and quiet--which is very hard to find in La Paz.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing ☺️

Amazing staff, amazing breakfast, super clean rooms and common areas. The staff were very accommodating for our early check in, early check out and extending our stay at short notice. Location is a touch out of the way but only a 5 to 10 minute safe walk from everything including a cable car station.

Stayed in May 2024

Parking area a little congested.

A very kind host.

Stayed in May 2024

You need to advise the people if you leave early as the doors are locked.

Friendly staff and introduction

Stayed in April 2024

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

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

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

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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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

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

Don Juan took care of every single detail! The sweetest person ever! Breakfast was delicious and always ready on time. Absolutely loved this place.

Stayed in September 2023

Good breakfast and helpful staff!

Stayed in July 2023