The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bolivia

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Bolivia

Cochabamba, Bolivia Cochabamba, Bolivia

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Bolivia? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Bolivia, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Bolivia to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Bolivia, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Bolivia for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Bolivia for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

La Pasarela

Tarija, Bolivia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Coimata Km10, La Pasarela has great rooms from $90 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a game room, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


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Hostel Serena

Samaipata, Bolivia
Guest house with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bolivia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hostel Serena which has nice rooms starting at $43. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Avenida Santa Cruz Zona Soto Pollerudo. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers city views, a game room, free parking, horse riding, and an indoor play area which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Alfonsina Hotel Boutique

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Alfonsina Hotel Boutique to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $89. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Alfonsina Storni #12. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, and a game room which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel By Armonía Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bolivia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $48, Hotel By Armonía Santa Cruz, at Av. Guapay Canal Cotoca, Cll Armonia 96 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers city views, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


La Isla de los Tucanes

Rurrenabaque, Bolivia
3-star Resort with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

La Isla de los Tucanes has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $63 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Unnamed Road Barrio Los Anbaibos. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The room service is especially nice after a long day. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Mitru

Tupiza, Bolivia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bolivia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hotel Mitru is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $33, and it's located at Av. Chichas 187. We also love the hiking, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


El Pueblito Hotel Boutique

Samaipata, Bolivia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is El Pueblito Hotel Boutique because it has great rooms that start at $93. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Carretera a Valle Abajo. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, city views, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this convenient hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave


Torre Hotel Ejecutivo

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $54 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Torre Hotel Ejecutivo offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $54 (before taxes). It's located at Av. El Trompillo 478 and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers city views, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Novotel Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bolivia
  • Heated pool

Located at Av Roca Coronado 901, Novotel Santa Cruz de la Sierra has great rooms from $84 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a game room, and a child pool which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel Boutique La Casa de Margarita

Cochabamba, Bolivia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hotel Boutique La Casa de Margarita which has nice rooms starting at $83. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Pasaje Juan José Quezada No. 449, Queru-Queru. Entre el Parque Anze (Acera Sur) y la Ciclovía. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers golf, city views, free parking, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


For more terrific hotel ideas in Bolivia, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Bolivia, Best Luxury Hotels in Bolivia, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Bolivia, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bolivia, Best Hotels for One Week in Bolivia, Best Hotels for One Night in Bolivia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Bolivia, Best Party Hotels in Bolivia, or Best Business Hotels in Bolivia.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bolivia?

Bolivia Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$66

Travelers to Bolivia will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 100 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $66. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bolivia.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $81
  • 4-star hotels: $82
  • 3-star hotels: $50
  • 2-star hotels: $49


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