Hostal República

La Paz


Three blocks from the historic heart of the city, this hostel occupies a lovely building that was home to one of Bolivia’s first presidents. Its two large courtyards make for a quiet oasis. All the rooms are fairly basic, but pleasant enough. Two apartments sleep five each.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby La Paz attractions

1. Presidential Palace

0.16 MILES

Beside the Catedral Metropolitana is the Presidential Palace, a mustard-yellow building that is the official residence of the President of Bolivia. It…

2. Catedral Metropolitana

0.21 MILES

Although it’s a relatively recent addition to La Paz’s religious structures, the 1835 cathedral is impressive – mostly because it is built on a steep…

3. Museo Nacional del Arte

0.24 MILES

This colonial building was constructed in 1775 of pink sandstone and has been restored to its original grandeur, in mestizo (mixed) baroque and Andino…

4. Parque Urbano Central

0.3 MILES

La Paz’s city park has interesting skyways and the Mirador Laikakota. Traveling circuses will often set up here, too.

5. Museo de Etnografía y Folklore

0.33 MILES

Anthropology buffs should check out this museum, one of the city's best. The building, itself a real treasure, was constructed in 1720 and was once the…

6. Museo Nacional de Arqueología Tiwanaku

0.34 MILES

Two blocks east of El Prado, this small but well-sorted collection of artifacts illustrates the most interesting aspects of Tiwanaku culture – those that…

7. Museo San Francisco

0.41 MILES

The cloisters and garden of the Museo San Francisco, adjacent to the basilica, beautifully revive the history and art of the city’s landmark. There are…

8. Iglesia de San Francisco

0.41 MILES

The hewed stone basilica of San Francisco was founded in 1548 by Fray Francisco de los Ángeles. The original structure collapsed under heavy snowfall…