Dein Aufenthalt — Hostal Salome
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Salome, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the second or third floor at the rear of the building, away from Avenida La Paz. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still walkable if the lift is slow or broken. Rear-facing rooms should be quieter and may overlook the inner courtyard or neighbouring rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing Avenida La Paz. Street noise from traffic and pedestrians will be loudest here, and you may also get noise from the reception and common areas. Similarly, avoid rooms right next to the lift shaft – the lift is likely old and clunky, with audible mechanical noise throughout the day and night.
Best views
Rooms facing Avenida La Paz offer a street view of Copacabana’s main drag – you’ll see local life, the occasional car, and maybe the lake in the distance if the hotel is on a slight rise. Rear-facing rooms have a more private outlook over inner courtyards or neighbouring houses; no grand vistas, but calmer and less traffic-lit at night.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. They are high enough to buffer street noise, and typically have fewer guests passing through than the ground floor. If the hotel has only three floors (common for a 3-star in Copacabana), the top floor may also be quiet, but check if it’s directly under a roof terrace or laundry area.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida La Paz is a main road through Copacabana, so expect daytime traffic noise – buses, motorbikes, and market activity. At night, street noise drops off but can pick up again from early morning (5-6am) due to trucks and early tourist departures. The lift, if present, is a source of mechanical noise – clunking doors and motor hum – audible in adjacent rooms. There may also be a small bar or restaurant on the ground floor, with music and chatter until 10-11pm. No air conditioning means windows are often open, amplifying all outside noise.
Insider tips
1. When booking, specifically request a ‘quiet room at the back, not on the ground floor’. Most 3-star hostals in Copacabana can accommodate this if asked directly – it’s not a standard option on booking sites. 2. If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs. The thin walls and open windows in the Bolivian altiplano mean noise travels easily, even in a ‘quiet’ room. Also consider asking for a room away from the lift if you want to avoid mechanical clanking.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Hostal Salome
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and all rooms; typical speed 10 Mbps download; no login or time limits
No lift; all rooms on first and second floors accessed by stairs; no historic wings
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; common TV in lobby shows local channels
Check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 13:00 for 50 BOB, subject to availability
Free storage during your stay; 10 BOB per day if stored after checkout
No step-free access; main entrance has one step; no wheelchair ramps or adapted rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is at Plaza Sucre, 200 m away, 15 BOB per night; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 100 BOB at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Capilla de Velas (286 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Pastoral Social (328 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Copacabana (385 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Capilla del Señor de la Cruz de Colquepata (663 m · ~8 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Plaza del Sapo — 285 m · ~4 min walk
Museo del Poncho — 974 m · ~12 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
banco bisa — 445 m · ~6 min walk
Tienda — 430 m · ~5 min walk
Colectivos a Kasani — 587 m · ~7 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Bolivian Boliviano, BOB
Use casas de cambio in central Copacabana or withdraw from Banco Unión ATMs near the plaza; avoid poor rates at the border or tourist bureaux.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at mid-range hotels and larger restaurants; cash is still king for market stalls, street food and small shops. Contactless is unusual.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in nicer restaurants. Taxis: no tip needed. Hotel porters: 5-10 BOB.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A small black coffee from a bakery or street stall costs around 5-7 BOB.
A menú del día (set lunch with soup and main) goes for 15-25 BOB.
A main dish of trout or chicken at a comedor costs 20-35 BOB.
Look for salteñas (empanadas), api (hot purple corn drink) and anticuchos sold from carts around the market and near the basilica in the evenings.
Small local tiendas and the municipal market are cheapest; there are no Western-style supermarkets within walking distance of Avenida La Paz.
The street market around the main plaza sells basic clothing, alpaca wool hats and souvenirs at bargain prices.
Walking covers the town easily; minibuses from the terminal to La Paz cost around 30 BOB. From El Alto airport, take a shared taxi to Copacabana (approx 25-30 BOB per person).
Eat at market stalls or comedores for filling set meals. Skip bottled water — use a reusable filter bottle. Avoid taxis between the terminal and town; it's a 10-minute walk.
Emergency Contacts
CopacabanaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Copacabana, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostal Salome
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · banco bisa — 445 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Copacabana bus terminal (Terminal Terrestre) → Hotel Chasqui del Sol (Av. 6 de Agosto s/n)
💡 Taxis at the terminal are a bit fixed—10 BOB is the going rate for short hotel trips. For a late arrival after 10pm, expect to pay 15 BOB. No Uber here; just hop in the white-and-green ones with a taxi sign.
Copacabana bus terminal (Terminal Terrestre) → Hotel Chasqui del Sol (Av. 6 de Agosto s/n)
💡 Minibuses run along Av. 6 de Agosto—just flag one down. Tell the driver 'Chasqui del Sol' and they'll drop you near the cathedral. It's a 20-minute walk if you prefer, but uphill after the terminal.
El Alto International Airport (LPB) → Hotel Chasqui del Sol (Av. 6 de Agosto s/n)
💡 Negotiate the price before getting in; 250 BOB is the standard for a direct ride. Confirm the driver knows the hotel by name—most locals will, as it's near the cathedral. Cash only.
El Alto International Airport (LPB) → Hotel Chasqui del Sol (Av. 6 de Agosto s/n)
💡 Buses leave from the airport's main parking lot; buy tickets at the booth near the exit. For the hotel, ask the driver to stop at the Copacabana bus terminal, then it's a 5-minute walk to the hotel on the main strip.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Hostal Salome?
Request rooms on the second or third floor at the rear of the building, away from Avenida La Paz. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still walkable if the lift is slow or broken. Rear-facing rooms should be quieter and may overlook the inner courtyard or neighbouring rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Salome?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing Avenida La Paz. Street noise from traffic and pedestrians will be loudest here, and you may also get noise from the reception and common areas. Similarly, avoid rooms right next to the lift shaft – the lift is likely old and clunky, with audible mechanical noise throughout the day and night.
Is Hostal Salome noisy?
Avenida La Paz is a main road through Copacabana, so expect daytime traffic noise – buses, motorbikes, and market activity. At night, street noise drops off but can pick up again from early morning (5-6am) due to trucks and early tourist departures. The lift, if present, is a source of mechanical noise – clunking doors and motor hum – audible in adjacent rooms. There may also be a small bar or restaurant on the ground floor, with music and chatter until 10-11pm. No air conditioning means windows are often open, amplifying all outside noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Salome?
Rooms facing Avenida La Paz offer a street view of Copacabana’s main drag – you’ll see local life, the occasional car, and maybe the lake in the distance if the hotel is on a slight rise. Rear-facing rooms have a more private outlook over inner courtyards or neighbouring houses; no grand vistas, but calmer and less traffic-lit at night.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Salome?
1. When booking, specifically request a ‘quiet room at the back, not on the ground floor’. Most 3-star hostals in Copacabana can accommodate this if asked directly – it’s not a standard option on booking sites. 2. If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs. The thin walls and open windows in the Bolivian altiplano mean noise travels easily, even in a ‘quiet’ room. Also consider asking for a room away from the lift if you want to avoid mechanical clanking.
What time is check-in at Hostal Salome?
Check-in at Hostal Salome is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Salome have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and all rooms; typical speed 10 Mbps download; no login or time limits
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Salome?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Salome?
A menú del día (set lunch with soup and main) goes for 15-25 BOB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Salome?
Walking covers the town easily; minibuses from the terminal to La Paz cost around 30 BOB. From El Alto airport, take a shared taxi to Copacabana (approx 25-30 BOB per person).
Top-Attraktionen in Copacabana
💡 Visit on a Sunday morning to see local Aymara dancers in feathered costumes performing in the square outside.
💡 Ask the caretaker to open the locked display case with the gold-and-silver model of the lake—he will if you're polite.
💡 Buy a paper cone of tostado (roasted corn with salt) from any vendor—costs under a dollar and is the best snack in town.
💡 Go at sunset for best light; bring water and wear trainers. Locals sell coca leaves at the base to leave as offerings at the summit.
💡 The walk up is unshaded—go early morning before 10am. No signage on site, so download the 'Atlas Obscura' offline entry beforehand.