Dein Aufenthalt — Hostal Sleep
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Das Eigentum — Hostal Sleep
Hostal Sleep occupies a converted 19th-century townhouse on a steep downtown street, with a narrow lobby that smells faintly of polish and wool. The vibe is functional and slightly worn: red patterned carpet, a clunky lift that stops one floor short, and a staff who'll happily book your airport taxi but won't remember your name. It suits budget-conscious solo travellers or couples who need a clean, safe base between altitude acclimatisation and a dawn bus ticket.
Chroniken von La Paz
La Paz was founded in 1548 by Spanish conquistadors on a gold trade route, its layout dictated by the deep canyon of the Choqueyapu River. Colonial power built the San Francisco Church and the sharp plazas around it; the city later sprawled up the altiplano into El Alto, creating a stair-step urban form unique in the world. After the 1952 revolution, Indigenous Aymara and Quechua culture reshaped civic identity, visible today in the pollera skirts of market women and the soaring lines of the El Alto airport terminal. Contemporary La Paz is a tense, exhilarating mix of neoliberal glass towers, centuries-old solar calendars, and the world's highest administrative capital—now also a hub for digital nomads drawn to cheap living and thin air.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger La Paz-Guide →Die besten Monate
May–August: the dry season brings clear skies, mild days (15–18°C) and freezing nights, with significantly fewer tourists than January or July's fiesta period.
Peak / Festival Surge
July: the Gran Poder festival (early July) fills the streets with devil-dancers and brass bands, sending hotel occupancy above 90%. Hostal Sleep doubles its base rate during this week; book six months ahead for a room without a shared bathroom.
Budget Schulter Saison
March–April and September–October: lower prices by 25–30%, still mostly rain-free, with thinner crowds at the Mercado de Brujas and the Valley of the Moon.
Wetter & Verpackung
La Paz sits at 3,640 metres: daytime UV is ferocious even in cloud, and the afternoon temperature can drop 10°C in an hour. Pack a windproof jacket, a fleece, a sun hat, and SPF 50—especially in July, when the sun is strongest but the breeze can bite.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — La Paz
- The Mi Teleférico cable-car system added a new 'Línea Roja' branch in early 2026 linking Ciudad Satélite to El Alto's airport terminal; it's now the fastest way from the airport to the city centre (20 minutes, 3 bolivianos).
- Street-facing rooms at Hostal Sleep now come with earplugs due to increased night-time construction on the Avenida 16 de Julio drainage project, expected to finish by September 2026.
- The 'Calle Jaén' museum row reopened its colonial houses in March 2026 after a seismic retrofit; timed-entry tickets are now mandatory and can be reserved at the municipal website up to 48 hours ahead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Sleep, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) at the back of the building, away from the main street. These rooms are quieter and offer better air circulation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing the street on lower floors (1st or 2nd) — La Paz traffic noise from the main road will be noticeable, especially during rush hours.
Best views
Rooms on upper floors (4th or 5th) facing the back may offer views of the surrounding hillsides or quieter neighbourhood streets, rather than the main road. Front-facing rooms on higher floors could provide a cityscape view but with traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5, particularly rooms at the rear, as they are farthest from street-level noise and any lobby activity.
🔊 Noise notes
La Paz streets are often congested with cars, minibuses, and taxis, creating constant traffic hum. The hotel’s ground-floor location on a main street means noise levels can be high, especially on weekdays. There may also be noise from nearby shops or market activity.
Insider tips
1. Bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper, as even quieter rooms may pick up some city noise. 2. Check if the hotel offers a rear-facing room at booking, as these are significantly calmer than front-facing ones.
- 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 Sleep
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout. Typical speed 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. No login required – simple accept screen.
One lift serves all six floors. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand on lobby tablet (PressReader, 50+ papers). Physical La Prensa and El Diario in lounge. No heritage quirks – 1990s purpose-built building.
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:30 (flexible by arrangement). Early bag-drop from 08:00. Late check-out (after 12:00) costs 50 BOB, subject to availability.
Free for same-day luggage. Overnight charge of 20 BOB.
Step-free from street to lobby via side ramp; one adapted room on ground floor with roll-in shower. Lift to all floors. No other accessible features.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking San Francisco, Calle Yanacocha, 40 BOB per 24h (cash only). No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 30 BOB per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 100 BOB at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (139 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: La Casa de Dios Puerta del Cielo (451 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Templo de La Recoleta (479 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Pare de Sufrir (696 m · ~9 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Artensanias 147 — 516 m · ~6 min walk
Tambo Quirquincho — 189 m · ~2 min walk
Centro Sinfónico Nacional — 688 m · ~9 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Cajero BCP — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacias Bolivia — 54 m · ~1 min walk
Almacen Don Franz — 252 m · ~3 min walk
Trufi 408 San Pedro - Ciudad Satélite — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Bolivian Boliviano, BOB
Change money at casas de cambio in central La Paz; avoid the airport kiosks and tourist bureaus for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted in many hotels, supermarkets, and nicer restaurants; AMEX is rare. Contactless payment is less common for small purchases.
Restaurants: 10% is optional but expected if service is good. Taxis: round up the fare. Hotel staff: small tips (15–20 BOB) for porters, optional for housekeeping.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic black coffee at a local café costs around 10–15 BOB.
A set lunch (almuerzo) with soup, main, and drink at a comedor costs 25–35 BOB.
A main course at a simple restaurant costs around 40–50 BOB.
The Mercado Lanza area and El Alto's street stalls are good for cheap salteñas, tucumanas, and anticuchos, often under 10 BOB.
Supermarkets like Hipermaxi and Ketal are common; also look for smaller neighborhood markets (mercados) for fresh produce.
For affordable clothes, go to Mercado Uyustus or the streets around El Prado; for more variety, the mega-mercado Garita de Lima.
The cheapest way around is by minibus or trufi (2–3 BOB per ride). From the airport, take the Teleférico (green line) to the city centre for 3 BOB, or a shared taxi for 15 BOB per person.
Use local minibuses instead of taxis for short trips. Eat at market stalls or comedores for cheap, filling meals. Avoid buying bottled water at tourist shops; get it at any corner store (tienda) for half the price.
Emergency Contacts
La PazLa Paz, Bolivia - Police: 110, Ambulance: 911, Fire: 119. Tourist Police (POLITUR): +591-2-2110122. Main Tourist Information: +591-2-2118633. Always keep hotel contact information available.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in La Paz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostal Sleep
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Cajero BCP — 124 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacias Bolivia — 54 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
La Paz city center to suburbs → Hotel Madrid area & surrounding neighborhoods
💡 Iconic red, yellow, green, blue lines offer scenic views. Best for local transit around La Paz. Not direct from airport but efficient for city exploration.
Hotel Madrid, Centro, La Paz → Local destinations within La Paz
💡 Safest local transit option. App-based pricing prevents overcharging. Download Uber or use local Whatsapp taxi services for neighborhood navigation.
El Alto International Airport (LPB) → Hotel Madrid, Centro, La Paz
💡 Use radio taxis from official airport counter, not street taxis. Negotiate price before boarding or use Uber/Whatsapp services for fixed rates.
El Alto International Airport (LPB) → Hotel Madrid, Centro, La Paz
💡 Most budget-friendly option. Shared minibus stops at major hotels. Allow extra time due to multiple drop-offs.
Über La Paz
Wikipedia ↗
La Paz (Spanish: [la ˈpas] ; lit. 'peace'), officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz is the seat of government of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, it is the third-most populous city in Bolivia. Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring city of El Alto, and other smaller towns, is t...
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What are the best rooms at Hostal Sleep?
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) at the back of the building, away from the main street. These rooms are quieter and offer better air circulation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Sleep?
Avoid rooms facing the street on lower floors (1st or 2nd) — La Paz traffic noise from the main road will be noticeable, especially during rush hours.
Is Hostal Sleep noisy?
La Paz streets are often congested with cars, minibuses, and taxis, creating constant traffic hum. The hotel’s ground-floor location on a main street means noise levels can be high, especially on weekdays. There may also be noise from nearby shops or market activity.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Sleep?
Rooms on upper floors (4th or 5th) facing the back may offer views of the surrounding hillsides or quieter neighbourhood streets, rather than the main road. Front-facing rooms on higher floors could provide a cityscape view but with traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Sleep?
1. Bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper, as even quieter rooms may pick up some city noise. 2. Check if the hotel offers a rear-facing room at booking, as these are significantly calmer than front-facing ones.
What time is check-in at Hostal Sleep?
Check-in at Hostal Sleep is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Sleep have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout. Typical speed 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. No login required – simple accept screen.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Sleep?
30 BOB per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Sleep?
A set lunch (almuerzo) with soup, main, and drink at a comedor costs 25–35 BOB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Sleep?
The cheapest way around is by minibus or trufi (2–3 BOB per ride). From the airport, take the Teleférico (green line) to the city centre for 3 BOB, or a shared taxi for 15 BOB per person.
When is the best time to visit La Paz?
May–August: the dry season brings clear skies, mild days (15–18°C) and freezing nights, with significantly fewer tourists than January or July's fiesta period.
Top-Attraktionen in La Paz
💡 Go early morning (around 9am) to see stallholders setting up and avoid the midday crowds. Don't touch the fetuses unless invited.
💡 Check the changing of the guard at the palace, usually at 10am and 4pm. Avoid sitting on the grass if you value clean trousers.
💡 The museum is small—allow 45 minutes max. The guided tour in Spanish is worth it if you understand basic Spanish.
💡 Buy a single ticket for the best photo stop at the intermediate station. Ride at 5pm for sunset light over Illimani mountain.
💡 Take the 'Chasquipampa' micro bus from Plaza San Francisco (cheap and direct). Go late afternoon for cooler temperatures and better light. Entry under £2.