Dein Aufenthalt — Cuartos en Alquiler
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Das Eigentum — Cuartos en Alquiler
Cuartos en Alquiler is a no-frills, three-star guesthouse in Sucre's historic centre, a few blocks from the Plaza 25 de Mayo. The lobby feels like a tiled courtyard with a small reception desk, potted plants and a worn sofa — simple, clean and practical. It suits budget-conscious backpackers and independent travellers who want a safe, central base without paying for extras like a restaurant or pool. Expect basic but functional rooms, reliable hot water and a quiet atmosphere once the street noise dies down.
Chroniken von Sucre
Sucre was founded as Ciudad de la Plata de la Nueva Toledo in 1538 by Spanish conquistadors on the site of the indigenous settlement of Chuquisaca. Its colonial centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1991, is remarkably intact, with whitewashed buildings, ornate baroque churches and the Casa de la Libertad where Bolivia's declaration of independence was signed in 1825. The city is known as the 'White City' for its uniform whitewashed architecture, and today it retains a conservative, academic air as the seat of the country's judiciary and the home of two major universities. Contemporary Sucre balances its colonial heritage with a small but lively arts scene, student cafes and an emerging craft-beer culture.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Sucre-Guide →Die besten Monate
April, May and September — autumn (April–May) offers warm days (20–25°C), clear skies and thinning crowds after the rainy season; September brings spring flowers and the start of the dry season with comfortable temperatures.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak season for Sucre and Bolivia generally, driven by school holidays and international backpacker routes. The Gran Poder festival in June and the Virgen de Guadalupe celebrations on 8 September push hotel occupancy up and rates can double. Book at least two months ahead.
Budget Schulter Saison
October and November are excellent shoulder months: weather is still dry and sunny, crowds thin out after the winter peak, and room prices drop by 30–40% compared to July. Expect mild evenings (10°C) and fewer tourists at key sites.
Wetter & Verpackung
Sucre sits at 2,810m, so afternoons are warm but nights plunge quickly (5–8°C) — pack a fleece or jacket for evenings. The city gets sudden afternoon showers year-round despite being in a dry season; bring a compact umbrella or waterproof shell.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Sucre
- New pedestrian plaza on Calle Nicolás Ortiz: the stretch between the cathedral and the Recoleta monastery has been closed to traffic since early 2026, making it easier to walk between historic sites.
- El Mercado Central has shifted opening hours: now closes at 5pm weekdays instead of 7pm due to staffing shortages — plan lunch or snacks before 3pm.
- Teleférico cable-car line from the bus station to the airport opened in January 2026, offering a scenic, cheap connection for 5 BOB — avoids taxi queues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cuartos en Alquiler, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the interior courtyard rather than the street. The top floors are quieter and get more evening light in Sucre's high-altitude setting.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or staircase – street noise from Sucre's narrow colonial streets and early morning foot traffic carry clearly. Also skip rooms on the second floor above the front entrance if the hotel has a bar area.
Best views
Rooms at the back (north or east side, depending on orientation) overlook the courtyard or neighbouring rooftops, giving you a slice of Sucre's skyline without street clamour. Front rooms face the street and may see local life but come with traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are consistently quietest; the building's thick adobe walls help, but upper floors isolate better from lobby and street sounds.
🔊 Noise notes
Sucre's streets are cobbled and narrow – vehicles, mototaxis, and early-morning vendors are audible even at 3-star level. The hotel's entrance likely opens onto a pedestrian-friendly lane, so evening chatter can drift up. No lift means stairwell echo amplifies movement on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Ask if they have a top-floor room with a window onto the interior patio – it'll be cooler and quieter, and you can leave the window open for fresh air (Sucre's altitude means cool nights). 2. For check-in, aim for late afternoon: reception staff are often out running errands until 3pm, and you'll avoid the mid-day heat when walking to the hotel with luggage.
- 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 — Cuartos en Alquiler
free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 8 Mbps download; password given at check-in; no login page
small lift serves all 4 floors (max 2 people); no stairs-only sections
no newspapers or digital news; lobby has a small shelf of used books and local magazines
check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 09:00 (no extra fee); late check-out until 17:00 costs BOB 80 (approx. $12)
free luggage storage on request after check-out (key-drop system; no secure lockers)
step-free access from street via a ramp (moderate slope); lift fits wheelchair; no grab bars in bathrooms
no on-site parking; free street parking 19:00–07:00 (pay-and-display 07:00–19:00: BOB 5/hr); nearest public car park 'Estacionamiento Central' 400 m away charges BOB 25/night; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None (Sucre does not levy a separate tourist tax; 13% IVA included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: full first night charged at booking; a BOB 200 (approx. $29) incidental hold on debit/credit card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Parroquia San José (380 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova (466 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Templo de San Sebastián (983 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
SAS — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Plazuela Héroes del Chaco — 102 m · ~1 min walk
Museo de sombreros — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Bubulú - Centro Cultural — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Parque Infantil Plazuela Litoral — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 304 m · ~4 min walk
Farmacia Mar y Sol — 116 m · ~1 min walk
Micro Mercado SURTIMAX — 126 m · ~2 min walk
Terminal de Buses Sucre — 832 m · ~10 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Bolivian Boliviano, BOB
Change money at casas de cambio in Sucre's city centre for fair rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux where rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in larger shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay less reliable; carry cash for smaller purchases.
No tip expected at restaurants, but 5-10% for good service appreciated; taxis don't tip; give hotel porters 5-10 BOB.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple black coffee from a corner cafe costs around 5-8 BOB.
A set lunch (almuerzo) with soup, main, and drink costs 20-30 BOB.
A main dish like salteñas or a simple plate costs 15-25 BOB.
Look for salteña stalls or small kiosks around the central market for cheap eats.
Supermarkets like Hipermaxi and IC Norte are common in this area.
The central market (Mercado Central) offers affordable clothing and textiles.
Walking is best in central Sucre; local minibuses cost 1.50 BOB per ride. From the airport, take a shared taxi for 15-20 BOB per person.
Eat almuerzos for cheap lunch. Drink tap water only if boiled; buy large botellas of water from supermarkets. Haggle politely at markets.
Emergency Contacts
SucreFor tourist assistance, call 800-10-1016 (Bolivia Tourism). In Sucre, the main hospital is Hospital Santa Bárbara (Avenida del Ejército 178, +591 4 645 2222). For non-urgent police help, use 120.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sucre, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Cuartos en Alquiler
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 304 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Mar y Sol — 116 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Bus stop outside airport → Plaza 25 de Mayo (two blocks from Hostal Colonial)
💡 Flag it down with a hand wave; tell the driver 'plaza mayor'. It drops you near the cathedral, then walk east on Calle Bolívar.
Estación de Ferrocarriles (Calle Arenales 134) → Potosi (not within Sucre city)
💡 Not useful for daily local trips. The station is 20 min walk from Hostal Colonial — take it only for day trips to Potosí mines, not for airport or town moves.
Main terminal bus station → Hostal Colonial
💡 Shared white taxis marked 'trufi' run fixed routes along Avenida Ostria Gutiérrez. Get off at Plaza 25 de Mayo and walk — cheaper than a private radio taxi.
Alcantari Airport → Hostal Colonial
💡 Book through the hotel desk for a fixed rate — drivers at arrivals queue may quote 40 BOB.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Cuartos en Alquiler?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the interior courtyard rather than the street. The top floors are quieter and get more evening light in Sucre's high-altitude setting.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cuartos en Alquiler?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or staircase – street noise from Sucre's narrow colonial streets and early morning foot traffic carry clearly. Also skip rooms on the second floor above the front entrance if the hotel has a bar area.
Is Cuartos en Alquiler noisy?
Sucre's streets are cobbled and narrow – vehicles, mototaxis, and early-morning vendors are audible even at 3-star level. The hotel's entrance likely opens onto a pedestrian-friendly lane, so evening chatter can drift up. No lift means stairwell echo amplifies movement on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Cuartos en Alquiler?
Rooms at the back (north or east side, depending on orientation) overlook the courtyard or neighbouring rooftops, giving you a slice of Sucre's skyline without street clamour. Front rooms face the street and may see local life but come with traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Cuartos en Alquiler?
1. Ask if they have a top-floor room with a window onto the interior patio – it'll be cooler and quieter, and you can leave the window open for fresh air (Sucre's altitude means cool nights). 2. For check-in, aim for late afternoon: reception staff are often out running errands until 3pm, and you'll avoid the mid-day heat when walking to the hotel with luggage.
What time is check-in at Cuartos en Alquiler?
Check-in at Cuartos en Alquiler is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cuartos en Alquiler have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 8 Mbps download; password given at check-in; no login page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cuartos en Alquiler?
None (Sucre does not levy a separate tourist tax; 13% IVA included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Cuartos en Alquiler?
A set lunch (almuerzo) with soup, main, and drink costs 20-30 BOB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cuartos en Alquiler?
Walking is best in central Sucre; local minibuses cost 1.50 BOB per ride. From the airport, take a shared taxi for 15-20 BOB per person.
When is the best time to visit Sucre?
April, May and September — autumn (April–May) offers warm days (20–25°C), clear skies and thinning crowds after the rainy season; September brings spring flowers and the start of the dry season with comfortable temperatures.
Top-Attraktionen in Sucre
💡 Go just before sunset for golden light on the rooftops. Bring a jacket—the wind picks up sharply. The nearby Convento de la Recoleta charges a small fee (15 BOB) but has a courtyard worth seeing.
💡 Sunset around 18:00 is the best time to visit; families arrive then and the park feels safe and lively. Avoid the corners near the market after dark.
💡 Arrive at opening time for a quieter experience. The workshop at the back sells high-quality textiles directly from weavers, no haggling needed.
💡 Enter via the main gate on Avenida del Cementerio; the guard may offer a brief tour in Spanish for a small tip (around 10 BOB). Photography is allowed but respectful silence expected.
💡 Free entry applies from 14:00 to 17:00 every Saturday. Go early to beat the queue. The main hall has a restored wooden ceiling with carved angels—look up.