🇧🇴 Sucre, Bolivia
Wasi Masi Hostel
📍 229, Calle Urcullo, Sucre, 9999
Dein Aufenthalt — Wasi Masi Hostel
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Das Eigentum — Wasi Masi Hostel
Wasi Masi Hostel is a cheerful backpacker place in a renovated colonial house, with a sunny courtyard and a small garden where people lounge. The lobby feels like a relaxed communal living room—bright, a bit scruffy, with noticeboards advertising salsa classes and volcano treks. Rooms are basic but clean, and the free breakfast of bread, jam and fruit is a solid start. It’s best for solo travellers or small groups on a budget who want sociable common spaces rather than quiet.
Chroniken von Sucre
Sucre was founded in 1538 by Spanish conquistadors on the site of the indigenous settlement of Chuquisaca. Known as 'La Ciudad Blanca' for its whitewashed colonial buildings, it became the capital of Bolivia upon independence in 1825. The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1991, is a grid of 16th- and 17th-century churches, cloisters and mansions built from local limestone. Today the city is both the constitutional capital and an academic hub, with a calm, intellectual atmosphere distinct from La Paz. Its identity is shaped by a mix of Quechua traditions and Spanish colonial legacy—visible in festivals like Pujllay and the thriving artisan market.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Sucre-Guide →Die besten Monate
April and October: dry, warm days (20-22°C), blue skies, fewer tourists than July and August.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is the busiest month for Sucre, coinciding with the southern winter holidays and the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen (16 July) in nearby towns. Hotel prices in July typically rise 20-30% above shoulder rates, and budget hostels like Wasi Masi can sell out weeks ahead. The city’s cool, dry winter weather also attracts national and international visitors.
Budget Schulter Saison
February to March and November are ideal shoulder months: still mostly dry, daily highs around 19-21°C, and hostel dorm beds often 15-20% cheaper than in July. Minimal crowds mean easier booking for tours to the dinosaur footprints at Cal Orck’o.
Wetter & Verpackung
Sucre sits at 2,810m – cool evenings year-round, even after warm afternoons. Pack layers: a fleece or light jacket for dusk, and a sun hat for the strong midday UV.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Sucre
- The new Sucre bus terminal expansion opened in late 2025, improving connections to Potosí and Uyuni; expect shorter queues for departures.
- A crafts fair runs every Saturday in the main plaza (Plaza 25 de Mayo), with local weavers and silver jewellery—good if you arrive on a weekend.
- The city council recently installed pedestrian zones on Calle San Alberto, making the walk from the hostel to the market quieter and safer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Wasi Masi Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter than street-facing rooms and avoid any ground-floor noise from Reception or the bar.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on Floor 1 (particularly those near the staircase or reception) as street noise from Calle Urcullo carries, and the entrance area can be busy. Also avoid rooms directly above the hostel bar if one exists.
Best views
Street-facing rooms on upper floors give a view of Calle Urcullo and the rooftops of Sucre, but are noisier. Courtyard-facing rooms offer a calmer outlook but no street view.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are generally the quietest, away from street-level activity and footfall near the entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Urcullo is a central Sucre street with pedestrian and vehicle traffic, especially during daytime. Hostel common areas (lobby or bar) on the ground floor can generate noise until late.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a courtyard-facing room on floor 2 or 3 if quiet sleep is a priority – that side is much calmer than the street. 2. If you need Wi-Fi, check signal strength in higher floors; sometimes the router is near reception and upper floors get weaker coverage.
- 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 — Wasi Masi Hostel
Free for all guests, sufficient for basic browsing and messaging; streaming can be slow during peak evening hours (19:00–22:00) when many guests are online. No login needed – open network.
No lift. The hostel occupies the first and second floors of a colonial building, with stairs only.
No physical papers. A shared tablet in the common area offers free access to local news sites, but no digital newsstand subscription. The building's interior courtyard has original 18th-century wooden balconies and a carved stone fountain, now a hangout zone.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 09:00 if room isn't ready. Late check-out until 12:00 costs BOB 30; until 14:00 costs BOB 60 (subject to availability).
Free for same day. Longer storage at BOB 15 per day, lockable room.
Three steps at the main entrance; no ramp. All rooms require climbing stairs. Not suitable for wheelchair users or anyone with limited mobility.
No on-site parking. The nearest public pay lot is at Parking Central (Calle Bolívar & Calle Urcullo, 5 min walk), costing BOB 25 per night (18:00–08:00), BOB 5 per hour daytime. No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 50% deposit is taken at booking. At check-in, a BOB 50 incidental card hold is placed.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Templo San Francisco (170 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Templo de San Sebastián (301 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Templo San Miguel (367 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Templo de Santa Mónica (385 m · ~5 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
SAS — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Plaza San Francisco — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Museo Histórico Militar de la Nación — 173 m · ~2 min walk
Teatro 3 de Febrero — 365 m · ~5 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Banco BISA — 61 m · ~1 min walk
Atenea — 44 m · ~1 min walk
Galeria Comercial — 20 m · ~1 min walk
Terminal de Buses Sucre — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Bolivian Boliviano, BOB
Use ATMs or cambio houses in town for fair rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges, which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in major hotels, supermarkets, and better restaurants; many smaller shops and markets demand cash; contactless is rare.
10% tip only for excellent service in restaurants; taxis no tip; hotel staff: 5-10 BOB for porters, housekeeping optional.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Small cup of instant coffee in a bakery or market stall: about 5 BOB
Menú del día at a local comedor: a soup, main dish, and drink for 15-25 BOB
A simple main like salteña or empanada with a drink: 12-18 BOB
Cheap eats around the central market (Mercado Central) and Plaza 25 de Mayo area, with stalls selling salteñas, anticuchos, and juices.
Supermarkets like Hipermaxi and IC Norte are common in this area.
High-street clothing from markets like Mercado Central or along Avenida Arce; prices negotiable.
Cheapest way around is by microbus (2 BOB per ride) or shared taxi (3-5 BOB per zone); from the airport, take a shared minibus to the centre for 5 BOB.
1. Always carry small bills and coins; many places won't change large notes. 2. Eat at comedores for lunch and cook from market produce to save. 3. Negotiate prices at street markets and for unmetered taxis.
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 Wasi Masi Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco BISA — 61 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Atenea — 44 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 Wasi Masi Hostel?
Request rooms on floors 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter than street-facing rooms and avoid any ground-floor noise from Reception or the bar.
Which rooms should I avoid at Wasi Masi Hostel?
Avoid rooms on Floor 1 (particularly those near the staircase or reception) as street noise from Calle Urcullo carries, and the entrance area can be busy. Also avoid rooms directly above the hostel bar if one exists.
Is Wasi Masi Hostel noisy?
Calle Urcullo is a central Sucre street with pedestrian and vehicle traffic, especially during daytime. Hostel common areas (lobby or bar) on the ground floor can generate noise until late.
Which rooms have the best views at Wasi Masi Hostel?
Street-facing rooms on upper floors give a view of Calle Urcullo and the rooftops of Sucre, but are noisier. Courtyard-facing rooms offer a calmer outlook but no street view.
What are insider tips for staying at Wasi Masi Hostel?
1. Ask for a courtyard-facing room on floor 2 or 3 if quiet sleep is a priority – that side is much calmer than the street. 2. If you need Wi-Fi, check signal strength in higher floors; sometimes the router is near reception and upper floors get weaker coverage.
What time is check-in at Wasi Masi Hostel?
Check-in at Wasi Masi Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Wasi Masi Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, sufficient for basic browsing and messaging; streaming can be slow during peak evening hours (19:00–22:00) when many guests are online. No login needed – open network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Wasi Masi Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Wasi Masi Hostel?
Menú del día at a local comedor: a soup, main dish, and drink for 15-25 BOB
What is the cheapest way to get around from Wasi Masi Hostel?
Cheapest way around is by microbus (2 BOB per ride) or shared taxi (3-5 BOB per zone); from the airport, take a shared minibus to the centre for 5 BOB.
When is the best time to visit Sucre?
April and October: dry, warm days (20-22°C), blue skies, fewer tourists than July and August.
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.