tu estancia — Cecil
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La propiedad — Cecil
The Cecil is a no-frills, budget hotel in Sucre's historic centre. You stand in a plain tiled lobby with a small reception desk and a worn sofa; it smells faintly of floor polish. It suits backpackers or solo travellers who want a clean bed and a central location without paying for character or comfort.
Crónicas de Sucre
Sucre was founded in 1538 as Ciudad de la Plata de la Nueva Toledo, quickly becoming a wealthy silver-boom centre. Its colonial architecture — whitewashed buildings, intricate balconies, and grand plazas — earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1991. The city is known as Bolivia's constitutional capital, home to the country's Supreme Court and a strong indigenous Quechua presence that colours daily life. Today, Sucre feels quieter and more studious than La Paz, with a relaxed café culture and a reputation as Bolivia's university town.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Sucre →Los mejores meses
April to June and August to October offer clear skies, mild temperatures (15-25°C) and fewer crowds. These months avoid both the wettest period and the peak tourist rush.
Peak / Festival Surge
July sees a surge for the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen (16 July) and Bolivian winter school holidays, pushing hotel prices up by 20-30%. The city feels busier but still manageable.
La temporada del hombro
March and November are good budget months: lower rainfall than the wettest months but still quiet, with room rates dropping 15-20% below peak. Expect occasional showers but no queues.
Tiempo y embalaje
Sucre sits at 2,810m; afternoons can be sunny and warm (20°C) while evenings drop sharply to near freezing. Pack layers including a warm jacket and a scarf for after dark.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Sucre
- The main market (Mercado Central) is undergoing renovation until late 2026; stalls have moved to temporary sheds on Avenida Hernando Siles, two blocks east.
- The city has introduced a bus-only lane on Avenida Ostria Gutiérrez, reducing traffic jams near the bus terminal by about 20 minutes during peak hours.
- A new Andean textile museum opened in April 2026 on Calle San Alberto, showcasing pre-Columbian weavings from the surrounding highlands.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cecil, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a rear-facing room on the second or third floor. These are set back from the street and the stairs are manageable without a lift, giving you the quietest sleep.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms directly above the reception or near the stairwell on the ground floor—street noise and guest traffic carry here, and there is no lift to buffer sound on the lower level.
Best views
The best view is from a third-floor rear room, overlooking the small inner courtyard or neighbouring tile roofs—typical of Sucre's colonial centre. No real vista, but more privacy.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest at this 2-star hotel, as the building is likely a converted townhouse with thin walls and no lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Sucre’s central streets can be busy with motorbikes and taxis from early morning. The hotel’s location near the main plaza means church bells and street music may be audible from front-facing rooms. No lift means footfall on stairs is a noise source on all floors.
Insider tips
1) Check in early to secure a top-floor rear room—first-come, first-served at 2-star hotels. 2) Earplugs are worth packing; the building’s age means sound travels through floorboards and thin walls.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Cecil
Free basic Wi-Fi in lobby and some rooms; speed adequate for email and browsing, not streaming. Login required every 24 hours.
No passenger lift; stairs only to upper floors.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a converted colonial house with a courtyard and high ceilings.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 possible on request, fee may apply.
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; no secure overnight storage.
No step-free access; entrance has a small step; no wheelchair-accessible rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is ‘Estacionamiento Mary’ on Cale Ballivián, about 5 minutes walk, costs around 25 BOB per night. No EV charging.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; no additional incidental hold mentioned.
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- 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)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
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 minutos de radio esenciales
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
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Bolivian Boliviano, BOB
Use ATMs for better rates; avoid airport exchange booths and tourist bureaux which offer poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger shops and hotels, but smaller places are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up in restaurants (5-10% for good service), leave small change for taxis, tip hotel staff 5-10 BOB for carrying bags.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A basic coffee from a street café or market stall costs about 8-10 BOB; filter coffee from a simple eatery is similar.
Menu del día (set lunch) at a local comedor: 20-30 BOB for soup, main, and drink.
Main course at a fonda or casual restaurant: 30-40 BOB for a typical salteña or plato paceño.
The central market area (Mercado Central) and Plaza 25 de Mayo have cheap salteñas, anticuchos, and fresh juice stalls.
Supermarkets like Hipermaxi or IC Norte are common; also the Mercado Central for fruit, veg, and basics.
Mercado Central for cheap clothing; also the street stalls on Calle Calvo and around the market.
Micro (local bus) costs 1.50-2.50 BOB per ride; from the airport, take a shared taxi into town for about 20-30 BOB (much cheaper than a private taxi).
Eat at local markets for set menus; buy water in bulk from supermarkets; use micros instead of taxis for short trips.
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 Cecil
🕒 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 →En torno a
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.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Cecil?
Request a rear-facing room on the second or third floor. These are set back from the street and the stairs are manageable without a lift, giving you the quietest sleep.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cecil?
Avoid rooms directly above the reception or near the stairwell on the ground floor—street noise and guest traffic carry here, and there is no lift to buffer sound on the lower level.
Is Cecil noisy?
Sucre’s central streets can be busy with motorbikes and taxis from early morning. The hotel’s location near the main plaza means church bells and street music may be audible from front-facing rooms. No lift means footfall on stairs is a noise source on all floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Cecil?
The best view is from a third-floor rear room, overlooking the small inner courtyard or neighbouring tile roofs—typical of Sucre's colonial centre. No real vista, but more privacy.
What are insider tips for staying at Cecil?
1) Check in early to secure a top-floor rear room—first-come, first-served at 2-star hotels. 2) Earplugs are worth packing; the building’s age means sound travels through floorboards and thin walls.
What time is check-in at Cecil?
Check-in at Cecil is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cecil have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi in lobby and some rooms; speed adequate for email and browsing, not streaming. Login required every 24 hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cecil?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Cecil?
Menu del día (set lunch) at a local comedor: 20-30 BOB for soup, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cecil?
Micro (local bus) costs 1.50-2.50 BOB per ride; from the airport, take a shared taxi into town for about 20-30 BOB (much cheaper than a private taxi).
When is the best time to visit Sucre?
April to June and August to October offer clear skies, mild temperatures (15-25°C) and fewer crowds. These months avoid both the wettest period and the peak tourist rush.
Principales atracciones en 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.