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Edificio Saavedra

📍 2230, Avenida Saavedra, La Paz

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आपका रुकना — Edificio Saavedra

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संपत्ति — Edificio Saavedra

Edificio Saavedra is a no-frills 3-star hotel in central La Paz, occupying a converted mid-20th-century apartment building. The lobby feels like a quiet, tiled time capsule—clean but unfussy, with a small reception desk and a couple of armchairs under fluorescent light. Its USP is location: steps from the San Francisco church and the main pedestrian street, Calle Sagárnaga, making it ideal for budget-conscious travellers who want to be in the thick of the city without paying for extras they don't need.

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La Paz का इतिहास

La Paz was founded in 1548 by Spanish conquistador Alonso de Mendoza as a commercial stop on the silver route from Potosí. Its colonial core grew around Plaza Murillo, and the city later expanded dramatically into the surrounding canyons, creating the dramatic bowl-like geography seen today. The late 19th and early 20th centuries brought neoclassical buildings and grand boulevards, while the mid-20th-century saw functionalist apartment blocks like Edificio Saavedra. Contemporary La Paz is a brash, energetic blend of Aymara culture, street art, and chaos—a city where cholitas in polleras sell quinoa smoothies alongside mobile phone stalls.

यात्रा करने के लिए सबसे अच्छा समय

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सर्वश्रेष्ठ महीने

May and August—dry season, clear skies, and moderate crowds. September is also good, with warmer afternoons and the tail end of the dry season before the rains build.

पिक / फेस्टिवल Surge

June through August are peak months, driven by excellent winter weather and holidays. Hotel prices can rise 20–30% from the low season. The Gran Poder festival in June also draws visitors, but July is quieter than August for major events.

बजट कंधे के मौसम

April and October offer mild weather, lighter crowds, and often lower rates. You'll still get mostly dry days, with occasional afternoon showers.

मौसम और पैकिंग

La Paz sits at 3,640 metres—the sun is fierce and the air thin, so temperatures fluctuate wildly from 3°C at night to 18°C by midday. Pack layers: a warm jacket for mornings and evenings, plus sun protection and a light scarf for the UV index, which can hit 11 even in winter.

Live City Briefing के बारे में जानें — La Paz

  • The Teleférico network now has 10 lines, making cross-city travel faster and cheaper than taxis—buy a reloadable card at any station.
  • Calle Jaén, the city's best-preserved colonial street, has reopened after a six-month pavement renovation; the pedestrian cobbles are now more even.
  • Expect intermittent protests and street blockades during July, especially around the government district; check local news and allow extra time for airport transfers.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Edificio Saavedra, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request rooms on floors 4 or 5, facing the inner courtyard rather than Avenida Saavedra. This avoids the worst traffic noise and gives better daylight. Upper floors also tend to have less footfall from the reception area.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on floor 2 directly overlooking Avenida Saavedra — the street is a main artery with buses and taxis running from early morning until late evening. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor: the lift is older and rattles when in use.

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Best views

From upper east-facing rooms you’ll see the cordillera and neighbouring hillsides, especially at sunrise. West-facing rooms (over Avenida Saavedra) give a corridor of city buildings and traffic — not worth the noise trade-off.

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Quietest floors

Floors 4 and 5 are your quietest bet — well above street level and away from lobby comings and goings. The 5th floor is top floor here, so no foot traffic above you.

🔊 Noise notes

Avenida Saavedra is a six-lane road with persistent diesel bus and taxi traffic from 6am to 10pm. There’s also a mini-market and a couple of eateries on the ground floor, so occasional street-level commotion. The lift mechanism is audible in adjacent rooms.

Insider tips

1) If you arrive by car, know there’s no on-site parking — use the 24-hour public garage half a block south on Calle Chacaltaya; book ahead if possible. 2) The front desk can arrange a room tour within 10 minutes of check-in — ask to see a courtyard room first before accepting an Avenida-facing one.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

होटल सुविधाएं — Edificio Saavedra

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby, typical speed 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; no login needed, password at check-in

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Lift / Elevator

Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; historic building (1930s Art Deco facade) with original wrought-iron lift and tilework in lobby

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop at reception free. Late check-out until 14:00 costs 50 BOB, after 14:00 charged half night rate

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Baggage Storage

Free storage at reception for day of check-in/out; long-term storage not available

Accessibility

Step-free entry from street level; lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible bathroom or shower in standard rooms; no visual fire alarms

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park is at Calle Fernando Guachalla 150 (200 m walk), 30 BOB per night; no EV charging

शुल्क, कर और जमा

City / tourist tax: None

Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit; a refundable incidental hold of 200 BOB is taken at check-in

Faith & Dietary के आस-पास

  • Place of worship: Getsemani (217 m · ~3 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia Evangélica Luterana de Habla Alemana en Bolivia (528 m · ~7 min walk)
  • Church: Capilla del Montículo (673 m · ~8 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia de los Remedios (828 m · ~10 min walk)

स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन

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Shopping

Shopping Norte — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk

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Walking & Running

Cruz Roja — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Museo Fernando Montes — 618 m · ~8 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Teatro El Desnivel — 562 m · ~7 min walk

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Kids & Family

Parque Infantil en Plaza Lira — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk

5 मिनट की रोशनी

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Nearest ATM

Cajero BMSC — 14 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Farmacias Bolivia — 36 m · ~1 min walk

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Convenience Store

Tienda Lucio Llanos — 221 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Trufi 408 San Pedro - Ciudad Satélite — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk

पैसे और मुद्रा

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Local currency

Bolivian Boliviano, BOB

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Where to exchange

Use official exchange houses (casas de cambio) in central La Paz; avoid airport, hotels, and street changers for poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Credit/debit cards accepted in most mid-range and up shops and restaurants; local markets and small eateries cash-only.

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Tipping etiquette

Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included; taxis: rounding up the fare; hotel porters: 5-10 BOB per bag.

एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा

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Cheap coffee

Small café serving filter coffee or instant coffee: around 5-8 BOB.

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Best-value lunch

Menú del día at a local comedor: soup, main, and drink for 12-18 BOB.

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Affordable dinner

A main dish at a modest restaurant: 20-30 BOB (e.g., salteñas, pollo al horno).

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Street food & cheap eats

Street stalls along Avenida Saavedra and near the Mercado Rodríguez: salteñas (3-5 BOB), anticuchos, and empanadas.

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Budget groceries

Supermercado Hipermaxi or Ketal (several branches in the area).

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Affordable clothes

Mercado Rodríguez and street-market stalls on Avenida Saavedra; basic clothing for 30-60 BOB per item.

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Cheapest way around

Minibuses (colectivos) and trufis: 1.50-3 BOB per ride; from the airport, take a shared taxi or bus (#212) for about 15-25 BOB.

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Money-saving tips

Buy street food and set-menus for lunch; cash is king in markets — avoid ATM fees by withdrawing larger amounts; haggle politely at street stalls.

Emergency Contacts

La Paz
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Police
110
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Ambulance / Medical
911
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Fire Department
119

La 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

1
Sol y Luna bolivian;international;crepe
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
La Comédie french
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Alexander Coffee coffee_shop
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
A very rare Steakhouse Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Café de La Paz coffee_shop
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Maphrao On asian
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
El Rincón Español spanish
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
Olive Tree international
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 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 Edificio Saavedra

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Cajero BMSC — 14 m · ~1 min walkpharmacy · Farmacias Bolivia — 36 m · ~1 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

चारों ओर

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Mi Teleférico (Cable Car System) $0.40 USD per ride

La Paz city center to suburbs → Hotel Madrid area & surrounding neighborhoods

5 min · Every 5-10 minutes · 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM

💡 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.

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Uber / Whatsapp Taxi La Paz $2-8 USD (city trips)

Hotel Madrid, Centro, La Paz → Local destinations within La Paz

10 min · On-demand (2-5 min arrival) · 24/7

💡 Safest local transit option. App-based pricing prevents overcharging. Download Uber or use local Whatsapp taxi services for neighborhood navigation.

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Radio Taxi La Paz (Airport Transfer) $25-35 USD

El Alto International Airport (LPB) → Hotel Madrid, Centro, La Paz

60 min · On-demand · 24/7

💡 Use radio taxis from official airport counter, not street taxis. Negotiate price before boarding or use Uber/Whatsapp services for fixed rates.

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Minibus Airport Shuttle (Avianca/AeroSur services) $3-5 USD

El Alto International Airport (LPB) → Hotel Madrid, Centro, La Paz

90 min · Every 30 minutes · 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

💡 Most budget-friendly option. Shared minibus stops at major hotels. Allow extra time due to multiple drop-offs.

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What are the best rooms at Edificio Saavedra?

Request rooms on floors 4 or 5, facing the inner courtyard rather than Avenida Saavedra. This avoids the worst traffic noise and gives better daylight. Upper floors also tend to have less footfall from the reception area.

Which rooms should I avoid at Edificio Saavedra?

Avoid rooms on floor 2 directly overlooking Avenida Saavedra — the street is a main artery with buses and taxis running from early morning until late evening. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor: the lift is older and rattles when in use.

Is Edificio Saavedra noisy?

Avenida Saavedra is a six-lane road with persistent diesel bus and taxi traffic from 6am to 10pm. There’s also a mini-market and a couple of eateries on the ground floor, so occasional street-level commotion. The lift mechanism is audible in adjacent rooms.

Which rooms have the best views at Edificio Saavedra?

From upper east-facing rooms you’ll see the cordillera and neighbouring hillsides, especially at sunrise. West-facing rooms (over Avenida Saavedra) give a corridor of city buildings and traffic — not worth the noise trade-off.

What are insider tips for staying at Edificio Saavedra?

1) If you arrive by car, know there’s no on-site parking — use the 24-hour public garage half a block south on Calle Chacaltaya; book ahead if possible. 2) The front desk can arrange a room tour within 10 minutes of check-in — ask to see a courtyard room first before accepting an Avenida-facing one.

What time is check-in at Edificio Saavedra?

Check-in at Edificio Saavedra is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Edificio Saavedra have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby, typical speed 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; no login needed, password at check-in

Is there a city or tourist tax at Edificio Saavedra?

None

Where can I eat cheaply near Edificio Saavedra?

Menú del día at a local comedor: soup, main, and drink for 12-18 BOB.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Edificio Saavedra?

Minibuses (colectivos) and trufis: 1.50-3 BOB per ride; from the airport, take a shared taxi or bus (#212) for about 15-25 BOB.

When is the best time to visit La Paz?

May and August—dry season, clear skies, and moderate crowds. September is also good, with warmer afternoons and the tail end of the dry season before the rains build.

La Paz के शीर्ष आकर्षण

Mercado de las Brujas (Witches' Market) Free

💡 Go early morning (around 9am) to see stallholders setting up and avoid the midday crowds. Don't touch the fetuses unless invited.

Plaza Murillo Free

💡 Check the changing of the guard at the palace, usually at 10am and 4pm. Avoid sitting on the grass if you value clean trousers.

Museo de la Coca

💡 The museum is small—allow 45 minutes max. The guided tour in Spanish is worth it if you understand basic Spanish.

Mi Teleférico (Orange Line)

💡 Buy a single ticket for the best photo stop at the intermediate station. Ride at 5pm for sunset light over Illimani mountain.

Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)

💡 Take the 'Chasquipampa' micro bus from Plaza San Francisco (cheap and direct). Go late afternoon for cooler temperatures and better light. Entry under £2.

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