आपका रुकना — La Escondida Hostel
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संपत्ति — La Escondida Hostel
La Escondida is a converted colonial house with whitewashed walls, worn wooden floors, and a leafy courtyard where guests sip coffee under a bougainvillea. The vibe is backpacker-basic but genuine: the common room has mismatched sofas and a shelf of dog-eared guidebooks. It suits budget travellers and soloists who value social space over privacy; standing in the lobby you smell cleaning bleach and yerba mate from the kitchen. The USP is its central location two blocks from the main square, and the terrace with views over the city's tiled rooftops.
Sucre का इतिहास
Sucre was founded in 1538 as Ciudad de la Plata de la Nueva Toledo, becoming the judicial and religious centre of Upper Peru. Its whitewashed colonial buildings, many from the 16th–18th centuries, earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1991. The 1809 revolution here sparked the continent-wide independence movement, and the city remains Bolivia's constitutional capital. Contemporary Sucre is a university town where Quechua-speaking market vendors and law students share the same cobbled streets. The city's nickname, 'La Ciudad Blanca', comes from the brilliant white paint mandated on its historic facades.
यात्रा करने के लिए सबसे अच्छा समय
Sucre की पूरी गाइड →सर्वश्रेष्ठ महीने
April to June and September to October: mild temperatures (15–20°C), low rainfall, and lighter tourist traffic make these ideal for sightseeing.
पिक / फेस्टिवल Surge
August and November are peak months. August's Independence Day (6 Aug) brings parades and hotel prices up 20–30%. November sees the Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe, with processions and street fairs filling guesthouses.
बजट कंधे के मौसम
March and December offer discounts of 15–25% as weather is still decent (some rain in March, start of rainy season in December) but crowds thin out significantly.
मौसम और पैकिंग
Sucre's altitude (2,810m) gives strong sun and rapid afternoon temperature drops. Pack layers: a lightweight fleece or jumper for evenings, plus a sun hat and water bottle for daytime walking.
Live City Briefing के बारे में जानें — Sucre
- The city's new bus terminal on Avenida Ostria opened in late 2025, replacing the old main terminal; taxis from the centre now cost 15–20 bolivianos.
- The Mercado Central's food court has added three new stalls selling fresh salmonetes and salteñas after a hygiene inspection overhaul in May 2026.
- July 2026 is the dry season's coldest stretch, with night-time lows near 2°C; the hostel supplies extra blankets, but consider bringing thermal socks for the unheated rooms.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Escondida Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the second floor facing the internal courtyard rather than the street. These are quieter and get good morning light in Sucre's high-altitude climate.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception and common areas; these suffer from foot traffic and late-night chatter from the communal spaces typical of a hostel-type 3-star.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing the street offer views over the red-tiled rooftops and surrounding hills, though with some traffic hum.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors, rooms away from the street and away from any stairwell or lift shaft.
🔊 Noise notes
Sucre's central streets are cobbled, so cars and motorbikes create a low rumbling sound until late evening. The hostel's address places it within a few blocks of the main plaza, so occasional church bells and festival noise can occur.
Insider tips
1) Bring earplugs regardless of room choice—the thin colonial walls don't block sound well. 2) If you need quiet for work or an early start, request a courtyard-facing room and avoid the ground floor reception area entirely.
- 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
होटल सुविधाएं — La Escondida Hostel
Free Wi-Fi with 10 Mbps download/upload, works reliably in ground-floor common areas but can be patchy on upper floors. No login required.
No lift. The hostel is a three-storey restored colonial building; all rooms and common areas accessible only by stairs.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers. Building features original 19th-century frescoes in the courtyard and exposed adobe walls in the lounge.
Check-in from 12:00; early arrival bag drop available from 09:00. Late check-out until 14:00 for BOB 50 per person if available.
Free baggage storage in locked luggage room 24/7 on the day of check-in and checkout. Not available for extended stays beyond the reservation dates.
Step-free access via a side ramp to the reception; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms due to narrow doors and stairs. Not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parking Central (Calle Bolívar 12), BOB 35 per night, 5-minute walk. No EV charging.
शुल्क, कर और जमा
City / tourist tax: Tourist tax BOB 5 per person per night, cash only at check-in.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a refundable damage deposit of BOB 100 is held in cash at check-in, returned at checkout if no issues.
Faith & Dietary के आस-पास
- 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)
स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन
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 मिनट की रोशनी
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
पैसे और मुद्रा
Get a travel card →Bolivian Boliviano, BOB
Use ATMs at Banco Mercantil or Banco de Crédito; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges—rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets and larger shops; local markets and small street vendors are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Round up taxi fares (no percentage); 10% in restaurants if service is good—not expected; hotel staff: small change (5-10 BOB) for porters, nothing for room service.
एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा
Cheap car hire →Local cafés sell black coffee (café pasado) for around 5-8 BOB; avoid tourist spots in Plaza 25 de Mayo.
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) in a local comedor: 20-25 BOB.
A main course at a neighbourhood eatery (salteñas or pique macho): 25-35 BOB.
Mercado Central (near Plaza 25 de Mayo) has cheap salteñas, empanadas, and fresh juice stalls; also stalls around the main square.
Supermarkets like Hipermaxi and IC Norte are common; Mercado Central is cheaper for fruit and veg.
Mercado Central and Calle San Alberto have market stalls for basic clothing; avoid designer streets (Calle Bolívar).
City micros (minibuses) cost 1.50 BOB per ride; from the airport, take a trufi (shared taxi) to the centre for around 10 BOB (avoid official taxi stands—they charge 50+ BOB).
Eat at comedores (not tourist restaurants) for lunch; use ATMs in banks (not standalone machines—high fees); stay in a hostal/hostel near the centre to skip taxi costs.
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 La Escondida 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 →चारों ओर
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.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What are the best rooms at La Escondida Hostel?
Request rooms on the second floor facing the internal courtyard rather than the street. These are quieter and get good morning light in Sucre's high-altitude climate.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Escondida Hostel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception and common areas; these suffer from foot traffic and late-night chatter from the communal spaces typical of a hostel-type 3-star.
Is La Escondida Hostel noisy?
Sucre's central streets are cobbled, so cars and motorbikes create a low rumbling sound until late evening. The hostel's address places it within a few blocks of the main plaza, so occasional church bells and festival noise can occur.
Which rooms have the best views at La Escondida Hostel?
Rooms on the upper floors facing the street offer views over the red-tiled rooftops and surrounding hills, though with some traffic hum.
What are insider tips for staying at La Escondida Hostel?
1) Bring earplugs regardless of room choice—the thin colonial walls don't block sound well. 2) If you need quiet for work or an early start, request a courtyard-facing room and avoid the ground floor reception area entirely.
What time is check-in at La Escondida Hostel?
Check-in at La Escondida Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Escondida Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi with 10 Mbps download/upload, works reliably in ground-floor common areas but can be patchy on upper floors. No login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Escondida Hostel?
Tourist tax BOB 5 per person per night, cash only at check-in.
Where can I eat cheaply near La Escondida Hostel?
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) in a local comedor: 20-25 BOB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Escondida Hostel?
City micros (minibuses) cost 1.50 BOB per ride; from the airport, take a trufi (shared taxi) to the centre for around 10 BOB (avoid official taxi stands—they charge 50+ BOB).
When is the best time to visit Sucre?
April to June and September to October: mild temperatures (15–20°C), low rainfall, and lighter tourist traffic make these ideal for sightseeing.
Sucre के शीर्ष आकर्षण
💡 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.