La Casona Hotel Boutique is one of the boutique-style hotels in La Paz, a good fit if you like a house-sized stay with a more personal welcome. The name suggests a converted older house, but check the current details when you book, because layouts, room types and facilities vary and can change. Boutique hotels in La Paz often appeal to couples, solo travelers and anyone who wants a calmer base after long days of walking steep streets, riding the cable cars or taking early tours. Compare this stay with the others in the guide on location first, then on price, and look at recent guest comments on warmth, quiet and breakfast. A good night of sleep matters more than usual at altitude, so it is worth choosing carefully.
Location and getting around
La Paz is a city of slopes, and the difference between a flat street and a steep one is noticeable when you are new to the altitude. Check the address on the map, then work out your likely days: the old center with its markets and museums, the cable car stations, the southern districts with their restaurants, or the pickup points for day trips such as Tiwanaku or the Death Road. Ask the hotel which taxi companies it trusts and whether it can book an early pickup for tours, as many leave soon after sunrise.
The rooms and the feel
Boutique stays usually offer a small number of rooms, often with individual character, and sometimes a shared lounge, courtyard or dining room. Check when you book which room types are on offer, whether there is heating, what the bathrooms are like, and whether breakfast is included.
If you travel with children or a group, compare how many guests each room sleeps. If you value quiet, ask for a room away from the street. A hot shower and a warm room make a real difference after a cold, windy day on the plateau.
Good to know
Take it easy on your first day at altitude, drink plenty of water, and ask the staff about coca tea, which many locals and visitors use. Keep valuables in the safe, carry small bolivianos for taxis and snacks, and avoid walking alone late at night in unfamiliar areas. Check-in and check-out times, payment methods, pets, children and the cancellation terms vary by rate and by property, so read them before you confirm.
If you plan to continue to the Uyuni salt flat, ask about holding luggage during the trip. For a longer visit, ask about laundry and where to eat nearby. If you are unsure between this hotel and another boutique stay, compare the location and the recent comments before you decide.
Why stay here
- ✓La Paz location (check the exact address)
- ✓Boutique house-style stay
- ✓Room options to compare when you book
- ✓Breakfast (check when you book)
- ✓Heating (check when you book)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Help with tours and taxis (ask the staff)
- ✓Luggage storage (ask the staff)
Good questions
Where is La Casona Hotel Boutique?+
It is in La Paz. Check the exact address and the distance to the places you plan to visit when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
This can vary by rate, so check when you book.
Is it a good base for day trips?+
Many travelers use La Paz as a base for Tiwanaku, Lake Titicaca and the Death Road. Ask the hotel about early pickups.
