Qantu Hotel is a further option for visitors comparing places to stay in La Paz. With so many hotels across the city, from backpacker hostels to design hotels, the useful way to choose is to start with the neighborhood, then look at the room types and the cancellation terms. The facts that matter most here are the ones that change, such as rates, breakfast, heating and facilities, so check them when you book and read recent guest comments for the details that count: warmth, noise, cleanliness and how helpful the staff are. Pair this entry with the La Paz stays elsewhere in this guide, and think about whether you want to be near the old center and tour offices or somewhere quieter. A comfortable, well-placed room makes the altitude much easier to handle.
Location and getting around
La Paz stretches from the high rim of El Alto down into a canyon, and the lower parts are warmer and calmer. Check the address and see how it relates to the old center, the cable car lines and the southern districts. If you plan early tours, being close to the tour offices saves time, while a quieter district may be better if you want to unwind.
Ask the hotel about airport transfers, as the ride between the airport and the city is a steep descent, and an arranged pickup is often easier than finding a taxi after a late flight.
The rooms and the feel
Since details differ between rooms, read the room descriptions closely when you book and look at the bed types, the bathroom, whether the room is heated, and whether there is a lift. Stairs are tiring at altitude, so ask for a lower floor or a lift if you are concerned. If you travel with children or a group, check how many guests each room sleeps. Breakfast, hot water, laundry and Wi-Fi are worth confirming, because these vary between properties and between rate plans.
Good to know
Give yourself a slow first day to adjust, drink water, eat lightly and ask the staff about coca tea. Keep valuables in the safe, carry small bolivianos for taxis and tips, and use radio taxis at night. Check-in and check-out times, payment methods, luggage storage and the cancellation terms are set by the property, so read them before you confirm.
If you are heading to Uyuni or Lake Titicaca, ask whether the hotel can hold your bags. Peak periods and holiday weeks can fill the better-placed hotels, so book early if your dates are fixed. When you compare this stay with another, put the location first, then the price and the recent comments, and leave a little room in your budget for taxis and early meals.
Why stay here
- ✓La Paz location (check the exact address)
- ✓Room options to compare when you book
- ✓Breakfast (check when you book)
- ✓Heating (check when you book)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Lift or stairs (check when you book)
- ✓Help with tours and taxis (ask the staff)
- ✓Luggage storage (ask the staff)
Good questions
Where is Qantu Hotel?+
It is in La Paz. Check the exact address and the distance to the old center when you book.
Is there a lift?+
Facilities vary, so check when you book. Stairs are tiring at altitude, so ask if this matters to you.
Can the hotel arrange airport transfers?+
Many La Paz hotels can. Ask when you book.
