About

El Carretero is a hostel that started its activities in 1964, initially welcoming the community from Beni arriving in La Paz, and over the years, accommodating foreigners and tourists. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and budget-friendly environment for travelers. If you're looking for something luxurious, we might not be the right choice for you. Here, guests are not just numbers; we offer a place where you can have privacy. We will do everything possible to make you feel at home and enjoy La Paz to the fullest by providing you with advice, maps, local experiences, and other services such as trekking, tours, transportation and tickets to Cholitas Wrestling.

We are located near Mercado Bolívar Central, convenience stores, and restaurants. We are a 15-minute walk from the Bus Terminal, the Witch Market, only three blocks from Plaza Murillo and 500 meters of Armentia cable car station, from where you can reach anywhere.

We offer 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, common area, terrace, and laundry service. We also have a shop at the hostel where you can purchase snacks, hygiene products, and beverages.

––– El Carretero Hostel Policy and Conditions:
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or no show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check-in: starting at 12:00pm
Check-out: before 12:00pm
But we are flexible. If you need specific hours, let us know!

- Payment: upon arrival (cash only)
- Taxes included in the price

- We provide a simple breakfast upon request, not included in the room price.
- We provide free towels.
Just ask us!

General:
24 hours reception
No curfew
No pets allowed

House Rules

Check In

12:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

6.6Good(112)
  • Value for Money
    6.2
  • Security
    7.6
  • Atmosphere
    5.8
  • Cleanliness
    6.2
  • Staff
    8.0
  • Location
    6.9
  • Facilities
    5.8
Stayed in Feb 2026
8.3
B
Bence
Male, 31-40, Hungary
Very simple but relatively clean and comfortable hostel, for amazing good price. The staff is super cool.
Stayed in Dec 2025
4.3
C
Cara
Female, 18-24, South Africa
It was very noisy and the door didn’t even fit the frame properly. I was told there was hot water and there wasn’t any. Bedding smelled like smoke and there was poor ventilation. I asked them to organise me a taxi for 1:30am to the airport and they told me they would, but when I went down I couldn’t find anybody, and the place was locked up. After finally finding someone they couldn’t get me a taxi and so I had to order an uber - thank goodness there were Ubers operating. Would not recommend.
Stayed in Dec 2025
2.0
B
Bayne
Couple, 25-30, Canada
Worst possible hostal and terrible workers. If you want to be woken up at 7am to 3 idiots dragging tables and chairs across the floor then this is your place. I asked them nicely to maybe wait until 9 or 10 and they laughed in my face and continued doing so. Only when I threatened a bad review is when I got my money back for the following night. Rooms smell like cigarettes. Only good thing I found was the beds were comfy.
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Location

Calle Catacora entre yanacocha y Junin 1056, La Paz, Bolivia
2km from city centre