Hostal Colonial Potosi

We didn’t know what to expect at Hostal Colonial but we were very pleasantly surprised. The hotel is in an old building and situated around a pleasant courtyard just two minutes walk from the centre of the town. Our room was enormous and our bathroom had recently been refurbished and was very modern and spotlessly clean. The room had central heating and was lovely and warm at night. This was the one place we stayed in Bolivia which didn’t have an in-room safe but the front door to the hotel was locked at night so we felt our things were safe in the room and we didn’t have any issues. Like many Bolivian hotels, the dining area was a bit cold at breakfast. Also the breakfast buffet was quite limited although they were happy to cook egg dishes on request. It was quite sufficient for a light breakfast. The staff were very cheerful, friendly and helpful too. We would definitely recommend this hotel in Potosi.

Located on a Main Street, this is one of those hotels that look small from the outside but is huge on the inside. It’s a narrow street and even a taxi must stop traffic while unloading any luggage. The location cannot be beat as it’s just 1 block from the central square. You also have the best restaurant in town directly across the street - “4060”. The hotel and rooms are all equipped with a radiator which keeps it toasty warm. All other aspects of the rooms are fine - linens, shower, toilet, etc. It’s not a 5 star resort so don’t expect all the amenities, but hot water and heat and a nice environment will make you feel “at home”. Howard S.