Name: Hostal Iskanwaya
Address: Calle General Gonzales Esquire Rodriguez Y Linares,Calle General Gonzales, La Paz, La Paz, La Paz, 1106, Bolivia
Rating: 9

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Smoke-free property

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All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

No elevators

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El Alto International Airport

Hostal Iskanwaya

La Paz

This hotel offers everything you need: very central location, spacious rooms with hot showers, great breakfast. 
However what made our stay outstanding was how the owner went out of his ways to help me get my eBook reader back which I had forgotten in a hotel in Copacabana. After lots of phone calls with the also very helpful hotel in Copacabana sorting out problems of shipping it by bus to La Paz I got it back. 
All in all, one of the best hotels we' ve stayed in offering excellent value for money. And if you have any question or problem you can definitely count on their help and assistance. 

Would always chose it again


We were very happy with our stay here.  He arranged for airport pickup at a fair rate of 70BS. The breakfast was tasty, and the room was comfortable. There is no heat - but plenty of blankets are provided.  

He was able to answer every question we had and was very helpful.  He even let us use his cable card (we added money to it) which saved us having the pay for one any wait in the long line to buy a card.  

I would recommend staying here. Location is great as well - right near San Pedro square 
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great stay

Incredible value for money. Fantastic location, spotless room and extremely helpful staff. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate and help me not only with my stay but planning and booking the rest of my trip.

The best beds in La Paz

I was in La Paz for a little under two weeks and stayed at several places. Iskanwaya was where I decided to return to for my final nights as I found it to be the best value and best service of all.

First of all, Rodrigo, the proprietor, is the man. Anything you need, whether it's a piece of advice, some help hailing a taxi, information about covid testing, restaurant recommendations, teleferico directions, etc etc etc, he has got you covered. He was always there for me, ready to whatsapp a restaurant for a reservation or to schedule a taxi to take me to a faraway destination at an odd hour. I've never met such a professional and dedicated hostelier!

Besides the service, the location is fantastic and the rooms are great. Imagine walking out the front door to the hostel surrounded by a fresh flower market every morning. It's exactly the sort of scene you love to see traveling the world.

The beds are new and comfortable, the pillows are fresh, the shower is hot, the towels are fluffy, the breakfast is robust, and the wifi is strong. What more needs to be said? It's the perfect place to be.

Wouldn't stay anywhere else

Good location, good value. If you’re staying at the Iskanwaya on a weekend, step out the door to one of the biggest street markets in la Paz. Weekdays, it’s the flower sellers district. 
Close by are numerous restaurants and shops.  Try China Dragon, two blocks South, for good Chifa, or  1700  in the Coca Museum Courtyard, two blocks North, for great pizza, and unusual wall art. 
Or just ask Rodrigo, the hotel owner. Great resource. He hooked us up with taxis, restaurants, museums, cholita wrestling, Teleferico pass, etc. I can’t  say enough about his help.

Well situated

The location is very convenient.
Easy walking distance to Mi Teleférico (Línea Morada), Plaza San Francisco, Sagárnaga Street, Zona Artesanal shops, restaurants, and other attractions.
Fruit and vegetable vendors, and especially flower vendors, fill the street outside the hostal.

My friends and I had comfortable rooms and enjoyed a family style breakfast each morning.  The staff made us feel at home.

Our host Rodrigo was excellent!  He suggested museums, restaurants, mercados, and more places of interest around La Paz and the surrounding area.  He told us how to use Mi Teleférico, arranged for taxi services, COVID testing at Hostal Iskanwaya, and helped with many details to make our visit more enjoyable.

A possible downside if you don't have good balance or aren't yet accustomed to the altitude is the spiral staircase  to floors above the entrance and the reception area.  Rodrigo took our luggage up and down by elevator, so we didn't have to negotiate the stairs with our baggage.

Hostal Iskanwaya was a great home base in La Paz!

The hostel is really a wonderful hotel. Family operated I have to say, we were won over by Rodrigo's grace knowledge and commitment to our success navigating this delightfully diverse  city. Daily breakfast of fresh eggs cheese and complement of fruit and natural juices were welcome and greatly appreciated after days trekking this magical place. On the most practical level travel to the center of La Paz was simple and quite walkable and as necessary Rodrigo was willing and quite capable arranging taxistas.  

Excellent Value and Location.

We were looking for a moderately priced place to stay to use as a home base for exploring Bolivia.  We couldn't have been more happier with our choice.  The first one night stay was in a room that was a little small. On our second stay we were in a room with great views from window in three directions as it was a rounded corner room at an intersection. The decor was Bolivian traditional.  Great! The team got up early to make our breakfast as we had a flight to catch.  Another time they stayed up late to receive us as our flight had been seriously delayed.  Helpful in another way we mentioned that we were heading out for a Charango show and the desk person offered that we might like to see the dance parade that was going on, a once a year event.  Turned out to be a super show! They arranged for laundry and taxis and made us really feel like this was home!

This Hostal was a Great Find!

The hotel staff is very welcoming and helpful. They can also help with getting laundry done, arranging for a taxi.
The location of hotel is just about perfect - on the street where the souvenirs are sold, very close to the street where the tourist agencies are, with some restaurants nearby. You can easily walk to all places of interest in Quito. The local market also is very close, in fact some of it is just under the windows - mostly a few ladies selling flowers and fruit.
The breakfast is very good. The shower works fine, but since it is electrical, you have to make sure that it turns on - a sort of a hissing sound indicates that it is working, if there is no sound, no amount of letting water will produce warmth, instead just switch it off and on again. There is blow-drier on demand, generally ask and you may be given.
Getting a room where sun enters will make for warmer room.

A good choice for a stay in La Paz

The room was big and very comfortable, with a comfortable bed. Breakfast was great, with so much variety, fruits and bread. Staff was very kind. Location was great, overlooking the street (but not loud), and very close to many attractions.

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