Hotel La Torre

The central location was the main thing going for this place. It’s right by the bus terminal, with restaurants and the main plaza an easy walk away. Breakfast was perfectly fine, just toast, a fried egg, and coffee. The shower had hot water, though the bathroom and the rest of the property felt dated. I was there for two nights and wouldn’t come back. There was no heating or extra blanket, and the room got freezing at night in the desert climate. I ended up sleeping in a fleece. Staff were inattentive and not much help. They only take cards, which is awkward in Bolivia where cash is common, and paying that way means the official exchange rate, so $10 USD a night felt too expensive. For a hostel, there wasn’t much of a social atmosphere or a decent shared place to relax or meet other travellers. They arrange tours, but their prices seemed clearly higher than those at nearby agencies. It was a cold, uncomfortable, forgettable stay for the money. There are more welcoming options nearby.