This large hostel on the corner of Avenida 6 de Agosto and Avenida 16 de Julio seems to attract and accommodate a large proportion of the backpacking crowd who come to Copacabana to visit the Islas Del Sol and De La Luna. Prices are low (30 bolivianos, or 4 US $ approx., per person per night for a bed in a room with shared bathroom) and include breakfast. However, there seems to be much better quality accommodation in the budget price bracket around. Rooms seemed shabby and grimy when Viva visited (although the beds were firm and comfortable) and the promised ‘hot-water’ showers weren’t even lukewarm. The breakfast, although adequate (bread, jam, coffee and juice), wasn’t particularly exciting either.

Hostal Colonial Del Lago’s one redeeming factor may be its pleasant and spacious courtyard bar and restaurant, which is a great place for guests to relax and read or write postcards when the sun is out. On the whole, though, this hostel seems to be cutting corners, or perhaps resting on former glories.

Location:
Avenida 6 De Agosto with Avenida 16 De Julio, Copacabana, Bolivia
Copacabana, Bolivia

Hostel Types:
Hostal restaurant bar, Private rooms ensuite or with shared bathrooms, Private rooms, Private bathrooms

This Hotel is: Budget

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast Included, Laundry Service, Luggage Storage, Linens Included, Taxes Included in Price

Currencies accepted
Boliviano, US dollar

Getting There:
The hostel is hard to miss - on the corner of Avenia 6 de Agosto and Avenida 16 de Julio.

Room Prices:
Lower:30 bolivianos (4 US $ approx.) per person per night
Higher:50 bolivianos (7 US $ approx) per person per night
Price Description:Prices include tax and continental breakfast.

Contact Information:
Phone: 02/862-2270

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