There are many great things about Loki -- it's extremely clean and there are fantastic facilities, such as the free internet and bar. The hostel mainly attracts party goers which is great for those who enjoy the nightlife.
Location
Loki hostels always have a prime location. Loki La Paz is the revamped Hotel Viena, located in the centre of town. Shops, dry cleaners, and other useful amenities are just around the corner.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Huge airy rooms and extremely comfy beds with the luxury of a duvet to nurse your hangover in. They have great, huge bathrooms equipped with shower and toilet -- but it can be a bit annoying if you want to nip to the toilet and people are showering in them. The facilities are always clean and spotless so you can truly relax here in Loki.
Common Spaces
The bar is a beautiful old ballroom with cheap drinks all night. There's a large, open chill-out area on the first floor although it's a bit too open, with all the floors looking down over you. There's four computers and the wait can be fairly long as the internet is free. There's also a tourist information desk, which is really useful for booking Jungle and Amazon tours, and the famous dangerous road tour. The "highest oxygen bar in the world" is on the top floor, but don't be fooled -- many bars in La Paz make this claim.
Summary
You‘ll either love Loki or despise the place. Loki has all the elements of a perfect party hostel -- a huge bar and a check-out time of 1 p.m. However there's one niggling issue here -- the hostel seems to have forgotten that we're in South America. You'd never guess with English/Irish Australian staff dominating the joint -- there is the odd Latin American employee but they'll only ever be found in the bathrooms mopping the floor. There's not one trace of the local food or drink, just chips and sarnies on the menu and not one sign is in Spanish, just English. If you ever want to cut yourself out of a culture or partying is at the top of your agenda then this is the place to be. If you want to experience real Bolivia, then stay well away.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
January 2009
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4.3 Average from 3 Ratings
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