Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz

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Arthy's Guesthouse is a small hostel that caters mainly to guests in private rooms, although there are a couple of four-bed dorms. This is a calm and quiet hostel (the midnight curfew discourages any partying!) that is conveniently located near the bus station and a number of tourist attractions.

The Location

Arthy's Guesthouse is located on a busy road, just a ten-minute walk from the bus station. Walking down this road toward town will take you past a large market (Mercado Lanza, a five-minute walk), San Francisco church (a seven-minute walk), and finally to the artsy Sopacachi neighbourhood (a half-hour walk).

The hostel is close to a number of tourist attractions. The market area containing artisanal goods, tour agencies, the witches market, and coca museum is a ten-minute walk away. The Calle Jaén museums are within a five-minute walk. There are a few party hostels nearby for those wanting a drink, although the hostel is locked at midnight.

This is a loud and busy area and because of this it feels quite safe: however you should always be careful with your valuables. While it is not advisable to walk alone at night, the street is busy with people and cars even late a night.

The hostel is easy to miss -- it's just a metal door with a sign above. Upon entering the hostel, you need to climb a few flights of stairs to reach the reception and rooms.

Rooms and Bathrooms

Rooms are basic but pleasant enough. The dorm has the advantage of being bunk bed-free and fairly spacious. All beds come with clean sheets, two pillows, and plenty of warm blankets. There are a few charging sockets in each room, and the dorm contains large lockers for backpacks.

Toilets and showers are located on the bottom floor (most bedrooms are on the floor above). Two large rooms contain cubicles with plenty of showers and toilets. As with most of the hostel, the bathrooms appear quite dated but are clean and in good working order.

Common Spaces

Arthy's Guesthouse has a good range of common areas -- a small communal kitchen; a dining area, and a seating area with television. The style is quite old-fashioned -- it looks like it hasn’t been redecorated for a few decades! However, it somehow feels quite charming and cosy. There is Wi-Fi throughout the common areas and bedrooms, although it can be slow at times.

Summary

Arthy's Guesthouse is conveniently located within walking distance of the bus station and central sites in La Paz. It is a calm hostel, with a midnight curfew discouraging any partying. It has good facilities -- a small kitchen and plenty of showers and toilets. The decoration is a little dated, but this is quite charming and the hostel has a cosy feel. Arthy's Guesthouse is a pleasant and convenient place to spend a few days in La Paz -- as long as you’re not looking to party!
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Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz
Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz
Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz
Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz
Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz
Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz
Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz
Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz
Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz
Arthy's Guesthouse, La Paz
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DondeScarlet
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Dec 19, 2018

Description

Welcome to South America, to Bolivia, to La Paz and to ARTHY’S.

ARTHY’S House is a lodge made to satisfy the needs of the cultural seeking backpackers travelling through South America. The early 20th century house has been re-modulated in order to achieve its purpose.

Facilities:
Private Bedrooms (carpeted floor, beds include: 2 pillows, sheets, covers & a warm quilt.)

Small Kitchen (Microwave Oven, Gas Stove, Blender, Freezer and cooking Utilities).

Shared Clean & Warm Showers = 6

Shared Clean Toilets = 5

Sunny Inner Patio

Large Comunal Lounge (with T.V. and DVD / MP3 player)

Other Services.-
Free Safe Box

Free Luggage Deposit for Guests

About the Area.-
The house is located in the city center of La Paz, which gives our guests great walking and public transport accesibility to different tourist interests or needs.

About the Staff (Family).-
We will be glad to help our guests during their stay with information or any other activity (English spoken).
Let us be useful to you.

Location and Contact

Location

• The house is strategically located in the city center and in the Main Avenue of La Paz.
• Bus Terminal = 6 to 7 min. Walk
• San Francisco Church (Witch Market; Handicrafts) = 5 to 6 min. Walk
• Museums on Calle Jaen = 4 to 6 min. Walk
• Plaza Murillo (Main Square) = 6 to 7 min. Walk
• Post Office 10 - 12 min. Walk
• Major Accesibility for Public Transport to:
• Airports (Aeropuerto Internacional del Alto & Aeropuerto T.A.M.)
• Bus Departure Zones (Copacabana, Tiahuancu, Yungas, Rurrenabaque)

Facilities and Amenities

Family-Friendly Hostel

Bedsheets

Luggage Storage

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Lockers in Lobby

Cable TV

Concierge/Info Desk

Currency Exchange

Entirely Non-Smoking

Gameroom

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Pool Table

TV

Credit Card Payments

Wheelchair Accessible

Checkout: 12:00 (12 Noon)

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 7:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 23:00

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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