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Hostel Canoa

2.0 star property
Central hostel connected to a shopping centre in La Paz with a rooftop terrace

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Bed on Mixed Shared Dormitory Quadruple, Private Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Calle illampu esquina calle santa cruz, 399, La Paz, La Paz Department, 1234
  • Place, Witches' Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza San Francisco
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Francisco Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Paz (LPB-El Alto Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed on Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Triple, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi

Bed on Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Triple, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Dishwasher
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Dishwasher
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed on Mixed Shared Dormitory Quadruple, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi

Bed on Mixed Shared Dormitory Quadruple, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Dishwasher
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Dishwasher
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed on Shared Dormitory Mixed, Ten Beds, Shared Bathroom

Bed on Shared Dormitory Mixed, Ten Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Dishwasher
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed on Mixed Shared Dormitory Quadruple, Private Bathroom

Bed on Mixed Shared Dormitory Quadruple, Private Bathroom

Bed on Mixed Shared Dormitory Quadruple, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Dishwasher
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

La Paz

Hostel Canoa places you in the centre of La Paz, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Witches' Market and Coca Museum. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .CANOA RESTOBAR is the hostel's own bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown La Paz hostel include San Francisco Church and Plaza San Francisco.
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What's nearby

  • Witches' Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza San Francisco - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Francisco Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Paz Metropolitan Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaza Murillo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edificio Correos Cable Car Station - 9 min walk
  • Viacha Station - 27 min drive
  • La Paz (LPB-El Alto Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luna's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The English Lion's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Angelo Colonial - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Tía Gladys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Popular Cocina Boliviana - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostel Canoa

Central hostel connected to a shopping centre in La Paz with a rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A rooftop terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hostel Canoa.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this La Paz hostel.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hostel Canoa offers 36 accommodations. This La Paz hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CANOA RESTOBAR

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Bolivia value-added tax (VAT) at 13%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport or tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Bolivia.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels fee: USD 1.25 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Hostel Canoa La Paz
Hostel Canoa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Canoa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Paz

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Canoa?

Hostel Canoa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Canoa?

No, Hostel Canoa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hostel Canoa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Canoa?

Check-in begins at 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Canoa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hostel Canoa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi doesn't work, showers don't work, rooms look like hospital rooms but smell like mould, bedding was dirty, the worst hostel I've visited
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Agni

Liked: Staff & service

Good location

Central location easy access to public transportation. Bad internet.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

luigi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tina Kam

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Det første værelse vi fik stank af røg, men vi fik med det samme et andet og større værelse. Der er et lille køkken ovenpå og god udsigt. Det ligger godt placeret midt i det hele.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024