Private host

Hostel Canoa

2.0 star property

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

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed on Mixed Shared Dormitory Quadruple, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed on Shared Dormitory Mixed, Ten Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed on Mixed Shared Dormitory Quadruple, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Hostel Canoa

Central hostel with a rooftop terrace connected to a shopping center in La Paz
This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a microwave in a common area.
Hostel Canoa offers 36 accommodations. This La Paz hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
With your stay at Hostel Canoa, you're connected to a shopping center and just a quick walk from Witches' Market. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired Internet
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, convenience store, and a gift shop
  • Steps from Witches' Market and 4 minutes by foot from Coca Museum
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.

CANOA RESTOBAR - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered.

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 at the property

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 travelers who present a valid passport or tourist visa showing 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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

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