Hotel Akapana

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Juan

It is obvious the closest hotel from the ruins of Tiahuanaco. The hotel allowed me to check in hours before time and check out later in the afternoon (5pm). 👍

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Kim

Hotel Akapana is a beautiful place to stay while visiting Tiwanaku. A grand hotel located in front of Tiwanaku Archeological Site, this place provides everything you need for a comfortable stay. The owner/manager is warm, friendly, attentive and while a language barrier existed, google translate and big smiles bridge that gap. A wonderful host indeed! The hotel has seen its glory days but still offers comfort, security and a good place to rest. We stayed for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The rooms are basic but perfectly fine - beds were comfortable & clean. Fresh linen & ample blankets provided for warmth. The bathroom was clean & hygienic - shower had amazing hot water! Wifi worked well. The view from our room was spectacular, looking out over the Tiwanaku ruins. Breakfast was fresh scrambled eggs & bread, marmalade, coffee/tea. Everything is within easy walking distance - ruins, mini marts, museums, restaurants. The town itself is so peaceful, the locals are friendly, the scenery absolutely stunning! If you like a quiet, peaceful authentic experience, i would highly recommend spending a few nights here. The owner organised our transport back to La Paz - private car with a wonderful, safe driver - he took us to see some amazing viewpoints, took photos and was so sweet. Journey was only 2hrs also. My opinion of our time in Tiwanaku at Hotel Akapana is all positive and memorable. A very special stay 💕🙏

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Esmeralda

Great place to stay

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Salvador

Perfect location! If you’re looking to explore and experience the culture this is the place!! Owner was exceptional and genuinely kind. Breakfast was cooked at your convenience. Any transportation needed what’s set up by hotel. We had absolutely no stress and free to visit the ruins as many times as we wanted sometimes we were the only ones there perfect experience.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2025

Daniel

Great location to visit the archaeological site and museums.
The staff (Pedro) super nice and welcoming

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Katherine

Excellent customer service! We did some research about the area and knew it would be cold at night with limited heat, so we packed accordingly. Rooms were clean and the breakfast was great! We liked the fact that we had a safe place to stay without having to rush the trip and try to see everything in one day. Did Tiwanaku and museums on day one and Puma Punku on day two. We walked around and ate at a restaurant in town, great food and the locals were very friendly. We speak no spanish but had no issues.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Diana

Stellar Customer Service

Stellar customer service is the hallmark of this property. Pablo, the owner’s nephew was the hotel manager and he went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. We were one of two guest rooms booked during this off season, and when I inquired about where we could find dinner, he said they could prepare some for us and what time would we like to eat? We were the only ones eating, yet he made sure he turned on the music for atmosphere. The breakfast (included with your room) was delicious.
The hotel itself is situated closest to Tiwanaku and rooms with views of the monument are recommended. Pablo arranged for us to meet an English-speaking guide at Tiwanaku (make sure you book in advance as there are only 3 English speakers right now).
When the time came to leave , we asked about a taxi to La Paz and Pablo offered to take us himself!
Couldn’t ask for better customer service! Thank you so much, We highly recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2023

Benjamin

Conveniently located for a visit to the Tiwanaku ruins (next door), this hotel makes an ok stop after crossing the border from Peru at Desaguadero. It bills itself as '4-star', but it's not really. Spacious hotel has seen better days and feels a bit neglected inside. Very friendly and helpful staff, and a decent meal was provided (although the restaurant was not open). Secure parking was a plus. Bed was completely knackered and felt like most of the springs had collapsed. Water warmish-hot after about 5 mins of running the tap. Good wifi was a suprise.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2023

Andrea

The hotel was next to the Tiwanaku archaeological site and therefore a perfect place to stay.
Friendly host, warm water. Rooms were clean.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

02 Jun 2022

Laszlo

This property advised as a 4 star hotel.
The rooms are cold, no heat.
Uncomfortable bed, no tv, old furniture, not even hangers for your clothes.
Expedia overcharges for the room, saying that the hotel is fully booked.
I think I was the only guest, haven't seen anyone else.
In the future I will avoid using Expedia because they always overcharge for hotel rooms.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The staff was excellent and went out of their way to make sure everything was fine
The property was located at the best location for visiting Puma Punku and Tiwanaku. Heating could be better.

2/10

Poor

13 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

37 degrees out and no heat. Our room was filthy. Garbage left in room from previous guest. No staff in hotel after 10pm, lights turned out in hallways,etc. very flimsy door, and people knew which rooms were occupied because other rooms had keys in keyhole. Felt unsafe. The heat was the biggest problem though. Froze to death

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great staff. Cook made us a delicious dinner ! 😋. Great place to visit Tywanaku was expectacular a place and the museum as well !! It is cold in the winter so go in the spring or summer .

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2019

Jack&Viktoriya

We have been the place 2 years ago. It was packed. This trip, it seems we had arrived in off season. The gigantic hotel only host a few international travelers, which is not a bad idea. The Hotel is just right next to the Tiwanaku site: walk out the door in 1 min, you are at the ticket booth. We were planing to take 2 days to enjoy the sites ( 2 museums and 2 sites), however, the expensive ticket seems valid for only the same day. We talked with the guard and mentioned we stayed at Hotel Akapana, it actually worked out. This is Hotel designed for hardcore Tiwanaku fever enthusiasts! Enjoy the breakfast which having the Sun Gate and Moon Gate in your sight. If Owner Rosario is at Hotel, she was in New Jersey 20 plus years, it will be easier to communicate in English. Kitchen can provide lunch and dinner, but we have to mention it before hand, they will need to prepare the materials fresh. If you go, don't forget to grab a local beer or wine from their inventory. $10 a bottle of wine...not bad! Don't forget to explore their big court yard, there is a friendly dog who is very happy to meet new friends. If you ran out of Bolivianos, Wilie in the hotel can help you. Veronica and Ms. in the kitchen, will try to make a pancake for you in the morning, if you mention it to them. If you like star gazing, it is fairly quiet during the night!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2019

Mark

This hotel places you one block from the entrance to the archeological site of Tiwanaku. Willy, who is managing Hotel Akapana, is knowledgeable about the history and significance of the site, but further, is a really nice guy who does whatever he can to help you with your stay. Very nice meals are available at the hotel as well. I recommend.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

19 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

It was close to Tiwanaku and the museum. It also looked nice on the outside. The roof leaked in the lobby. I took a shower and got shocked by electricity when I tried touching the water valves. I had to get out of the shower, dry myself off, put my rubber flip flops just to be able to turn the water off. It was the only shower I took, it is 220 volts here and it kind of hurt. I did tell the manager.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

It's the only decent hotel on site. Staff is very friendly and the dinning room very pleasing.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Is a bit run down. Maintenance is clearly not a priority and the design was such that problem were to be expected. Water in the shower doesn't drain. Hotel is a bit noisy. Staff is OK, but a smile here and there would be nice. Internet OK. No secure parking, but it's on the corner of 2 quiet streets. The Tiwanuka ruins are about 200 m, walking from the hotel.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2018

Frank

No heat in the room, no hot water in shower.
Excellent staff, always willing to help and provide valuable information

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Pleasant stay in a tiny town.

Decent hotel in walking distance to the sights. There was WiFi and warm water for the shower. Hotel has no heat and it gets cold there but they have heavy blankets and offer you more. Just bring warm clothes anyway.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2018

Verified traveler

Restaurant closed for dinner and very hard to get food in the town. Exposed wires in room and bathroom. Internet not good in room. However,if you want to stay in Tiwanaku, there are not very many choices. It was ok.

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2017

Jacques

During the breakfast, you can admire Tiwanaku.....

Tiwanaku is an ancient site which 4th Inca King Inca Maita Capac who was standing and admiring as we just did these days. Crossing boarder from Peru into Bolivia is already an experience. Hotel Akapana is ran by a warm hearted Tiwanaku native, who happened to be in US for years and decide to come home to build a hotel for people to admire Tiwanaku easily.She is totally speaking in American English, that makes our life much easier at this part of world. We have our breakfast, dinner and lunch all at 3rd floor restaurant, Rosera's cooking is wonderful. During the breakfast, we can see the Tiwanaku ruins, Akapana pyramid right from the window. Museums are just 1-2 minus walking distance across the street. Puma Punku is only 3-5 minutes walking by taking the short cut cross the filed at 1 o'clock direction out of the hotel gate. Next time, I will spend at least two days in order to enjoy the Museums( 1-2 hours for each ), Tiwanaku ( 5-6 hours) and Puma Pumku (2-3 hours.)

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2017

Jessica

Convenient and helpful staff

The management were really helpful at arranging things for us and giving us advice on the local area. It was cold and there is no heating in the rooms, which are comfortable but basic.
Breakfast was nice and the hotel was really convenient for the local sites

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Cute hotel next to Tiwanaku ruins

This adorable hotel has no wifi and doesn't take credit cards. But the staff is friendly and the food good. Perfect location next to Tiwanaku ruins, museum and the town square.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

A good idea badly executed

This is the best hotel in Tiwanaku but it is not great. It tries hard to be a class act but is understaffed, cold, cleanliness could be better and totally a mess. No wifi and they don't take card payments.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, close to the ruins, but NO WIFI!!

two blocks from the ruins, clean rooms, helpful staff. No wifi!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Chantal

Tiwanaku est presqu’un village fantôme, du moins en novembre. Le site de Tiwanaku vaut grandement le déplacement et Don Pedro est un hôte comme on n’en voit que très rarement! Passionné d’histoires et d’objets sacrés dont Tiwanaku déborde, il nous emmène dans sa veille van voir des sites hors circuit, en plus de nous faire à déjeuner, et nous conduire au restaurant, L’Hotel qui nous fait vivre un voyage dans le temps, est spacieux, propre et juste à côté des sites. C’est l’endroit où aller à Tiwanaku!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Marco

La posizione è ottima: è vicinissima all'area archeologica e ai due musei.
Pedro, il gestore, è gentile e disponibile.
La camera è freddissima e non ha il riscaldamento

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2025

Juanita

La mejor ubicación de Tiawanaku, frente a las famosas ruinas que transforman este lugar en el principal destino de turismo cultural de Bolivia. La atención excelente y compensa con creces algunas pequeñas deficiencias. La ducha funciona bien y hay esmero por ayudar. El desayuno bueno, con fruta y huevos revueltos. Merece estar lleno de gente !

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2024

Jean-Philippe

Juste en face du site archéologique : très pratique!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2024

Maria Tereza

Ruínas de Tiwanaco

Saimos de La Paz, de carro alugado, na hora do almoço para visitar as ruinas de Tiwanaco, e com receito de pegar a estrada a noite, dormimos no Hotel Akapana. O hotel é muito simples e sem manutenção, mas tivemos banho quente, cama e um muito simples mas bom café da manhã, sem TV no quarto. Outro problema, a cidade nao rem resraurantes a noite, e acabamos ficando sem jantar.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2023

Sylwia

Wenn die Auswahl begrenzt ist…

Die Lage zur der Ausgrabungsstätte ist ideal
Das Personal spricht englisch. Die Sauberkeit ist akzeptabel. Es gibt einen kostenlosen, sicheren Parkplatz
Das war‘s schon zum Positiven.

Die Matratzen sind eine Zumutung. Man spürt nicht nur jede einzelne Feder, nein sie tun weh!

Das Angebot im Ort ist nicht groß. Wahrscheinlich ist dieses Hotel schon eins der Guten.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2023

Wagner

Equipe do hotel muito atenciosa e solicita

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2022

Victor

Emplacement enviable, juste en face du site archéologique et des musées. Chauffage souhaité lors des grands froids. Personnel très sympathique et serviable.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

05 Jan 2021

Robert E

No hubo nadie al hotel

We showed up at 4pm and the hotel was completely closed. After ten minutes of knocking and calling, a painter came down and gave me a phone number to call. It was disconnected. We left.

We are not being charged for this, right?

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Wonderful views of the ruins and very helpful courteous staff/owners! Its the best place to stay i the town!

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2019

Manuel

Mediocre y mucho frio, sin calefacción, desayuno pobre

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2019

Juan ignacio

Me deben 1 dia pagado

No contestan si tienen 24 horas de recepcion,originan mal viaje desconociendo si llegar a 1 lugar inospito, se puede ingresar tranquilo y seguro. Pague malamente 2 dias y me dicen que no pueden revocar pago,si yo cancelo, debo pagar igual los 2 dias. La dueña me dice que Hotel le paga despues de 30 dias, yo queria pagarlo ese mismo dia, pero me.comentaron que ustedes no pagaban de inmediato, se origino un dialogo,no haciendo favorable la estadia al pasajero. Me deben reembolsar 1 dia,porqe nunca supe si estaban dispuesto a atenderme o no . Solicito mas seriedad para confiar en esta aplicacion.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

ES LA ÚNICA OPCION

ES UN HOTEL VIEJO Y DESCUIDADO, PERO ES LO ÚNICO DECENTE PARA HOSPEDARSE EN TIHUANACO. ES MUY MUY FRIO Y HAY MAL OLOR EN LAS HABITACIONES...

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2018

torkel

Tiwanaku and the hotel used there! November 2018.

Historiska Tiwanaku var huvudmålet för resan och efter kontroll av befintligt acceptabelt boende i staden med samma namn så var detta hotell det \"bäst möjliga\"!
Den ensamme unge bolivianen som mötte oss och öppnade den låsta ytterdörren gjorde sitt bästa för att få oss på plats men språksvårigheterna var påtagliga. Han talade ingen engelska och vi knappt någon spanska Det som bör /måste förbättras i detta avseende är en generell information som bör finnas i receptionen som klargör det grundvärden som hotellet vill förmedla till gästerna. Nu blev mycket oklart. Rummet motsvarar det vi betalade för och är därefter dvs ok och enkelt. Omgivande historisk miljö är mycket intressant men för övrigt finns i stort sett ingenting värt att stanna där för. Transporter till och från platsen ordnas på egen hand med hjälp av minibuss eller taxi.Hotellägarinnan hade inte kontroll på att jag hade betalt utan det blev en särskild dialog och redovisning innan det klarades ut!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2018

Francisco

Visite Hotel Akapana

Muy buena experiencia. El pueblo muy tranquilo, especial para desconectarse. El personal del hotel muy amable y la cocinera sensacional

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2018

JeanLouis

Hôtel Bien placé mais réceptionniste cupide.

Nous sommes restés deux nuits à l’hôtel Akapana. Dans vos prestations proposées ( bouilloire électrique dans la chambre ) elle est inexistante. Petit déjeuner très moyen. Café horrible. peu de wifi. Suite à un orage, le wifi a été coupé. Nous avons demandé à la réception d’appeler un hôtel à La Paz pour réserver. Puisque nous ne pouvions plus le faire nous mêmes via internet. Il nous en a coûté 5 Bs surprenant ??
Le radiateur est en plus. Proposé à 20 Bs jour, il nous a demandé 60Bs pour deux nuits au final. Enfin nous lui avons demandé d’appeler un taxi pour La Paz qu’il nous proposait au prx de 300 Bs pour aller dans le quartier de Soporachi pendant que renseignement pris la veille il nous en coutait 150 Bs sûrement que l hôtel voulait récupérer encore 150b s pratique de bandits au final Nous avons pris un minibus de 10 Bs chacun qui nous a déposé au téléphérique. Puis 45 Bs pour deux avec valises pour descendre à Soporachi. Vue imprenable sur la ville. Plus 12 Bs de taxi pour aller à l’hôtel. Soit 77 Bs à deux contre 300 Bs de la part de l’hôtel Akapana. Sourire narquois du réceptionniste qui nous prenait pour je ne sais qui. Eau chaude dans la chambre mais aucun service de chambre. Sans radiateur difficilement obtenu, s’eut été pénible. Malheureusement il me semble qu’il n’y ai plus que cet hôtel à Tiahuanaco. Super potentiel, très mal géré. Essaye de soutirer tous ce qu’il peut. Ça change de l’amabilité des péruvien

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2018

paola

Albergo vicinissimo al sito archeologico di Tiwana

Mancanza di riscaldamento nelle camere e acqua calda solo nella doccia e non nel lavandino

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2018

Bert

Untergehender Stern

Hübsche Architektur, aber schlechter Zustand. Bad mit Gulligeruch, Zimmer mit Staubteppich und Schimmelflecken auf dem Holzfussboden.
Das Hotel hat vielleicht 20 Zimmer, aber nur 2 Personen Personal.
Freundlichkeit ist gegeben, das Auto konnte in einem abgeschlossenen Hof untergebracht werden.
Da die Anzahl der Alternativen nahezu 0 ist, geht kaum ein Weg daran vorbei.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2018

Jon Rudolf

Für Backpacker eine

Die Leute geben sich Mühe und sind sehr freundlich, das Frühstück ist gut und man hat (wenn auch ein langsames) WLAN. Das Hotel hat aber schon bessere Zeiten gesehen.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel próximo ao centro turísticos

O hotel fica próximo do complexo turístico, podendo ser feito a pé caminhando

2/10

Poor

18 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

No pude registrarme en el hotel, porque no me abrieron la puerta, después de tocar el timbre por 15 minutos. Opté por cancelar mi reserva. Lamentable. No parece un establecimiento serio.

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2017

Sylvie

L hotel est plutôt triste mais le site de tiwanaku mérite amplement le détour

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2017

Diogo

Hotel muito simples, com atendimento precário.

Hotel muito simples, com atendimento e limpeza precários.

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2017

Carlos

Pior hotel que já fiquei em toda a minha vida.

Fotos do hotel não condizem com o interior.
Hotel péssimo.