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Hostal Sonia

Murillo #256, Copacabana, Bolivia
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Nice hostel with clean and big rooms with tv. It also has a nice roof terrace with a view on Lake Titicaca. The service is ok, but not special. We could store our backpacks for free when leaving for Isla del Sol. Don't buy your tickets in the hostel, because they are expensive and the same as the other agencies.

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14 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

This hostal costs 80bs for a double room for a night. It has a lovely view of the lake and is close to the plaza. Our room had a private bathroom and a TV. The bed was really comfy and the shower hot. The staff at the front desk were really nice and helpful. I am not entirely sure that... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

Stayed here for four nights in November 2012. It was the cheapest place we stayed in our month in Bolivia at 80 Bolivianos a night for a matrimonial room. We had a great view of the lake, which made the three flights of stairs worthwhile. The room itself was a bit shabby with peeling paint and a bathroom door that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Hostel Sonia is across from Hostel Emperador, Just out of the main part of town behind the cathedral They have private rooms, hot water, clean sheets and a shared kitchen and common room. But don't eat the food,... better go to a restaurant.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2012

Fairly decent option, away from the centre of town and the circus that goes with that. The rooms ok, kitchen, communal area etc etc. The people there were quite friendly too and helpful, and the rooms had tv.

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St. Gallen, Switzerland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

After our trip to Isla del Sol we stayed here one night. We got a very spacious and clean room with large windows (lakeview!!) and a good and clean bathroom. They have a fast laundry service and serve breakfast with eggs, if you want. It would be a nice place if the staff was a little bit more friendly...

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012

For the duration of our stay it seemed that people flock to this place. . . .due to Lonely Planet rating. Sonia has clicked onto this. Lonely Planet states 25bs per person. Sonia states 40bs per person. I brought her down to 30bs for a room, twin beds and no bathroom. (she wanted to know why we didn´t want a... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile

Hostel Sonia was bizarre. While Sonia herself was nice (apart from an incident when we accidentally walked into HER kitchen) I could not agree more that the caretaker is a rude and stupid person. We were told off for eating the dinner that we'd cooked in their advertised kitchen (which was filthy) because he was worried he might have to... More

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Mendoza
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9 hotel reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

The things you read about this Hostel are a thing of the past. The place smells bad. Something died in here recently! We called Sonia personally on a thursday for a reservation for the next day. She personally assured us we would have a room. When we showed up the next day, she admitted she willingly overbooks her hostel due... More

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Cusco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

We've stayed here for 2 nights. We payed 50B for a double room without bath. With bath would have been 70B. The shared bath was right beside our room and it seemed that we were the only ones using it. They don't have WI-FI yet but are installing it now. They had a good laundry service and a nice rooftop... More

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Also Known As:
Hostal Sonia Hotel Copacabana
Hostal Sonia Hotel
Address: Murillo #256, Copacabana, Bolivia
Region: Bolivia > La Paz Department > Copacabana
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Room Service Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 9 Speciality lodging in Copacabana

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