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Hotel Akapana

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A multi-level atrium with a glass ceiling, red patterned floor, and indoor plants. - Hotel Akapana (Tiwanaku)
A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned floor. - Hotel Akapana (Tiwanaku)
A dining area with tables covered in green tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a checkered floor. - Hotel Akapana (Tiwanaku)
A spacious indoor area with a curved staircase, a balcony with potted plants, and a dining area with a table and chairs. - Hotel Akapana (Tiwanaku)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating. - Hotel Akapana (Tiwanaku)
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and a garden at Hotel Akapana. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, El Mirador, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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A single bed with a striped bedspread and two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a curtain.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with an orange wall, a bed with a multicolored striped bedspread, a white table with a white tablecloth, and a hanging lamp.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, each with a yellow bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tiwanaku is home to Hotel Akapana. Local points of interest include Lithic Museum, Plaza 14 de Septiembre, and Tiwanaku. Visit our Tiwanaku travel guide
Map
Manco Kapac Avenue, street corner of the fence # 20, Tiwanaku, Tiwanaku

What's nearby

  • A stone statue in a field with mountains in the background.
    Tiwanaku
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lithic Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Plaza 14 de Septiembre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Plaza de San Pedro
    38 min drive - 34.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tiahuanaco Station
    2 min walk
  • El Alto Intl. Airport (LPB)
    57 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Mirador

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Akapana pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Akapana?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Akapana?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Akapana provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Akapana located?

Situated in Tiwanaku, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lithic Museum and Plaza 14 de Septiembre. Tiwanaku is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away. Tiahuanaco Station is only a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Akapana Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to visit the archaeological site and museums. The staff (Pedro) super nice and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Last day front of hotel with owner
View from our breakfast window.
So close to the ruins, you can almost touch them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 💕🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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). 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was next to the Tiwanaku archaeological site and therefore a perfect place to stay. Friendly host, warm water. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorine Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pedro es un anfitrión excepcional. Siempre está dispuesto a ayudar y conoce muy bien la zona. El hotel tiene las mejores vistas de las ruinas, camas estupendas, ducha con agua caliente y un delicioso pan recién horneado por la mañana.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 !
Vista del amanecer desde la habitación, con las ruinas en semipenumbra…
Frontis del hotel, calle en reparación.
Vista de las ruinas al atardecer desde la habitación
Salida de la luna llena.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Juste en face du site archéologique : très pratique!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria Tereza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sylwia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wagner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Equipe do hotel muito atenciosa e solicita
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Emplacement enviable, juste en face du site archéologique et des musées. Chauffage souhaité lors des grands froids. Personnel très sympathique et serviable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Laszlo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Robert E

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views of the ruins and very helpful courteous staff/owners! Its the best place to stay i the town!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Manuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mediocre y mucho frio, sin calefacción, desayuno pobre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019