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Hotel Akapana

3.0 star property
Hotel in Tiwanaku with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Hallway
Staircase
Interior
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Manco Kapac Avenue, street corner of the fence # 20, Tiwanaku, Tiwanaku
  • Place, Lithic Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tiwanaku
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza 14 de Septiembre
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Tiwanaku

At Hotel Akapana you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lithic Museum and Plaza 14 de Septiembre. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, El Mirador, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a business centre and a rooftop terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Tiwanaku hotel, you'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Tiwanaku and 22.6 km (14.1 mi) from Lake Titicaca.

What's nearby

  • Lithic Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tiwanaku - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza 14 de Septiembre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Tiahuanaco Station - 2 min walk
  • La Paz (LPB-El Alto Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacha Mama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taypi Uta - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Naranja - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Cóndor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cabaña del Puma - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Akapana

Hotel in Tiwanaku with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Hotel Akapana. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Akapana offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Tiwanaku hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Bolivia value-added tax (13%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (13%).

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.

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

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

We should mention

  • One child aged 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Akapana Tiwanaku
Hotel Akapana
Hotel Akapana Hotel
Hotel Akapana Tiwanaku
Hotel Akapana Hotel Tiwanaku

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Akapana?

Hotel Akapana offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Akapana?

Yep, Hotel Akapana has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Hotel Akapana serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Akapana?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Akapana?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Akapana's onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Akapana?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Reviews

Hotel Akapana Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jack&Viktoriya, San Francisco, CA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Mark, Atenas, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's the only decent hotel on site. Staff is very friendly and the dinning room very pleasing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Frank, Alexandria V.A

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
No heat in the room, no hot water in shower. Excellent staff, always willing to help and provide valuable information
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacques, San Francisco

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

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 Good

Jessica

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Juanita

Travelled with group
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