Uyuni is a city in Bolivia which is basically visited by tourists who wish to go to Salar de Uyuni. Salar de Uyuni, located very close to Uyuni city, is the world’s largest salt flat! As the story goes, there was once a lake here which dried up to leave a desert-like landscape with white salt, rock formations and islands filled with cacti – what we now know as Salar de Uyuni. Since Uyuni is the closest city to this salt flat, it is but obvious that every tourist will want to stay in this destination. If you’re a tourist who is eager to visit Salar de Uyuni, then this list of where to stay in Uyuni, Bolivia, will be really helpful! Scroll down and find out more.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 23, 2024.
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Hotels
1. Hotel Jardines de Uyuni (from USD 84)
Excellent restaurant with delicious and varied buffet breakfast, and friendly and attentive staff
Reasonable pricing for European travelers, a bargain compared to other options in Uyuni
Convenient location within walking distance to the bus terminal and town square
Delightful communal spaces, sauna, indoor pool, and a warm and cozy room with a heater
Jardines de Uyuni is a unique hotel with a rustic yet modern charm. All the interiors have a very modern cum rustic decor – bright walls, rustic furniture and an overall charming ambience. The bedrooms are pretty spacious, really clean and very vibrant. All the rooms have a private bathroom as well as regional decor to make you feel like a local in Uyuni. This property is very close to the airport and around 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) away from Salar de Uyuni.
2. Hotel Boutique Atipax (from USD 45)
Hotel Boutique Atipax, as the name suggests, is a boutique hotel which is barely five kilometres (three miles) away from Salar de Uyuni. Each room in this hotel has a seating area, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a kitchenette with a private dining area, a private bathroom and a coffee machine. Some rooms even have a private patio. All the rooms are really spacious and clean with comfortable beds and bedding. This property also has a hot tub for you to enjoy, relax and unwind.
HOTEL BOUTIQUE ATIPAX
Address: Calle Mexico esquina Junin
3. Cristales Joyas De Sal (from USD 60)
Delicious and varied breakfast options, with attentive staff catering to dietary needs.
Reasonable pricing for spacious, clean rooms and personalized service.
Conveniently located near the town center and attractions like the Salar de Uyuni.
Modern amenities, including fast wifi, hot showers, and complimentary breakfast.
Cristales Joyas De Sal is a four-star hotel that is located in the heart of Uyuni. All the bedrooms in this hotel are very spacious, with a private closet and a private shower as well as some seating space. Some rooms even have their own patio. This hotel has a very homey and cosy vibe, so don’t expect an over-the-top posh property. However, the staff here is very friendly and they are very accommodating towards their guests, which places this hotel at the top of the list of where to stay in Uyuni!
Hotel Cristales De Sal
Address: Colon esq. Novena, No 379
4. Casa de Sal - Salt Hotel (from USD 61)
Located in the heart of the city, Casa de Sal - Salt Hotel is a really wonderful hotel. With chic and unique interiors and a very funky exterior, this hotel is really one-of-a-kind. This hotel has been built with sand blocks – so the property is definitely on the top of the list of where to stay in Uyuni! All the rooms are really huge, with a private bathroom, private seating, a dining table, one flat screen television and bedroom heating. This property also has an entertainment room which has one foosball table, one pool table and a few lounge chairs.
Casa de Sal - Salt Hotel
Address: Avenida Potosi #61 entre Calle Ayacucho y 7ma Avenida
5. Hotel Jumari (from USD 30)
Think of Hotel Jumari as a skyrise building in Uyuni! Just one block away from the main street of Uyuni, this hotel is very centrally located and is easily accessible on foot to various cafes, restaurants and shops. The rooms here are very cosy, and each room has a private bathroom, seating area, dining area and a television. This property is also very close to Uyuni Airport. All in all, this hotel is ideal for the traveller who wants to stay close to the city, the good restaurants and the airport.
Hostels & Vacation Rentals
6. Hostal Quinua Dorada (from USD 25)
For the traveller on a budget, Hostal Quinua Dorada is a really great option. With the choice of private rooms which have one single bed, two beds and three beds, as well as family rooms and a family cabin, this hostel will leave you spoilt for choice. Some rooms have private bathrooms while some have shared bathrooms, so book your accommodation according to your preferences. The bedrooms are cute, cosy and clean. Found close to most restaurants, cafes and supermarkets and just 1.2 kilometres (0.7 miles) away from the Uyuni Airport, this hotel is pretty central.
Hostal Quinua Dorada
Address: Calle Uruguay S/N, entre calle Boliviar y Avaroa
7. Piedra Blanca Backpackers Hostel (from USD 11)
Think of Piedra Blanca Backpackers Hostel as a modern hostel in Uyuni. If you’re travelling alone or you’re looking to meet some like-minded people, then you should stay at this hostel. Here, you have a choice between bedrooms which have twin beds or one queen-sized bed with a private bathroom or an eight-bed mixed dormitory with a shared bathroom. There is also a huge hangout area for you to chill and interact with the other guests. All the rooms in this property are non-smoking but there are designated smoking areas.
Piedra Blanca Backpackers Hostel
Address: Loa esquina Tomás Frías sin número
8. Beliz - Inn B&B
Located in the centre of the city, Beliz - Inn B&B is a very nice, clean and homey property. With cosy bedrooms all decorated in bright happy colours, this place is great if you’re travelling solo, with your family or with your friends! You can choose between bedrooms which have twin beds or one queen-sized bed with a private bathroom or a separate bathroom depending on what your budget allows. Salar de Uyuni is just around 20 kilometres (12.5 miles) away from this property while Uyuni Airport is just 11 minutes away on foot.
Beliz - Inn B&B
Address: Calle Mexico 126, Entre Camacho y Sucre
9. Hostel room for six quests
Lollipop 2 is one private-room in a hostel which has six beds in it. If you’re travelling to Uyuni with your friends, then this is the perfect place to stay. You will have full access to the dining room, the kitchen and the patio. This property is also equipped with gas heaters to keep you warm if you are travelling to Uyuni during the winter. The house is clean and cosy, the hosts are very friendly and the overall experience is great!
Uyuni, BoliviaTop guest reviews
Host:
we were so sorry to wake the host but he was so kind and ready to help usthe host is super kind and accepted us flexibleLocation:
nice and cozy place to stay in uyuniCleanliness:
really clean and nice placethe room and bathroom were very clean and spacioushouse is cozy and cleanthe rooms are clean too recommend this place for your stay at uyuni:)hot showers clean rooms great breakfastRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
hot shower in a bright spacious bathroom as with shampoo soap and hair dryer providedbut geronimo kindly let me in and explained some things about the heater bathroom etcyou would also enjoy the great breakfast made by barbro coming up with various selectionsthere were enough blankets on the bed to make the cold night comfortableand we could have comfortable sleeping this is my recommend house
10. Private hostel room
Same as the listing above, Lolipop 1 is another private room in the same complex. This private room also has three bunk beds in it which makes this room perfect for six people. The guests will have access to the dining room, the kitchen and the patio. There are has heaters which are provided to the guests in winter to stay warm. The hosts are very friendly and always helpful.
Uyuni, BoliviaTop guest reviews
Host:
they are great hosts make you feel uyuni like homebarbro & geronimo were amazing hosts who really made us feel like we were at homethey were very kind and made sure we were feeling at home and everything was comfortablebarbo was very helpful and nicegreat kind hosts superb breakfastLocation:
the location was just outside of the town center which was perfect for ustheir place is a short easy 10 minute walk from the center of townperfect location and host and place to stay10-15min walk to the centre and uyuni is very safe to walk even at nightthis was a great place to stay in uyuni - wonderful family - amazing breakfast - comfortable roomsCleanliness:
everything was very clean and orderlyhas a hot shower clean toilet clean roombarbro&geronimo’s place is clean and tidyroom was veey cleanthe house was very clean and you had lots of privacyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
breakfast was delicious so much better then the usual south american bred and jamsome of the best beds in south americabreakfast is spectacular fresh pancakes with fresh fruits jam dulce de leche coffee and teabarbro made us a delicious homemade breakfastthe wifi works great and the showers are always hot
Wonderful places to stay in Uyuni
As you might have noticed, Uyuni is known for its hotels, backpacking hotels and dorm rooms. Since this is a small city, most people here know each other; by choosing to live in the hostel or dorms here, you will get to know other people too! So, have you decided where to stay in Uyuni?
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