Top 3 of the best salt hotels in Bolivia

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Visiting the Uyuni Salt flats

Of the many touristic attractions that you can visit when travelling South America, you have one of the most mysterious places an all earth. In Uyuni, Bolivia. You can find the largest salt flat in the world.

The Uyuni salt flats attract thousands of travellers every year, but why? Simple. Everybody wants to experience this unique place that gathers wildlife, optical illusions, prehistoric lakes and much more.

Spending the night in the Uyuni Salt Flats

If you are planning to visit this massive sea of salt, one of the most recommended things you should do, is to spend the night in the salt flat. This place offers one of the most incredible sunsets you’ll ever see, and if you like astronomy, you will have the chance to see the milky way probably like you never saw it before.

You might be asking yourself: How can I spend the night in this desert of salt? Well, actually there are plenty of salt hotels you can choose from. Yes, you just read it right, you can spend the night in a salt hotel in the middle of Uyuni salt flats.

Best salt hotels in the middle of the Uyuni salt flats, Bolivia

There are many hotels made of salt, but not all of them have the privilege to be located in the middle of the Uyuni salt flats. In this salt hotels, their guests have the chance to spend the night in a place on the list of the 25 natural wonders of the world.

Hotel “Palacio de Sal

There’s no doubt that this hotel is made of salt, it’s one of the best options of the area and you should keep it in mind. Its design, architecture and customer service has made it won several awards.

It’s have been made specially, to provide its guest’s, a unique experience; breathtaking sunsets, and bright nights full of stars. And don’t forget the spa for maximum relaxation after a long day on the salt flats.

Its located just 25 Km from Uyuni.

Hotel “Luna Salada”

With panoramic views and the salt flats just a few steps from the main door, the Salt moon hotel has been reviewed by National Geographic has one of the best salt hotels in Bolivia.

Get a massage on their spa, or try delicious local food at their restaurant Tunupa. Travellers choose this hotel for their customer service, their fancy and comfortable rooms and the experience to spend the night so close to the Salt flats.

Also, located just 25 Km from Uyuni.

Hotel “Cristal Samaña”

This 100% salt made hotel offers all the comforts a traveller may need; with comfortable rooms, Wifi, restaurant, a gym, and of course a terrace for amazing views of the salt flats.

It’s one of the few hotels that it’s in the middle of the salt flats, making it a good choice if you are looking for a good place to spend the night close to the nature of the sea of salt.

Located at 4 Km from Colchani.

Other hotel options in the town of Uyuni and near Colchani

If you are short on time, or just want to spend the night on a good place, but not so fancy and close enough to do you tour to the salt flats. You can stay in the town of Uyuni or another hotel near Colchani.

Here is a list that can help you pick a good hotel that suits your needs:

Salt Hotel Sumaj Rijchariy

Located just 5 minutes away from Colchani and 10 minutes walking from the salt flats its a good and comfortable salt hotel that keeps the colonial style and provides a service that will suit most travellers needs. If you are looking to still be really close to the salt flats you can keep this option in mind.

“La Casa de sal” hotel

Located at the centre of Uyuni, this hotel also made of salt blocks, provides rooms with Andean details, private bathrooms, wi-fi, and more amenities. It’s close to the airport so this choice will be tempting if you are short on time and planning to take a fly.

Uyuni gardens hotel

This hotel is not made of salt, but it’s a good choice if you are just passing Uyuni and just want a good place to spend the night after your tour in the salt flats. They provide comfortable rooms with a rustic Andean style, and their friendly staff also makes the difference.