Hostels in Cusco, Peru

I am a world traveler. I stay at Airbnb’s all the time and wonder what the heck are these people thinking with the nightstand 4 feet from the bed and the nearest outlet across the room. Not this place. It is set up perfectly for the traveler. it is set up to be exactly what a traveler loves! Lots of space, all the necessities but no clutter. All the practical amenities, including simple things like hangers, a towel rack, light switches that are in reach, a spacious bathroom, lots of windows, a little balcony and all the amenities of a fancy hotel like a restaurant and bar downstairs. Super friendly people! Super super friendly people. Real people. People who you can talk to. I rarely give five stars, but this place is clean, a great location, a great value! Nothing pretentious with a touch of fun. A terrific value to boot!

Really relaxing stay at Casa Tunki, Cusco. Stayed prior to and post-Salkantay trek, and it was the perfect place to recover. Dorm rooms were very clean and spacious (probably the nicest dorms we have stayed in so far). Bathrooms and showers were so nice it felt like we were staying in a luxurious hotel rather than a hostel. Special shoutout goes to Jasmina, the lady who welcomed us at the front desk and looked after us our whole stay. Really helpful throughout, especially when organising our transport to the bus terminal late at night. Overall a great place to stay if you’re looking for relaxation/recuperation during your time in Cusco.

This hotel is known for its garden and views, but other aspects leave a lot to be desired. In fact, the hotel was quite disappointing. The hotel definitely does not meet the standards of a boutique hotel, as it describes itself. - rooms are ok, conformable, but basic. - PREJUDICED treatment by the staff. I felt a huge difference in treatment between European and North American guests and Latin guests. I had never experienced this before in a hotel and I found it very serious. - It definitely does not work for long stays or as a base for exploring the Sacred Valley, precisely because it is at the train station. The place has a strong smell of BURNING FUEL, and there is TRAIN NOISE all the time. You wake up and go to sleep to the sound of whistles, which is very chaotic and unpleasant. - There are other much better options in the city. - It is about 10 minutes from the center, with a reasonable climb. And you have to wait in lines of train passengers to get into your hotel every day. - Breakfast is REPETITIVE AND WITHOUT VARIETY. Simpler hotels in the area had infinitely better coffee. However, it seems to be standard for the hotel, a jacket that other guests have complained about in past reviews and nothing has been done. They say they will improve in the responses to reviews and nothing has changed. - Professional staff, but IMPATIENT AND IRRITATED. They are resistant to simple requests. - I asked for computer at the reception to view a personal document that can only be accessed via computers. They did not allow me to use it, and there was no other available for guests to use. - A hotel of this value has no amenities whatsoever, only soap. There is no shower cap, skin moisturizer, cotton wool. I have never seen this in hotels that classify themselves as ”boutique”.

My family and I truly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Retama. The staff were very helpful and friendly, the breakfast was amazing and they did everything to make our stay wonderful including arranging for a tour guide who was fantastic. The location and accomodations were great--it is at the top of a hill away from the crowds. We loved it and will be back!

I have stayed in a shared female dorm for two nights for my Machu Picchu trip. The room was clean and the bed comfy. It was a little loud due to the train passing by the windows in the mornings, but I actually didn’t mind. The train is the main thing that you hear in the whole village anyway. A simple but delicious breakfast was included. Some people who left early in the morning were able to get their breakfast packed with them. The owners (or people working there) were friendly locals happy to give advice. Upstairs, there was an open terrace with snooker table and board games.

I chose the Amaru Inca as it was centrally located in Cusco at a good price and the hotel made a great base for three nights. The location is perfect with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby and a short walk down to the main square. A clean and comfortable room with a view over a central garden where the occasional humming bird would fly around the trees. A tasty breakfast with the friendly ladies popping in and out with food for the buffet or to cook an egg as you wanted for instance. All the staff were really friendly and helpful and given the location, price, room and breakfast this makes for a good base in Cusco.

The location of the Youth Hostel is very good. It takes about 6 minutes to walk to the main square. The front desk customer service is warm and polite. The layout of the whole Youth Hostel looks comfortable. There are various activities at night. It is very suitable for personal freedom. I like the atmosphere of the Youth Hostel. Wifi is also available. It is recommended to stay.

The friendliest and most helpful receptionist that I've ever met works at Bear Packer in Cuzco, and his name is Bruno. Gracias por todo!! Apart from that, Bear Packer has free breakfast, free storage, free wifi, nice beds, a good location in Cuzco and beautiful murals all over the hostel. If I can wish something for my future visits, it would be a more sturdy system around the locking of the storage boxes (not the padlock itself, but the metal / wood that I attach the padlock to, to be more trustworthy). Thanks! Sofia

I am a world traveler. I stay at Airbnb’s all the time and wonder what the heck are these people thinking with the nightstand 4 feet from the bed and the nearest outlet across the room. Not this place. It is set up perfectly for the traveler. it is set up to be exactly what a traveler loves! Lots of space, all the necessities but no clutter. All the practical amenities, including simple things like hangers, a towel rack, light switches that are in reach, a spacious bathroom, lots of windows, a little balcony and all the amenities of a fancy hotel like a restaurant and bar downstairs. Super friendly people! Super super friendly people. Real people. People who you can talk to. I rarely give five stars, but this place is clean, a great location, a great value! Nothing pretentious with a touch of fun. A terrific value to boot!

This hotel is known for its garden and views, but other aspects leave a lot to be desired. In fact, the hotel was quite disappointing. The hotel definitely does not meet the standards of a boutique hotel, as it describes itself. - rooms are ok, conformable, but basic. - PREJUDICED treatment by the staff. I felt a huge difference in treatment between European and North American guests and Latin guests. I had never experienced this before in a hotel and I found it very serious. - It definitely does not work for long stays or as a base for exploring the Sacred Valley, precisely because it is at the train station. The place has a strong smell of BURNING FUEL, and there is TRAIN NOISE all the time. You wake up and go to sleep to the sound of whistles, which is very chaotic and unpleasant. - There are other much better options in the city. - It is about 10 minutes from the center, with a reasonable climb. And you have to wait in lines of train passengers to get into your hotel every day. - Breakfast is REPETITIVE AND WITHOUT VARIETY. Simpler hotels in the area had infinitely better coffee. However, it seems to be standard for the hotel, a jacket that other guests have complained about in past reviews and nothing has been done. They say they will improve in the responses to reviews and nothing has changed. - Professional staff, but IMPATIENT AND IRRITATED. They are resistant to simple requests. - I asked for computer at the reception to view a personal document that can only be accessed via computers. They did not allow me to use it, and there was no other available for guests to use. - A hotel of this value has no amenities whatsoever, only soap. There is no shower cap, skin moisturizer, cotton wool. I have never seen this in hotels that classify themselves as ”boutique”.

My family and I truly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Retama. The staff were very helpful and friendly, the breakfast was amazing and they did everything to make our stay wonderful including arranging for a tour guide who was fantastic. The location and accomodations were great--it is at the top of a hill away from the crowds. We loved it and will be back!

I have stayed in a shared female dorm for two nights for my Machu Picchu trip. The room was clean and the bed comfy. It was a little loud due to the train passing by the windows in the mornings, but I actually didn’t mind. The train is the main thing that you hear in the whole village anyway. A simple but delicious breakfast was included. Some people who left early in the morning were able to get their breakfast packed with them. The owners (or people working there) were friendly locals happy to give advice. Upstairs, there was an open terrace with snooker table and board games.

The hotel is located in the middle of the station and the square , the room is clean , the shower is hot , breakfast is abundantly sweet and salty . Comfortable and warm bed . The lady that welcomed us is discreet is very nice . Recommended for those who stop Olantaytambo

I am a world traveler. I stay at Airbnb’s all the time and wonder what the heck are these people thinking with the nightstand 4 feet from the bed and the nearest outlet across the room. Not this place. It is set up perfectly for the traveler. it is set up to be exactly what a traveler loves! Lots of space, all the necessities but no clutter. All the practical amenities, including simple things like hangers, a towel rack, light switches that are in reach, a spacious bathroom, lots of windows, a little balcony and all the amenities of a fancy hotel like a restaurant and bar downstairs. Super friendly people! Super super friendly people. Real people. People who you can talk to. I rarely give five stars, but this place is clean, a great location, a great value! Nothing pretentious with a touch of fun. A terrific value to boot!

My family and I truly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Retama. The staff were very helpful and friendly, the breakfast was amazing and they did everything to make our stay wonderful including arranging for a tour guide who was fantastic. The location and accomodations were great--it is at the top of a hill away from the crowds. We loved it and will be back!

I have stayed in a shared female dorm for two nights for my Machu Picchu trip. The room was clean and the bed comfy. It was a little loud due to the train passing by the windows in the mornings, but I actually didn’t mind. The train is the main thing that you hear in the whole village anyway. A simple but delicious breakfast was included. Some people who left early in the morning were able to get their breakfast packed with them. The owners (or people working there) were friendly locals happy to give advice. Upstairs, there was an open terrace with snooker table and board games.

Really relaxing stay at Casa Tunki, Cusco. Stayed prior to and post-Salkantay trek, and it was the perfect place to recover. Dorm rooms were very clean and spacious (probably the nicest dorms we have stayed in so far). Bathrooms and showers were so nice it felt like we were staying in a luxurious hotel rather than a hostel. Special shoutout goes to Jasmina, the lady who welcomed us at the front desk and looked after us our whole stay. Really helpful throughout, especially when organising our transport to the bus terminal late at night. Overall a great place to stay if you’re looking for relaxation/recuperation during your time in Cusco.

I chose the Amaru Inca as it was centrally located in Cusco at a good price and the hotel made a great base for three nights. The location is perfect with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby and a short walk down to the main square. A clean and comfortable room with a view over a central garden where the occasional humming bird would fly around the trees. A tasty breakfast with the friendly ladies popping in and out with food for the buffet or to cook an egg as you wanted for instance. All the staff were really friendly and helpful and given the location, price, room and breakfast this makes for a good base in Cusco.

The location of the Youth Hostel is very good. It takes about 6 minutes to walk to the main square. The front desk customer service is warm and polite. The layout of the whole Youth Hostel looks comfortable. There are various activities at night. It is very suitable for personal freedom. I like the atmosphere of the Youth Hostel. Wifi is also available. It is recommended to stay.

The friendliest and most helpful receptionist that I've ever met works at Bear Packer in Cuzco, and his name is Bruno. Gracias por todo!! Apart from that, Bear Packer has free breakfast, free storage, free wifi, nice beds, a good location in Cuzco and beautiful murals all over the hostel. If I can wish something for my future visits, it would be a more sturdy system around the locking of the storage boxes (not the padlock itself, but the metal / wood that I attach the padlock to, to be more trustworthy). Thanks! Sofia

The first day of the stay was close to the road. The room was large and there was a terrace. Small hot water but still able to take a bath The second time I changed the back room was also very big, but the hot water was very small and there was no water at all. Is Peru's hot water rare? Why is everyone the same?

Very nice old style hotel in historic Cusco that has a beautiful courtyard and layout. Location: Few minutes walking from Plaza De Armas so it’s great to explore the city and close to all dinning and shopping. It’s located on a street that’s accessible by car so if you arrive by Taxi you don’t have to walk with your luggage. Room: Spacious, comfy with a small and clean bathroom. Breakfast: we didn’t get to have breakfast at the property since we had to leave early for excursions everyday, but they pack small to-go breakfast bag that you have to request the night before. Staff: very nice and welcoming staff who are very helpful and happily give recommendations for things to do/ dining.