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Chelitos Backpacker, hotel in Cusco

Well located in the center of Cusco, Chelitos Backpacker provides free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

An amazing place...simple, quiet, tranquilo. It's on a quiet side street, a 5 minute walk to San Pedro market and 15 minutes to Plaza De Las Armas. The hosts, Yta and her husband, are fantastic...super friendly, always ready and happy to help with anything they can: tours, travel advice on local sites, doctor visits, etc., whatever you need, above and beyond the call of duty. Yta is one of the kindest, warmest hearted people you will ever meet, a delightful loving person. They don't speak English but that's easily worked around with Google Translate. Has a small kitchen and a large eating room. I loved it here, in Cusco and at Chelitos Backpacker, and stayed at this hostel for 2 weeks. Highly recommended!❤️
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
340 reviews
Price from
$16
1 night, 2 adults
Eco Aventura Hostel Cusco, hotel in Cusco

Featuring a terrace, Eco Aventura Hostel Cusco is located in the center of Cusco, 1.2 miles from Wanchaq Train Station.

The host Jenny was very helpful and friendly.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
350 reviews
Price from
$17.10
1 night, 2 adults
Blacky Hostel and Apartments, hotel in Cusco

Located in Cusco and with Wanchaq Train Station reachable within 1.7 miles, Blacky Hostel and Apartments has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

Friendly staff and super comfortable in a brilliant location.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
855 reviews
Price from
$47
1 night, 2 adults
Black Llama Hostel Cusco, hotel in Cusco

Featuring a garden, a restaurant as well as a bar, Black Llama Hostel Cusco is located in the center of Cusco, 1.1 miles from Wanchaq Train Station.

Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
252 reviews
Price from
$32.18
1 night, 2 adults
Terra Sagrada Cusco, hotel in Cusco

Located in Cusco and with Wanchaq Train Station reachable within 1.1 miles, Terra Sagrada Cusco provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

Excellent location, very friendly staff.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
693 reviews
Price from
$31.50
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Tunki, hotel in Cusco

Located in Cusco and with Wanchaq Train Station reachable within 1.6 miles, Casa Tunki provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Great building. Covered patio. Helpful staff. Luggage storage. Comfortable room. Great location. Cool small balcony in common area.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
212 reviews
Price from
$29.36
1 night, 2 adults
La Nuit home, hotel in Cusco

La Nuit home is located in Cusco, 1.1 miles from Santo Domingo Church and 1.1 miles from Holy Family Church.

The staff were super friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were fantastic! The hotel decor has a quaint rustic charm.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
10 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults
Magar Hostel Bar, hotel in Cusco

Magar Hostel Bar features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Cusco.

You are located in the heart of the old part of Cusco and so the area is very touristy but there’s lots of things to do! The common areas were unique and beautiful. They had someone available to help you with travel and excursion questions as well.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
82 reviews
Price from
$37.11
1 night, 2 adults
KOSKO Casa Hotel, hotel in Cusco

Located in Cusco, 3.3 miles from Wanchaq Train Station, KOSKO Casa Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The hotel is located right at the gate of national park. It's quiet with a beautiful remote view but still able to stroll down to the city through inca trail which is a walk we all loved. We lived there for a week, and all got underweather with food poison. Our hosts, romulus took care of us like family, helped with medicine, cooking and changing our itinerary with flexibility. We loved our stay there, relaxing in their garden with a herb tea from their own grown.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
63 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults
Pariwana Hostel Cusco, hotel in Cusco

Set within 1312 feet of Cusco main square, Pariwana Hostel Cusco features a number of amenities including a restaurant and a bar.

It was clean and a lot of things to do!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,462 reviews
Price from
$55.82
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 693 reviews

    Located in Cusco and with Wanchaq Train Station reachable within 1.1 miles, Terra Sagrada Cusco provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

    Great location, comfortable rooms with hot showers

  • Budget options available
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    9.1
    Wonderful · 212 reviews

    Located in Cusco and with Wanchaq Train Station reachable within 1.6 miles, Casa Tunki provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    new, clean, comfy and great private beds in the dorm.

  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 350 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, Eco Aventura Hostel Cusco is located in the center of Cusco, 1.2 miles from Wanchaq Train Station.

    The staff is super nice and attentive! Thank you so much for everything

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 855 reviews

    Located in Cusco and with Wanchaq Train Station reachable within 1.7 miles, Blacky Hostel and Apartments has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Really nice and helpful staff. Comfy beds and everything was really clean!

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 63 reviews

    Located in Cusco, 3.3 miles from Wanchaq Train Station, KOSKO Casa Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    amazing hosts, awesome location, everything is so new and clean

  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 1,462 reviews

    Set within 1312 feet of Cusco main square, Pariwana Hostel Cusco features a number of amenities including a restaurant and a bar.

    Very nice stuff, clean and cozy rooms, cozy hostal, central

  • Budget options available
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    8.1
    Very Good · 932 reviews

    Homman Hostel Boutique in Cusco provides adults-only accommodations with a restaurant, a bar and a shared lounge.

    Lovely courtyard, helpful staff, games room was good

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 522 reviews

    Tucan Hostel is attractively set in Cusco, and has a garden and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Santa Catalina Convent, La Merced Church and Holy Family Church.

    Nice kitchen, free tea, clean, comfortable beds, very kind staff.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Cusco

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Located in Cusco, IG Suites & Apartment features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 10 reviews

    La Nuit home is located in Cusco, 1.1 miles from Santo Domingo Church and 1.1 miles from Holy Family Church.

    El hostal es acogedor y la atención recibida es buena

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 82 reviews

    Magar Hostel Bar features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Cusco.

    Todo. La ubicación, la comodidad, la limpieza, el personal.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 340 reviews

    Well located in the center of Cusco, Chelitos Backpacker provides free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

    the staff is amazing the place is well located and clean

  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 149 reviews

    Attractively located in the historic center of Cusco, in the district of Cusco, Chez Anais y Nicolas is 2297 feet from Central Market, 1 mi from Cusco Main Square and 1 mi from Santa Catalina Convent.

    Un gérant au top et qui parle parfaitement le français

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 767 reviews

    Located in the Cusco City Center district of Cusco, Saqray Hostel features accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    We loved it so much we stayed again when we came back

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 38 reviews

    MALA HIERBA is located conveniently in Cusco, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    オーナーが作ってくれる朝食とドリンク。 クスコを一望できるバルコニー。 シャアアパートのような居心地の良さ かわいい子猫

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 150 reviews

    Conveniently located in Cusco, Big Vacation Hostel provides an American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Nice and clean, good breakfast, amazing helpful staff

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 820 reviews

    Located in Cusco's city center, Wild Rover Hostel Cusco is a "party hostel". The property features a restaurant and bar, as well as free WiFi access throughout.

    Amazing staff ! Cinthia and Luis you're the best 😎🤙

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 298 reviews

    Hostel Rivendell Cusco is conveniently set in Cusco, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Awsome hostel! Great setup! Staff went beyond for us!

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 148 reviews

    Magic Packer Hostel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Cusco.

    Foi tudo perfeito! Hostel limpo e organizado. Excelente localização. Amei

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 9 reviews

    Located in Cusco and within a 17-minute walk of Wanchaq Train Station, Mama Simona has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Es un sitio muy cómodo , la habitación es amplia y la cama muy cómoda . La atención de la chica excelente .

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 542 reviews

    Comfortable rooms with shared or private bathrooms are offered in downtown Cusco, 1312 feet from the central market. There are 3 patios, a garden with hammocks and parties are hosted regularly.

    The breakfast and food in general are really good there!

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 178 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, The Sleepy Mouse is located in the center of Cusco, 1.9 miles from Wanchaq Train Station.

    Super Betten, sehr gutes Preis-leistungsverhältnis.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 312 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Flying Dog Hostel Cusco is located in the center of Cusco, 1.2 miles from Wanchaq Train Station.

    Friendly and helpfull staff, clean room, peace at night.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 232 reviews

    Set in Cusco in the Cusco Region, 984 feet from Sacsayhuaman, Supertramp Hostel Cusco features a barbecue and terrace. Free WiFi access is available.

    really nice place. staff is super kind and helpfull.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 167 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Samay Wasi Hostel I is located in the center of Cusco, 2.8 miles from Wanchaq Train Station.

    Nice and simple place, with a great view and in the best district of Cusco

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 49 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, MORENAS BACKPACKERs is located in the center of Cusco, a 12-minute walk from Wanchaq Train Station.

    スタッフが素晴らしい!4人でファミリールームだったので、広くてとても快適でした!ベットの寝心地もよかったです!

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 561 reviews

    Attractively located in Cusco, Eco Home View - Guest House has an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 1-star hostel offers room service and a concierge service.

    The terrace and the breakfast were absolutely delicious

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 192 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, Bear Packer Hostel is located in the center of Cusco, 1.9 miles from Wanchaq Train Station.

    Clean, nice room, common area for meeting other travellers.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 181 reviews

    Ukukus Hostel is located in Cusco, 0.6 mi from the main square and 1476 feet from San Pedro market. Free Wi-Fi access is available. A fully equipped common kitchen is available for guest use.

    Super quite and friendly. Nice location. Good sleep

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 58 reviews

    Located in Cusco, a 17-minute walk from Wanchaq Train Station, Hospedaje Turistico Recoleta provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    nice breakfast, very comfortable beds, great showers, very friendly staff

  • Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 1,070 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Secret Garden is located in the center of Cusco, a 13-minute walk from Wanchaq Train Station.

    Great value for money and lovely owners who are very helpful.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 667 reviews

    Coming to Dragonfly Hostel Cusco, is not only a stage in your trip, but it represents a real human experience where you will have a good time and you will take good memories.

    L'emplacement, la propreté, l'ambiance chill

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 658 reviews

    SK Hostal is conveniently set in the center of Cusco, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Very spacious beds, just near San pedro. Very nice place

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 226 reviews

    Featuring free bikes and a shared lounge, Gaia House Hostel is in a prime location in the center of Cusco, 1.4 miles from Wanchaq Train Station.

    Very sweet and pretty hostel in the perfect location.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 339 reviews

    Featuring shared and private rooms, Intro Hostels Cusco has a comfortable terrace with a seating area, a billiard table and a lounge area with a TV, a 5-minute walk from Qoricancha. Wi-Fi is free.

    Comfortable rooms, quiet hostel after 10pm so had a great sleep. Nice location.

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 52 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Bamba House Cusco is located in the center of Cusco, a 19-minute walk from Wanchaq Train Station.

    Tuvimos una habitación matrimonial, todo perfecto.

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  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 336 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, Pachamama Hostel is located in the center of Cusco, 1.5 miles from Wanchaq Train Station.

    Tudo limpo e arrumado. Funcionários muito atenciosos.

  • Review score
    7.4
    Good · 157 reviews

    Located in Cusco and with Wanchaq Train Station reachable within 1.2 miles, Hostal sambleño cusco Piero suite has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and...

    Very nice, helpful family. Beatiful view from the top.

  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 813 reviews

    Well located in the center of Cusco, Apu Wasi has 1-star accommodations close to Wanchaq Train Station and Twelve Angled Stone.

    Son súper atentos y preocupados. Gracias por eso .

  • Review score
    7.0
    Good · 2 reviews

    Attractively located in the Cusco City Centre district of Cusco, Enede Hostal is located a 6-minute walk from San Pedro Train Station, half a mile from Cathedral of Cuzco and a 7-minute walk from...

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    Review score
    5.5
    Fair · 2 reviews

    Mirador Qenqo is located in Cusco, within 2.7 miles of Wanchaq Train Station and a 11-minute walk of Inka Museum.

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    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 3 reviews

    Located in Cusco and with Wanchaq Train Station reachable within a 4-minute walk, Hostal Milor has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    4.5
    Disappointing · 4 reviews

    Attractively located in the Cusco City Centre district of Cusco, MalaHierba Hostel is located a 3-minute walk from San Pedro Train Station, 0.8 miles from Santo Domingo Church and a 8-minute walk from...

  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 54 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a terrace as well as a bar, hostel del campo is located in the center of Cusco, 1.5 miles from Wanchaq Train Station.

    Het heeft een goede ligging in een prachtig deel van de stad

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  • Avg. price/night: $39.90
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,367 reviews
    The location is great, it’s a huge social hostel, lots of opportunities to meet other travellers. I took a private room before my Inca Trail hike, and the rooms are designed well. The team is very warm, and there are lots of activities happening everyday. Lots of common areas. Cheap and quick laundry as well!
    rakshita
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $31.70
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 910 reviews
    One of the best hostels we‘ve ever visited!
    Thomas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $39.90
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,367 reviews
    Hostel is great for meeting people, the put on social events every night. Very clean, a lot of bathrooms and areas to chill. Beds are the comfiest I have had in a hostel. Great location. But the best thing about this place is the staff, everyone is so kind and willing to help. They genuinely care and look out for all the guests.
    Natalie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $39.90
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,367 reviews
    Great location, beautiful and clean double rooms, over the too service with laundry, free luggage storage, drinkable water and more. One of the best hostel experiences in my life.
    Justina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $22.42
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 658 reviews
    Great service, super welcoming, nice breakfast and the perfect budget hostel. Its surrounded by cheap food options and a 5 min walk from the main plaza. Cheap and cheerful. Kevin is really helpful with suggestions and recommendations. Not a party hostel, so be aware, but still had fun and a few nights out with the staff and guests!
    Iliya
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $65
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2,154 reviews
    Best hostel I stayed at in Peru so far! Super friendly staff, great location, super clean, nice bathrooms with hot showers, comfy beds, nice breakfast. I really loved it here and will for sure be back!
    Verena
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $16
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 340 reviews
    One of best hostels! Despite that snake skin, I loved it. All facilieties, great location and treat you like family.
    Kintija Kunicka
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $39.90
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,367 reviews
    This hostel came recommend on the backpacker party circuit and I understand why - plenty of space, all new and clean facilities, good bar and party vibes. For me personally it was too loud but I think you know what you’re getting into with Kokopelli. Definitely cheaper options out there in Cusco but Kokopelli is worth the money if you want security/no hassle.
    Elena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $17.20
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 584 reviews
    always hot water friendly staff felt safe free breakfast lovely garden and hammocks basic but perfect backpacker hostel :)
    Natalie
    Young couple

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