Pirwa Backpackers Colonial Reviews

Awkward!! Best word to describe this place. We stayed for 7 nights whilst hopping around cusco area, and we do not know why?!! Yes it's clean and they keep your bags whilst away, but that's about it. The 'included' breakfast is guarded by staff with military training on rations!! You are allowed a few small bread rolls, a lump of butter and a tiny drip of 'jam' or sweet sauce. They have now taken away the free yogurt so you have to pay for it!! Expensive hostel for just a bed! Plus no atmosphere

Staff is great!!!

Although we are in autumn, the hostel is very cold. If you think this is a 'picky' comment, you will note what I am telling you if you stay a couple of days there. Anyway, is a good hostel, but not 'the' option.

staff very friendly, good location

First we thought, it would be a nice place, because of the pictures. The problem was, that when you get in, it seems to be a "cold" atmosphere. (just in my and my companions opinion) the beds are a bit wobbly, so sometimes you feel like it will break down by turning around,but thats okay - nothing like this happened. Most of the staff is nice and we were allowed to let our luggage there for two days. all in all it is okay, but it was not our thing.

It's a very good choise if you stay an cusco! In the centre, two blocks away from the San Pedro market and the main plaza. It's very clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. They offer BBQ, party nights...but it's not too noisy if you just want to relax. The laundry service us fast and cheap, the beds at every comfy and you've got good working wifi in the big common areas. I enjoined my stay and would definitely stay there again! Thanks got everything!

Had a great few days here, perfect location near the market and the centre of town. Biggest problem with the hostel is the lack of any smoking areas which meant that selfish travellers thought it was okay to smoke in the computer room, the common room, the tv room, the bar, the toilets, everywhere. Not nice waking up to breakfast with smoke everywhere and the whole place (which is otherwise very clean) smells.

Amazing and helpful staff. I was sick and checked in early. There was no problems and they got me a room and a bed so I could lay down and sleep. Friendly and caring attitudes. I really enjoyed my stay.

Right in the city center, but outside of the main square- the perfect location for enjoying and observing the Holy Week celebrations. Staff was conscientious, rooms and bath were clean. Recommended.

Well-stocked hostel (food, bar, lounges, patios...I was a big fan of the ping pong and table tennis) with good value for price

Pirwa has all the basics covered, facilities are fine, hot water wifi etc, but my experience with the staff left a bitter taste in my mouth. They give the impression that they´re just doing they´re job, any interaction is treated as an annoyance. Breakfast is included, but heavily rationed and you feel like they really don´t want you eating at all. And amazingly, the building is always colder inside than it is outside.

a great option to stay in cusco. it does not only have a kitchen for use but also a bar that sells good food :)

The location was great, 5 mn walking from the Plaza Del Armes and a travel agency in the buidling. The kitchen is very basic though and I got my food stolen in the fridge... :( But bathrooms are rooms are clean, good value for the price.

I've had a wonderful stay here. The location is great--very close to the main plaza. The hostel itself is very clean, has a decent breakfast every morning, has nice rooms, and a lot of different things available--bar, TV room, pool table, and lounge. The staff is very friendly and have gone out of their way to help me. I would definitely recommend a stay here.

The hostel was dark and damp.... We could never get warm. Also, had electronics stolen right out of my bag while I sleeping in the bag right next to it... Woke up and the cleaning ladies had moved all of my stuff across he room and I had a bag missing... Bummer.

Private room with comfy bed, came back and stayed again after Machu Picchu, connected booking office very helpful.

This is the #1 hostel in Peru according to a hostelworld survey, and I can see why. There are a large number of different kinds of rooms, and the hostel itself has a lot of character. Many different bathrooms which stayed clean for the most part, a bar, a movie area, a small restaurant-type area where you could get food cooked to order. Staff could seem somewhat annoyed with questions, but nothing too hard to deal with. Very convenient with travel agency attached for Cusco tours/Macchu Picchu

Overall its a good hostel. Plenty of space and hangout areas- easy to meet others. The front desk staff and lady in kitchen are great- very friendly, very helpful. The price is right, location good and free luggage storage while you visit Machu or explore area. I stayed twice and would stay again.

Pirwa is a very nice colonial hostal, right in the center of Cusco. Nice, clean dorm rooms with comfy beds and good blankets (it can be cold at night in Cusco). Very cool staff that organizes lots of activities without depriving anyone of a good nights rest. Nice place to stay!

The staff at Pirwa is great!! The first night we were there, they had a dinner for only 10 soles, and the food was fantastic as well as the service! Plenty of hot water in the showers and the beds were comfy and warm. The only downside is the music they have playing throughout the hostel is loud and doesnt get turned off until 11 or 12 at night.