{"id":101959,"date":"2018-11-08T17:35:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T17:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=101959"},"modified":"2026-09-17T13:43:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:43:49","slug":"best-hostels-in-cusco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-hostels-in-cusco\/","title":{"rendered":"12 best hostels in Cusco, Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cusco is a really well-known destination amongst backpackers and solo travellers. It&#8217;s a great place to experience everything this incredible city, the former capital of the Inca empire, has to offer. The most convenient place to stay is by the <em>Plaza das Armas<\/em>, the city\u2019s main square. But be prepared, it\u2019s chock-full of tourists! So, if you\u2019re looking for somewhere a little quieter, choosing a hostel that\u2019s a few streets over is a good idea!<\/p>\n<p>Another part of the city that\u2019s generating buzz is the artsy, bohemian neighbourhood of San Bl\u00e1s. It\u2019s a bit further from the centre and very hilly, but the view will make the climbing worth all the effort!<\/p>\n<p>Here are our tips for the best hostels in Cusco &#8211;\u00a0 whether you\u2019re looking for hostels where you can party, to have a romantic getaway or somewhere where you can meet other travellers, you\u2019re guaranteed to have an incredible time in Cusco.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Jump straight to:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#Best-hostels-in-Cusco-for-solo-travellers\" class=\"post links\">Best hostels in Cusco for solo travellers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Best-hostels-in-Cusco-for-couples\" class=\"post links\">Best hostels in Cusco for couples<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Best-party-hostels-in-Cusco\" class=\"post links\">Best party hostels in Cusco<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Best-Hostels-in-Cusco-with-private-rooms\" class=\"post links\">Best hostels in Cusco with private rooms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Best-cheap-hostels-in-Cusco\" class=\"post links\">Best cheap-hostels in Cusco<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Best-of-the-rest-hostels-in-Cusco\" class=\"post links\">Best of the rest hostels in Cusco<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"Best-hostels-in-Cusco-for-solo-travellers\">Best hostels in Cusco for solo travellers<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Wild-Rover-Backpackers-Hostel\/Cusco\/47380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Wild Rover Backpackers Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-101980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Wild-Rover-Backpackers.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - Wild Rover Backpackers Hostel\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Terrace<\/li>\n<li>Bar<\/li>\n<li>Free bag storage place<\/li>\n<li>Hostel restaurant offering great prices<\/li>\n<li>DJ and live music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Wild-Rover-Backpackers-Hostel\/Cusco\/47380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Wild Rover Backpackers Hostel<\/a> provides a perfect balance, with spaces where you can relax after exploring Peru, as well as being a super sociable hostel where you can meet other travellers.\u00a0 Start the day by having breakfast on the terrace with an incredible view over the city. It\u2019s the perfect opportunity to get to know other guests and to plan your day. Once you&#8217;ve explored Cusco, enjoy a drink in the hostel bar while watching the sun set and get ready for a few games of beer pong with your new friends!<\/p>\n<p>This hostel is known for its sociable atmosphere and there\u2019s no lack of events where you can meet other travellers!<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b> Calle Cuestra Santa Ana 782<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood<\/strong>: Historical centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:<\/b> We are located right across the Plazoleta Santa Ana (look for the green metal door). Just a few blocks from Cusco&#8217;s heart &#8211; Plaza de Armas.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Wild-Rover-Backpackers-Hostel\/Cusco\/47380\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Wild Rover Backpackers Hostel now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Pariwana-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/38610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Pariwana Hostel Cusco<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-101981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pariwana-Hostel-cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - Pariwana Hostel Cusco\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Hostel restaurant serving typical Peruvian food<\/li>\n<li>Terrace<\/li>\n<li>Bar<\/li>\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to be bored when you\u2019re staying at Pariwana Hostel Cusco. As well as being able to explore the city, you\u2019ll have a chance to really get to know the culture and history of Peru, thanks to the hostel&#8217;s salsa lessons and walking tours. On top of this, karaoke night is the perfect way to get to know other travellers\u00a0 on the terrace. The hostel also has a bar with special deals on offer every day during happy hour and themed parties at the weekend. With all this on offer, we can guarantee that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Pariwana-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/38610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Pariwana<\/a> is the perfect place to meet new friends and have incredible stories to tell.<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b> Meson de la estrella 136<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood<\/strong>: Historical centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0 Getting there:<\/b> Take a taxi as they are quite cheap. They don&#8217;t recommend taking a bus. Tell your taxi driver you have a reservation in Pariwana Hostel Cuzco, right in Meson de la Estrella 136. The taxi fare should not exceed S\/.15 (Aprox. US$5).<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Pariwana-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/38610\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Pariwana Hostel Cusco now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/loki-Cusco\/Cusco\/11829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Loki Cusco<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Loki-Cusco-Peru.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - Loki Cusco\" width=\"880\" height=\"445\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Terrace<\/li>\n<li>Book Exchange<\/li>\n<li>Fitness room<\/li>\n<li>Sauna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another sociable hostel,\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/loki-Cusco\/Cusco\/11829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Loki Cusco<\/a> is perfect for meeting other travellers and heading into town for nights that will leave you with incredible memories to tell your friends about once you get home. There are plenty of sociable spaces in this hostel, make sure you check out the terrace, barbecues, drinking games and the restaurant. There\u2019s also a fitness room if you feel like you\u2019ve overdone things a bit during your trip.<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b> Cuesta Santa Ana #601<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Historical centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:<\/b> the hostel is located within 4-5 blocks from Cusco&#8217;s main plaza. The easiest way to get here is simply to jump in a taxi and ask for &#8216;Cuesta Santa Ana number 601&#8217;, the taxi costs about 10 soles from the airport (less than 3 dollars) and 3 soles from anywhere else in town.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/loki-Cusco\/Cusco\/11829\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Loki Cusco now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Best-hostels-in-Cusco-for-couples\">Best hostels in Cusco for couples<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Intro-Hostels-Cusco\/Cusco\/79038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Intro Hostels Cusco<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intro-Hostels.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - Intro Hostels Cusco\" width=\"877\" height=\"755\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Fire on cold nights<\/li>\n<li>Bar and restaurant<\/li>\n<li>Travel agency<\/li>\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Intro-Hostels-Cusco\/Cusco\/79038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Intro Hostel Cusco<\/a> really takes romance to another level. What could be better than spending a few days with your partner in a mansion that\u2019s over 300 years old? On cold nights you can pass the time drinking wine in front of a bonfire while planning your next day of adventures. The hostel also has a restaurant and bar, free breakfast and a whole host of activities in the evening, perfect for socialising with other guests!<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b>\u00a0Cuesta Santa Ana 515<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Historical centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:<\/b> Intro Hostels Cusco is easy to find. It\u2019s at the intersection of Cuesta Santa Ana (or Meloc) and Arcopata and only a few blocks northwest of the Cusco\u2019s Main Square.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Intro-Hostels-Cusco\/Cusco\/79038\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Intro Hostel Cusco now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Milhouse-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/62915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Milhouse Hostel Cusco<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-101983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milhouse-Hostel-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - Milhouse Hostel Cusco\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Bar<\/li>\n<li>Terrace with a view over the city<\/li>\n<li>Garden<\/li>\n<li>Located in a former monastery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How about staying in a former monastery while you\u2019re exploring Cusco? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Milhouse-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/62915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">This charming hostel<\/a> also boasts two lovely gardens where you can enjoy some great music, as well as a hostel bar and homemade pizza.<\/p>\n<p>Milhouse Hostel&#8217;s\u00a0charm, makes it the ideal spot for a few days with your special someone. The hostel is also a perfect place to meet other travellers and to make plans to go out and see the city.<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b> Calle Quera 270<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Historical centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:\u00a0<\/b>This hostel is located only 2 streets away from the main square in Cusco, Plaza de Armas<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Milhouse-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/62915\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Milhouse Hostel now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Best-party-hostels-in-Cusco\">Best party hostels in Cusco<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Kokopelli-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/44193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Kokopelli Hostel Cusco<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-101992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Kokopelli-Hostel-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - Kokopelli Hostel Cusco\" width=\"877\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Garden with hammocks<\/li>\n<li>Bonfire area<\/li>\n<li>Big lobby area<\/li>\n<li>In-house agency<\/li>\n<li>Cooking lessons<\/li>\n<li>Restaurant\/bad and extended happy hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Kokopelli-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/44193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Kokopelli hostel<\/a> takes all the heritage of a Peruvian house that\u2019s over 200-years-old and infuses it with the incredible energy of Kokopelli, a fertility god and mischievous joker. It\u2019s got a bar with DJs, live music, table football, table tennis and beer pong. Enjoy happy hour at the bar while getting acquainted with travellers from all over the world! The hostel also puts on daily activities so that travellers can get to know each other, such as cooking lessons and barbecues. As if things couldn\u2019t get better, they also have their own travel agency within the hostel where you can arrange all the activities you want to do in the city for a fair price.<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b> Calle San Andres 260<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Historical centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:<\/b> On foot from the Plaza de Armas, head down Avenida el Sol (the opposite corner from McDonalds, or ask anyone). Take your first right onto Almagro then first left onto San Andres. You&#8217;ll find the hostel about halfway down the block on the right-hand side.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Kokopelli-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/44193\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Kokopelli Hostel Cusco now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Point-Cusco\/Cusco\/275909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Point Cusco<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-101997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/the-point-cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - The Point Cusco\" width=\"884\" height=\"524\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Hostel bar<\/li>\n<li>Incredible food<\/li>\n<li>Terrace<\/li>\n<li>Cafe\/restaurant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a party hostel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Point-Cusco\/Cusco\/275909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The Point Cusco<\/a> is the perfect place for you. The bar stays open until 2am and you\u2019ll be able to get to know the other hostel guests. The staff are really friendly, and you\u2019ll get the chance to socialise with them too in the bar at night. They also serve amazing food here, perfect for curing your hangover!<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b> Meson de La Estrella 172<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood: <\/strong>Historical centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:<\/b> once you\u2019re out of the airport take Velsasco Astete, then take Av 28 de Julio. Continue on this avenue and then reach Av del Ej\u00e9rcito to General Buend\u00eda. Stay on this road until you see Calle Santa Clara, then follow this street up to Meson De La Estrella, your final destination &#8211; the hostel!<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Point-Cusco\/Cusco\/275909\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at The Point Cusco now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Best-Hostels-in-Cusco-with-private-rooms\">Best hostels in Cusco with private rooms<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Supertramp-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/263669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Supertramp Hostel Cusco<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-101988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Supertram-Hostel-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - Supertramp Hostel Cusco\" width=\"887\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Pick up from airport and train station<\/li>\n<li>Terrace with view over the city<\/li>\n<li>Friendly staff<\/li>\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Supertramp-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/263669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Supertramp hostel in Cusco<\/a> takes hospitality really seriously, doing everything to make travellers feel right at home. The staff at the hostel are happy to help by giving you plenty of tips about where to go in the city, all while you\u2019re enjoying a wonderful mountaintop view of Cusco.<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b> Sapantiana 424b, San Cristobal<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood:\u00a0<\/strong>Sacsayhuaman<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:<\/b> To get to the hostel, you can either walk or take a taxi until the end of Choquechaka Street. Climb up the stairs and walk around the big rock. You will find a small football field and an empty pool, where located at the right. Alternatively, you can take a taxi until the end of Pumacurco Street, turn right into \u201cSapantiana\u201d and enter through the back door (this is recommended if you\u2019re arriving with a lot of luggage or at night).<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Supertramp-Hostel-Cusco\/Cusco\/263669\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Supertramp Hostel Cusco now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Sunset-House-Hostel\/Cusco\/79041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Sunset House Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Sunset-House-Hostel.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - Sunset House Hostel\" width=\"878\" height=\"585\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Bar with happy hour<\/li>\n<li>Restaurant<\/li>\n<li>Events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Sunset-House-Hostel\/Cusco\/79041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Sunset House hostel<\/a> has a terrace with an incredible view over the city, and if you book a private room, you\u2019ll have a suite with your own terrace too! The hostel\u2019s restaurant\u00a0 serves food every day, and there\u2019s free breakfast, as well as a bar with a happy hour every night. If this still doesn\u2019t have you convinced, how about yoga classes and rides through the city of Cusco on horseback?<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b> Tandapata 353-B, San Blas<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood:\u00a0<\/strong>Historic centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:<\/b> take a taxi to the neighbourhood of San Blas.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Sunset-House-Hostel\/Cusco\/79041\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Sunset House Hostel now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Best-cheap-hostels-in-Cusco\">Best cheap hostels in Cusco<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Ecopackers\/Cusco\/43832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">EcoPackers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ecopackers-Hostel-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - EcoPackers\" width=\"877\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Bike hire<\/li>\n<li>Airport transfer<\/li>\n<li>Super friendly staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Ecopackers\/Cusco\/43832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">EcoPackers<\/a> is situated inside a historic mansion with a past that stretches back around 500 years. Take advantage of the sun-drenched terrace, table tennis and super sociable atmosphere. The best part? It\u2019s a hostel right in the heart of the city that has prices starting from \u00a37 night!<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b>\u00a0Calle Santa Teresa, 375<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood:\u00a0<\/strong>Historic centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:<\/b> The hostel is situated in the heart of the monumental Cusco zone, twenty meters from the Town Hall and barely a block away from the Main Square. In other words: where everything happens!<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Ecopackers\/Cusco\/43832\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at EcoPackers now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Puriwasi-Cusco\/Cusco\/101518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Puriwasi Cusco<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Puriwasi-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - Puriwasi Cusco\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Terrace bar<\/li>\n<li>Events<\/li>\n<li>Book exchange<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Puriwasi-Cusco\/Cusco\/101518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Puriwasi Cusco<\/a>\u00a0 takes its aim of providing travellers with an experience for a reasonable price really seriously. The terrace bar will be your favourite place during your stay in Cusco. Here you\u2019ll meet people from all the corners of the world while taking in the view over the city. If this isn\u2019t enough to convince you, this 10\/10 guest review might help:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPuriwasi rocks, loved the one in Lima and loved the one in Cusco. The staff always help you to have a nice time. I played beerpong and won 2 games and 4 drinks. Love it here! There are always many people at the bar, I met lot of travellers and we all went to Chango club after. Carlos is always getting people to have fun!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All this from just 6.60 pounds a night!<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b> Meson de La Estrella 172<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood:\u00a0<\/strong>Historic centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:<\/b> Get out of the airport and take Velsasco Astete. Take this road then take Av 28 de Julio. Continue onto this avenue and reach Av del Ej\u00e9rcito to General Buend\u00eda. Stay on this road until you see Calle Santa Clara, then take the street up to Meson De La Estrella. You will have arrived at your final destination.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Puriwasi-Cusco\/Cusco\/101518\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Puriwasi now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Best-of-the-rest-hostels-in-Cusco\">Best of the rest hostels in Cusco<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Gaia-House\/Cusco\/283220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Gaia House Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102004\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Gaia-House-Cusco.jpg\" alt=\"Best hostels in Cusco - Gaia House Hostel\" width=\"876\" height=\"585\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hostel highlights:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Cafe\/bar<\/li>\n<li>Activities offered by the hostel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Gaia-House\/Cusco\/283220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Gaia House hostel<\/a> puts all its energy into making you feel at home and giving you an authentic Cusco experience. For the great price of \u00a39 a night, you can expect a wide range of events organised by the hostel: games, music, walks around the city or outside it, culinary events, stories, sports activities and much more.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a caf\u00e9 in the hostel that\u2019s guaranteed to leave you lost for words after trying their mix of typical Peruvian dishes, as well as cocktails inspired by the country\u2019s famous national drink, Pisco.<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfe0\" \/>\u00a0Address:<\/b> Calle nueva alta 424, Cusco<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f3d8.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd8\" \/>\u00a0Neighbourhood:\u00a0<\/strong>Historic centre<\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f68a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude8a\" \/>\u00a0Getting there:<\/b> From the Airport of Cusco by car or taxi:\u00a0Continue to Velasco Astete, Take Av 28 de Julio, Av. San Martin and Av El Sol to Mantas. Continue on Mantas. Take Siete Cuartones to Calle Nueva Alta.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Gaia-House\/Cusco\/283220\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Book your stay at Gaia House Hostel now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Got other tips about an incredible hostel in Cusco you stayed in? Let us know in the comments!\u00a0\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cusco is a really well-known destination amongst backpackers and solo travellers. It&#8217;s a great place to experience everything this incredible city, the former capital of the Inca empire, has to offer. The most convenient place to stay is by the Plaza das Armas, the city\u2019s main square. 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