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San Blas Backpacker Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near San Blas Church in Cusco

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A restaurant with a glass roof, offering a panoramic view of a city and mountains.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
A spacious balcony with a clear view of a cityscape and mountains. Furnished with various chairs and a table, the balcony features a large speaker and a trash can.
Point of interest
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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tandapata 160, San Blas, Cusco, 8003
  • Place, San Blas Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cusco Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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20 bedrooms, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Panoramic Single Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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20 bedrooms, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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20 bedrooms, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Classic Quadruple Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted painting.

Family Room

  • City view
  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Cusco

San Blas stay.A stay at this San Blas hostel places you steps from San Blas Church and within a 5-minute walk of Hatunrumiyoc. Cusco Cathedral and Inca Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • San Blas Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cusco Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Coricancha - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Pedro Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cusco Wanchaq Station - 19 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pachapapa Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Limbus Resto & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Km 0 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Perucho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MARDU BISTRO - ‬3 min walk

About this property

San Blas Backpacker Hostel

Hostel near San Blas Church in Cusco
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at San Blas Backpacker Hostel. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cusco hostel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
San Blas Backpacker Hostel offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Select Comfort beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 4 per night)
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 4 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (USD 4 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 20 percent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at San Blas Backpacker Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru Value-Added Tax (VAT) at up to 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption applies only to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 4 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 4 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 4 per night (656 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: 20 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 10239747049

We should mention

  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
  • According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

San Blas Backpacker Hostel Cusco
San Blas Backpacker Hostel
San Blas Backpacker Cusco
San Blas Backpacker
Blas Backpacker Hostel Cusco
San Blas Backpacker Hostel Cusco
San Blas Backpacker Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
San Blas Backpacker Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cusco

Frequently asked questions

How close is San Blas Backpacker Hostel to the airport?

San Blas Backpacker Hostel is 3.4 mi (22-min drive) away from the Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does San Blas Backpacker Hostel have an airport shuttle?

San Blas Backpacker Hostel offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 10 per vehicle.

Does San Blas Backpacker Hostel offer free breakfast?

San Blas Backpacker Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at San Blas Backpacker Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at San Blas Backpacker Hostel?

Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at San Blas Backpacker Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Valet parking is available for USD 4 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 4 per day.

Does San Blas Backpacker Hostel have a pool?

San Blas Backpacker Hostel does not have a pool.

Does San Blas Backpacker Hostel have a restaurant?

San Blas Backpacker Hostel is home to Limbus RestoBar, which features happy hour, light fare, and brunch.

Does San Blas Backpacker Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is San Blas Backpacker Hostel to downtown Cusco?

San Blas Backpacker Hostel is 1.4 mi away from Cusco.

San Blas Backpacker Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 16 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Inge

Disliked: Cleanliness

Middelmatig

Het hostel ligt in leuke buurt vlak bij San Blas. Wel eerst wat trappen klimmen. Kamer op de begane grond is rustig en heeft een prachtig uitzicht over de stad. Ontbijt, een drankje of iets was er niet. Schoonmaken was ook niet echt een prioriteit. Alles is een beetje verlopen en aftans. Eigenaar rekende 5x de prijs voor de was. Jammer anders waren we misschien wel terug gegaan.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

The location is good in old San Blas, however you must walk the last few meters, as there are no driving Streets. View is terrific, but there's no central heat. The staff speaks little English, but are very helpful. There's a cool artists market on Saturdays in San Blas Plazoleta. It's only a 10 minute walk to Plaza des Armes & the 13 angle stone is on the way.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Acogedor

Muy cómodo. Habitaciones amplias. Trato amable de parte de todos en general. Muy buena vista.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Solo travelers

If you are a woman traveling alone this hostel offered me safety, great staff service and good price for low budget accommodation. I will stay for more days there for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not book again

Old, cold building. Had to sleep with my clothes on and even a hat on. Poor shower. The hot water is lukewarm and the water pressure is very low. Communication is hard as only one person speaks English. Located on a street where cars have no access, at first even the taxi driver didn't know where it was. Found it thanks to Google maps. Located at the to of the hill so hard to walk there at the end of adventurous day. The only positive thing about the place is a great view of the city.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff changed the room reserved to another more expensive and then changed again to another less valorated room that was not required. Pictures on site do not match with real
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

夜景が綺麗

英語は通じないがスタッフの対応がよかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Montserrat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gou away

I need to live the hotel in the following day. I could not sleep at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mal mal mal muy fría muy húmeda con él baño sucio sin luz sujetando él interruptor de luz con cinta adesiva. sin papel con una puerta del siglo pasado
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location and very good staff

While this hostel isn't very exquisite, it is perfect for the common traveler. If you can deal with a shared bathroom and an outdoor setting, (for super cheap), then this place is for you bro. The owner Harry gave us an amazing deal on a tour to Ollantaytambo, and was very chill. His mother was at the front desk and was so kind. One of the teens working there brought us up the road (literally up) to a restaurant that had a ridiculous view of Cuzco. The upstairs of the hostel has an amazing view too, all of Cuzco it seems. The restaurant above the hostel had amazing food too, I recommend the Causa and Lomo Saltado. This hostel has all you need for a cheap price.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

camilla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dont choose this hotel!

We were realy disapointed abort everything here. Det første rommet vi fikk hadde skittent laken. Når vi omsider fikk byttet etter noen sure miner manglet det nye rommet vann, søppelbøtter til dopapir, dopapir, håndklede og såpe. Frokosten er servert frem til ni, noe vi ikke ble informert om da vi sjekket inn. Mistet da frokost første dagen da vi ikke var i resepsjonen før halv ti. Generelt skitten, lukter kattepiss og ekstremt dårlig og treg service. Anbefaler å finne noe annet.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

E

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible service. Terrible location.

We had arranged with the hostel for airport pickup because THEY had contacted US. We gave them our flight info and they agreed to pick us up. We waited TWO hours at the airport until we finally conceded. After arriving at the hostel in a personal taxi, we asked, "why didn't you pick us up like we had arranged!?". To which the old lady in charge of check in replied, "ohhh...". Not even an apology or any gesture of empathy simply would rather play dumb. We were given a LOCK for our room so we could lock our room door with since there was NO DOOR LOCK. Since you could place a lock from the outside, this proved a huge security concern had someone decided to lock us in. Further, the room was tiny, dirty, old, extremely cold, and not as advertised. We were extremely disappointed but were willing to tolerate for a few nights until something else happened. Expedia listed a free breakfast was included so I went to the lady to ask for details since they did not provide it at check in. I asked, "where and what time is breakfast?". She replied, "Oh, we do not offer breakfast here". To which I pointed out in a printed copy of our itinerary it indicated a free breakfast and then she replied, "Oh yeah, it is at 7 am". They had tried to rob us of a free breakfast we had already paid for. Lastly, at night, it was loud and the owner of the hostel was extremely loud. I overheard TWO different guests complain to the owner to keep it down because they were trying to sleep.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Acorde al precio

El hotel muy bien como la habitación. Lo unico malo a tener en cuenta es que la habitación era muy fria no habia calefacción y el agua caliente en la ducha era minima, cuando tome un baño casi me muero congelado. Sacando esas dos cosas el resto bien. La ubicación es excelente en San Blas cerca de plaza de las armas y zona centrica, el barrio San Blas muy lindo barrio, tranquilo y seguro.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible view, affordable, sweet staff!

Located in the best neighborhood in Cusco. We were so surprised and thrilled after seeing the hotel and room especially taking into consideration the price we paid. The staff was beyond sweet and helpful. We were so greatful when we had to wake them up in the middle of the night because of leaving and returning from our treck. they also provided free storage. Would absolutely recommend and stay again!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cusco

Las fotos que muestran en su perfil son falsas, no es comodo y los baños son terribles.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019