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Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Plaza de Armas in Cusco

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Deluxe Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Food court

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Calle Ataoqsaycuchi 416, San Blas, Cusco, 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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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Standard

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Standard

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Deluxe

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cusco

Quinta Toccocachi stay.A stay at this Quinta Toccocachi hostel places you steps from San Blas Viewpoint and within a 5-minute walk of Plaza San Blas. Plaza de Armas and Sapantiana Aqueduct are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Plaza San Blas - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Blas Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Twelve Angled Stone - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cusco Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station - 19 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Limbus Resto & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Km 0 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ayni Organic - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería Siete & Siete - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chakruna Native Burgers - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

Hostel near Plaza de Armas in Cusco
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request), a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel.

This Cusco hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Samay Wasi Youth Hostel offers 10 accommodations. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cusco hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • 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 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 5 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 20505865023

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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel Cusco
Samay Wasi Youth Cusco
Samay Wasi Youth
Samay Wasi Youth Hostel Cusco
Samay Wasi Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Samay Wasi Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cusco

Frequently asked questions

How close is Samay Wasi Youth Hostel to the airport?

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel is 3.4 mi (16-min drive) away from the Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel on Jun 9, 2026 start from $24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, on request, for a charge of USD 5 per vehicle.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

Is there free parking at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel have a pool?

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Samay Wasi Youth Hostel to downtown Cusco?

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel is 1.5 mi away from Cusco.

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place to stay. Great view of Cusco and near San Blas. Great exercise every day walking up the hill in readiness for Inka Machu Pichu trail. Friendly and attentive staff too. Highly recommended and stayed here for nearly a month.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hospitality and views of the city of Cusco were the highlights of the hostel for me. The staff works hard to create a very comfortable and welcoming environment, and are happy to help with any requests you might have. The included breakfast is lovely and eating it on their porch overlooking Cusco cannot be beat. I'll be recommending this hostel to any friends that visit Cusco.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Helpful staff who can help you organise tours etc, great free breakfast, quiet, comfortable rooms, but the best part is the unbelievable views.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful view from the hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! The location is perfect, beds are comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious and the laundry service was flawless! Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property its high on the hill you need a taxi to reach it, you can walk but will make you tire. Good staff, good breakfasts, nice view from the terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property staff was great! They helped to set up transportation to and from the airport based on our flights. Walkable to much of the historic district and shopping and restaurants. The breakfast was good and rooms clean and as described. Great options for day trips that we didn't have enough time to take them up on.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great view of the valley and Cusco from the balcony. San Blas neighborhood is a beautiful location if you don’t mind climbing steps. Also very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, every guest who has stayed there is super respectful of early morning schedules and the need for sleep as a lot of hikes and tours start super early. It’s not like a crazy loud party hostel. The breakfast is great, typically with eggs, bread, jam, and coffee or a great tea selection. The view on the balcony is stunning as you can see the almost the whole town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Zhongyan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not good,not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Buen lugar para pasar unas noches

Un hostel tranquilo y con hermosa vista, el desayuno es delicioso, la habitación es cómoda. Queda en la parte alta de Cusco por lo que se debe llevar morral en lugar de equipaje de ruedas.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fantastisk udsigt over Cusco

Boede der tre gange i løbet af to uger. Beliggenhed fantastisk, søde og rare mennesker, kan klart anbefales
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DARIANA EDITH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel esta ubicado en el barrio de San Blas, las calles y sus alrededores son muy bonitas y pintorescas, perfectas para salir a caminar y conocer un poco, y hay muchos restaurantes/cafes y boticas cerca. La zona es hasta cierto punto centrica, esta a 10-15 minutos caminando de la Plaza de Armas (principal), a 10 minutos caminando del mercado de San Pedro, a unos 7 minutos caminado a la Piedra de los 12 Angulos, y 20 minutos en carro al aeropuerto. Esta en una calle donde únicamente puedes entrar caminado (por lo que no lo encontraras en foto en google maps), importante considerar que esta cuesta arriba por lo que hay que subir escaleras. El hostel es muy bonito y acogedor, las habitaciones cuentan con agua caliente, incluyen toallas, y radiador que se mantiene encendido desde las 8 pm a 6 am aproximadamente, por lo que cumple con los basicos para tener una estancia comoda. Tienen una terraza con una preciosa vista donde puedes sentarte a desayunar o tomar un té de coca, muña u otros que estan a disposición a cualquier hora del día. Tambien tienen desayunos, siempre sirven huevos revueltos con pan, jugo de naranja y café, y todo esta delicioso. El personal es muy amable y servicial, y tienen una agencia de tours, por si a tu llegada aún no has planeado nada. Definitivamente volvería a quedarme aqui.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natsumi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
部屋から景色は見えなかったが、上のテラスに上がったらとてもキレイ。飲み物もティーパックがたくさんあり美味しい。部屋はキレイだが、隣や上の階の音が少し気になった。タオルがシミやゴワゴワで残念だった。シャワーは良い。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geisa Karina

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

Recomendo

O Hostel é bem limpinho, confortável, café da manhã bom e pelo valor foi maravilhoso. O James foi extremamente atencioso e acolhedor. Estávamos procurando um passeio e eles nos ofereceu excursões com grande custo benefício. Ficamos muitos felizes e saímos satisfeitos.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryssandro

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

A melhor vista de Cusco

Quarto com vista espetacular da cidade de Cusco, café da manhã delicioso, funcionarios muito acolhedores e receptivos, voltaria sim!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tiene una maravillosa vista y los recepcionistas muy amables.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mi estancia fue buena. Las personas me recibieron y atendieron muy bien. El desayuno muy agradable, la habitación temperada y el agua caliente ni qué hablar, buenísimo. El único detalle es que algunos taxis no querían subir hasta la dirección del hospedaje y había que subir las escaleras.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Germán Alberto

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Una gran vista, un lugar decepcionante

Las áreas.fomunes son limpias pero la habitación muy desorganizada y sucia, el baño con olor a cañería constantemente y sucio. Un día nos dieron el desayuno incompleto porque se les había acabado a pesar de que estábamos dentro de la hora
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel limpo, quartos em boas condições, lugar bonito, fui muito bem recepcionado.. Localidade otima do hostel. San Blas foi o melhor lugar que fiquei em Cusco. Recomendo.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDWIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
James is a jewel. I would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Inge

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

Worth walking the stairs

Ok you have to walk the stairs for this hostel but then you get to a typical backpacker hostal with a kitchen you can use, free mate de coca and a very helpful man at the desk. He speaks very good english as well. The rooms are small but have a great shower with hot water. They serve a simple but nice breakfast and on the roof you have a great view over Cuzco city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time here and wished we could have stayed longer. The best thing about this hostel is the shared terrace with amazing views of the city all day, especially dawn and sunset. We arrived on the evening of New Years Eve and paid a little extra for a room with a view on the 2nd floor, rather than no views on the 1st floor and we were so glad we did. The fireworks were amazing of course! Plus we didn't have to deal with the normal nightmares of NYE with everything we needed right there, including a guitarist and some other travellers having fun. Henry, James and all the staff are really friendly, and we loved our double bed room with en-suite and a wide window onto the view of Cusco to wake up to. I think good hostels fall into two groups, the quirky, relaxed ones that make you think of a classic backpacker trip, and the new, quite sterile, types. Samay Wasay is the quirky kind. It's clean, the beds are comfortable and the water is hot, and at breakfast large flasks of hot water are on the tables so you can make Coca tea. We found it to be great value. I saw some other people complaining about having to walk up stairs to get to the hostel - well it's only about 10 mins from Plaza del Armas, uphill, and we did it with a backpack each and it was fine. I think if you want a 5-star hotel, then go and book that for yourself. If I came back to Cusco, I'd definitely stay here again, and have recommended it to several people we've spoken to.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021