The Embassy - Backpackers

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Plaza de Armas

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Calle San Miguel 260, Cusco, 8002
  • Place, Coricancha
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Pedro Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cusco

Cusco Historic Center stay.At this Cusco Historic Center hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo and Centro de Textiles. Orellana Pumaqchupan Park and Cusco Craft Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Coricancha - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Pedro Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cusco Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Blas Church - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cusco Wanchaq Station - 7 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Valeriana - Bake shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Quinta Comida Peruana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cusco Culinary - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria La Nostra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Parada Vegana - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Embassy - Backpackers

Adults-only hostel near Plaza de Armas
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The Embassy - Backpackers also features tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe.

This Cusco hostel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Embassy - Backpackers offers 12 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cusco hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 (one-way)

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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

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.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Embassy - Backpackers to the airport?

The Embassy - Backpackers is 2.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Embassy - Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

The Embassy - Backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 5 per vehicle, one-way.

Does The Embassy - Backpackers offer free breakfast?

The Embassy - Backpackers offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Embassy - Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Embassy - Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Embassy - Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Embassy - Backpackers have a pool?

The Embassy - Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does The Embassy - Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Embassy - Backpackers to downtown Cusco?

The Embassy - Backpackers is 0.8 mi away from Cusco.

The Embassy - Backpackers Reviews

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2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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2/10 Terrible

JOSE MIGUEL ANGEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023