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Ataraxia Light House

3.0 star property
Hostal with free breakfast, a quick walk to Plaza de Armas

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Travelers find a quiet sanctuary at Ataraxia Light House, steps from Coricancha. Enjoy continental breakfast each morning and WiFi-equipped rooms. Nearby, Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo showcases regional performances, while San Pedro Market buzzes with local vendors and crafts.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Highlights

Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cusco Historic Center, a neighborhood in Cusco, is home to Ataraxia Light House. Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo and San Francisco Church Museum and Catacombs are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Coricancha and Plaza de Armas. San Pedro Market and San Pedro Church are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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262 Carmen Quicllo, Cusco, Cuzco, 08002

What's nearby

  • Coricancha - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cusco Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Pedro Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sacsayhuaman - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station - 10 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Toldos Chicken - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Ayllu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Valeriana - Bake shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Aventura - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Super Pollo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ataraxia Light House

Hostal near Coricancha
Located close to Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo and San Pedro Market, Ataraxia Light House provides free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Ataraxia Light House have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels

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 airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Hostal Ataraxia
Ataraxia Light House Cusco
Ataraxia Light House Hostal
Ataraxia Light House Hostal Cusco

Frequently asked questions

Is Ataraxia Light House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ataraxia Light House?

Ataraxia Light House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ataraxia Light House?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ataraxia Light House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Ataraxia Light House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 5 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ataraxia Light House located?

Located in Cusco Historic Center, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Coricancha, Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo, and Plaza de Armas. San Pedro Market and San Francisco Church Museum and Catacombs are also within 10 minutes. San Pedro Station is 10 minutes by foot and Cusco Wanchaq Station is 13 minutes.

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Ataraxia Light House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carollynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was closed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly operator, great service, close to city center

10/10 Excellent

Pardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and newer rooms. Excellent host. Able to help to book local trips at very reasonable rate which was much cheaper then internet. Strongly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, eventhough we arrived late. The host and hostess were charming and very helpful, even assisted with a late night request. The room was clean and quiet, just what we needed for a last minute booking. Looking forward to breakfast in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved Ataraxia, there was almost always someone available for help, they cleaned the rooms every day, and the breakfast was delicious (especially the orange juice)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson Jeremias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Berta is awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean. The hosts were very kind and helpful. The location is perfect for walking to all of the sites in the city.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

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

Warm and welcoming

Host could for us, very helpful and friendly. He took us to see saqsaywaman and the llama/alpaca festival and dropped us at the airport when we left. The hotel is in a great location nearby all the attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Algot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed for three nights it was so cold when breathing I could see smoke. The water was also not warm in the shower. I got a really bad cold and an infection which almost caused me not going to the Machu Picchu. The owners are really nice and gave me extra blankets and tea but it was not enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rune

Disliked: Amenities
The hostel was impossible to find. No sign or anything. We arrived at 9 pm. The hostel was a locked door and there was no bell or anything. A kind lady on the street offered to call the hostel so that we could get inside. Once we got inside, the lady in the reception said that the room we had booked had issues with the toilet. She asked if it was ok to transfer us to a different hostel, even further away from the city center, which we then did.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!! I hope there is a better word than excellent. Anyway, what I can say is that you get what you pay for. To many people, maybe room is small but for me travelling alone, it's more than I need, so do not expect too much about room size. Service is spectacular. Right after I book the room, there is someone contact me to ask about flight time to better greet me when I come. That's a WOW right there. There is a mid-age couple taking care of the hotel and honestly, they take a good care of me as their son. They call me for breakfast, book tour for me. On the day tour, he even brings me to the tour guy to make sure everything is okay. And there is 1 housekeeping girl who is so nice too. Totally, they made my trip an unforgettable one.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEEPAK

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

10/10 Excellent

harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to city center
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

WIGLEDER EUGENIO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very close to the main squares. About the 3-4 blocks. Walked back of forth many times. Virgil and Berthoud were very helpful in arranging airport transportation and tours. Accommodations were clean and good for the hotel category.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mauro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Excelente estadia

Incrível o atendimento que tivemos… desde o transfer do aeroporto até organização nos roteiros de passeios. Hotel simples porém com tudo que se faz necessário.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Camilo Ignacio

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

Normal, se paga por lo que se tiene

Primer dia en Perú, puntos positivos: Tomamos servicio de taxi del hotel y nos esperaron sin problemas Bertha es muy atenta y servicial Está bien ubicado Puntos negativos: No tiene buena aislación acústica, cuando bajaban las personas las escaleras se escuchaba. La taza del WC estaba un poco salida, son detalles que se pueden mejorar. Desayuno normal, no es la gran cosa pero te permite poder iniciar bien tu día.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

debora

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

debora

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

Ótimo

Boa localização, muito prestativos, oferecem passeios com preço atrativo… nada a reclamar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryum

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GILDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bertha es muy amable y atenta!!! 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really clean property. They clean the room every single day. Very nice family. Would absolutely stay here again. The water wasn't the warmest there were days I took cold showers but as long as no one else is there, it's tolerable. Showers aside. They made a decent little breakfast every morning. Had great prices. Maybe the best prices on travel and tours and we're just genuinely nice people.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jandark

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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