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Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Plaza de Armas

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Food court
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

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Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax)

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  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Ataoqsaycuchi 416, San Blas, Cusco, Cusco, 8003

What's nearby

  • San Blas Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cusco Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sacsayhuaman - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Pedro Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station - 19 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L' Atelier Café-Concept - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Limbus Resto Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ayni Organic - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Pisonay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crepería Backpacker La Bo'M - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

Hostel near Plaza de Armas
San Pedro Market is located near Samay Wasi Youth Hostel, which provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
Property Registration Number 20505865023

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

Is Samay Wasi Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 5 per vehicle applies.

Where is Samay Wasi Youth Hostel located?

Located in Quinta Toccocachi, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza de Armas. Sapantiana Aqueduct and Plaza San Blas are also within 5 minutes. San Pedro Station is 19 minutes by foot and Cusco Wanchaq Station is 21 minutes.

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Samay Wasi Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Such a beautiful view from the hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

2/10

Not good,not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

Tiene una maravillosa vista y los recepcionistas muy amables.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

James is a jewel. I would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10

El hostal está muy bien ubicado y la atención es excelente, la vista es muy bonita se puede observar todo Cusco. Excelente precio!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10

La vista de la ciudad de Cusco es hermosa y la atención del personal muy buena, gente muy amable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

Super vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel!! Zelfs als je tour om 4 begint zorgen ze voor een ontbijtje voor je Er loopt ook af en toe een mannetje rond die tours verkoopt, check goed de prijs want bij ons was hij 40% duurder dan andere tour aanbieders voor exact dezelfde tour
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019