Not many things to dislike, in some nights no hot water and it is a good ways up to the San Blas neighborhood by ready to walk a bit.

This is my second time at Samay Wasi, it is a excellent option..it is a great value and the staff is wonderful always willing to help!! Henry is a great guy!! Plus the view from up there is excellent.

Stayed in May 2024

Not much to say. Be ready to walk up a few steps to get to the hostel, but nothing too hard. You'll enjoy the awesome view from the city!

Everything about Samay Wasi hostel is great: Starting from the staff, who is always available to help and is very well organised. Hostel has this nice family vibe. The view from the dorm and the terrace were incredible. San Blas is a cute neighborhood and you will get to the main plaza in 10 min walk. The products served at breakfast are yummy: fresh orange juice, good bread, good coffee... Never had any issue with hot shower (good pressure, and always had very hot water), unlike in lots of other places in Cusco.

Stayed in March 2024

Great place to stay in the San Blas, staff were really nice and very helpful would recommend!

Stayed in March 2024

The breakfast is really basic with only bread and jam. But, the orange jus is freshly made so that’s great!

The view is incredible and the hostel has ‘home’ feeling because of the living/ dining area and the super friendly staff. Besides, the house cat is adorable and likes to cuddle. The showers are warm and the location is perfect with a lot of incredible restaurants and coffee spots in the streets next to it.

Stayed in November 2023

The staff is very friendly, helpful, and speaks English. There is someone available 24/7. The hostel's location is excellent, surrounded by nice cafes and restaurants. The hostel itself has a terrace with a beautiful view of Cusco. Hot water for tea is available round the clock, which is great! Breakfast is very simple with bread, butter, jam, and freshly squeezed orange juice.

Stayed in October 2023

The wifi is sometimes not working but staying offline is also not the worst in Cusco ;)

The stuff is very friendly and I was able to spontaneously reschedule the dates. Amazing views over Cusco!

Stayed in November 2023

The rooms are quite small and so is the bathroom in the ensuite rooms (which can be a bit annoying for tall gringo’s…). Also more places to hang your clothes on would be an upgrade. The kitchen has everything you need, but is also too small for the amount of people using it. Just don’t be in a hurry if you want to use it :)

The hostel is located in the beautiful area of San Blas. Quiet, but surrounded by nice restaurants and coffee bars. The breakfast is simple but good (bread, 2 eggs, juice, coffee/tea, butter and jam), served by very kind ladies, and there is free tea all day long. Christian, the guy at the reception during the morning and early afternoon is very kind and helpful. Showers have hot water. The rooftop terrace (with great view!) and other shared areas are cosy, and there are three different guitars to use.

Stayed in October 2023

Extremely nice staff, family run hostel that will do anything for you if you ask kindly. No western style hostel but very authentic

Stayed in September 2023

Didn't have any problem with that- but take into account that the hostel is located up the neighborhood so there are a lot of stairs in the way.

Great value for money! The staff were very kind and welcoming, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The shower was great! Hot water and strong stream! Breakfast was very basic, laundry service was good too.

Stayed in August 2023

They let us leave our bags one day before check in. The breakfast was very nice we were very surprised! The view from the room was amazing. Little heater was helped somehow.

Stayed in June 2023

The communal indoor space isn't very big. With just a few guests working on their laptops in it, every time I had to open the door to pass through, I felt like I was interrupting them. When I inquired at the front desk about the price of a driver for some ruins I wanted to visit, they didn't seem to be able to help, so I ended up just finding one on my own.

For my stay in Cusco, I spent a few nights in a more expensive guesthouse, then balanced it out with a few nights in a cheaper hostel (this one, private room). I was very happy with my hostel choice. Yes, it's a hike up to it, but that's what I expected, and the reward is the amazing view. Even my bedroom window had a great view. Bed was cozy and the room was warm at night thanks to heater – it was actually warmer than the more expensive hotel I had stayed in. Shower was always hot, which is key. I also liked the cat.

Stayed in May 2023

The price is a little high for a hostel. The common areas were a little crowded during breakfast.

The view is beautiful and the rooms were clean.

Stayed in March 2023

Heating starts automatically about 8-9 pm and the first night we felt a bit cold after sunset /about 6 pm./ till heating started.

Nice location in a lovely neighbourhood, amazing view. Big clean room, with comfy bed. Friendly and helpful staff. We were able to check in earlier and store our bags while doing the inca treck. Close to centre and nice walks nearby to Cristo Blanco and Sacsayhuaman.

Stayed in April 2023

excellent location, staff were very friendly and helpful, amazing views and a good hot/powerful shower. very helpful and stored our bags for us while we done the Inca trail

Stayed in November 2022

there is a wooden floor balcony in front of the rooms and when people go out from other rooms, they have to pass in front of your room and you can hear all the steps. but i think this is also a matter of education, because if you walk slowly (expecially during the night), you will no bother anyone.

we loved our stay in Samay Wasi Hostel. the room was very cozy and beautiful. The best is the view! we loved also that there was heating and hot water! Breakfast was also good! Thanks!

Stayed in November 2022

Nice and simple place, with a great view and in the best district of Cusco

Stayed in October 2022

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best breakfast and amazing view from the rooftop terrace! rooms are prettily decorated and staff is really helpful with organising tours.

Stayed in September 2022

good location and quiet

Stayed in September 2022

Breakfast, bread was really dry

The view from my bed looked over the city and was incredible. Best hostel with a view over the city. Beds were perfect with a big blanket for those cold nights. Good location with abit of a walk which I personally enjoyed. Definitely stay again

Stayed in August 2022

A bit difficult to get out of bed in the morning because the heater wasn't very effective (totally fine while in bed though!)

The view was absolutely gorgeous, the staff were very nice and helpful, and the hostel cat was friendly and adorable! More than enough blankets were provided to help out with the heater at night.

Stayed in July 2022

Bit of a climb from city centre but you are rewarded with a stunning view.

Great staff, centrally heated

Stayed in June 2022

Only two dorms, the rest are privates. Dorms are really lack of ventilation since the windows don’t open. There were some very annoying long term guests. they occupied hostel’s only warm common space all day, playing guitars, singing, make silly jokes and man-child noise. they should be reminded of being respectful towards other guests. Also there is a cat who sleeps in the dorm. Maybe plus or minus for you.

perhaps best view for a hostel in Cusco. Very friendly staff, hot shower.

Stayed in June 2022

The staff was so nice and helpful, the location is beautiful. You can eat your breakfast with a beautiful view of all of cusco. They make you delicious freshly squeezed orange juice every morning along with your breakfast. Would for sure recommend to anyone!

Stayed in May 2022

Minor things - There were many ants in the bathroom - Accessibility: If you have difficulty with stairs, I do not recommend this hostel

I was in the shared room for 9 nights. I strongly recommend this hostel - Amazing team, available 24h. I have a lot to thank for all the support they have offered - contacting tour guides, changing my room when I needed, they helped me have the best experience in cusco. 10/10. - Incredible view. Seriously, you couldn't find a better view elsewhere. Being able to just sit in the terrace with a cup of tea in the morning or in the evening was an amazing experience. - It was located 10-15 minute from the Plaza de Armas, in the San Blas neighbourhood, with nice restaurants around (with both ceviche and vegetarian options, as well as cafes). It was challenging to get there on the first day because I wasn't acclimatised to the higher altitudes, but soon it got better. - Since it wasn't at the Plaza de Armas, there was little noise overnight, which enabled a good night of sleep - The free transfer from the airport was also quite useful - Breakfast: I liked the freshly squeezed orange juice and tea, which were offered even on the day that I had a tour departing at 3.30am. - Warm water in the shower, with a strong jet - They offered a place for free to leave the excess luggage during the 4-day inca trail - Clean space - They offered tea and coca 24h - perfect for when you arrived in the night feeling cold - Warm bed, I was able to stay warm despite the cold outside - Good cost-benefit for the region

Stayed in April 2022