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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Ruta Alterna Hostel in Cajamarca offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and wardrobes. Each room includes free toiletries and a work desk. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property features a bar, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free WiFi is available throughout. Delicious Breakfast: A continental breakfast with local specialties is served daily. The kitchen is highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. Convenient Services: The hostel provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, lounge, concierge, and tour desk. Additional amenities include free on-site parking, bicycle parking, and bike hire. Nearby Attractions: Located 2.5 mi from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport, the hostel offers easy access to local attractions.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Good free Wifi (25 Mbps)
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Adel
United States“The owner Carlos. What a great man he is, he indulged me with the culture and shared with me inside information about the people and the way of life in Cajamarca. I would stay there again anytime just to sit and have a chat with him” - Mathieu
Canada“Excellent accommodation about 1km north of the Plaza de Armas. Our room was spacious, the bed comfortable, and even came with a TV with Netflix! The kitchen had everything you need if you want to cook a meal, the bathroom was pretty good, the...” - Peter Canada“Overall, a really great spot, and well run as well. Highly recommend.”
- Andrew United States“Ruta Alterna is such a gem, a true home away from home. We especially loved: the great vibe, the most comfortable beds in Peru (as other reviews have rightly attested), the great kitchen, cozy indoor and outdoor common areas, super clean...”
- Jordan United States“This is a true backpacker's hostel. Carlos is a great host. The facilities are great with easy access to the kitchen. Places like this are becoming less common as time goes on. A true gem of a hostel. Muchas Gracias a Carlos!”
- Clara
Austria“Carlos, the owner, was incredibly nice and helpful, he gave us much great advice for the city and our next destinations. The hostel itself is also super charming, clean and everything we could have wished for!” - Oscar
Australia“Carlos is an amazing host! Always ready to help and share great tips about the city and upcoming adventures. The place was super comfortable, and the location couldn't have been better. Highly recommend” 
Aneta
Poland“The host Carlos is a great and friendly person. Very helpful.”- Beaugeard
United Kingdom“The beds were comfy, the kitchen was good and breakfasts too. Mostly the staff were amazing, really friendly and helpful, taught me about the culture and even gave me hot chocolate and chicha! plus the dogs were adorable” - Molly United Kingdom“Carlos was so helpful and friendly, he showed us which combis to get and where to get them to go to the places we wanted too (much cheaper than taxis) and the breakfast was lovely.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Ruta Alterna Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
