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About this property

Prime Location: Samay Wasi Hostel in Cusco offers a central location with stunning city views. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is 3.1 mi away, while key attractions such as Qenko and the Cathedral of Cusco are within walking distance. Comfortable Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace and free WiFi. The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and balconies with city views. Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage ensure a comfortable stay. Convenient Services: The hostel provides a tour desk, shuttle service, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a continental breakfast, private bathrooms with showers, and a TV. Highly rated for its location, terrace, and attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Cusco, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental


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Room Type
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cristobal
    United States United States
    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.
  • Ido
    Israel Israel
    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.
  • Matt
    United States United States
    the staff was great! Señor James helped us book all of our sacred valley trips, helped us with the details of each day, and gave us a great deal. The view of Cusco from our room was great and the breakfast was a great way to start each day.
  • Charlotte
    Australia Australia
    The staff are amazing. The room was nice and given the time we arrived we were allowed into our room straight away to complete check in later that morning which given I was sick on arrival I really appreciated. The view from upstairs is incredible...
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved our stay here. Very chill atmosphere and lovely terrace to view Cusco. They kindly let us leave our stuff here whilst we did trekking too.
  • Daniel
    Spain Spain
    View are amazing, staff is very attentive, common areas good, a bit separated from the city noise.
  • Daniel
    Spain Spain
    The views from the upper rooms is amazing. The bed was very confortable. The staff was lovely. The neighborhood was nice.
  • Aimee
    Ireland Ireland
    Stayed in a private room for 3 nights and one night in the dorms. Private room was great. - Hot shower - Amazing location - Staff were really helpful - Clean - Great value for money - No problems leaving early (like 3/4am) for tours such...
  • Walter
    Germany Germany
    I stayed 10 days in SWYH and enjoyed my stay. I had booked a private room and I was surprised how good it was (Room Nr.9 on the upper floor), From here I had a great panoramic view of Cusco even while lying on my bed :-). But of course the view...
  • Philippe
    France France
    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...

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House rules

Samay Wasi Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

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

4 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travelers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

Please inform Samay Wasi 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.

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).

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.

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.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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