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Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

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

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Aerial view
Sundeck
Interior entrance
Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Living room
Food court
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
Calle Ataoqsaycuchi 416, San Blas, Cusco, Cusco, 8003
  • Popular LocationCusco Cathedral6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaza de Armas8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Pedro Market16 min walk
  • AirportCusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)27 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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for 1 night
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About the area

Cusco

At Samay Wasi Youth Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a computer station and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Cusco hostel include San Blas Viewpoint and Sapantiana Aqueduct.
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What's nearby

  • San Blas Church - 5 min walk
  • Cusco Cathedral - 6 min walk
  • Plaza de Armas - 8 min walk
  • Coricancha - 15 min walk
  • San Pedro Market - 16 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Limbus Resto Bar - 4 min walk
  • L' Atelier Café-Concept - 2 min walk
  • Monkey Coffee - 3 min walk
  • El Pisonay - 2 min walk
  • Crepería Backpacker La Bo'M - 2 min walk

About this property

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, walk to Plaza de Armas
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request), a train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel.

This Cusco hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Samay Wasi Youth Hostel offers 10 accommodations. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Cusco hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shower
  • Towels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

As of 23 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel on 6 June 2024 start from AU$35.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Vance

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

Zhongyan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not good,not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful view from the hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

EDWIN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
James is a jewel. I would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
budget hostel for sure but you get more than what you pay for
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Aftab

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Preety but wouldn't stay again!
Our stay at samay wasi was beautiful but also painful. The view is from the terrace and room is beautiful and The complimentary breakfast is nice but the stairs to get up to the hostel is painful and will destroy you, Especially when you're suffering from altitude sickness!! You have to climb down the mountain whenever you want to get lunch/dinner, so making your way back to the hostal is exhausting. Regardless of the climb, I think our least favourite part was how cold the room was. The heating is only turned on during certain hours of the day, so for majority of the day the room is VERY COLD. We had some early morning days (leaving around 5am), so when we came back to the room (around 3pm) all we wanted to do was relax and unwind however this was very difficult to do in a cold room. I was also very sick on our 2nd day (was vomiting and dizzy) so my husband requested for the heating to be turned on so I can relax but they refused - this was not fun! So even though the view is nice I wouldnt stay here again. Better to stay at a hostal near the main square as its beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central but tranquil
Kind, friendly staff, everyrhing was organized and exaxtly as promised. I was collected fron the airport, the breakfast was excellent and the views from my room were stunning. The capacity to sit outside( with the nice cat Bigotes) was another bonus. The choice of good cheap reataurants nearby was wonderful and the location perfect - really central but absolutely quiet and tranquil. I even saw hummingbirds from the roof terrace. I would return to this hostel and would recommend it to anyone fit enough to stay in San Blas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019