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The Embassy - Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Shower, towels

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Calle San Miguel 260, Cusco, 8002
  • Place, Coricancha
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Pedro Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Cusco

At The Embassy - Backpackers you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo and Centro de Textiles. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Cusco Historic Center hostel, you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Plaza de Armas.

What's nearby

  • Coricancha - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Pedro Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cusco Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Blas Church - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cusco Wanchaq Station - 7 min walk
  • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Valeriana - Bake shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Quinta Comida Peruana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cusco Culinary - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria La Nostra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Parada Vegana - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Embassy - Backpackers

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The Embassy - Backpackers also features tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front desk safe.

This Cusco hostel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Embassy - Backpackers offers 12 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Cusco hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru value-added tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption only applies to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

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 (one-way)

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
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 and American Express.

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.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Embassy - Backpackers?

The Embassy - Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is The Embassy - Backpackers family-friendly?

No, The Embassy - Backpackers is an adults-only property.

Does The Embassy - Backpackers serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Embassy - Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Embassy - Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Embassy - Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Embassy - Backpackers Reviews

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2.0/10

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2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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2/10 Terrible

JOSE MIGUEL ANGEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023