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Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Food court

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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Calle Ataoqsaycuchi 416, San Blas, Cusco, Cusco, 8003
  • Cusco Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Plaza de Armas
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Pedro Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cusco

Located in Quinta Toccocachi within a short walk of Plaza de Armas, Samay Wasi Youth Hostel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as San Pedro Market. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a computer station.
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What's nearby

  • San Blas Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cusco Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sacsayhuaman - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Pedro Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪L' Atelier Café-Concept - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Limbus Resto Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ayni Organic - ‬1 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, a short walk to Plaza de Armas
Guests of Samay Wasi Youth Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and a terrace. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 5 per vehicle, as well as a train station shuttle. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. This smoke-free hostel also has a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the airport (available during limited hours) or the train station (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 20505865023

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel on Jun 27, 2025 start from $12.11, excluding 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.

What can I see within easy reach of Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Quinta Toccocachi within a short 8-minute walk of Plaza de Armas and also 16 minutes on foot from San Pedro Market. You'll also find San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza San Blas less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Samay Wasi Youth Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and a terrace plus some rooms include city views.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

The closest major airport to Samay Wasi Youth Hostel is Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ), which is 3.4 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

No, at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Samay Wasi Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

chester, smithfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property its high on the hill you need a taxi to reach it, you can walk but will make you tire. Good staff, good breakfasts, nice view from the terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property staff was great! They helped to set up transportation to and from the airport based on our flights. Walkable to much of the historic district and shopping and restaurants. The breakfast was good and rooms clean and as described. Great options for day trips that we didn't have enough time to take them up on.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Helpful staff who can help you organise tours etc, great free breakfast, quiet, comfortable rooms, but the best part is the unbelievable views.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, every guest who has stayed there is super respectful of early morning schedules and the need for sleep as a lot of hikes and tours start super early. It’s not like a crazy loud party hostel. The breakfast is great, typically with eggs, bread, jam, and coffee or a great tea selection. The view on the balcony is stunning as you can see the almost the whole town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruchika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They only turn on the heat between 8pm to 7am which was not comfortable during the cold days. The heaters are pretty old in the rooms so it takes hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They offered to pick us up from the airport, a tourist guide picked us up and tried selling his services on the way to the Hostal. When he realized we had everything booked he started being rude. We wanted to pay cash so they charged us using an exchange rate that was 10% higher than the market and said it was how things were done there. They didn’t give us a ticket confirming our stay. The bathroom had spiders.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

lisa valerie

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

Lovely place, great view of cusco

Our 5 night in Samay Wasi was just great. We got really confortable there. It is a bit up the stairs to reach but it was a good exercise for us after all the eating :) Paulina who does cooking, cleaning, morning breakfast was so nice and kind. She cooked with us in the common kitchen. We had a double delux room with private bathroom which was clean and comfortable, can be cleaned upon request. Probably the best shower we’ve had so far with good pressure hot water. It’s a no fuss hostel. Highlight is the view of Cusco as we’re a bit uphill
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Laura, Cusco

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Worth the climb

I read many reviews of this place before booking. Most things rang true. It is a climb up the hill from the Central Plaza, but you get used to it. Make stops along the way. The heat DID work, when they turned it on at night. The showers were HOT and strong. Can't complain. The breakfast was good. I stayed for 1 week and felt at home pretty quickly. They allow you to use the kitchen if you want to cook. But one of the best features is the view. They have an open patio for common use and Cusco spreads out before you. You can watch storms come in, or the lights of the city turn on after the sound goes down. Great view and well worth the hike up the hill. There are also a lot of restaurants, small markets, bars and artisan shops in the quaint neighborhood of San Blas, if you don't fancy the walk to the main square.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Evan, North Carolina

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

Wonderful experience!

Airport pickup was wonderful! Staff nice and helpful. Will use again when I come down from the jungle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

mary, indianapolis IN

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

Exellent view of cusco

Exellent view of cusco. Easy access and friendly staff. Secure place with tables and chairs to sit and view cusco at night. Will stay there again any time. This place was just a few blocks from our trekking tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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