Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 2-starCalle Ataoqsaycuchi 416, Cusco, PeruShow on map

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Top rated

Guests rate it highest for service, cleanliness and location.

Check-in from 1:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, at Calle Ataoqsaycuchi 416.
Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.

Stunning Views from the Terrace Enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the terrace of Samay Wasi Youth Hostel.

Convenient Amenities Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, room service, and a daily continental breakfast during your stay.

Central Location Explore nearby attractions like San Blas Church, Plaza de las Nazarenas, and the Inca Museum within walking distance.

Book now for a memorable stay in the heart of Cusco!

What this place offers

Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Computer station
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Train station pickup (surcharge)
Free continental breakfast

Rooms

9.0

Top rated

Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 60 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness9.0
Service9.5
Location9.0
Rooms8.5
Amenities9.0
Value9.0
Food & drink9.0

Guests mention

Amazing staffBeautiful views

NZtrip19
November 2025
Welcoming with an excellent view
This hostel is bright and welcoming with very helpful staff and a lovely breakfast. Best of all they have a fantastic view of the city. I would certainly stay again
andrewlW6321DO
October 2025
Long stay in Cusco
This was our first stop in a long trip and it proved a perfect welcome to South America.
We ended up staying a little longer than first expected and the hostel was very accommodating. James was a massive help with…
119bobl
October 2025
Great youth hostel !
I was traveling trough Peru. Nice to have warm shower, clean room with individual bathroom and good breakfast for a low cost. Everybody was really nice. I swear it's a good place !
Katherine
September 2025
Buen lugar para pasar unas noches
Un hostel tranquilo y con hermosa vista, el desayuno es delicioso, la habitación es cómoda. Queda en la parte alta de Cusco por lo que se debe llevar morral en lugar de equipaje de ruedas.
whelanf2023
August 2025
Great view and hosts!
The loveliest hostel ever!! James made us feel at home and helped us organise our day trips!! Pepita and pepito also were lovely hosts! … and the views WOW!!! Also big thanks to all the staff for everything.
Tine
July 2025
Fantastisk udsigt over Cusco
Boede der tre gange i løbet af to uger. Beliggenhed fantastisk, søde og rare mennesker, kan klart anbefales

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.

Where you’ll be

Calle Ataoqsaycuchi 416, Cusco, Peru

Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — superb.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 1:00 PM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

No pets

No smoking anywhere on the property

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.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Pets. Service animals not allowed

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available

General. Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

General. Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

General. Cashless transactions are available

General. Masks are available to guests

Accessibility. No elevators

General. Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

General. Staff wears personal protective equipment

General. Temperature checks are available to guests

General. Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Sanitary Protocol for Categorized Hotels (Peru)

General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant

General. Social distancing measures are in place

General. Professional property host/manager

General. Protective clothing is available to guests

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-in is available

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General. Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

General. Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Samay Wasi Youth Hostel

What time is check-in and check-out at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is breakfast included at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Samay Wasi Youth Hostel have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

Can I check in late at Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 1:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Samay Wasi Youth Hostel?

Calle Ataoqsaycuchi 416, Cusco.

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