Hostal Quipu Cusco, Cusco

Set within a colonial building with a central courtyard, Hostal Quipu Cusco offers family rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and parquet floors. The hostel provides free WiFi, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange and tour desk services. Each room includes a safety deposit box, while guests can access a shared kitchen, garden, terrace, and outdoor furniture. Breakfast is served each morning in the courtyard, featuring eggs, rolls, fresh orange juice, and coca tea on request, with a coffee house on site. A twin room review notes the standout breakfast included proper coffee and freshly cooked eggs, while another guest highlighted the long-lasting hot showers with strong water pressure. The hostel is located in the city centre, 5 km from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport and a 5-10 minute walk from Plaza de Armas, with some rooms facing the internal patio. Reception offers a computer for guest use, and laundry services can be arranged, with staff assisting in organizing early morning tours to Machu Picchu. The property also provides private check-in/check-out, CCTV security, and fire extinguishers, while guests can use the shared kitchen for hot water, tea, and coffee at any time.

Staff are consistently friendly and helpful, with guests noting the owner Lida goes out of her way to assist, including during trips to Machu Picchu.

The colonial building features a beautiful central courtyard, described as a lovely spot for breakfast or coffee.

Location is quiet at night despite being only 5-10 minutes' walk from Plaza de Armas.

Breakfast includes fresh orange juice, fresh bread, and coca tea, cited as one of the best in Peru by some guests.

Complimentary portable heaters and extra blankets are available in rooms.

WiFi may not work in all rooms, with one guest reporting it only functioned in the main courtyard area.

Rooms on the ground floor can be noisy, and wooden floors squeak, potentially audible from adjacent rooms.