Best Hostels in Aguas Calientes
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Best-rated
Lia B&B Lucmabamba
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Lia B&B Lucmabamba
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Lia B&B Lucmabamba
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Great deal
Blacky Hostel And Apartments (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
The Peruvian Plaza de Armas is only 450 metres from the Cusco hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Museo Quechua, which is merely 14 minutes' stroll away. In addition, Mirador desde el Cristo Blanco is located just a 6-minute walk away.
Also, visiting Planetarium Cusco, which is within a 2-km distance of the comfortable Blacky Hostel And Apartments, can be great fun for the whole family.
Blacky Hostel And Apartments (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Blacky Hostel And Apartments (Adults Only)
The Peruvian Plaza de Armas is only 450 metres from the Cusco hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Museo Quechua, which is merely 14 minutes' stroll away. In addition, Mirador desde el Cristo Blanco is located just a 6-minute walk away.
Also, visiting Planetarium Cusco, which is within a 2-km distance of the comfortable Blacky Hostel And Apartments, can be great fun for the whole family.
Salkantay Hostel Chaullay
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The rooms at this hostel come with a patio and a balcony and offer views of the mountain.
Salkantay Hostel Chaullay
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Salkantay Hostel Chaullay
The rooms at this hostel come with a patio and a balcony and offer views of the mountain.
Cheap Hostels in Aguas Calientes
Eco Aventura Hostel Cusco
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Convent of Santo Domingo, which is 2.5 km from this Cusco hostel.
Qenko Ruins can also be found just 9 minutes' walk away.
Eco Aventura Hostel Cusco
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Eco Aventura Hostel Cusco
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Convent of Santo Domingo, which is 2.5 km from this Cusco hostel.
Qenko Ruins can also be found just 9 minutes' walk away.
Chelitos Backpacker
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Open-air bath
- Garden area
Centro Historico De Cusco is only 1.5 km from this comfortable hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Coca Museum, which is 2.1 km away. The local shopping options feature the Peruvian Plaza de Armas (1.6 km) and the vibrant Mercado Central de San Pedro Marketplace (1.1 km).
Santa Catalina Convent Monastery, a prominent religious site, is about a 20-minute stroll from the Cusco hostel.
Chelitos Backpacker
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Open-air bath
- Garden area
Chelitos Backpacker
Centro Historico De Cusco is only 1.5 km from this comfortable hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Coca Museum, which is 2.1 km away. The local shopping options feature the Peruvian Plaza de Armas (1.6 km) and the vibrant Mercado Central de San Pedro Marketplace (1.1 km).
Santa Catalina Convent Monastery, a prominent religious site, is about a 20-minute stroll from the Cusco hostel.
Kosko Casa Hotel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Found 2.8 km from Puka Pukara, the hostel is 3.3 km from worship locations like Convent of Santo Domingo. Museum of Sacred is within 30 minutes' walk of this Cusco hostel.
Guests can visit Planetarium Cusco, an ideal spot for family time 2.5 km away.
Kosko Casa Hotel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Kosko Casa Hotel
Found 2.8 km from Puka Pukara, the hostel is 3.3 km from worship locations like Convent of Santo Domingo. Museum of Sacred is within 30 minutes' walk of this Cusco hostel.
Guests can visit Planetarium Cusco, an ideal spot for family time 2.5 km away.
Youth Hostels in Aguas Calientes
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Guest favorite
Black Llama Hostel Cusco
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The local shopping options feature Alpaca-fleece clothing Souvenir Store (1.2 km) and the Peruvian Plaza de Armas (0.6 km).
Centro Historico De Cusco can also be found a 7-minute stroll away.
Black Llama Hostel Cusco
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Black Llama Hostel Cusco
The local shopping options feature Alpaca-fleece clothing Souvenir Store (1.2 km) and the Peruvian Plaza de Armas (0.6 km).
Centro Historico De Cusco can also be found a 7-minute stroll away.
Terra Sagrada Cusco
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
This Cusco hostel is located only 7 minutes' walk from the vibrant Mercado Central de San Pedro Marketplace and within 2 km of Saqsaywaman. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the main church "Cusco Cathedral", which is within a few blocks of the hostel.
The 20-room Terra Sagrada Cusco hostel boasts a prime location merely 500 metres from Centro Historico De Cusco.
Terra Sagrada Cusco
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Terra Sagrada Cusco
This Cusco hostel is located only 7 minutes' walk from the vibrant Mercado Central de San Pedro Marketplace and within 2 km of Saqsaywaman. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the main church "Cusco Cathedral", which is within a few blocks of the hostel.
The 20-room Terra Sagrada Cusco hostel boasts a prime location merely 500 metres from Centro Historico De Cusco.
Saqray Hostel
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
The Peruvian Plaza de Armas welcomes shopping lovers about 400 metres away, while Centro Historico De Cusco is fairly close to this hostel. The grand Cusco Cathedral is located a 6-minute stroll from the hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Limacpampa City Park, which is 1.2 km away.
Saqray Hostel
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Saqray Hostel
The Peruvian Plaza de Armas welcomes shopping lovers about 400 metres away, while Centro Historico De Cusco is fairly close to this hostel. The grand Cusco Cathedral is located a 6-minute stroll from the hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Limacpampa City Park, which is 1.2 km away.
Hostels In Aguas Calientes City Centre
Tucan Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun loungers
This Cusco hostel is located about 5 minutes' walk from the eclectic museum "Museo Historico Regional" and within reach of Convent of Santo Domingo. You can visit sacred sites such as the minor basilica "Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy", found 750 metres from the hostel.
Coca leaves can also be found merely a 6-minute walk away.
Tucan Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun loungers
Tucan Hostel
This Cusco hostel is located about 5 minutes' walk from the eclectic museum "Museo Historico Regional" and within reach of Convent of Santo Domingo. You can visit sacred sites such as the minor basilica "Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy", found 750 metres from the hostel.
Coca leaves can also be found merely a 6-minute walk away.
Auquis Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Peruvian Plaza de Armas, located about 600 metres away. The comfortable hostel also boasts a quiet location, fairly close to the vibrant Mercado Central de San Pedro Marketplace.
Families can enjoy proximity to Planetarium Cusco, which is a 10-minute drive away.
Auquis Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Auquis Hostel
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Peruvian Plaza de Armas, located about 600 metres away. The comfortable hostel also boasts a quiet location, fairly close to the vibrant Mercado Central de San Pedro Marketplace.
Families can enjoy proximity to Planetarium Cusco, which is a 10-minute drive away.
Hostel Rivendell Cusco
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this Cusco hostel is 2.4 km from Limacpampa City Park.
The hostel enjoys a convenient location around 30 minutes on foot from the legendary Twelve-angled stone.
Hostel Rivendell Cusco
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Hostel Rivendell Cusco
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this Cusco hostel is 2.4 km from Limacpampa City Park.
The hostel enjoys a convenient location around 30 minutes on foot from the legendary Twelve-angled stone.
Hostels in Aguas Calientes with Car Parking
Loki Cusco
- BBQ facilities
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Situated 17 minutes on foot from such significant cultural landmarks as Museo Quechua, the hostel is also right near Winay Wayna. You can visit sacred sites such as the mid-1500s church "San Blas Temple", found 1.2 km from this Cusco hostel.
Museo de Sitio Qorikancha is a short way from the Cusco property.
Loki Cusco
- BBQ facilities
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Loki Cusco
Situated 17 minutes on foot from such significant cultural landmarks as Museo Quechua, the hostel is also right near Winay Wayna. You can visit sacred sites such as the mid-1500s church "San Blas Temple", found 1.2 km from this Cusco hostel.
Museo de Sitio Qorikancha is a short way from the Cusco property.
Intro Hostels Cusco
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Situated 750 metres from such significant cultural landmarks as Religious Art Museum, the hostel is also a stone's throw from Museo Y Catacumbas Del Convento De San Francisco De Asis. Sacred Valley of the Incas is a mere 0.7 km from this Cusco hostel.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Intro Hostels Cusco offers proximity to the Inca Qorikancha Ruins, which is 800 metres away.
Intro Hostels Cusco
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Intro Hostels Cusco
Situated 750 metres from such significant cultural landmarks as Religious Art Museum, the hostel is also a stone's throw from Museo Y Catacumbas Del Convento De San Francisco De Asis. Sacred Valley of the Incas is a mere 0.7 km from this Cusco hostel.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Intro Hostels Cusco offers proximity to the Inca Qorikancha Ruins, which is 800 metres away.
Dragonfly Hostels Cusco
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The local Inca Rail Railroad Company is in proximity to the hostel, and natural sites like Limacpampa City Park are a mere 0.9 km away. Arco de Santa Clara can be reached around 500 metres from this Cusco hostel.
Also, visiting Planetarium Cusco, which is 2.5 km from Dragonfly Hostels Cusco, can be great fun for the whole family.
Dragonfly Hostels Cusco
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Dragonfly Hostels Cusco
The local Inca Rail Railroad Company is in proximity to the hostel, and natural sites like Limacpampa City Park are a mere 0.9 km away. Arco de Santa Clara can be reached around 500 metres from this Cusco hostel.
Also, visiting Planetarium Cusco, which is 2.5 km from Dragonfly Hostels Cusco, can be great fun for the whole family.
Hostels in Aguas Calientes with Private Rooms
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Popular choice
Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu
- Restaurant
- Free shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to Plaza Manco Capac, located merely 50 metres away. Also, this Machu Picchu hostel is 2.3 km from such natural sights as Machu Picchu Inca Citadel.
Inca Trail is within 30 minutes' walk of the Machu Picchu accommodation.
Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu
- Restaurant
- Free shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to Plaza Manco Capac, located merely 50 metres away. Also, this Machu Picchu hostel is 2.3 km from such natural sights as Machu Picchu Inca Citadel.
Inca Trail is within 30 minutes' walk of the Machu Picchu accommodation.
Wild Rover Cusco
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Also, the Cusco hostel is within 20 minutes' walk of such natural sights as Limacpampa City Park.
The Inca Qorikancha Ruins is just 1.6 km from the hostel.
Wild Rover Cusco
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Wild Rover Cusco
Also, the Cusco hostel is within 20 minutes' walk of such natural sights as Limacpampa City Park.
The Inca Qorikancha Ruins is just 1.6 km from the hostel.
Ukumari Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
In addition, the Inca Qorikancha Ruins can be found a mere 1.7 km from the comfortable hostel.
In proximity to the hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Plaza Regocijo, which is 800 metres away.
Each room also includes a shared bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
Ukumari Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Ukumari Hostel
In addition, the Inca Qorikancha Ruins can be found a mere 1.7 km from the comfortable hostel.
In proximity to the hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Plaza Regocijo, which is 800 metres away.
Each room also includes a shared bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Aguas Calientes, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Lia B&B Lucmabamba |
9.8 / 10 (453 Reviews) |
From 17$ | |
| Blacky Hostel And Apartments (Adults Only) |
9.0 / 10 (699 Reviews) |
From 5$ | |
| Salkantay Hostel Chaullay |
9.4 / 10 (382 Reviews) |
From 20$ | |
| Eco Aventura Hostel Cusco |
9.2 / 10 (330 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Chelitos Backpacker |
8.9 / 10 (266 Reviews) |
From 6$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget hostels in Aguas Calientes are best for staying near Machu Picchu?
Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu and Wild Rover Cusco are excellent choices. They are close to the train station and offer easy access for early morning visits to the ruins.
Book accommodations ahead of time, especially for weekends and holidays, as they fill up quickly with tourists heading to Machu Picchu.
Which cheap Aguas Calientes hostels have breakfast included?
Hostel Rivendell Cusco and Eco Aventura Hostel Cusco provide free breakfast. Enjoy a meal before exploring the local attractions.
Choosing a hostel with breakfast helps you save money, so you can spend it on local experiences or food later in the day.
What are the best budget hostels in Aguas Calientes for families with kids?
Loki Cusco and Dragonfly Hostels Cusco both offer family-friendly accommodations. They provide spacious dormitory options and common areas for families to relax.
Check for family deals or private rooms, which give more space and comfort to families traveling with children.
Which hostels in Aguas Calientes are good for socializing with other travelers?
Wild Rover Cusco and Chelitos Backpacker are known for their lively atmospheres. They host events, which help guests meet and interact.
Join the evening gatherings or game nights to bond with fellow travelers and share experiences about your adventures.
Where can I find pet-friendly hostels in Aguas Calientes?
Blacky Hostel And Apartments and Ukumari Hostel welcome pets. Make sure to inform them in advance about your furry friends.
Consider staying outside of peak travel seasons to avoid crowds and to find more pet-friendly options available during your stay.
Which Aguas Calientes hostels are near the train station?
Eco Aventura Hostel Cusco and Salkantay Hostel Chaullay are close to the train station. This makes it easy for guests to catch their trains to Machu Picchu.
Aim to arrive at the train station at least 30 minutes early, especially for early morning departures to avoid any last-minute stress.
Which hostels in Aguas Calientes provide a great view of the mountains?
Kosko Casa Hotel and Black Llama Hostel Cusco feature stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Guests can enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets right from their rooms.
Request a room on the upper floors to experience the best views and enjoy fresh air from the balcony.
How can I make the most of my time in Aguas Calientes?
Plan to spend a full day visiting Machu Picchu and additional time exploring the town's shops and restaurants. Don't miss the hot springs for a relaxing evening.
Book your Machu Picchu tickets online in advance and schedule your entrance time to maximize your exploration.
What unique cultural experiences can I enjoy in Aguas Calientes?
Attend a local cooking class or visit the local market for a taste of authentic Peruvian cuisine. These activities offer insight into local traditions and flavors.
Join a cooking class during the week for smaller groups and more personal attention from the instructors.
What transportation options are available to get from the railway station to my hostel?
Buses and taxis are readily available at the Aguas Calientes train station. Many hostels are within walking distance, making foot travel easy as well.
If walking, check your hostel's location on a map beforehand to find the quickest route and enjoy the picturesque surroundings.