Gringo's Wasi — Hotel in Distrito de Cusco

It's an okay hostel. It's cheap, close to the main square and restaurants. I would say it's a good stay - There are just a few problems. The breakfast time is too short. From 7-8. It's also very basic. Bread, butter and jam. Make sure you're early because the butter and jam usually runs out. Occasionally they put out cereal, which was good. We were told 3 different prices while staying here. 16, 17 and 18 Soles per bed for the night. The staff need to be taught the correct price. The first night we tried to pay with visa and he said they don't have it (they do. Later found out there was a 10% surcharge anyway). He also wanted exact change for the nights accommodation and was hesitant in letting us pay later. The day we checked out we hung around the common area of the hostel because we were catching a night bus. I went to use the toilet and they were not going to let me as we had already checked out. Considering we spent 5 nights there I didn't think that was okay - I've not seen that anywhere...

Unfortunately I have to say that I had a bad experience at the hostel. I left my big backpack there when I went to Machu Picchu, which I was charged for, although I stayed several nights there before. When I came back to get it I noticed that my walking sticks which had been attached at the side of the backpack where not there anymore. I told this to the guys at the hostel but they did not really care much. Finally I had to fight to get at least a little money from them. Of course it was not their fault since they did not steal them but still if you offer a paid service for storing your belongings then I expect that nothing gets stolen. And the behavior of the staff was very unprofessional since I had to ask for some money and had some discussions to get at least a very little. |Luckily it was only the walking sticks but since it is obviously not save to leave your luggage there when you are on a trip I would not recommend to stay...

We stayed in Gringos Wasi for five nights. Hostel is really tidy, beds and toilets are clean. There was hot water available. Breakfast was good as well, and we got it earlier than it was supposed to be served in these days we needed to go somewhere before breakfast. Staff was really kind and Jimmy spoke good English. He organized to us tour to every Inka places which were worth to see. Guide in tour spoke good english and tour was pretty cheap. We also took our Machu Picchu trip via Hostel. Two days in hostel in Aquas Calientes and car ride there and back cost ~48 dollars per person. Location of hostel is good as well. Only 10 minutes walk to Placa de Armas. Good restaurants near of the hostel. Couple recommend this hostel warmly! We were...