Hostal Madre Tierra — Hotel in Distrito de Cusco

Staying at Madre Tierra is like staying at your favorite aunt and uncles house. A hostal is more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel for those of you not familiar with the term. If you are looking for every modern amenity, a hostal is not the right choice for you. The rooms are comfortable with exceptional mattresses and good heating, which is important in Cusco. The wifi was always working and we did not hear a single complaint from our teenagers.

I got sick with the flu, from the USA, and spent the first two days in bed with a fever. The owners arranged for a house call from a Doctor who gave me a shot and medication to bring down the high fever. Staff also helped by bringing me food and lots of fluids while my family was away on a tour.

We had a healthy breakfast each morning with fresh juice, coffee, bread, ham and cheese. The owner also connected us with a very nice travel agent who set us up with interesting and fun tours.

We really did have a memorable experience in Cusco and Mardre Tierra. If you are interested in food, we had the best meal of the trip at Pachapapa which close by adjacent to Plaza San Blas.

Make sure you arrive with plenty of cash for outings. Most tours don’t take credit cards and the ATM withdrawal limit is low...

Hostel Madre Tierra (Mother Earth) is a beautiful spot in Cusco that i recommend to anyone coming to Cusco.

The operators, Maykquell (Michael) and Gladys, are two of the most helpful, genuine, and warm people you can find - you will feel right at home and taken care of during your stay. Breakfast is cooked daily, and they are always available to help you with whatever you need - they literally went well out of their way to take care of me while I was there on numerous occasions.

The rooms themselves are beautiful, comfy, and inviting - as well as very clean.

The area is also beautiful, roughly 5 minute walk from the main plaza, it is close enough to the bustle but far enough to be peaceful and calm - as well as having a great proximity to the overlooking edges of the valley should you want to see Cusco in all it's beauty.

Highly recommend - will...

Amazing place to stay in Peru for a very reasonable price. Although it's a hostel, it has more of a German guesthouse feel. We had our own room and bathroom, and either there weren't many other people staying there or our schedules didn't line up because we didn't see any other guests. The staff were friendly, but sometimes communication could be a little difficult since w had very little Spanish language. Even so, we always figured out what each other we're trying to say. We had some issues with the lights in our bathroom and the hot water, but as soon as we told them they fixed it right away! I definitely would stay here again. The rooms were clean and the included breakfast...