Hostal Quipu — Hotel in Distrito de Cusco

We spent 5 nights in Hostal Quipu which is located a short walk (10 minutes) from Plaza de Armas. It is located on a quiet one-way street. Next to the hostel is a convenience store which is very convenient. The Hostel building is enchanting with a big open central courtyard. Most of the rooms are located on the second floor resembling a gallery. The hostel's manager Lida has an excellent team comprising Lucy, Maria and Pedro ensuring the guests have a pleasant stay. Although they speak very little English, they all went the extra mile to try and help us with our queries. Breakfast was basic and included bread, butter, jam, fruit juice and eggs. Wi-Fi was excellent. Hot water in the showers was great! Toilets were clean, so was the room. Bed linen and towels were clean. Although there are no on-site laundry facilities, they can get it sorted out for you for S/4 per kg. There are cheaper options available near the hostel but we couldn't be bothered as were busy with day tours. They organised a taxi for us for a drop off at 6 am which was awesome! The beds were always made when we returned in the evening! They also provide extra blankets in the wardrobe to provide the additional warmth at night should the need arise. Before doing the Inca trek we left our bags in the storage which were well looked after! This hostel offers a wonderful option for budget travellers and families and I would have no hesitation in recommending this hostel for both short or long stays. It is ideal for people wanting to save up on accommodation and spend on experiences. Why would anyone want to spend more and live in hotels in Cusco when you have this...

We stayed in the Hostal Quipu for 2 nights during our Cusco trip recently. Senorita Lida, the host, was extremely helpful. I had some issues with my ATM card in Cusco. Lida accompanied me to several banks and did whatever she could to help me get cash for buying the tickets for the tourist attraction. She even accompanied me to the Cruz Del Sur bust station to help me buy tickets for our Puno trip. She did not have to do that but she did it on her own to help me. She does not speak English but with Google Translate and hand gestures we were able to communicate. Also she responded very quickly to all my questions via email and Whatsapp before our trip. She even arranged for a car and a driver for us for our sightseeing trips for two days. The driver was such a wonderful person, always willing to help however way he could. The two boys who help out in the hostal are always ready to do whatever help that is need with a smile on their face. ||The room we stayed had a matrimonial bed and a single bed, a closet with drawers, a small table and a small stool. It felt a bit cramped. Even the bathroom was a little cramped but since we were out most of the time, we could manage. Hot water was available whenever we needed. Breakfast was good - bread, butter, jam, tea, coffee, and eggs. The main plaza is about 10 minutes away. But since because of the altitude, it could feel as if it is...

My family (my husband, our 20yr old son and I) spent 2 nights at Quipu Hostal before heading to Machu Picchu. The corner triple room we had was spacious, clean and quiet. Breakfast was prepared for us every morning as and when we were ready and came down to the breakfast room. Breakfast was simple but we loved it! The hostal is very charming and centrally located within minutes' walk to the Plaza. What impressed us most, however, was the hostal staff. Service was excellent; the staff always present and helpful. We were supposed to arrive in Cusco early in the morning (our flight was 4:50 am from Lima) , but our flight got delayed and we were stuck at Lima airport for 4 hours (with an hour sitting inside the plane), and we missed the taxi that Quipu Hostal arranged for us at CUZ airport. By the the time we reached Cusco airport, we were exhausted and hungry and we still had to find our way to the Hostal ourselves. So, it was a pleasant surprise for us when Lucy, the front desk staff, offered to make breakfast for us after she checked us in and showed us to our room. We thought that was such a kind gesture. She also offered us coca tea when my husband suffered altitude sickness on the second day. We would definitely recommend this place as it made us feel at home during our...