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Bear Packer- Cusco

2.0 star property
Hostel near Plaza de Armas in Cusco

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Living area
Reception
Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom
Free daily continental breakfast
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Calle Ceniza 364 Barrio De San Pedro, Cusco, Cusco, 8002
  • San Pedro Market
    4 min walk
  • San Pedro Church
    5 min walk
  • Plaza de Armas
    7 min walk
  • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Down comforters, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (4 pax)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Down comforters, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 pax)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 pax)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Cusco

Heart of Cusco.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cusco Historic Center hostel, you'll find San Pedro Market and Plaza de Armas. Museo Irq’i Yachay and San Francisco Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • San Pedro Market - 4 min walk
  • Plaza de Armas - 7 min walk
  • Cusco Cathedral - 10 min walk
  • San Blas Church - 15 min walk
  • Coricancha - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station - 7 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sección de jugos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aulita Cafe Boutique - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Mordisc'o Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪JC's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Garden Grille&Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bear Packer- Cusco

Hostel near Plaza de Armas in Cusco
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Bear Packer- Cusco.

This Cusco hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Bear Packer- Cusco offers 22 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. Microwaves and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM–10 AM
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bear Packer- Cusco

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: PEN 15 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

Property Registration Number 20610963022

We should mention

  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
  • According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Bear Packer- Cusco.

Property is also known as

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Bear Packer- Cusco Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Raudel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel to Cusco often. I’ve stayed at this place the last 3 times I visited Cusco. Great service, nice place, great value for what you get. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome! Bruno at the front desk was amazing! He went out of his way to accommodate our needs while we were staying there especially with early mornings!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mama Simona fue una excelente decision durante mi estadia en Cusco. És un lugar limpio, silencioso y con un personal increiblemente amable. Gracias Mamá Simona 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is quite unbelievable that you get such value these days, especially at a tourist hotspot. Hot showers, WiFi, free breakfast, comfortable beds, booking airport transfers etc. They even hold part of your luggage for you if you are traveling elsewhere for a short visit and don't want to lug everything! All for $10/night. If you want full privacy, this is not for you. Else this is a no brainer!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Chien-Hsiang

Liked: Staff & service
Fair for the price you pay
The shower is not stable, a few minutes of hot water then cold water. Location is close to supermarket and staffs are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Comfortable
Stayed in 4 bed room. Such a comfortable and clean bed, powerpoints and light next to each bed, locker for each person. Rooms were cleaned each day and shared showers and toilets were nice and well kept. Breakfast was simple bread and jam. Took a while but very easy to put laundry in at reception - S./5 per kg good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy and close to everything
The stay was great. They have reasonable and trustworthy airport transfers. Check in was easy. There is always someone at the reception. They even let you store your belongings if you decide to trek to Machu Picchu like I did. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is essential but has everything needed. This is an ideal solution for people looking for a convenient, friendly place where to spend the night while being around for the rest of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Gachy, Halifax NS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are very helpful and nice, I will change the sofas in the lobby, other than that it is great for the price and security
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a great stay!
Mama Simona Cusco runs a tight ship! I need to commend every single front desk staff member for their professionalism, caring, and skill in helping to make our stay was a great experience! When I got sick on my second day in Cusco the front desk helped call a taxi and sent me to an excellent local medical clinic that treated me for altitude sickness and a mild case of salmonella (watch what you eat at the San Pedro Mercado!) I felt better by the end of the day and was released to go eat guinea pig later that night! Another front desk person helped my retired aunt and uncle carry some luggage upstairs. We didn't get a chance to tip her but wanted to thank her here for going above and beyond the responsibilities of a front desk clerk! Although cleanliness could be improved in the rooms (I found some hairballs on the floor) and wifi service needs to be improved (limited to the common areas and sometimes did't work), none of this diminished our stay and i would recommend this place to anyone. Note that Mama Simona is not a party hostel and attracts an older crowd than your average hostel, which was perfect for us. The free coca tea was a nice amenity. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Lovely Hostel
this is the ideal hostel for groups or people traveling in Peru. It is centrally located clean safe and the staff is super helpful. A short walk to the San Pedro Market and the Plaza de Armas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel at the foot of Machu Picchu
Great location, great staff and a very affordable place to crash before or after a visit to MaPi. Breakfast included a short walk to the train and bus to head up to the site. Great for backpackers, groups etc.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carole, Quebec City

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jo, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel in Cusco
Me and my friend stayed in a private room here when we arrived a Cusco. The staff were helpful and organised airport transfer for us. It’s a nice, clean hostel but can get a bit cold. There was a heater in the main sitting room and the staff were lovely and kept giving us blankets. Breakfast was very simple but tasty and the coffee was really good. Good place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms and made for a comfortable stay. The bathrooms were clean, but shower was cold. Includes continental breakfast, but pay a small price for the hot menu. Nice staff, can use the printer too (I used it to print my plane ticket for 50c). Free storage locker use for after checkout, can also lock stuff up in your room during your stay. Nice walk from the market and the main squares.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable atmosphere.
Very comfortable and homey feeling. Food was good. Staff was very pleasant, nice and helpful. The only thing that was disappointing was no hot water for a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and Comfy Hostal
This is nice and Comfy hostal to Stay in Cusco. Walking Distance from San Francisco Square and other key tourist place. Staffs are really helpfull and informative
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chose Hostel MAma Simona
This is super location in Cusco. Close to main attractions, shopping and just a stroll through the old streets. The stuff is very friendly and speak English. Continuous supply of cocoa leave tea refreshes you after long strolls.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hostel in Cusco
Mama Simona was a great choice for my stay in Cusco. The staff was friendly and helpful, the hostel was clean and inviting, and the beds were comfortable and warm. Quiet hours at 10pm were enforced which was nice, since nothing is worse than staying somewhere where you can't get any rest. Small breakfast was included with my stay, and endless supplies of coca tea, which helped with the altitude. The rooms have lockers for storing important docs, bring your own lock, and the hostal sells water on site. It's also close to the town center and in a safe neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Booked a bed in 4-person shared dormitory with private bathroom for 3 nights (6-9 Sep 2016) for about USD15 per night. Heading to Plaza de Armas was easy downhill 10 mins walk, walking back up took much longer for me, I was out of breath very easily from the altitude. 2 cheap laundry places very close to the hostel, very handy. Bed was ok comfortable, shower was very basic, the hot water was a little unstable but not a big problem. There was a cabinet where I could lock my handcarry suitcase and socket for charging for each bed. My room was right by the common area which would be a problem to those sensitive to noise as you can hear the chatting and people walking down the stairs. Basic breakfast included, can add eggs for extra charge. Chocolate bars, water, hot drinks and some toiletries available for purchase at reasonable prices. Also towels available for rent from the reception. Wifi was unstable, especially in the evening when most people are using it. I managed to submit a Bolivia visa application online in the morning without problem. All the staff was friendly but one day staff (I forgot his name, a young lad whom studied in America and speak fluent English), he was super helpful. Overall, good stay and good value.