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Casa de la Gringa Mountain House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Plaza de Armas in Cusco

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Full-size fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Building design
Garden
Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Temple of the Moon, Tambillo A7, Cusco, Cusco, 08000
  • Twelve Angled Stone
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Blas Church
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Plaza San Blas
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Single Bed

Basic Room, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Cusco

In historical district.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Cusco hostel, you'll find Plaza de Armas and Qenqo Temple. San Blas Viewpoint and Hilario Mendivil Museum (Museo de Hilario Mendivil) are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sacsayhuaman - 6 min drive
  • Coricancha - 9 min drive
  • Cusco Cathedral - 9 min drive
  • Plaza de Armas - 9 min drive
  • San Pedro Market - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Cusco Wanchaq Station - 17 min drive
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Limbus Resto Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Las Manuelitas - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ViewHouse Restobar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Casona del Inka - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Palacio del Inka - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Casa de la Gringa Mountain House - Hostel

Hostel near Plaza de Armas in Cusco
As a guest of Casa de la Gringa Mountain House - Hostel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Casa de la Gringa Mountain House - Hostel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cusco hostel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Casa de la Gringa Mountain House - Hostel offers 17 accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Beds feature down comforters. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 5 per person

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 9.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 9.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 15527456913

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.

Property is also known as

Casa Gringa Hostel Cusco
Casa Gringa Hostel
Casa Gringa Cusco
Casa Gringa
Casa De La Gringa
Casa de la Gringa Mountain House
Casa de la Gringa Mountain House - Hostel Cusco

Casa de la Gringa Mountain House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My solo trip to Casa de la Gringa was the best gift I’ve ever given to myself! The staff was friendly and accommodating, the room was bright, clean, comfortable, and had a lovely loft space perfect for meditating! My fellow guests were wonderful- fellow seekers who became instant friends! I never felt lonely with all of these beautiful souls keeping me company. The hostel is in a great location, with many shops, cafes, and restaurants nearby in the gorgeous and funky San Blas area. I came for the San Pedro Ceremony, and I am so glad I did. Mark and Chris facilitated, and I felt so cared for and safe. I healed deeply, and the experience was profoundly transformational. Thank you, Lesly and family, for creating this wonderful space! I am forever grateful and shall return. I can not recommend La Casa de la Gringa enough!! Much Love.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are definitely unique. The staff is friendly and very helpful when my tour did not show up. The location is very good in the middle of things to do but it is a little tricky to find.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in San Blas The staff is attentive and the ownership in alignment with purpose. Love staying here each time I’m in Cusco
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

George, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Plaza San Plas, pedestrian only area. Friendly staff and good basic breakfast. There can be some street noise. The small bathrooms are shared but we'll maintained. Overall really good atmosphere and value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming stay
In a wonderful area near San Blas church and local mercado, lots of stairs and uphill walking so please be conscious of this if you're traveling with elders and those with altitude sickness. They were able to accommodate us very quickly in the morning before 11am so it was great to checkin early. The staff was very kind and helped out my mom a lot with her altitude sickness pills. Very charming room and cozy beds. Only negative was the bathroom shower, which had very little water pressure. Other than that we enjoyed the breakfast and tea. Great place in a picturesque town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chandre De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home xx
Home away from home. Very central! Great location! Only complaint was that it was very cold in the rooms and resting areas. For the rest...fantastic!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prima zum Ankommen in Cusco
Die Zimmer im Casa de la Gringa sind alle sehr schnuckelig und so wie das ganze Casa sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Ich habe mich sehr wohl und sicher gefühlt. Das Bett war ein Hochbett, sehr charmant mit Oberlicht (einfachst, durchsichtige Wellpappe) und Sprossen zum Hochsteigen, was ich persönlich nur mit Schuhen hinbekomme. Alles war supersauber. Ich habe die Gemeinschaftsbäder genutzt. Diese waren bei Bedarf immer verfügbar und jederzeit sauber. Es gab sofort bei Ankunft und überhaupt ständig verfügbar Tee: Kamille, Anis und Koka für die Höhenanpassung. Der Obstsalat zum Frühstück war sehr lecker. Was ich persönlich als No-Go empfinde und mir bei der Buchung nicht aufgefallen war: der offene!!! Gemeinschaftsbereich neben dem Frühstücksbereich ist Raucher-Zone. Ich habe die Zigarillos, die sich einige Gäste reingepfiffen haben, schon bei Betreten der Unterkunft bemerkt. Geht gar nicht!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Núbia Maira

Liked: Room comfort
Bom, porém necessita melhorar muito
O hostel é muito bom, porém não gostei da forma como me cobraram. Na noite anterior ao check-on uma funcionária me cobrou o valor da hospedagem antes da estadia terminar de um modo constrangedor como se eu fosse sair sem pagar. Além disso, quando estava de saida do hostel o funcionario saiu correndo atras de mim me parando na rua antes de eu entrar no taxi em busca da chave que o mesmo não havia entregado no check-in me deixando constrangida novamente.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Thais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bom!
O atendimento e a prontidão dos funcionários foi incrível. Deixamos as bagagens lá para podermos viajar até Machu Picchu e eles cuidaram muito bem e gratuitamente. Bom café da manhã. Uma pequena menção negativa à cama que parecia quebrada e aos lençóis, um pouco manchados (não dava pra saber se estavam sujos). Creio que foi azar e tampouco reclamamos, logo, não era algo muito grave. Recomendo!