Chelitos Backpacker

2.0 star property
Hostel near Plaza de Armas in Cusco

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Lobby sitting area
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, blender
Interior detail
Family Room, 5 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds)
Courtyard

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Calle Queshua 263, Cusco
  • San Pedro Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Plaza de Armas
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cusco Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Family Triple Room, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 5 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (1 Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 1 Bunk Bed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bunk Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (2 Bunk Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Cusco

Cusco Historic Center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cusco Historic Center hostel, you'll find San Pedro Market and Plaza de Armas. San Pedro Church and Iglesia y Convento de Santa Clara are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • San Pedro Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cusco Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Coricancha - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sacsayhuaman - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station - 8 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sección de jugos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Garden Grille&Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Loki Cusco Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Tabuco - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Allin Trattoria Pizzería - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Chelitos Backpacker

Hostel near Plaza de Armas in Cusco
Chelitos Backpacker offers its guests an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Chelitos Backpacker also features laundry facilities, a television in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cusco hostel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Chelitos Backpacker offers 19 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 26 2024 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

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
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, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 10239179971

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Chelitos Backpacker Cusco
Chelitos Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Chelitos Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cusco

Chelitos Backpacker Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are great, they are very welcoming and helpful. Facilities are basic but clean. Good value.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
super nice staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! They were so sweet and helpful! Very clean, and pretty quiet. 😇💕
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice family run hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and facility. A bit noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner Ita is the kindest and most welcoming woman. I felt right at home. The hostel is very clean as well and has such a nice homey feel. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ita is the most warm and welcoming host I have ever met at a Hostel, she treats all her guests like family. This place is close to the center of Cusco but still has quiet privacy away from the busyness of the city. We were able to leave our luggage safely in their storage area while we hiked the Inca Trail for four days. The kitchen was very useful and clean and the bathrooms were always spotless. Chelitos felt like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great budget option for Cisco. Beds are warm and comfortable. Showers and toilets are cleaned regularly and come with toilet paper. Staff are incredibly helpful and very flexible , they help organise tours and will work with you to sort anything out. I’d definitely stay here again

2/10 Terrible

Letícia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with very nice and helpful owners well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felice

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JÖRG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chelito's - In the Middle of the Historical Centre

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy place w/ friendly staff in historical centre

Chelito's Backpacker has three storeys where the 2nd and 3rd have private rooms incl. bath, On the ground floor, which has no roof, you have a couple of rooms with 2-6 beds (as you can see on the yellow building) and shared bathroom 5-10 meters away. Like most places in the mountains of Arequipa, Cusco, Aguas Caliente (Machu Picchu Pueblo), Puno and so on, it gets quite cold at night (+10°C outdoors, and not much warmer indoors since there's no heating anywhere in Peru (not needed in Lima in summer, ie. Feb-March). But Chelito's has a small kitchen for everybody, with a gas stove and a modern fridge/freezer, so you can not only cook your own meals, but also boil water until 10:30PM why I recommend to bring a thermos flask to make your own tea, coffee or instant noodles. But they have two big (more than 1 l.) thermoses, and I borrowed one every night, after my smart travel water boiler went bust. I was there 9 days in March 2024, and after a bus trip to Puno (Lake Titicaca, 3 days), and then another bus to La Paz, Bolivia, where I've been 5 days now, I'll take the 6AM bus to Cusco, where I'll be staying two more nigts before my LATAM flight to Lima and back home from there. Friendly staff (some English is spoken, but you need to jnow some Spanish in most places). and only 5 minutes to San Pedro Church/Plaza/Market and railway station. Add another 10 for Plaza de Aŕmas, with a big church, a bigger cathedral (entrance 22 soles/$6) and an inca museum (as well as KFC and McD).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JÖRG

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Excelente lugar y la atención del personal es de primera. Recomiendo ampliamente.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Isabel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
funcionários atenciosos, ótima localização pra quem quer conhecer a cidade a pé.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022