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Pirwa Colonial Hostel

Pirwa Colonial Hostel
Pirwa Colonial Hostel – Cuzco
Pirwa Colonial Hostel – Cuzco
Check in 11:00 AM
Check out 10:00 AM

About Pirwa Colonial Hostel

Comfortable Accommodations Pirwa Backpackers Colonial in Cusco offers private and shared rooms with showers, parquet floors, and wardrobes. Ground-floor units feature patios and private bathrooms. Dining and Amenities The traditional restaurant serves American, Peruvian, and local cuisines with vegetarian options. Guests can enjoy a continental buffet breakfast with juice. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Convenient Location Located in the city center, the hostel is a 6-minute walk from San Pedro Train Station and 1640 feet from the Cathedral of Cusco. Nearby attractions include the Main Square and Inka Museum. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is 2.5 mi away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.3 / 5
Good 72 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Bathroom out side

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    but the bathroom was only on first floor, very open no proper lock,cold, so I wouldn't dare to shower. the female does also not didn't lock. I couldn't charge my phone since the plugs were facing downward therefore it fell out

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Location and cheap Everything else

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Big need of renovation! The showers were not nice and doors broken, so privacy was so so.. We stayed on the second floor and no toilets/showers there so you had to go down to first floor. However it’s cheap! Only place we stayed at in Cusco so hard to tell if it’s “you get what you pay for” or if there are better options for the same price.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Miss Shachenka which working on reception was so rude. I wanted stay much more because of her I left hostel.

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Not very clean—kitchen was really dirty and showers were not well maintained.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Good location, friendly staff. They hold your bags for free. Very cold & no hot water.

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    There is wifi, but I did have issues with it lagging or not working at all. The staff was helpful in resetting it when asked, but I didn't bother doing it every single time. The breakfast is not located inside the hostel; it's about a block away. Not the end of the world, but it is a pain. The bathrooms were nice, but not the cleanest. Additionally, I had issues with the hot water. It ran out before I finished my shower. Other travelers mentioned they had issues as well.

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Pirwa is in a great location. There are prominent landmarks nearby, so it's hard to get lost. Additionally, there is so much to see nearby. The complimentary breakfast is small but delicious. The staff is very helpful. I had an issue with the charging port on my bed, so the staff moved me to another room, which I really appreciated. They also answered all of my many questions regarding suggestions for money exchanges and more. The showers are clean, but hot water was not always available. My shower had really nice hot water, but it only lasted for a few minutes. Other guests asked me if there was any hot water available when I returned to the bathrooms later that evening. Additionally, I had issues with the wifi. When it worked, it worked. But it did not always work for me. This isn't a huge issue if you have a data plan or don't need to complete any work during your stay, but it was inconvenient.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Perfect location, friendly and available staff, good lockers and individual bed light in dorms. The hostel also offers to store bags / backpacks, if necessary Toilets didn’t always have running water (the issues where resolved quickly enough once mentioned to the staff)

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Breakfast incluided

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Good

  • Engine customer Dec 2024

    Breakfast was not varied.

  • Engine customer Dec 2024

    I loved how great the location is, they are super clean, the bathrooms are great with hot water and the staff are very attentive, I got conjunctivitis and a staff member called Manoel helped me and was very helpful with me at such a sensitive time. Without a doubt the best hostel in Cusco nothing, I loved it

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Bathroom/shower

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Location was perfect, the beds were very comfy and overall quiet for a hostel. Pizza place connected to the hostel, very good food. There was an issue with the water supply that made it a bit uncomfortable since we had to let staff know every time we needed to use the toilet, but apparently it was a city issue.

  • Engine customer Aug 2024

    Great location and friendly staff Both bathrooms were not working. Internet wasn’t working inside the room. Had to walk down the stairs to use the big bathroom which also had toilets that were not working. Internet would only work outside of the room :(

  • Engine customer Jul 2024

    Beautiful place Friendly staff Perfect location Nice breakfast Squeaky doors, need to grease the hinges! Can’t do much about the floor. Water supply can be an issue and internet connection is temperamental!

  • Engine customer Jul 2024

    Passable

  • Engine customer Jun 2024

    i booked this place, they then told me there was a water leak in the family room and asked that i cancel the booking. i said, no, if you want to cancel the booking then you do it. they then marked me as a no show. they are likely overbooking and having to cancel rooms the attitude of the staff and marking me as a no show

Frequently asked questions about Pirwa Colonial Hostel

Does Pirwa Colonial Hostel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Pirwa Colonial Hostel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Pirwa Colonial Hostel offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Pirwa Colonial Hostel. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Pirwa Colonial Hostel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Pirwa Colonial Hostel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Pirwa Colonial Hostel have a fitness center?
Pirwa Colonial Hostel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Pirwa Colonial Hostel located, and how walkable is the area?
Pirwa Colonial Hostel is located at Plaza San Francisco #360, Cuzco, Cusc 01. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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