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Hostal Madre Tierra

3.0 star property
Travelers find authentic charm in Cusco's historic center, where local markets beckon and modern comforts blend with opportunities to connect with fellow explorers

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Hostal Madre Tierra is in Cusco's Historic Center, steps from Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market. Guests relax on the terrace or browse on-site designer stores. The property offers a library and dry cleaning services, with multilingual staff ready to assist throughout the stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | In-room dining

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
7 bedrooms
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 7 bedrooms, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Down duvet
7 bedrooms
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cusco Historic Center, a neighborhood in Cusco, Hostal Madre Tierra is in the suburbs and near a boardwalk/promenade. Hatunrumiyoc and Sapantiana Aqueduct are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit San Pedro Market and Market El Fumador. Museo de Historia Natural and Planetarium Cusco are also worth visiting. Visit our Cusco travel guide
Map
084, Cusco, Cusco, Calle Atocsaycuchi 647 A, San Blas

What's nearby

  • View of the Cusco's Plaza de Armas square
    San Blas Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The cobblestone streets of the San Blas neighborhood of Cusco, Peru are some of the highest elevations in Cusco but worth every single step!
    Plaza San Blas
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • the stone of the 12 angles at night in Cusco, Peru
    Twelve Angled Stone
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
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    Cusco Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza de Armas featuring a garden and a church or cathedral
    Plaza de Armas
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Altura Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Oqre
    4 min walk
  • Limbus Resto & Bar
    3 min walk
  • Waykiss Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Quinta Santa Eulalia
    2 min walk

About this property

Hostal Madre Tierra

Hostal near Plaza de Armas
Located close to San Pedro Market, Hostal Madre Tierra provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and designer stores on site. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostal include:
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as heated floors, in addition to amenities like room service.
More amenities include:
  • Tempur-Pedic beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Heated floors, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PEN 70.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: PEN 205 per night
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption applies only to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: PEN 20.00 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: PEN 70.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 10292520277

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Hostal Madre Tierra
Hostal Madre Tierra Cusco
Hostal Madre Tierra Hostel
Hostal Madre Tierra Hostel Cusco
Madre Tierra Cusco
Hostal Madre Tierra Cusco
Hostal Madre Tierra Hostal
Hostal Madre Tierra Hostal Cusco

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Madre Tierra pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostal Madre Tierra?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostal Madre Tierra?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hostal Madre Tierra provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of PEN 20.00 per person applies.

Where is Hostal Madre Tierra located?

Located in Cusco Historic Center, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of San Blas Church and Plaza de Armas. Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Museo de Arte Precolombino are just steps away. San Pedro Station is 17 minutes by foot and Cusco Wanchaq Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostal Madre Tierra Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

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

Great family feeling

Maykquell & Gladys have created a very nice place, always welcoming and there are mkaing sure by any mean that you will have all you need. They can help you with visits, local recommandations for shops or food, and they will make sure you acclimate to the area. Confort in the rooms was great and breakfast is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location in San Blas district, near the square was excellent! Michael and Gladys were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

Vacaciones inolvidables ¡¡¡

Exelente¡¡¡. Muy lindo lugar. Super generosos y la predisposicion del servicio fue muy buena. Muy seguros y confiables¡¡¡¡
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favourite hostel in Peru. We spent three nights here before heading to hike the Inca Trail. After our hike, we planned to stay in Urumbamba for one evening but decided to come back to Cusco and stay at Madre Tierra because we loved it so much. The staff were so welcoming, the room was comfortable and clean, and the hostel itself was quite homey. Janet was the sweetest - she made made us a great breakfast every morning and made sure we were warm enough. The location is also great - its out of the way of the busy main square and right in the middle of quiet San Blas. I would highly recommend this Hostel to anyone staying in Cusco.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and were able to accommodate my sudden need to change around my reservations. I definitely recommend this place as a nice and tranquil place to stay in Cusco
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ies, Ciudad de México

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

Hotel en Cusco

El tipo de hotel es muy hogareño lo que lo hace muy bonito.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ies, Ciudad de México

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

Hotel en Cusco

La decoración y construcción del hotel es muy bonita. Es muy hogareña.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Charming if details are overlooked (like hot water

Rogelia took great care of us and added to the charm of the place. Her breakfasts were delicious and she really tried to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The scent of a wood fire, the colorful décor, as well as the garden patio and pleasant music added to the wonderful vibe of Cusco.

10/10 Excellent

Ana María

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

Como en casa

Muy buena atención. Lugar mágico!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed just one night at this hotel and enjoyed it. The staff were friendly and helpful: making us fresh coca tea, cooking us breakfast before any other guests were awake, and arranging for a cab and laundry services. We chose this hotel because of its location in the San Blas neighborhood--it is way up there, but still only a 5-8 minute walk to the main plaza. The decor was bright and the room comfortable. Note that their credit card machine was down when we were there, so we had to run out to an ATM and take out more soles in order to pay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice place friendly staff.

Great place to stay. Friendly staff and clean. Unique atmosphere. However walls are very thin and sound travels easily. In quiet San Blas area.

2/10 Terrible

Luis, Brasil

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

Hostel ruim

O custo benefício não compensa.

2/10 Terrible

Luis, Brasil

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

Péssimo hostel

O custo benefício não compensa.

8/10 Good

Jiandong, San Jose, California

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

Good budget boutique hotel in Cusco

I traveled with my wife and two adult children to Cusco during the holidays. We treated Cusco as our "home base" for Machu Picchu and the multiple day trips that we took and stayed at Hostal Madre Tierra the entire time. The hotel was great at accommodating our schedule and our demands. My son ended up getting food poisoning, and we had to book a room on the spot. The hotel was flexible and very kind in helping him out. The hotel is very small-- our family shared one room for a few nights, which consisted of single beds packed together (although the view in the top room was amazing!). The staff also doesn't speak English very well. Otherwise, it was a pleasant stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Awesome

Very nice & the staff were exceptional. On New Years the staff provided champagne & had fireworks for us. Breakfast in the mornings was excellent. Strongly recommended. Initially location seemed sketchy but that's just Cusco in general.

4/10 Poor

CARLOS, Ciudad de México

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Sin agua caliente para ducharse.

El hostal es pequeño (solo 7 habitaciones), tranquilo, con una decoración ecléctica (un poco cargada) pero que se ve bien. No tiene TV, lo cual en estos días como que se extraña un poco, sobre todo porque ayuda a relajarnos de un ajetreado día. Las habitaciones pequeñas, pero suficientes para una noche. Pero, NO había agua caliente para ducharse, como salíamos a las 6 de la mañana, no es agradable tomar una ducha con agua FRIA a las 5 A.M. El empleado encargado, amable y servicial.

6/10 Okay

Jay

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

Simple hotel

This hotel is located in the lovely and quaint San Blas neighborhood. The hotel is very simple. We stayed there for 2 nights before Machu Picchu and one night after. At that point, we were ready for a little more luxury and we moved. We had to leave our luggage there twice and it was very safely guarded. The hotel is very reasonably priced, but the staff is very young.

10/10 Excellent

MARIBEL, MÉXICO D.F.

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

Encantadora estancia

Todo muy bonito, la atención del personal, las instalaciones, el diseño del lugar... hicieron que tuviéramos una estancia muy cómoda. A los niños les encantó despertar con la luz de la mañana y la hermosa vista.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, NYC

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

Charming Hostel

Hostel Madre Tierra felt like our home away from home while staying in Cusco. The setting was very charming, and the staff was welcoming and helpful. The rooms were great, one with an amazing view of the city, another with an in suite jacuzzi. This was a wonderful place to stay. Would highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ótima localização, excelente atendimento!!

O atendimento é excelente, pessoal do hostel muito educados e solícitos. Ótimo café da manhã.

6/10 Okay

Hammer, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Best breakfast bread in Cuzco.....

We stayed a couple of nights and it was OK. No hot water on the first day was a bummer. Its in a good location and the staff are good, not much english but need to help. We had better accommodation for the same price. However I would not be disappointed to stay here again. very poor wifi

10/10 Excellent

G, Canada

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

Exceptional service and a good stay overall

We had booked for one night before flying out the next day. We returned from Puno, and my son got sick and had to be admitted to hospital. The hotel staff arranged for the doctor to come, first thing in the morning as soon as we asked for her assistance, which was very comforting. My son ended up staying two nights at the hospital - the doctor and hospital staff were excellent too. Even though we had booked one night at the hotel, they allowed us to continue to have the same room for the remaining period of our stay in Cusco. We settled before we left. We cannot thank them enough.

10/10 Excellent

G, Canada

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

Good home away from home. Well Worth the price.

stayed with my son here on our way to trek Machu Pichu. This is just like family home. Very comfortable, and very hospitable hosts. B/fast is very good with eggs to order, good choice of bread, coffee and fresh orange papaya juice. Coca tea available 24/7. Heaters in room since it gets cold at night. Only draw back is the availability hot water sometimes 1 day out of 3 we had issue. Also hostel is located up the hill, means carrying your backpacks and was up could be tiring. Good overall otherwise

8/10 Good

michele, san francisco

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

Cuzco stay

Very nice staff & cozy accommodation Walking will be necessary to find restaurants

6/10 Okay

Peter, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness

Madre Tierra

A few issues: 1. Our 2 night booking was not listed on their booking schefule when we arrived. The night staff then said we would have to move rooms on the second night. It was only after an argument that we managed to stop this. 2. Our room had a spa tub, however this was useless as there was no plug. 3. The hostel does not give a key for the front door and it is sometimed difficult to wake the night staff to let you in. 4. The rooms are quite cold with no decent heating (which we would have expected for the price). On the positive side, the breakfast is very good and the day staff were very helpful.