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Mallqui Hostal

2.5 star property
Travelers step into this historic hostal near Cusco's Plaza de Armas, where charm meets convenience for planning adventures in the ancient Incan capital

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Located in Cusco's Historic Center, Mallqui Hostal welcomes visitors with genuine warmth. Guests enjoy breakfast each morning, WiFi in common areas, and can relax in the garden or try their luck in the arcade room. The multilingual staff receives consistent praise from travelers.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a painting on the wall, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two wooden beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two wooden beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with four bunk beds, each marked with a number from 1 to 4.

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with four bunk beds, each marked with a number from 1 to 4.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cusco Historic Center, a neighborhood in Cusco, Mallqui Hostal is near a train station. Iglesia y Convento de Santa Clara and Arch of Santa Clara are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit San Pedro Market and Calle Marquez. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium or Action Valley. Visit our Cusco travel guide
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8002, Cusco, Cusco, Nueva Alta 444

What's nearby

  • A historic church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.
    Plaza de Armas
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A market entrance with a sign reading "Bienvenidos a tu Mercado San Pedro".
    San Pedro Market
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A vintage tram with a sign reading "Tranvia de Cusco" parked on a cobblestone street.
    San Pedro Church
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historic church with two towers, a plaza with people, and mountains in the background.
    Cusco Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A cityscape with a prominent cathedral and mountains in the background.
    San Blas Church
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chicha
    5 min walk
  • Organika Bakery & Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Moray Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Aulita Cafe Boutique
    2 min walk
  • El Mordisc'o Restaurant
    3 min walk

About this property

Mallqui Hostal

  • Hostal near Plaza de Armas
  • Located close to San Pedro Market, Mallqui Hostal provides free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
  • Other perks at this hostal include:
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
    • A computer station, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
    • Multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Mallqui Hostal include comforts such as safes and room service.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Cribs/infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru Value-Added Tax (VAT) at up to 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: USD 20 per person (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 20527565881

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Mallqui Hostal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mallqui Hostal?

Check-in begins at 10 AM.

What time is check-out at Mallqui Hostal?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Mallqui Hostal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Mallqui Hostal located?

Located in Cusco Historic Center, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Museo Irq’i Yachay, Plaza de Armas, and San Pedro Market. San Francisco Church and San Francisco Church Museum and Catacombs are also within 5 minutes. San Pedro Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cusco Wanchaq Station is 22 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mallqui Hostal Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

iris

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

Acogedor.

Local bonito e agradable,solo lá ducha que por ser com calefon es desagradable, pero dá para suportar .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness
La atencion buena y el desayuno muy bueno. La critica es la falta de calefaccion, con 6ºC por la noche la habitacion esta helada y el lavabo solo cuenta con agua fria, si bien la cama cuenta con varios acolchados. Solo se accede a un calefactor pagando aparte. La señal de wifi no llega a las habitaciones.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buen servicio, habitaciones bien cómodas, desayuno delicioso
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Staff & service

O hotel é agradável

Gosto do Mallqui , por sua simplicidade e conforto. Apenas acho que precisam melhorar as tomadas, os aparelhos de tv e principalmente a conexao do WIFI que só funciona na sala de recepção. O café da manhã é muito bom e atenção da recepção pode está ok, mas pode ser um pouquinho melhor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Hostal muy cercano al centro. Servicios MUY básicos, pero suficientes. Personal muy amable q siempre tienen a disposición mate de coca, para mal de altura y desayuno incluido muy bueno. Muy buena relación calidad precio. Lo peor, q no tiene calefacción y hacia fresquito.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Si

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

Nice hostel, gentle care.

I always returned from my very tired outings and having a neat bed with white sheets and a nice hot shower was what I needed. Come to Peru.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hostel was nice and accommodating. The staff was great and the room was nice for what we paid for. The location was a little bit dark and slightly far from the main square, but I didn't feel unsafe or like it was too far to get anywhere. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Hostel simples, atendentes bastante atenciosos, mas o quarto nao tinha muito conforto, wifi nao funciona no quarto, tv tambem nao, chuveiro com agua fria em alguns horarios, enfim deixou a desejar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crimson

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

Buena atención, cerca al centro

Todo bien, desde la atención de la recepcionista, las habitaciones super cómodas, limpias, la ducha, el desayuno buenísimo, lo único que puedo calificar bajo es el wifi que solo llega a las habitaciones de adelante, la segunda vez que me hospedé, me toco habitaciones al fondo, donde ya no llega wifi, por lo demás, todo ok.
Verified

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

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

Lindo hotel

La ubicación del local es buena, la dificultad que hay, es la calle en reparación, el taxi lo deja a 500 metros, hay que llegar caminando con todo el equipaje, mucha arcilla en el camino, la calle está totalmente abierta ya que están instalando o ampliando drenajes, fue complicado.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Une chambre exiguë dans un coin sombre. Nous revenions 5 jours après et avons demandé une chambre plus lumineuse. Notre demande n'a pas été prise en compte. Pas de wifi dans les chambres
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Einfache, hilfsbereite Unterkunft

Das Hostal Mallqui liegt etwas ausserhalb vom Zentrum, zu Fuss ist man jedoch innert Kürze (10min) beim Plaza des Armas. Der Empfang im Hotel war super. Die Zimmer sind einfach, teilweise sehr herzig gestaltet, teilweise aber etwas ringhörig und die Badezimmer haben teilweise Schimmel. Da das Frühstück separat geregelt ist, ist alles ganz genau abgezählt, man erhält also pro Person genau 2 Brötchen und so weiter (Personal Frühstück etwas unfreundlich).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

très bon rapport qualité prix

jolie chambre (certaines sont petites cependant), deux patios très agréables, petit déjeuner très copieux et bon, wifi uniquement dans le lobby et peu fonctionnel
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

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

A comfortable and character filled hostel.

A really comfortable room with soft beds. The hot water was variable but the hotel had lots of character and a sunny courtyard to relax in. It was up a slight hill, which can make you breathless in the thin air. Stephan at reception was wonderfully helpful and organised some great tours for us. We appreciated the coca tea provided but found the breakfast extremely monotonous.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Um bom hotel (custo x benefício)

Foi muito boa, porém o chuveiro era ruim (com problemas) e na hora de pagar o recepcionista queria uma quantia em dinheiro, não aceitou somente o pagamento em cartão, não eu insisti (o que me chateou) e ele acabou cedendo, pois era a única forma que eu poderia pagar. O quarto, café da manhã são muito bons, localização é ótima bem próximo a praza das armas.
Verified

8/10 Good

LUIS HENRIQUE

Liked: Room comfort

Muito bom, apenas algumas melhoras necessárias!

O hotel é bom e bem tranquilo, não é pra quem busca agito. A única reclamação que tenho foi que nos trocaram de quarto duas vezes sem muitas explicações e as cortinas dos boxes nos banheiros eram curtas e molhava tudo. Ah, a internet era bem difícil de funcionar também. No mais, ele é o que você paga. Todos os funcionários são gentis e o café é o padrão Peru, eles preparam na hora que você chega. Vale a pena!
Verified

8/10 Good

ANA CRISTINA

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

Agradable

En general la estadía fue muy placentera y el lugar es acogedor. Lo que no nos gusto fue que tuvieron un desorden con las reservaciones y no nos avisaron a tiempo que nuestra habitación fue sobre vendida y nos tuvimos que ir un día antes e ir a buscar un hotel cercano donde quedarnos
Verified

8/10 Good

ANNIA

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

Lugar seguro, cómodo y acogedor.

Viajé con mis papás que son adultos mayores, necesitaba un lugar seguro y cómodo.... Nos gustó mucho el lugar, tranquilo, acogedor, seguro. Agradezco a Milagros, la joven de la recepción por su esmerada atención. Totalmente recomendado. Lo único es que debes pagar en efectivo, porque la mayoría del tiempo "no tienen conexión" con el banco para hacerlo.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Erika

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

Don't stay here!

This hotel has horrible service. They messed up our reservation and claimed it wasn't their fault. When we showed them proof they messed up, they refused to apologize. Rooms are basic. Wifi was terrible. Breakfast was good.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

experienced

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

Unwelcoming service and mediocre facilities

The hotel staff was very rude to us. We were shown a room for a particular price and upon payment they asked for double the price. The hotel manager proceeded to be very rude, even abusive.
Verified

8/10 Good

jorge

Liked: Staff & service

Buena estadía

Ideal para viajeros, reúne todo lo necesario a un buen precio.
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Pretty good with the right expectations

This hostel is a great option if you are looking for something affordable and a short walk from Plaza de Armas. Pros: - It's cheap (let's be honest it's important) - Quiet area of the street - 5-7 minute walk to the Plaza - Free breakfast - Free, private airport pick up - It's very clean Cons: - No AC or Heat (however you can rent a radiator heater for a few bucks) - Don't change your towels (no matter how long your stay is) unless you beg - Blow Dryer that you can borrow is the worst and shorts often - Pillows suck - They will tell you the credit card machine is broken when you check out (however if you insist that is the only way you can pay it will magically start working) - Staff is helpful, but always seemed annoyed by us ...but it is super cheap, so even with those cons, set your expectations and enjoy having extra spending money!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No WIFI avaiable

Staff are nice but no WIFI avaiable during our stay for 2nights
Verified

8/10 Good

Bobette

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

A pleasant, well-located hostel

Hostel Mallqui is walking distance to Plaza de Armas and many attractions, shops and restaurants. The staff is extremely helpful and will arrange tours, call taxis, make phone calls for you, and make sure you are happy with your accommodations. The private rooms are clean and pleasant, tho not luxurious, and the private rooms in the back are very quiet. Bottled water, soda and beer are available in the lobby. Travel guides are on loan, there's a book exchange and lots of dvds, also in the lobby.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018