Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this welcoming hostal, where ancient ruins beckon nearby and guests return to relax with coffee and good conversation
El Andariego is ideal for exploring Cusco's history, with Coricancha and Cusco Cathedral nearby. Guests can use WiFi, browse the library, or relax in the garden after sightseeing. The on-site café is a cozy spot for coffee and planning adventures.
Located in Cusco Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Cusco, El Andariego is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Plaza de Armas and Coricancha are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit San Pedro Market and Real Plaza Cusco. Cusco Cathedral and Inca Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Cusco travel guide
Calle San Andres 270, Cusco, Cusco, 8002
What's nearby
Plaza de Armas
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Coricancha
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Cusco Cathedral
5 min walk - 0.5 km
San Pedro Market
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Inca Museum
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
San Pedro Station
8 min walk
Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
15 min drive
Restaurants
Los Toldos Chicken
1 min walk
Café Maruri
3 min walk
Chifa Lyam Chang
3 min walk
Cafe Ayllu
1 min walk
Chifa Pekín
3 min walk
About this property
El Andariego
Hostal near Plaza de Armas
Located close to Coricancha and Cusco Cathedral, El Andariego provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
A front desk safe, concierge services and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at El Andariego have amenities, such as free WiFi.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 150 km
Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 per person
A coffee shop/cafe
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
1 building
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 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
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
Payment types at the property
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 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption only applies to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 4 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 6 per vehicle (one-way)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 20527001162
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised 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
Property is also known as
El Andariego Hostel Cusco
El Andariego Hostel
El Andariego Cusco
El Andariego
El Andariego Hostal Cusco
El Andariego Hostal
El Andariego Cusco
El Andariego Hostal
El Andariego Hostal Cusco
Frequently asked questions
Is El Andariego pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at El Andariego?
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at El Andariego?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does El Andariego provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 6 per vehicle applies.
Where is El Andariego located?
Located in Cusco Historic Center, this hostal is within a 5-minute walk of Plaza de Armas and Coricancha. San Pedro Market and Cusco Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. San Pedro Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cusco Wanchaq Station is 12 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
El Andariego Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Breakfast & the location was great, we had to cancel the reservations because there wasn’t any heat. The weather was cold and rainy, cold air came inside the room from the door & bathroom window which didn’t seal/close properly. Large black spider visited us & we had to report no hot water… maintenance came ran water for >5minutes, ran sink & shower & flushed toilet to make water lukewarm.
Front desk clerk was amazing & completely understood our needs, cancelled balance of reservations.
Just know there’s no heat, nor air conditioner.
A viagem ao Peru foi com a minha família, e estavamos em 5 pessoas. Para privacidade e conforto de todos achei ótima a opção de nos hospedarmos como se estivessemos em casa. Não vi os outros quartos do El Andariego, mas ficamos como se fosse casa mesmo. Sala, mesa para refeições, cozinha, três quartos e dois banheiros. Cama agradável, chuveiro com água bem quente, e apenas o café da manhã não sei se opino conforme a realidade oferecida. Tinha um passeio bem cedo e pedimos para antecipar o nosso. Fomos servidos diretamente na mesa com ovos mexidos, pães, geléia e manteiga. Esse é o básico em todos os hotéis do Peru pelo que notei. O prédio em si é antigo, mas achei muito charmoso e bem decorado. Nada que interfira na estadia. E a localização é ótima. Bem central.
El Andariego is in the best location. Right near the plaza and also a supermarket. The hotel is not on the street so you do not hear any traffic noise. It is incredibly quiet so probably not suited to those planning on partying and coming home late. Breakfast is nice and would stay here again.
The hotel is located at the center of old cusco with walking distance to main attractions, plazas, temples and churches. The front desk is super friendly and will give you detailed information to get around. The room is super clean and comfortable.
We loved the fact that the property is in a great location. Walking distance to Plaza de Armas and many restaurants. Although it is located on a busy street, the property is not close to the sidewalk at all. It is also gated with cameras. We felt very safe there. Our room was very comfortable and had a fireplace that we used every night. They also serve good breakfast. We highly recommend this hotel.
We booked this hotel on the basis of tripadviser reviews but I think that they are not entirely accurate. The hotel is located in an old house. Our room was on the second floor right above the reception, so we could hear everything that happens there during the night and this was very uncomfortable. So, my take on pros and cons is the following:
+
It is very central, close to everything
The staff is very nice trying to help at any point
The breakfast is ok - not to die for but all right.
-
Can be very noisy
Old rooms and showers (clearly in need of refurbishment)
No safe box
The outer gate locks at night and you have to wait outside hoping that they will notice you at the reception - this was not really comfortable. It worked OK a couple of times but the idea itself was not really great
- we asked for a boxed breakfast before leaving to Machu Picchu and our request was effectively ignored.
So, since this hotel is not the cheapest I think that you can find a much better deal in Cusco. And I am truly sorry to say that because the staff at the reception were really nice and helpful. That’s why I rate it as 3. Otherwise it would be lower.
We loved our stay here! We stay 2 separate nights here in the same room. The hotel was very charming, and the breakfast was nice. The location is great and makes walking around the city very easy. They were helpful in arranging our pick up from the train station. The room was very clean, and the staff were friendly.
Hotel próximo aos pontos turísticos, funcionários cordiais, limpo e café da manhã excelente. Pontos ruins: acústica do quarto (se ouvia todo muito barulho da área interna do hotel, como, por exemplo, movimentação dos hóspedes na área comum, da recepção, da área do café), falta um frigobar no quarto.
Hotel bien situado y personal amable. Habitaciones grandes. La primera noche Pasamos algo de frío porque los radiadores son eléctricos. El resto de noches muy bien
We actually extend our stay here because we liked it so much.
Its location is in a walking distance from the center. Very nice and helpful staff. Clean rooms.
Sharon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fabio
9 Sept 2018
Great stay in Cusco
Our stay was great. The staff was very attentive and even made sure we had all tips for altitude sickness prevention. They gave us great recos for restaurants and sightseeing around town. The room was cozy, clean and warm. Also the hotel is very well located and safe, just a few blocks from the main square, restaurants and a big market. We really recommend this hotel!
Alcune camere sono un po' fredde e sono dotate di calorifero elettrico, freddi anche i bagni, hotel molto sicuro con giardino interno, personale attrezzato nel caso di male d'altura, hotel carino, consigliato