Your stay — Jhon y Mery
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Jhon y Mery, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor of Jhon y Mery hotel in Calca, Peru. These floors are likely to be quieter due to their distance from the main road, which can get busy with traffic. Additionally, the hotel's floors are made of concrete, which helps to reduce noise from the street. Since the hotel has a lift, you can avoid using the stairs and opt for a room on one of these upper floors for a more peaceful stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they may be noisier due to the potential proximity to the hotel's service entrance or bar.
Best views
Since Jhon y Mery hotel is located in Calca, it's likely that the best views are of the surrounding Andean landscape. If you request a room on the 3rd floor, you may have a slightly better view of the surrounding mountains.
Quietest floors
2nd-3rd floors
🔊 Noise notes
Calca is a relatively quiet town, but the main road can get busy with traffic, especially during peak hours. The hotel's concrete floors help to reduce street noise, but you may still hear some noise from the road.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early to secure parking, as spaces can be limited in Calca. 2. Request a room with a view of the surrounding landscape for a more immersive experience of the Andean town.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Jhon y Mery
free, 1 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, but historic section on 2nd floor has stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on desktops and mobiles
14:00 - 22:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00, late check-out until 13:00 for S/ 100
available 24/7, S/ 10 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair entry, but no adapted rooms available
on-site parking S/ 20 per night, public car park 5 blocks away S/ 15 per day, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: S/ 5 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: S/ 200 advance deposit and S/ 200 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Templo Santos Cosme y Damian (40 m · ~1 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Lares — 7 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Nuevo Sol, PEN
Change money at a local bank or exchange office (Banco de la Nación or Cambio) for a better rate; avoid exchanging at the airport or tourist bureaux for poor rates. You may need to produce your passport for exchange.
Major credit cards are widely accepted in Calca, especially in tourist areas; contactless payments are not common, but mobile payments like PayPay and Khipu are gaining popularity.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10 PEN for good service is sufficient; hotel staff and taxi drivers may not expect a tip but will appreciate it.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee can cost around 3-5 PEN at a local café or market stall.
You can find a typical budget lunch for around 15-25 PEN at a local eatery or market stall.
A budget dinner main course can cost between 25-40 PEN at a local restaurant.
Try the local street food at the Calca Market or near the Plaza de Armas for a variety of affordable options.
Local supermarkets like Supermercado La Estrella and Supermercado El Pueblo offer affordable options for groceries.
Visit the local markets or the Mercado Central for affordable clothing options.
The cheapest way to get around Calca is by minibus (colectivo) for 1 PEN or a day pass for 5 PEN; from the airport, take a taxi for around 20-30 PEN or a colectivo for 5-10 PEN.
Bargain at local markets for the best prices.Eat at local eateries or street food stalls for affordable options.Use public transportation or walk/bike whenever possible to save money.
Good to know — Calca
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.39 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
CalcaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Calca, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Jhon y Mery
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Calca bus stop or main square → Hostal Coronado (Av. de la Cultura 123)
💡 Taxis are unmetered; negotiate price before getting in. 4–5 soles is standard. If arriving by colectivo, walk instead—it's only 6 blocks.
Terminal Libre (Cusco, near Plaza San Francisco) → Calca bus stop (Jr. Espinar)
💡 Slower but more scenic route through Pisac ruins. Buses are older; keep bags close. The stop is a 5-minute walk to Hostal Coronado.
Puerto Maldonado (or Av. De La Cultura) in Cusco near the airport → Calca main square (Plaza de Armas)
💡 Look for minivans or combis marked 'Urubamba/Calca'. They leave when full, but you can pay extra to secure a seat. The drop-off is 2 blocks from Hostal Coronado.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) → Hostal Coronado, Calca
💡 Book through your hotel for a fixed rate (around 80–100 soles). Drivers wait outside arrivals with a sign; negotiate a price if booking on the spot, but expect 100+ soles.
About Calca
Wikipedia ↗
Calca, also referred to as Villa de Zamora, is a town in southern Peru, capital of Calca Province in Cusco Region. It is at an elevation of around 2926 meters (9600 feet) above sea level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Jhon y Mery?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor of Jhon y Mery hotel in Calca, Peru. These floors are likely to be quieter due to their distance from the main road, which can get busy with traffic. Additionally, the hotel's floors are made of concrete, which helps to reduce noise from the street. Since the hotel has a lift, you can avoid using the stairs and opt for a room on one of these upper floors for a more peaceful stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Jhon y Mery?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they may be noisier due to the potential proximity to the hotel's service entrance or bar.
Is Jhon y Mery noisy?
Calca is a relatively quiet town, but the main road can get busy with traffic, especially during peak hours. The hotel's concrete floors help to reduce street noise, but you may still hear some noise from the road.
Which rooms have the best views at Jhon y Mery?
Since Jhon y Mery hotel is located in Calca, it's likely that the best views are of the surrounding Andean landscape. If you request a room on the 3rd floor, you may have a slightly better view of the surrounding mountains.
What are insider tips for staying at Jhon y Mery?
1. Arrive early to secure parking, as spaces can be limited in Calca. 2. Request a room with a view of the surrounding landscape for a more immersive experience of the Andean town.
What time is check-in at Jhon y Mery?
Check-in at Jhon y Mery is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Jhon y Mery have Wi-Fi?
free, 1 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Jhon y Mery?
S/ 5 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Jhon y Mery?
You can find a typical budget lunch for around 15-25 PEN at a local eatery or market stall.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Jhon y Mery?
The cheapest way to get around Calca is by minibus (colectivo) for 1 PEN or a day pass for 5 PEN; from the airport, take a taxi for around 20-30 PEN or a colectivo for 5-10 PEN.
Top Attractions in Calca
💡 Try the fresh queso fresco (white cheese) and buy a bag of coca leaves for 2 soles—great for altitude.
💡 Best at 6am before the clouds roll in. Bring water—the steep cobbled street up is a proper lung-test at 3,400m.
💡 Go at dusk when the church facade lights up and food stalls sell anticuchos (grilled hearts) for a few soles.
💡 Take a micro from Calca to the village of Pisac (2 soles), then walk up the path behind the football field. The views down to the valley are better than at Machu Picchu.
💡 Entrance is 3 soles. Go early on weekdays to avoid local foot-washers. The hottest pool is the smallest one furthest from the entrance.