Your stay — Hostal Palace
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Palace, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 2nd floor) to minimize street noise from El Pedregal's main road. Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially near the service entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the lift (elevador) on lower floors (1st floor or ground floor) may experience noise from guests and staff. Additionally, rooms near the service entrance on the ground floor may be noisier due to delivery and staff activity.
Best views
Unfortunately, there are no specifics on view options in the provided data, but rooms on higher floors may offer a better view of the surrounding area.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
El Pedregal's main road can be noisy, especially during rush hour. Additionally, the hotel's location in a residential area may experience some street noise from nearby homes.
Insider tips
Check-in at the hotel's front desk to avoid any potential issues with the service entrance. Request a room with a window to enjoy natural light and a better view of the surrounding area.
- 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 — Hostal Palace
free, 100 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, no historic sections
no complimentary digital newsstand, physical newspapers available in the lobby
14:00 - 00:00, no early bag-drop, late check-out until 14:00 with 50% extra night rate
not available
step-free access, wheelchair entries, one room adapted for guests with disabilities
on-site parking available for a fee: S/ 20 per night, valet parking also available; nearest public car park: Lima Parking, 300 meters away, S/ 15 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: S/ 10 (Peruvian Soles) per night, per person, mandatory
Deposit & card hold: S/ 200 (Peruvian Soles) advance deposit + S/ 100 (Peruvian Soles) incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: IB Bautista (127 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Biblica Bautista del Pedregal (133 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: I del Septimo Dia (149 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Evangelica Peruana (160 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro El Pacifico — 125 m · ~2 min walk
Parque las Astas — 129 m · ~2 min walk
Escenario Libre — 385 m · ~5 min walk
Columpios — 224 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Creditos — 419 m · ~5 min walk
Soy Farma — 96 m · ~1 min walk
Puntorojo — 94 m · ~1 min walk
Nido — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Change money at a local bank or exchange office, avoiding airport or tourist bureaux for better rates. Some hotels and larger shops may accept US dollars, but PEN is preferred.
Most businesses, including restaurants and shops, accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, but contactless payments are limited; mobile payments like Google Pay or Apple Pay are not widely accepted.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10 PEN for good service at restaurants and bars, 10 PEN per bag for porters, and 5 PEN for taxi drivers.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee costs around 5-7 PEN at a local café or street stall.
A plate of lomo saltado or other street food costs around 15-20 PEN at a local market or food stall.
A main course at a budget restaurant or food stall costs around 20-30 PEN.
Try the markets along the main streets of El Pedregal for affordable food options.
Local supermarkets like Wong and Plaza Vea offer affordable options for groceries.
Browse the local markets for affordable, second-hand clothing and souvenirs.
A day pass for public transportation costs around 2 PEN; from the airport, take a taxi or bus (around 20-30 PEN) to get to El Pedregal.
Avoid exchanging money at hotels or tourist areas, as rates are often unfavorable.Use local buses and public transportation instead of taxis for longer journeys.Eat at local markets or street food stalls for affordable and authentic options.
Good to know — El Pedregal
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in El Pedregal, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostal Palace
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Creditos — 419 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Soy Farma — 96 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Terminal Alameda, Cusco → El Pedregal stop
💡 This is the cheapest option but runs late occasionally. Take a window seat on the left for valley views. Disembark at the blue church—El Amanecer is one block north.
Cusco Terminal Terrestre → El Pedregal main square
💡 Get off at the pharmacy on Avenida Principal—El Amanecer is a 5-minute walk east. Buses stop only at the plaza, so ask the driver to let you off earlier.
Cusco city centre → El Amanecer Hotel
💡 These shared vans fill up fast—arrive early at the corner of Avenida de la Cultura. Fare is per seat, and drivers expect exact change.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) → El Amanecer Hotel, El Pedregal
💡 Book through the hotel desk—rates are fixed and drivers wait with a sign. Don't pay more than 80 soles for a standard car.
About El Pedregal
Wikipedia ↗
From December 2016 and continuing until May 2017, much of western and central South America was plagued by persistent heavy rain events. In Peru, one of the most severely impacted nations, it has been referred to as the 2017 Coastal Niño (Spanish: El Niño costero de 2017). The flooding was precede...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostal Palace?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 2nd floor) to minimize street noise from El Pedregal's main road. Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially near the service entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Palace?
Rooms near the lift (elevador) on lower floors (1st floor or ground floor) may experience noise from guests and staff. Additionally, rooms near the service entrance on the ground floor may be noisier due to delivery and staff activity.
Is Hostal Palace noisy?
El Pedregal's main road can be noisy, especially during rush hour. Additionally, the hotel's location in a residential area may experience some street noise from nearby homes.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Palace?
Unfortunately, there are no specifics on view options in the provided data, but rooms on higher floors may offer a better view of the surrounding area.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Palace?
Check-in at the hotel's front desk to avoid any potential issues with the service entrance. Request a room with a window to enjoy natural light and a better view of the surrounding area.
What time is check-in at Hostal Palace?
Check-in at Hostal Palace is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Palace have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Palace?
S/ 10 (Peruvian Soles) per night, per person, mandatory
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Palace?
A plate of lomo saltado or other street food costs around 15-20 PEN at a local market or food stall.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Palace?
A day pass for public transportation costs around 2 PEN; from the airport, take a taxi or bus (around 20-30 PEN) to get to El Pedregal.
Top Attractions in El Pedregal
💡 Ask for Doña Rosa; she gives a passionate 20-minute tour and might show you the mummified guinea pig in the back room.
💡 Go just before sunset to catch the light on the cliffs. Bring water and sturdy shoes; the path is loose gravel in places.
💡 Visit after 6pm when the temperature drops and street-food vendors set up. Try the choclo con queso from the lady by the church.
💡 They sell small cuttings for 5–10 soles, perfect as a cheap souvenir. The best time to visit is early morning before the heat and dust get intense.
💡 Hire a local guide from the tourist kiosk at the plaza for 10 soles; they know which boulders hold the clearest carvings and keep you away from the loose scree.