Your stay — Hostel Unión
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The Property — Hostel Unión
Hostel Unión is a no-frills 3-star lodged in a converted townhouse a block from Huanuco’s main plaza. The lobby feels like a dim, tiled waiting room with plastic chairs and a receptionist who hands you a key to a small, clean room with a fan and cold-water shower. It suits budget backpackers who need a quiet, central base for a night or two and don't mind 1990s fixtures.
Chronicles of Huanuco
Huanuco was founded in 1539 by Spanish conquistador Gómez de Alvarado as a way station between Lima and the highland silver mines. Its colonial core, built around the Plaza de Armas, retains a handful of 17th-century churches and heavy wooden balconies. The city grew in the 19th century as a commercial hub for coffee and coca production, and later sprawled into a red-brick provincial capital. Today Huanuco is a transit town for travellers heading to the Tingo Maria rainforest or the Andean ruins of Kotosh, with a lively market and a relaxed, unpolished feel.
Best Time to Visit
Full Huanuco guide →Best months
JuneJulyAugust
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season for dry weather and the Fiesta de San Juan (late June into July) which draws regional tourists. Hotel prices can rise 15–20% above average, and budget dorms often sell out.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer slight discounts of 10–15% on rooms, with still manageable rain and fewer day-trippers from Lima.
Weather & packing
Huanuco sits at 1,900m, so afternoons are warm (27°C) but nights drop to 12°C – a fleece is essential. Bring a waterproof jacket: even in the dry season, afternoon showers can appear fast.
Live City Briefing — Huanuco
- The city's main bus terminal (Terminal Terrestre) is undergoing a renovation that may move long-distance departures to a temporary lot near the market – confirm with your driver
- A new paved road connecting Huanuco to Tingo Maria via the Carpish Pass was completed in 2025, cutting travel time to 3 hours but with frequent landslides reported during rain
- The municipal market on Jirón Dos de Mayo reopened after a 2024 fire, but only the clothing section is fully operational; food vendors still sell from street stalls out front
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostel Unión, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Jirón Tarapacá). Upper floors reduce street noise from the narrow one-way street, which can be busy with mototaxis and market traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing Jirón Tarapacá. The street has a direct view into a busy pedestrian and vehicle route, and ground-floor rooms pick up all the street chatter and exhaust fumes.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing the courtyard or rear offer a quieter urban outlook. The front rooms look onto Jirón Tarapacá, a lively street with shops and mototaxis — lively, but no scenic panorama.
Quietest floors
Third floor and above — the hostel has a lift, so no stair noise, and upper floors put more distance between you and the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Jirón Tarapacá is a narrow one-way lane used by mototaxis, tuk-tuks, and delivery vans from early morning (around 6am) to late evening. Weekends may have street vendors. The hostel’s lift and internal corridors can transmit sound from other guests.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask at check-in about nearby parking — there’s no on-site parking, but a secure lot a block away often offers guest rates. 2. Request a top-floor courtyard room when booking; the hostel’s staff are used to these requests and will note it on your reservation.
- 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 — Hostel Unión
Free, moderate speed (about 15 Mbps download); login via room number no password
No lift; all rooms accessible via stairs on two floors
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; basic printed city guide at front desk
Standard check-in from 13:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 for 15 PEN, after that full night
Free for day of checkout; 5 PEN per day for longer storage
No step-free access – entrance has two steps, no ramp; not suitable for wheelchair users
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento San Martin at Jr. 28 de Julio 250 – 10 PEN overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; incidental hold of 50 PEN at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia San Pedro (231 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (473 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: San Sebastián (675 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Las Asambleas De Dios Del Perú (738 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Millenium — 528 m · ~7 min walk
Parque San Pedro — 309 m · ~4 min walk
Museo Regional Leoncio Prado Gutierrez — 541 m · ~7 min walk
Parque Infantil de Paucarbamba — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco de la Nación — 979 m · ~12 min walk
Botica Stefano — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Insumart Insumos Y Articulos EIRL — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Mercedes — 245 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Change money at banks or official exchange houses (casas de cambio) in Huanuco city centre; avoid the airport in Lima for poor rates.
Credit cards are accepted at larger hotels and supermarkets, but many smaller shops, markets, and street vendors require cash.
Tips are not obligatory but 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated if service is good; taxis do not expect a tip; hotel staff can get a few soles for luggage.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic coffee from a market stall or bakery costs around 3-5 soles.
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at local eateries is about 8-15 soles.
A main at a budget restaurant (e.g., pollería or chifa) costs around 12-18 soles.
Look for street stalls near the Mercado Modelo or around the Plaza de Armas for anticuchos, picarones, or tamales for a few soles.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the common supermarket chains; also local markets like Mercado Modelo for fresh produce.
The central market (Mercado Modelo) has affordable clothing stalls; for budget chains, see Plaza Vea's limited apparel section.
Collectivos (shared minibuses) within town cost about 1-2 soles per ride; from Huanuco airport, take a local minibus to the centre for about 5-10 soles.
Eat menús del día for cheap lunches; use collectivos rather than taxis; buy fresh produce at local markets instead of supermarkets.
Good to know — Huanuco
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
HuanucoGeneral emergencies: 911 (works in major cities like Huánuco). For tourist assistance, call iPerú: 0800-4-1212 (toll-free from landlines) or +51-1-574-8000 (from mobiles).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Huanuco, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostel Unión
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco de la Nación — 979 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Stefano — 191 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Paradero Real, near Plaza de Armas → Jr. 28 de Julio (near Hotel Madera Verde)
💡 Bus 3 runs along Jr. 28 de Julio – get off at the intersection with Jr. Tarapacá. The hotel is two blocks south. Buses are cramped but safe.
Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport (HUU) → Hotel Madera Verde
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; 15 soles is the standard rate. Taxis queue outside the small terminal.
Airport road junction (Carretera Huánuco-La Unión) → Plaza de Armas (city centre)
💡 Walk 10 mins from the airport to the main road to catch a colectivo. They are shared minibuses that drop you off at the plaza, then walk 10 mins north to Hotel Madera Verde.
Plaza de Armas, Huanuco → Hotel Madera Verde (Jr. 28 de Julio 1045)
💡 Flag down a yellow cab on the plaza or ask at a shop. Payment is cash only; no meters are used.
About Huanuco
Wikipedia ↗
Huánuco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwanuko]; Quechua: Wanuku) is a city in central Peru. It had a population of 196,627 as of 2017 and in 2015 it had a population of 175,068. It is the capital of the Huánuco Region and the Huánuco District. It is the seat of the diocese of Huánuco. The metropolitan ci...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostel Unión?
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Jirón Tarapacá). Upper floors reduce street noise from the narrow one-way street, which can be busy with mototaxis and market traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostel Unión?
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing Jirón Tarapacá. The street has a direct view into a busy pedestrian and vehicle route, and ground-floor rooms pick up all the street chatter and exhaust fumes.
Is Hostel Unión noisy?
Jirón Tarapacá is a narrow one-way lane used by mototaxis, tuk-tuks, and delivery vans from early morning (around 6am) to late evening. Weekends may have street vendors. The hostel’s lift and internal corridors can transmit sound from other guests.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostel Unión?
Rooms on the upper floors facing the courtyard or rear offer a quieter urban outlook. The front rooms look onto Jirón Tarapacá, a lively street with shops and mototaxis — lively, but no scenic panorama.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostel Unión?
1. If you arrive by car, ask at check-in about nearby parking — there’s no on-site parking, but a secure lot a block away often offers guest rates. 2. Request a top-floor courtyard room when booking; the hostel’s staff are used to these requests and will note it on your reservation.
What time is check-in at Hostel Unión?
Check-in at Hostel Unión is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostel Unión have Wi-Fi?
Free, moderate speed (about 15 Mbps download); login via room number no password
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostel Unión?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostel Unión?
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at local eateries is about 8-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostel Unión?
Collectivos (shared minibuses) within town cost about 1-2 soles per ride; from Huanuco airport, take a local minibus to the centre for about 5-10 soles.
When is the best time to visit Huanuco?
JuneJulyAugust
Top Attractions in Huanuco
💡 Look for the small catacombs entrance on the left side of the nave. The guide might let you in for a small tip.
💡 Free entry on Sundays. Ask the guard to show you the back room with the stuffed condor—it's not labelled but worth seeing.
💡 Come on a Saturday morning for the weekly artisan market where you can buy handwoven textiles directly from makers at half the tourist price.
💡 Visit early morning or late afternoon when the light hits the colonial buildings. Vendors sell cheap fruit and empanadas on the north side.
💡 Go just before sunset for the best light and cooler temperature. Bring water and wear decent shoes—the path is rocky and unlit after dark.