Your stay — Guayruro Hostel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Guayruro Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor or higher, away from the street-facing front. The top floor (likely third) offers the best chance of quiet and airflow, especially if rooms have windows overlooking the patio or courtyard.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the reception and common areas — these can be noisy with foot traffic, luggage, and early-morning guest activity. Also avoid any rooms directly facing the main street (which in Iquitos is typically busy with motocarros and pedestrian noise).
Best views
Rooms at the rear of the building may overlook the courtyard or patio — no significant view, but better chance of natural light and less street noise. There's no notable cityscape or river view from this basic hostel.
Quietest floors
Second floor and above, with preference for the top floor (likely third floor, given it's a 3-star hostel in Iquitos with no lift mentioned).
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from motocarros, tuk-tuks, and pedestrians on the main road in central Iquitos. Also internal noise from stairwell and reception area, especially on ground floor. No lift means stairwell activity carries up.
Insider tips
Check in early afternoon to get a pick of the quieter back-facing rooms, as there's no lift and staff are often flexible with room allocation. Bring earplugs or a white-noise app — even the quieter rooms can pick up street noise in this lively Amazon port 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 — Guayruro Hostel
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) in common areas; no login required. Guests using social media get lower priority; wired terminal in lobby for booking printouts
No lift — stairs only to all rooms (two floors)
No complimentary newspapers. One antiquated typewriter in the reading nook, occasionally used by guests for letters
Standard check-in 13:00-22:00; early bag drop from 08:00; late check-out until 14:00 for 20 PEN extra (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage on check-in day and after check-out until 17:00
No step-free access: main entrance has two steps; no ground-floor rooms; no accessible bathrooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Iquitos at 580 Moore Street, 12 PEN per night (uncovered, secure). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 50 PEN cash deposit for incidentals on arrival, refunded at check-out
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Matriz San Juan Bautista (207 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia Virgen de Loreto (900 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: La Lámpara (Unión Bíblica del Perú) (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: San Agustin (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Serafín Filomeno — 362 m · ~5 min walk
Museo de Barcos Históricos — 472 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BCP — 91 m · ~1 min walk
Arcangel — 62 m · ~1 min walk
Ticcos Market — 406 m · ~5 min walk
Puerto Lao — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs or cambio houses in central Iquitos for best rates; avoid the airport or tourist bureaux where rates are poor.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels and restaurants, but cash is king for markets, street food, and smaller shops
Rounding up the bill (10% for good service in restaurants if no service charge included) is fine; taxis and hotel porters get small change.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or black coffee from a local café or street stall – about 3–5 PEN
Menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) – 10–15 PEN
Simple grilled fish or chicken with rice in a local eatery – 12–20 PEN for a main
Market stalls near Plaza de Armas and along the Malecón for anticuchos, juanes, and empanadas
Supermercado Plaza Vea or Metro (both in central Iquitos) for budget groceries
Mercado Artesanal and stalls along the riverside for inexpensive t-shirts, hats, and woven items
Moto-taxi (tuk-tuk) rides within central Iquitos – 3–6 PEN per trip; from the airport a shared 'colectivo' minibus to town costs about 2–3 PEN
Good to know — Iquitos
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.39 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
IquitosIn Iquitos, dial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, 116 for fire. For tourist assistance, call iPerú at (065) 236-144 or 0800-4-1001 (toll-free from landlines). For non-urgent medical advice, contact Hospital Regional de Iquitos on (065) 231-440. Keep your phone charged and note that mobile coverage can be patchy in remote areas.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Iquitos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Guayruro Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 91 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Arcangel — 62 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) → Hotel La Casona (Jirón Fitzcarrald 147)
💡 Negotiate firmly before you get in—standard rate for a shared taxi is 15 PEN, private 25 PEN. Drivers often try to charge tourists double.
Iquitos Airport (IQT) – roadside → Hotel La Casona (drop-off near Plaza de Armas)
💡 Flag down any colectivo heading towards 'Centro' from the airport road. They’re cramped but cheap. Don’t expect a dedicated stop—shout 'baja' when you see the hotel’s street corner.
Hotel La Casona → Anywhere in central Iquitos (e.g. Belén Market or Plaza de Armas)
💡 Agree the price before you climb into the sidecar. Short hops inside the centre should cost no more than 3–4 PEN. Carry small change.
Hotel La Casona → Malecón Tarapacá or Belén floating market
💡 Best for short, scenic trips. The driver pedals, you sit in the bucket seat. Agree a round-trip price if you're headed to a market—they’ll wait for 20 minutes for free.
About Iquitos
Wikipedia ↗
Iquitos ( ; Spanish pronunciation: [iˈkitos]) is the capital city of Peru's Maynas Province and Loreto Region. It is the largest metropolis in the Peruvian Amazon, east of the Andes, as well as the ninth-most populous city in Peru. Iquitos is the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by r...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Guayruro Hostel?
Request a room on the second floor or higher, away from the street-facing front. The top floor (likely third) offers the best chance of quiet and airflow, especially if rooms have windows overlooking the patio or courtyard.
Which rooms should I avoid at Guayruro Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the reception and common areas — these can be noisy with foot traffic, luggage, and early-morning guest activity. Also avoid any rooms directly facing the main street (which in Iquitos is typically busy with motocarros and pedestrian noise).
Is Guayruro Hostel noisy?
Street noise from motocarros, tuk-tuks, and pedestrians on the main road in central Iquitos. Also internal noise from stairwell and reception area, especially on ground floor. No lift means stairwell activity carries up.
Which rooms have the best views at Guayruro Hostel?
Rooms at the rear of the building may overlook the courtyard or patio — no significant view, but better chance of natural light and less street noise. There's no notable cityscape or river view from this basic hostel.
What are insider tips for staying at Guayruro Hostel?
Check in early afternoon to get a pick of the quieter back-facing rooms, as there's no lift and staff are often flexible with room allocation. Bring earplugs or a white-noise app — even the quieter rooms can pick up street noise in this lively Amazon port town.
What time is check-in at Guayruro Hostel?
Check-in at Guayruro Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Guayruro Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) in common areas; no login required. Guests using social media get lower priority; wired terminal in lobby for booking printouts
Is there a city or tourist tax at Guayruro Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Guayruro Hostel?
Menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) – 10–15 PEN
What is the cheapest way to get around from Guayruro Hostel?
Moto-taxi (tuk-tuk) rides within central Iquitos – 3–6 PEN per trip; from the airport a shared 'colectivo' minibus to town costs about 2–3 PEN
Top Attractions in Iquitos
💡 Try a 'helado de aguaje' (local fruit ice cream) from the stalls – it's cheap and tastes like a tropical sorbet. Best visited after 5pm when it's cooler.
💡 Walk the full stretch from the Clock Tower to the old Hotel de Turistas. The street food stalls sell fresh fruit juices for 2-3 soles.
💡 Free entrance but you need to sign in with your passport at reception. Allow 45 minutes. No English labels, so bring a translation app or guidebook.
💡 Check out the Casa de Fierro on the corner — an iron house designed by Gustave Eiffel. Free to admire from outside.
💡 Go early (6am-8am) to avoid heat and crowds. Keep valuables hidden; bag snatching happens in tight aisles. A boat tour costs around 15-20 soles per person.