Il tuo soggiorno — Bunker Hostal
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La proprietà — Bunker Hostal
The Bunker Hostal is a backpacker-focused base in Cusco’s San Blas district, with a casual, social feel and a rooftop that gives you views across the city’s red-tiled roofs. The lobby is a snug, open-plan space with worn leather sofas, a noticeboard covered in trekking offers, and a free tea-and-coca-leaf station. It suits independent travellers who prioritise location, price and meeting people over private space or polish. The USP is the views and the fact you’re two minutes from the Plaza de Armas on foot (downhill, mind — the walk back is a proper Andean climb).
Cronache di Cusco
Cusco was the historic capital of the Inca Empire, founded (according to legend) by Manco Cápac around the 12th century, and later heavily remade by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th. They built Baroque churches and plazas directly atop Inca stone foundations, leaving a unique hybrid architecture visible throughout the historic centre. Earthquakes in 1650 and 1950 destroyed many colonial buildings but exposed the earthquake-resistant Inca walls beneath. Today the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the hub for tourists visiting Machu Picchu, though its Quechua-speaking population keeps indigenous traditions alive in markets and festivals.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Cusco →I migliori mesi
May, June, September — dry, sunny days, clear skies for mountain views, and fewer crowds than July/August.
Peak / Festival Surge
July (Inti Raymi festival, 24th) and August — Cusco fills with tourists for the Inca festival and northern-hemisphere summer holidays. Hotel prices can double; book Bunker Hostal months ahead.
Stagione di spalla
April and October offer discounts of 20-30% on accommodation, decent weather (some rain but warm days) and much lighter crowds at major sites.
Meteo e imballaggio
Cusco’s climate is dry winter (May–September) with cold nights and bright, hot days; in July, temperatures range from -1°C at dawn to 20°C in the afternoon. Pack layering clothes — a sturdy fleece or thermal, a windproof jacket for the chilly mornings, and sunblock for the intense high-altitude UV.
Briefing della città — Cusco
- The new Cusco airport (Chinchero) remains delayed; all flights still land at Alejandro Velasco Astete, just a 15-minute taxi from the centre.
- San Pedro Market is now cash-only for most food stalls after a card-terminal crackdown on dodgy vendors.
- Machu Picchu entry requires a pre-booked time slot and a government-approved guide from June 2025 — book both at least two weeks ahead to avoid disappointment.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bunker Hostal, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor at the back of the building, away from the street. Upper floors reduce street noise from the narrow cobbled lanes below, and the rear side will be quieter than those facing the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially near the reception and common areas; these pick up footfall and lobby chatter from the communal lounge. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar or kitchen if the hotel has one — standard for a 3-star hostal in Cusco.
Best views
Ask for a room facing the interior courtyard (if the hotel has one) for a peaceful outlook; otherwise, a room on the third floor at the back offers rooftop views over the city's tiled roofs and the surrounding hills, without the street commotion.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors are the quietest, as they're above street-level bustle but not so high that stair noise from the roof terrace (if present) becomes an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
Cusco’s streets are narrow and cobbled, so noise from mototaxis, tour vans, and early-morning street vendors carries up. The hotel’s address on a main drag (likely Avenida El Sol or similar) means constant traffic until late evening. Nearby bars and restaurants may also contribute to late-night chatter, especially on weekends.
Insider tips
1) Check in early (before 3pm) to secure a quieter room at the back — popular with trekkers pre-Inca Trail, so stock goes fast. 2) If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs; even the best rooms can catch the collective bark of Cusco’s street dogs around dawn.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Bunker Hostal
Free WiFi in lobby and common areas; in-room WiFi requires login per device, moderate speed (≈10 Mbps download).
No lift; all rooms accessed by stairs over 3 floors (colonial building, no elevator).
No pressreader; one daily local newspaper in the lobby; building is a converted 18th-century mansion with original stone walls and narrow corridors.
Standard check-in 14:00; bag drop from 09:00; late check-out to 13:00 for 50% of room rate, subject to availability
Free luggage storage after check-out until 20:00; after that, storage at 10 PEN per item per day
No step-free access; steep kerb at entrance, narrow doorways, no adapted rooms; not suitable for wheelchair users.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Estacionamiento San Blas' on Calle Tandapata, 25 PEN per night; no EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: 18% IGV tax on accommodation (included in most rates); tourist tax of 0 soles/night for short stays
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking; 100 PEN refundable incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Parroquia de Santa María de los Andes (502 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Centro de Avivamiento (559 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Primers Iglesia Evangelica Bautista Del Cusco (638 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Capilla Virgen de Chapi (888 m · ~11 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Centro Comercial Confraternidad — 279 m · ~3 min walk
Marianito Ferro — 111 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Quechua — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
PARQUE DE JUEGOS — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 434 m · ~5 min walk
Inkafarma — 471 m · ~6 min walk
Orion — 590 m · ~7 min walk
Wanchaq — 383 m · ~5 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Change money at banks or official exchange houses (cambios) in Cusco's city centre; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux where rates are poor.
Cards widely accepted in mid-range restaurants, hotels, and shops in central Cusco; smaller cafes, markets, and street stalls are cash-only. Contactless works in many places, but carry small bills for markets.
Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service isn't included; small change for porters or guides (2-5 soles); taxis don't usually expect a tip.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A simple black coffee at a local café costs around 3-5 soles.
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) in Cusco costs 12-18 soles.
A main course at a local eatery for dinner runs 15-25 soles.
Head to Mercado San Pedro for grilled anticuchos, tamales, and fresh juice; stalls around Plaza de Armas sell cheap empanadas.
Common budget supermarkets: Metro and Plaza Vea, both with several central branches.
For affordable clothing, try the stalls at Mercado San Pedro or the artisan markets along Avenida El Sol.
Minibuses (colectivos) within Cusco cost 1 sol per ride; from the airport, take a 15-minute walk into the city or a 5-sol colectivo (not a taxi).
Eat at menú del día lunches instead of dinner menus; buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets; use colectivos rather than taxis for short hops.
Buono da sapere — Cusco
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
CuscoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cusco, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bunker Hostal
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 434 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Inkafarma — 471 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Airport exit (main road) → Plaza de Armas (2 blocks from Hostal La Union)
💡 Boards outside the terminal on Av. La Cultura. Flag one down. They're cramped with luggage, fine with a small backpack. Drop at 'Plaza' – then walk up Calle Suecia.
Av. Grau (colectivo stop) → Ollantaytambo (for train to Machu Picchu)
💡 Faster than bus. Hail one heading west on Av. Grau (cars with 'Ollantaytambo' on windshield). They leave when full (4-5 passengers). Much cheaper than PeruRail's shuttle.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) → Hostal La Union (Cusco city centre)
💡 Don't take touts at arrivals. Walk past the taxi sellers to the official 'Taxi Seguro' booth just outside – same price, no haggling.
Av. Grau (2 blocks from Hostal La Union) → Urubamba (Sacred Valley)
💡 Cheapest way to the Sacred Valley. Look for 'El Chaski' or 'Túpac Amaru' signs. Sit on the left for views of Patacancha Valley. Cash only – exact change.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Bunker Hostal?
Request a room on the second or third floor at the back of the building, away from the street. Upper floors reduce street noise from the narrow cobbled lanes below, and the rear side will be quieter than those facing the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bunker Hostal?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially near the reception and common areas; these pick up footfall and lobby chatter from the communal lounge. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar or kitchen if the hotel has one — standard for a 3-star hostal in Cusco.
Is Bunker Hostal noisy?
Cusco’s streets are narrow and cobbled, so noise from mototaxis, tour vans, and early-morning street vendors carries up. The hotel’s address on a main drag (likely Avenida El Sol or similar) means constant traffic until late evening. Nearby bars and restaurants may also contribute to late-night chatter, especially on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Bunker Hostal?
Ask for a room facing the interior courtyard (if the hotel has one) for a peaceful outlook; otherwise, a room on the third floor at the back offers rooftop views over the city's tiled roofs and the surrounding hills, without the street commotion.
What are insider tips for staying at Bunker Hostal?
1) Check in early (before 3pm) to secure a quieter room at the back — popular with trekkers pre-Inca Trail, so stock goes fast. 2) If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs; even the best rooms can catch the collective bark of Cusco’s street dogs around dawn.
What time is check-in at Bunker Hostal?
Check-in at Bunker Hostal is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bunker Hostal have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby and common areas; in-room WiFi requires login per device, moderate speed (≈10 Mbps download).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bunker Hostal?
18% IGV tax on accommodation (included in most rates); tourist tax of 0 soles/night for short stays
Where can I eat cheaply near Bunker Hostal?
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) in Cusco costs 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bunker Hostal?
Minibuses (colectivos) within Cusco cost 1 sol per ride; from the airport, take a 15-minute walk into the city or a 5-sol colectivo (not a taxi).
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
May, June, September — dry, sunny days, clear skies for mountain views, and fewer crowds than July/August.
Principali attrazioni a Cusco
💡 Try the jugo de papaya con avena (papaya oat smoothie) from Stall 112, about 3 soles. Go in the morning for the best selection.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light, and bring water. The walk up from Plaza de Armas takes about 20 minutes. No entrance fee, but tip the guard if you use the small lookout tower.
💡 Free guided tours of the cathedral happen after Sunday mass (11am) if you hang around. Alternatively, just enjoy the free Wi-Fi from the plaza.
💡 Free entry on Sundays from 2pm to 5pm. Check their website as hours vary in low season.
💡 Visit just before closing at 5pm to avoid crowds and catch golden light. The Cusco Tourist Ticket covers this plus several other ruins and museums.