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La proprietà — Inka Wild Hostel
Inka Wild Hostel has the feel of a backpacker’s base camp carved into a converted colonial house. The lobby is flagstone-floor casual with a wood-fired stove, maps on the walls and hammocks in the courtyard; it is not the quietest place after midnight, but the staff organise free walking tours and sell bargain-priced bus tickets to Machu Picchu. It suits budget travellers and solo backpackers who want a sociable, no-frills dorm rather than peace and privacy. The main USP is location: directly opposite San Pedro Market, so you step out into Cusco’s most chaotic, useful street.
Cronache di Cusco
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire, laid out in the shape of a puma from the 12th century, and its finest surviving Inca walls – perfect dry-stone trapezoidal blocks – still line many streets. After the Spanish conquered in 1533, they built baroque churches and mansions directly on top of Inca foundations, creating the city’s signature style: colonial balconies wedged between ancient stonework. Today Cusco is a Unesco World Heritage city, its Plaza de Armas a stage for parades and protests, and its identity remains fiercely Andean: Quechua is spoken on buses, and the annual Inti Raymi festival draws tens of thousands in June.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Cusco →I migliori mesi
May, June and July: the dry season is fully established, skies are clear for views of the surrounding valleys, and temperatures are cool but sunny (12-20°C). Crowds are high in June because of Inti Raymi, so May and July give you good weather with slightly fewer tourists.
Peak / Festival Surge
June is the absolute peak: Inti Raymi (24 June) brings 50,000-plus visitors to Cusco. Hotel prices double during the festival week, and dorm beds at hostels like Inka Wild book out three months in advance. The event is the big driver – a reconstructed Inca ceremony at Sacsayhuamán.
Stagione di spalla
April and September: the rains have stopped or not yet begun, crowds drop by around 30% compared to June-July, and you can often get a 10-15% discount on room rates at small hostels. Weather is still reliably dry, with afternoon sun that doesn't burn.
Meteo e imballaggio
Cusco sits at 3,400 metres – the sun is fierce even when the air is cold, and after 4pm the temperature can drop to near freezing. Pack a thermal base layer plus a wide-brimmed hat and SPF 50 suncream; you will need both in the same day.
Briefing della città — Cusco
- The new Cusco airport at Chinchero has been delayed again (now due 2026/27), so you still fly into Alejandro Velasco Astete – expect long taxi queues and traffic jams on Avenida El Sol during peak hours.
- San Pedro Market, directly opposite the hostel, reopened its food court in early 2025 after a renovation; it now has clearer hygiene ratings for the fruit stalls, but the soup kitchens are as good as ever.
- The train line to Machu Picchu (PeruRail/Inca Rail) has added an extra early departure from Ollantaytambo for 2026 due to demand – book at least two weeks ahead for July dates.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Inka Wild Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th floor) at the back of the building, facing the interior courtyard. This avoids street noise from Matará and gets better light in the afternoon. The hostel is in a narrow colonial building, so higher floors are quieter and feel more private.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Matará street: the street is busy with taxis, moto-taxis and foot traffic from the nearby San Pedro market. Also avoid rooms next to the main staircase or the shared kitchen if there is one—the hostel has a social vibe, so those areas can be noisy late into the evening.
Best views
Ask for a room overlooking the interior courtyard (if the hostel has one) or a side street—you'll get a glimpse of local life without the traffic roar. Some top-floor rooms might have a partial view of the Cusco rooftops and the hills, but don't expect a panorama.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. The building likely has 4 floors (common for Cusco's historic centre) and no lift, so the top floors are quieter by default. The second floor can be okay but shares more noise from the ground-floor common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Matará runs north-south near the San Pedro market and is a main route for colectivos and taxis. Noise starts at 6am and continues until late evening. The hostel's bar or common area may have music or chatter until 10-11pm. Also, the building is old—floorboards creak, and water pipes can be audible in the walls.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs—the street noise is worse on weekends when the market is busier. 2. Check if the hostel offers a free breakfast or a packed lunch option for early starts to Machu Picchu trains—many hostels in this area do, and it saves you a morning scramble.
- 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 — Inka Wild Hostel
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up, sufficient for browsing; login via room number and surname, one device per person
No lift. Three floors, stairs only. Ground floor has reception, common area, and one accessible twin room
No free newspapers; digital newsstand not available. Small communal bookshelf with secondhand English guides and magazines. Building is a converted 18th-century colonial townhouse with original stone courtyard
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 09:00 (free); late check-out until 12:00 for 20 PEN surcharge, after 12:00 charged half-night rate
Free luggage storage in locked room until 22:00 on check-out day; no fee
Step-free access to ground floor only via a single step at main entrance (portable ramp on request). No lift, so upper floors inaccessible by wheelchair. No adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Estacionamiento Cusco Centro' on Calle Saphy, 0.3 km, 35 PEN per 24 hours. No EV charging on site
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (local tourist tax is included in rates for foreign visitors; no separate city tax at this property)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 100 PEN card hold for incidentals at check-in, refunded on departure if nothing used
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Capilla San Antonio Abad (87 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Capilla (87 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de El Triunfo (121 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Templo de la Sagrada Familia (129 m · ~2 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Inti Killa — 612 m · ~8 min walk
Parque Tricentenario — 245 m · ~3 min walk
Museo de Arte Precolombino — 110 m · ~1 min walk
Paraninfo Universitario — 359 m · ~4 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
globalnet — 27 m · ~1 min walk
Mifarma — 412 m · ~5 min walk
Mukis Market — 183 m · ~2 min walk
Pavitos — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist offices as they offer poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in restaurants, shops and hotels; contactless common in supermarkets; small street stalls and markets cash-only.
10% tip appreciated in restaurants if service charge not included; not expected in taxis; optional for hotel porters (1-2 soles).
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Local bakery or market stall coffee, around 3-4 soles.
Set menu (menu del día) at a local eatery, soup + main + drink, 8-12 soles.
Main course at a casual restaurant, 15-20 soles.
San Pedro Market and streets around Plaza de Armas offer anticuchos, empanadas and tamales for 3-7 soles.
Mercado San Pedro is the main market for fresh produce; Plaza Vea and Metro are common supermarket chains.
San Pedro Market and local street stalls sell affordable alpaca wool sweaters, hats and souvenirs; negotiate prices.
Colectivos (shared minibuses) cost 1-2 soles per ride; from airport, take a local bus or colectivo for ~1 sol, avoid tourist taxis.
Eat at menu del día places for lunch; buy bottled water in bulk at supermarkets; negotiate prices at markets and with tour agencies.
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 Inka Wild Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · globalnet — 27 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 412 m · ~5 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 Inka Wild Hostel?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th floor) at the back of the building, facing the interior courtyard. This avoids street noise from Matará and gets better light in the afternoon. The hostel is in a narrow colonial building, so higher floors are quieter and feel more private.
Which rooms should I avoid at Inka Wild Hostel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Matará street: the street is busy with taxis, moto-taxis and foot traffic from the nearby San Pedro market. Also avoid rooms next to the main staircase or the shared kitchen if there is one—the hostel has a social vibe, so those areas can be noisy late into the evening.
Is Inka Wild Hostel noisy?
Matará runs north-south near the San Pedro market and is a main route for colectivos and taxis. Noise starts at 6am and continues until late evening. The hostel's bar or common area may have music or chatter until 10-11pm. Also, the building is old—floorboards creak, and water pipes can be audible in the walls.
Which rooms have the best views at Inka Wild Hostel?
Ask for a room overlooking the interior courtyard (if the hostel has one) or a side street—you'll get a glimpse of local life without the traffic roar. Some top-floor rooms might have a partial view of the Cusco rooftops and the hills, but don't expect a panorama.
What are insider tips for staying at Inka Wild Hostel?
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs—the street noise is worse on weekends when the market is busier. 2. Check if the hostel offers a free breakfast or a packed lunch option for early starts to Machu Picchu trains—many hostels in this area do, and it saves you a morning scramble.
What time is check-in at Inka Wild Hostel?
Check-in at Inka Wild Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Inka Wild Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up, sufficient for browsing; login via room number and surname, one device per person
Is there a city or tourist tax at Inka Wild Hostel?
None (local tourist tax is included in rates for foreign visitors; no separate city tax at this property)
Where can I eat cheaply near Inka Wild Hostel?
Set menu (menu del día) at a local eatery, soup + main + drink, 8-12 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Inka Wild Hostel?
Colectivos (shared minibuses) cost 1-2 soles per ride; from airport, take a local bus or colectivo for ~1 sol, avoid tourist taxis.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
May, June and July: the dry season is fully established, skies are clear for views of the surrounding valleys, and temperatures are cool but sunny (12-20°C). Crowds are high in June because of Inti Raymi, so May and July give you good weather with slightly fewer tourists.
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.