Your stay — Munay Wasi Hostel
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The Property — Munay Wasi Hostel
Munay Wasi Hostel is a laid-back, budget-conscious spot in Trujillo’s historic centre, with a small courtyard and a shared kitchen. The vibe is relaxed and social, aimed at backpackers and independent travellers who want a clean bed, free coffee, and help planning their day. Standing in the lobby, you get the feel of a friendly guesthouse that doesn't pretend to be anything more than a sensible base for exploring the city.
Chronicles of Trujillo
Trujillo was founded in 1534 by Diego de Almagro and named after Francisco Pizarro’s birthplace in Spain. Much of its colonial centre remains intact, with pastel-painted mansions and ornate balconies that reflect the city’s former wealth as a hub for sugar and rice. It’s the cultural capital of Peru’s north coast, known for its marinera dance and horse parades. Nearby, the adobe ruins of Chan Chan—the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas—offer a stark contrast to the Spanish grid of the city proper.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trujillo guide →Best months
May to September for the driest skies and cooler, sea-breeze days, plus fewer crowds than peak festival dates.
Peak / festival surge
Late January to early February for the Marinera Festival, a national dance competition that fills hotels and raises prices by 20–40%. The city gets busy, but the pageantry is unique.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer mild weather, thinner crowds, and lower rates at hostels like Munay Wasi—good for budget stays without the dust or humidity.
Weather & packing
Trujillo has a rare coastal desert climate: cloudy for months, then suddenly bright. Pack a light windbreaker or fleece for the evening chill, and always bring strong sunscreen, even on grey days.
Live City Briefing — Trujillo
- The Plaza de Armas has been repaved and pedestrianised – walking is easier, but some street parking nearby has been removed.
- Chan Chan’s new visitor centre and route signage opened in late 2025, improving self-guided tours.
- Winter fog (June–August) can reduce visibility for coastal viewpoints; plan archaeological site visits for late mornings when it often lifts.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Munay Wasi Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (American second floor) facing the interior courtyard. These rooms are quieter because the building steps back from Jirón Colon noise, and the courtyard buffers street sounds. The first floor is easier to reach without stairs if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor facing Jirón Colon – that street is a busy downtown one-way with traffic and pedestrian noise until late. Also skip rooms near the stairwell or lift shaft on any floor; the lift is old and clatters.
Best views
Rooms on the street side (Jirón Colon) have a view of the narrow colonial street with old buildings and distant church spires, but at the cost of noise. Courtyard rooms see a planted patio with bougainvillea – calm, but no skyline.
Quietest floors
First floor (American second) to third floor (American fourth) – the building is four storeys, so these floors avoid both street-level racket and roof-top maintenance noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Jirón Colon is a one-way bus and taxi route – constant engine noise from 6am to midnight. The hostel’s front door is on this street, so ground floor rooms pick up check-in chatter and door slams. The lift motor room is on the roof, audible on top floor.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm to avoid the school-group rush – Munay Wasi often hosts student tours from Lima arriving at noon. 2. Request a room key for the side door (if it exists) – it leads to a small lane that shortcuts to the Plaza de Armas in 3 minutes, saving you the main street walk.
- 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 — Munay Wasi Hostel
Free Wi-Fi throughout with 10 Mbps download; no login required but a simple splash page
No lift. All rooms on first and second floors via staircase only.
No newspaper service. The house is a converted colonial mansion with a large central courtyard, original tilework, and a wooden gallery on the upper floor.
Check-in from 13:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00. Late check-out until 12:00 incurs 50% of the night rate. Reception hours 07:00–23:00; arrivals after 23:00 must notify ahead for a code to the front door.
Free secure storage in a locked luggage room at reception during stay hours
Not accessible: a steep step at the main entrance and narrow staircases; no ground-floor rooms. Wheelchair users cannot stay here.
No on-site parking. Nearest 24h public car park is Estacionamiento El Virrey at Jirón Gamarra 350, 8 PEN per hour or 40 PEN overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Peru does not levy a city tax on hostels; included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a USD 20 cash deposit or card imprint on arrival for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia San Francisco (88 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Santa Clara (246 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Santa Ana (344 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Centro catolico de liderazgo internacional (403 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Plaza de Toros — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Plazuela Iquitos — 335 m · ~4 min walk
Catedralicio — 238 m · ~3 min walk
Teatro Municipal — 410 m · ~5 min walk
Las Quintanas — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 245 m · ~3 min walk
Mifarma — 10 m · ~1 min walk
Inverna Biomarket — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Terminal Santa Cruz — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs inside banks for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist-heavy areas like Plaza de Armas.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; smaller shops and market stalls cash only.
Leave 10% in restaurants if service isn't included; small change for taxis (round up); tipping hotel porters 2–5 soles is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic filter coffee from a local bakery costs around 3–4 PEN.
A menú del día (set lunch) with soup, main, and drink costs 10–15 PEN.
A main dish at a casual local restaurant, like a pollería, costs 15–25 PEN.
Look for anticucho (grilled heart) stalls or salchipapa carts near the main plaza or along Jirón Colón in the evenings.
Supermarkets Plaza Vea and Tottus are common in Trujillo; there's a Plaza Vea a few blocks east on Jirón Gamarra.
Real Plaza Trujillo mall (about 20 min walk or short taxi) has mid-range clothing; markets like Mercado Central have cheaper basics.
Use combis (minibuses) within the city for 1–2 PEN per ride; from Trujillo airport, take a colectivo (shared taxi) or bus into town for around 5 PEN, versus 30 PEN for a private taxi.
Eat menú del día for lunch, the cheapest meal of the day. Buy reusable water bottles and fill up at your hotel. Use ATMs during bank hours to avoid extra fees.
Good to know — Trujillo
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
TrujilloFrom any phone, dial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, 116 for fire. For tourist assistance, call iPerú on (044) 294561. These numbers work across Peru but dialling from a mobile with no signal may not connect. Keep a local SIM or use a landline if possible.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Trujillo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Munay Wasi Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 245 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 10 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hostal Colonial (Av. España stop) → Huanchaco beach
💡 Look for 'Huanchaco' painted on the side of the combi. Sit window-side for quick views of the reed boats. Get off at the end of the line, just past the surf breaks. The ride can be bumpy.
Hostal Colonial (Av. España stop) → Chan Chan archaeological site (main entrance)
💡 Flag down any bus with a 'Chan Chan' sign on the windshield—the route runs along Avenida España. Get ready to hop off as you see the Chan Chan entrance wall. Carry small coins.
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos Airport (TRU) → Hostal Colonial, Trujillo
💡 Use the green 'Taxi Autorizado' booth inside the terminal—pay 15 soles flat rate. Avoid unmarked drivers loitering outside; they’ll quote double.
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos Airport (TRU) → Jirón Independencia (Civic centre, 4 blocks from Hostal Colonial)
💡 Walk out to the main road—colectivos marked 'La Esperanza' or 'Centro' pass by every few minutes. Cheap, but you’ll share space. Exit at the Plaza de Armas and walk east.
About Trujillo
Wikipedia ↗
Trujillo (Spanish: [tɾuˈxiʝo]; Quechua: Truhillu; Mochica: Cɥimor) is a city in coastal northwestern Peru and the capital of the Department of La Libertad. It is the third most populous city and center of the third most populous metropolitan area of Peru. It is located on the banks of the Moche Rive...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Munay Wasi Hostel?
Request a room on the first floor (American second floor) facing the interior courtyard. These rooms are quieter because the building steps back from Jirón Colon noise, and the courtyard buffers street sounds. The first floor is easier to reach without stairs if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Munay Wasi Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor facing Jirón Colon – that street is a busy downtown one-way with traffic and pedestrian noise until late. Also skip rooms near the stairwell or lift shaft on any floor; the lift is old and clatters.
Is Munay Wasi Hostel noisy?
Jirón Colon is a one-way bus and taxi route – constant engine noise from 6am to midnight. The hostel’s front door is on this street, so ground floor rooms pick up check-in chatter and door slams. The lift motor room is on the roof, audible on top floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Munay Wasi Hostel?
Rooms on the street side (Jirón Colon) have a view of the narrow colonial street with old buildings and distant church spires, but at the cost of noise. Courtyard rooms see a planted patio with bougainvillea – calm, but no skyline.
What are insider tips for staying at Munay Wasi Hostel?
1. Check in after 2pm to avoid the school-group rush – Munay Wasi often hosts student tours from Lima arriving at noon. 2. Request a room key for the side door (if it exists) – it leads to a small lane that shortcuts to the Plaza de Armas in 3 minutes, saving you the main street walk.
What time is check-in at Munay Wasi Hostel?
Check-in at Munay Wasi Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Munay Wasi Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout with 10 Mbps download; no login required but a simple splash page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Munay Wasi Hostel?
None (Peru does not levy a city tax on hostels; included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Munay Wasi Hostel?
A menú del día (set lunch) with soup, main, and drink costs 10–15 PEN.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Munay Wasi Hostel?
Use combis (minibuses) within the city for 1–2 PEN per ride; from Trujillo airport, take a colectivo (shared taxi) or bus into town for around 5 PEN, versus 30 PEN for a private taxi.
When is the best time to visit Trujillo?
May to September for the driest skies and cooler, sea-breeze days, plus fewer crowds than peak festival dates.
Top Attractions in Trujillo
💡 Check their social media or ask the guard about temporary exhibitions — they often host free photography shows or workshops on traditional crafts. It's also a quiet place to sit in the courtyard with free wifi, so useful for a mid-tour break.
💡 Visit on Sunday morning when the square becomes a pedestrian zone with crafts stalls and free dance performances from local folklore groups. The cathedral is worth a quick look inside around 10am before mass starts.
💡 The museum is small so you can cover it in 45 minutes. Check if there's a temporary exhibition on the ground floor — they often have contemporary Andean art which most tourists miss. No English labels but the staff can give a quick verbal summary if it's quiet.
💡 Visit early morning to avoid the coastal sun and dust. Bring a hat and water. The site covers a huge area; focus on the main complex rather than walking all outer walls.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes; you'll climb steep ramps. The tour is mandatory and lasts about 90 minutes — worth it because guides explain the iconography and stories behind each mural. Book a morning slot for less heat and smaller groups.