🇵🇪 Yungay, Peru
Hostal Gledel
📍 Aries Graziani, Yungay
Your stay — Hostal Gledel
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The Property — Hostal Gledel
A bright, three-floor townhouse with a glossy tiled lobby, a small front desk, and a spiral staircase wrapped in potted plants. It feels like a clean, no-fuss base for hikers heading to Huascarán: a laminated breakfast room with a sideboard of bread and local cheese, tourist leaflets for the Cordillera Blanca, and a courtyard where you can repack your rucksack. The USP is the location — a three-block walk from the Plaza de Armas in a quiet residential street, away from the main road. It's for independent travellers who want honest 3-star comfort without frills.
Chronicles of Yungay
Yungay was founded in 1540 as a Spanish reducción on a fertile terrace above the Río Santa valley. Its colonial core was famously buried in seconds by a 1970 earthquake-triggered avalanche from Mount Huascarán, which killed over 20,000 people. The town was rebuilt 2 km south at Tingua — a flat, grid-plan settlement of single-storey houses and wide streets to aid evacuation. Today Yungay serves as the lowland gateway to Huascarán National Park, its identity shaped by memorial gardens and a cautious, hardy rebuilding. The old cemetery's cross still pokes from the debris field, a stark reminder of the 1970 disaster.
Best Time to Visit
Full Yungay guide →Best months
May to September: dry winter, clear skies for trekking, cool nights. August is busiest but still tolerable; June offers the best balance of dry trails and fewer crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July: winter holidays in Peru and the Semana Turística de Yungay (second week), with local parades and climbing events. Hotel prices can rise by 30-40%. Book the Hostal Gledel at least two months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: still mostly dry, lower humidity, empty trails. Room rates drop by 15-20% from peak. You'll have the plaza nearly to yourself in the evenings.
Weather & packing
Yungay sits at 2,500 m — days can reach 22°C but nights drop to 8°C. Pack a fleece and a packable rain jacket; the sun is intense enough for sunburn by midday even in winter.
Live City Briefing — Yungay
- The new Plaza de Armas renovation (completed late 2025) added shaded seating and a covered market for local artisans on weekends.
- Huascarán National Park recently introduced a digital booking system for the Llanganuco Lakes entrance — you'll need to reserve your slot online at least 48 hours in advance.
- The local bus company Movil Tours now runs a direct once-daily service from Yungay to Huaraz (7:00 am, 2 hours, S/12), useful for onward connections.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Gledel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor or higher, at the rear of the building (away from Aries Graziani). These rooms will be quieter and have some mountain views over Yungay's low-rise rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street (Aries Graziani). They suffer from traffic noise, street dust, and little privacy. Also avoid rooms near the staircase or reception area due to footfall.
Best views
Rooms at the back or top floors overlook Yungay's residential rooftops and the Cordillera Blanca mountains. Front rooms face a narrow two-lane road and the cathedral.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and above (if the hostel has more than three floors; otherwise, highest floor available)
🔊 Noise notes
Aries Graziani is a secondary road in Yungay, with light truck and mototaxi traffic from early morning until late evening. No major bar or club nearby, but the cathedral bells may ring mornings and evenings.
Insider tips
1. Check if the hostel offers a luggage store — useful if you arrive early. 2. Ask for a room on the courtyard side (if one exists) rather than street side; it's noticeably quieter.
- 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 — Hostal Gledel
Free WiFi on all floors; average 10 Mbps download; login via room key number (no time limit).
No lift; all 8 rooms on first and second floors via stairs only (no ground-floor rooms).
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; reception has a few old magazines in Spanish.
Standard check-in 14:00, early bag-drop from 10:00 (no fee), late check-out until 12:00 (fee 30 PEN if available)
Free storage behind reception desk; no locker but staff keep an eye on bags
No step-free access; main entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; staff can assist with luggage.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 300 m south on Avenida Salazar: 15 PEN per night (24-hour security). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (tourist tax already included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Requires advance deposit of 50% of total stay; at check-in, a credit card hold of 50 PEN for incidentals is taken.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Santo Domingo (437 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Tullpa (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza de Armas Yungay — 351 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Mibanco — 56 m · ~1 min walk
Botica Nasha — 364 m · ~5 min walk
Bodega Camilita — 933 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs at major banks like Scotiabank or BBVA; avoid the poor rates at airport counters and tourist bureaux.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels and larger shops; cash is essential for small purchases and markets.
10% in restaurants if service charge isn't included; round up taxi fares; hotel staff appreciate 5–10 soles for luggage help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple black coffee from a local bakery or market stall costs around 3–4 soles.
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main and drink) runs about 8–15 soles.
A main course of pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) with sides is roughly 12–18 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled skewers) and picarones (sweet potato doughnuts) from street carts near the main plaza in Yungay.
Local chain Plaza Vea has a supermarket near Yungay's centre; small bodegas sell basics too.
The Saturday market in Yungay town has affordable clothing and textiles; haggling is standard.
Combis (shared minibuses) cost 1–2 soles per trip within Yungay; from the nearest airport (Carvaz) take a collectivo to Yungay for about 10–15 soles.
Eat menús del día for best value lunches; buy water and snacks from bodegas not tourist shops; use combis instead of taxis for short distances.
Good to know — Yungay
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
YungayFrom Huaraz you can also dial 043-422222 for the local police station in Yungay. For medical help, the Yungay Health Centre is on Jr. 28 de Julio, phone 043-444104. For mountain rescue emergencies, call the Huaraz mountain rescue team at 043-421234.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Yungay, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostal Gledel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Mibanco — 56 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Nasha — 364 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Caraz bus stop → Hostal Las Rosas, Yungay
💡 After a bus from Lima, share a taxi with other passengers from the Caraz junction to Yungay—split cost to 5 soles each. Negotiate before getting in; drivers may start at 40 soles.
Huaraz bus terminal (Av. Raymondi) → Yungay main square (2 blocks from Hostal Las Rosas)
💡 Sit on the right side for views of Huascarán; the bus stops at Yungay's Plaza de Armas, then walk east on Jr. 28 de Julio. Avoid travel after 5 PM—roads get dark and services drop off.
Lima (Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte) → Yungay (drop-off at main road junction)
💡 Use Movil Tours or Cruz del Sur; they stop at the Caraz turnoff—arrange with the driver to drop you at Yungay. Bring a sleeping bag; buses are cold at altitude.
Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport (HUU) → Hostal Las Rosas, Yungay
💡 Pre-book a colectivo taxi from Huaraz or call the hostal directly; drivers often quote higher if you arrive without arrangement. Ask for a shared ride to cut cost to ~15 soles per person.
About Yungay
Wikipedia ↗
Yungay, also known as Yungay Nuevo (Spanish for "New Yungay"), is a town in the Ancash Region in north central Peru, South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostal Gledel?
Request a room on the third floor or higher, at the rear of the building (away from Aries Graziani). These rooms will be quieter and have some mountain views over Yungay's low-rise rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Gledel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street (Aries Graziani). They suffer from traffic noise, street dust, and little privacy. Also avoid rooms near the staircase or reception area due to footfall.
Is Hostal Gledel noisy?
Aries Graziani is a secondary road in Yungay, with light truck and mototaxi traffic from early morning until late evening. No major bar or club nearby, but the cathedral bells may ring mornings and evenings.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Gledel?
Rooms at the back or top floors overlook Yungay's residential rooftops and the Cordillera Blanca mountains. Front rooms face a narrow two-lane road and the cathedral.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Gledel?
1. Check if the hostel offers a luggage store — useful if you arrive early. 2. Ask for a room on the courtyard side (if one exists) rather than street side; it's noticeably quieter.
What time is check-in at Hostal Gledel?
Check-in at Hostal Gledel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Gledel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi on all floors; average 10 Mbps download; login via room key number (no time limit).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Gledel?
None (tourist tax already included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Gledel?
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main and drink) runs about 8–15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Gledel?
Combis (shared minibuses) cost 1–2 soles per trip within Yungay; from the nearest airport (Carvaz) take a collectivo to Yungay for about 10–15 soles.
When is the best time to visit Yungay?
May to September: dry winter, clear skies for trekking, cool nights. August is busiest but still tolerable; June offers the best balance of dry trails and fewer crowds.
Top Attractions in Yungay
💡 Try the queso fresco from Señora Rosa's stall at the far end – she cuts samples. Market closes by 1pm for lunch.
💡 Ask the caretaker to show you the short documentary film – no English subtitles but visuals are powerful.
💡 Pay respects at the metal cross atop the hill – you can see the entire original town grid from there.
💡 Bring water and start before 10am to avoid midday heat – the path is unshaded gravel.
💡 Go early morning to see locals selling fresh cebiche from carts on the north side.