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Ruta Alterna Backpacker

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Jr. Los Nogales 214. Urb. El Ingenio 214-A

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$368

Includes taxes and charges

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$368

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
18 mentions

Miriam , the lady running the hostel was so friendly

The Hostel, the room, the hot shower - everything is really good

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

Stayed for 3 nights in the double room with ensuite

The beds were comfy, the kitchen was good and breakfasts too

Breakfast available
7 mentions

The breakfast was excellent and varied from day to day

Carlos was so helpful and friendly, he showed us which combis to get and where t…

Great location
6 mentions

The area is quiet at night and safe to walk around

The place was super comfortable, and the location couldn't have been better

Clean rooms
3 mentions

The hostel itself is also super charming, clean and everything we could have wis…

Kept very clean throughout, and we were asked regularly if we needed our room cl…

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

Excellent wifi/internet/network throughout the hostel

Overview

Ruta Alterna Backpacker features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi, and is located in Cajamarca. Breakfast is available every morning. The bed and breakfast offers a terrace. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Ruta Alterna Backpacker can arrange a bicycle rental service. Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport is 6 km away.

Traveller reviews

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mary

solo_traveller

January 6, 2026

9

Miriam , the lady running the hostel was so friendly. She gave us Panettone and hot chocolate on Christmas Eve.

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Riccardo

solo_traveller

September 24, 2025

10

The Hostel, the room, the hot shower - everything is really good!! But Carlos made this place special!!! Friendly guy, always helpful in suggestions for tours or organizing transportation and always open for nice conversations (also in english;))

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Dave CB500X

couple

September 17, 2025

10

A fantastic option in Cajamarca

Stayed for 3 nights in the double room with ensuite. A good size room with a large bathroom. The area is quiet at night and safe to walk around. There was off-street parking for our motorcycles. Carlos is an excellent host and made us feel very welcome. If I need a place to stay in Cajamarca on another occasion, this will be the first place I look to.

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Clara

couple

June 16, 2025

10

Amazing

Carlos, the owner, was incredibly nice and helpful, he gave us much great advice for the city and our next destinations. The hostel itself is also super charming, clean and everything we could have wished for!

O

Oscar Angelo

solo_traveller

June 8, 2025

9

Carlos is an amazing host! Always ready to help and share great tips about the city and upcoming adventures. The place was super comfortable, and the location couldn't have been better. Highly recommend

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Aneta

extended_group

March 5, 2025

10

The stay was great. Cozy room, fresh sheets, helpful host, well equipped kitchen, good wifi.

The host Carlos is a great and friendly person. Very helpful.

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Beaugeard

solo_traveller

February 23, 2025

9

Quiet but very interesting!

The beds were comfy, the kitchen was good and breakfasts too. Mostly the staff were amazing, really friendly and helpful, taught me about the culture and even gave me hot chocolate and chicha! plus the dogs were adorable

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Heidi

couple

February 12, 2025

9

Great find

Lovely small hostel with kitchen facilities (four hob stove, fridge/freezer, pots and pans etc) in a quiet area with plenty of communal space. Very secure lockable gated entrance. Kept very clean throughout, and we were asked regularly if we needed our room cleaned, or if we needed fresh towels or bedding changed. The property was 15 minutes walk from the main plaza, 10 minutes walk from the supermarket. Carlos, the wonderful owner, was exceedingly attentive and also offered cheap tours for all the local sites and more. He helped us to plan our continued journey, including contacting and recommending hostels for us. Excellent wifi/internet/network throughout the hostel. The breakfast was excellent and varied from day to day. Very quiet neighbourhood, apart from the usual dogs barking. Comfortable room temperature but additional blankets if required. A genuine effort to separate and recycle rubbish. Netflix already signed in if you need or want it. Bedroom had plenty of storage, hooks, bin, bedside tables, and lamps. The two lovely dogs greeted us whenever they were around. However, they were kept in the parents' property next door if people were not comfortable with dogs.

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Alexander

family_with_children

October 28, 2024

7

Good place to rest your head

Nice kitchen to use Nice bunk bed Place to store bicycle

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Molly

couple

October 11, 2024

10

Friendly, helpful staff

Carlos was so helpful and friendly, he showed us which combis to get and where to get them to go to the places we wanted too (much cheaper than taxis) and the breakfast was lovely.

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Rina

solo_traveller

September 29, 2024

10

Great host

It's a cosy, small hostel situated in a quiet area. It's still within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas. The breakfast was nice. Carlos, the host, is always there for you if you have a question and takes great care of his guests. He'd always come around for a chat in the evening and to see if you needed anything.

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Bryan

couple

August 19, 2024

8

The owner, Carlos, was extremely friendly, and exceptionally helpful. He made our stay in Cajamarca so easy and pleasurable

A

Aurora

solo_traveller

August 1, 2024

10

The service, the attention to detail, the cooked breakfast. Was a bit skeptical about the location, but it turned out to be safe, quiet, both close to the fruit market and to a shopping mall, and yet still walking distance from the plaza de armas.

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Merle Sophie

solo_traveller

May 16, 2024

9

Small & cozy hostel, wasn’t busy when I went but the owner was super helpful and made sure we had a great time. Thanks for a great couple of days!

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Egert

solo_traveller

March 25, 2024

10

Amazing host. Very helpful with everything. Had lots of tips for what to do around Cajamarca and good practical information for how to get there. Can’t recommend staying here enough.

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Noemi_Lond

couple

January 17, 2024

10

Amazing place for a backpacker!

It a great place to stay. We came earlier because of our night bus and they let us get in the room earlier and let us stay longer in the hostel after check out because of the next night bus. The owners are really nice, friendly and helpful. The sheets were warm and the room cosy. Even if you have to share toilet and shower the whole place is really clean and not so many travelers at the same time. Breakfast has been the healthiest in a while. Really great place😁

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Freddie

couple

December 26, 2023

10

Good value for money

The host is very kind and always willing to help out! It takes around 10 minutes get to the main square

D

Diana

family_with_children

July 31, 2023

10

¡Excelente atención!

H

Hanna

solo_traveller

July 19, 2023

9

Nice hostel in a good environment with caring host.

Carlos was the kindest host I ever had. I felt like home.

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Christina

solo_traveller

July 15, 2023

10

It was Chevere!

The hostel is really familiar and chilled. You can walk to the plaza de armas in 10-15 minutes and it has everything you need. Carlos, the owner, is definitely another great part of it. He is really engaged to let everybody feel welcome and comfortable. When I arrived at 6am with the bus, it was no problem to already come to the hostel and wait there until the room and everything was ready. A bonus is also the included breakfast ;).

Facilities

Activities

Darts, Hiking, Cycling, Pub crawls, Movie nights, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Baby safety gates

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Bar

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Pets allowed, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Garden, Terrace

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Services

Airport shuttle, Laundry, Ironing service, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Packed lunches, Car hire, Shuttle service, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Double Room

The fully equipped kitchen features a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and a microwave. This double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room

Offering a dining area, a wardrobe and a carpeted floor, this triple room includes a shared bathroom. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which is fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Boasting an outdoor dining area, this triple room also offers a minibar, a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 11:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:56 PM

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Ruta Alterna Backpacker - 0 Star Hotel in Cajamarca