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Chelitos Backpacker

Hostel

Calle Queshua 263

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$638

Includes taxes and charges

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$638

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

Great room, comfortable bed and warm bedding

Especially in top room with views of street

Friendly staff
9 mentions

The hosts are amazing, even though they only speak Spanish, they are warm and av…

The host is really nice and friendly

Great location
7 mentions

The staff were lovely, perfect location

Easy location to Cusco historic center

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Nice people, clean, chill

Clean bathroom and hot shower in the evening Clean and comfortable room Small k…

Good value
2 mentions

Very cheap and was good for the price, I'd say you get what you pay for

It’s super affordable, and the owners are so lovely that walking in kind of felt…

Overview

Conveniently set in the centre of Cusco, Chelitos Backpacker provides free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.6 km from Wanchaq Train station, 1.3 km from Santa Catalina Convent and 1.5 km from Santo Domingo Church. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests. All units include bed linen. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Popular points of interest near the hostel include San Pedro Train Station, Cathedral of Cusco and Cusco Main Square. The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International, 4 km from Chelitos Backpacker, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

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Holly

solo_traveller

May 1, 2026

10

Lovely place to keep coming back to

I had multiple great stays at Chelitos during my time in Cusco, the owners are so lovely and accommodating and it was great being able to leave some stuff with them while I went and did the Salkantay and Ausangate trek.

J

Joh

solo_traveller

April 13, 2026

8

Nice people, clean, chill

E

Emma

extended_group

February 1, 2026

5

Good kitchen, cute dog

S

Sunny

solo_traveller

January 26, 2026

10

Worth it

The hosts are amazing, even though they only speak Spanish, they are warm and available when needed. Great room, comfortable bed and warm bedding. HOT WATER!!! Highly recommend this place.

L

Li

solo_traveller

November 22, 2025

8

The staff were lovely, perfect location

J

Jade

extended_group

October 18, 2025

8

Friends trip to Cusco

Easy location to Cusco historic center. Clean bathroom and hot shower in the evening Clean and comfortable room Small kitchen

A

Austin

solo_traveller

October 11, 2025

9

The host is really nice and friendly. They allowed you to check-in and rest in the early morning. Besides, You can get all necessary information from the host with any questions.

G

Gilad

couple

September 13, 2025

5

Nice stuff

T

Tara

solo_traveller

September 1, 2025

10

Great location. Lovely owners.

Had the greatest stay at Chelito’s backpackers. Beautiful husband and wife running, super sweet Downton location near the San Pedro station and market/ in the not so touristy part of town. Loved it and would stay again. Especially in top room with views of street. Helpful kind couple. Cute courtyard to sit in.

Y

Yun

solo_traveller

August 25, 2025

7

People who work there were really kind Location close to the center

D

damian

solo_traveller

August 23, 2025

7

A little pricey for a private room.

The hot shower when there was hot water. The bed was comfortable.

A

Agata

solo_traveller

August 20, 2025

10

So quiet, but so close to the center & San Pedro market. Cute kitty to play with included!!

S

Svetlana

solo_traveller

July 25, 2025

9

One of the best hostel in the world. A role model

A

Alex

solo_traveller

June 25, 2025

5

Bad first impressions but passable in the end

Comfortable dorm. Friendly woman at the hostel.

Z

Zoltan

solo_traveller

June 4, 2025

10

Cozy place 10 minutes walk from the main square. Helpful manager, clean facilities.

J

Jay

couple

May 26, 2025

9

Cute hostel/homestay in a quiet area and lovely hosts!

Quiet location, the owners are so so lovely!! Even though we don’t speak Spanish we still found a way to communicate and laugh with each other. Facilities are clean with hot showers. We left our stuff here for 1 week while we were hiking, they keep it safe and locked away. They have the cutest dog and a kitten, I loved playing with them.

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-nicole-

solo_traveller

May 25, 2025

7

Very cheap and was good for the price, I'd say you get what you pay for. The owner was nice and helpful, although did not speak English. I could buy cheap water at the reception. Shower was OK. A bit chilly in the room, but the provided blankets did the job.

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William

couple

May 6, 2025

10

Peaceful little hostal in Cusco

The hostal is in a lovely quiet area still close to the city centre. It is clean and well equipped with everything you need. The owners Ita and her husband are lovely and accomodating, they helped us with recommendations of things to do in Cusco and even let us store our luggage and also check in late when we got back to Cusco very late after doing the Salkantay trek.

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Elissa

couple

May 5, 2025

8

A Home in Cusco (with Bonus Cat Therapy)

This place is the perfect stay in Cusco if you’re looking for comfort, character, and a cat with zero boundaries. It’s super affordable, and the owners are so lovely that walking in kind of felt like returning to your parents’ house, if your parents lived in the middle of Cusco’s old town and didn’t judge your travel laundry situation. The location is unbeatable, right in the historical centre, close to all the touristy things you think you’ll do, and safe enough that your only real concern is how many alpaca sweaters you’re going to end up with. The highlight? A chonky little cat that will 100% steal your heart (and maybe your food). It sat on my lap like we’d known each other for years, and honestly, I haven’t felt that emotionally supported since leaving home.

B

Brett

solo_traveller

April 22, 2025

9

Nice quiet place to stay in Cuzco

Hot shower lots bathrooms,quieter street but only 10 mins to market/ main plaza abit further

Facilities

Activities

Games room, Open-air bath, Temporary art galleries, Cooking class, Live sport events (broadcast), Foot bath

Cleaning services

Laundry room

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, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Garden

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, 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, Thermometers for guests provided by property

Self check-in

Lockbox key collection near the property

Services

Shuttle service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Family Room

This family room has a private bathroom, parquet floors and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room with Private Bathroom

The family room offers parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The family room has an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room with Private Bathroom

The family room offers parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max 5 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room with Private Bathroom

This family room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room with Shared Bathroom

This family room features a shared bathroom, a wardrobe, parquet floors as well as a patio. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 25 1 bedroom0
Double Room

This double room features a shared bathroom, parquet floors, a tiled floor as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom0
Double Room

The double room offers parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The double room has an outdoor dining area. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

The double room provides parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Shared Bathroom

This double room has a shared bathroom, a wardrobe, a tiled floor as well as a patio. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom0
Mixed Dormitory Room

This dormitory room has a shared bathroom, a wardrobe, a tiled floor as well as a patio. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 12 1 bedroom0
Single Room with Bathroom

This single room has a private bathroom, a wardrobe, parquet floors as well as a patio. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 20:30
Check-outFrom 07:30 until 11:00
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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:54 PM

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Chelitos Backpacker - 0 Star Hotel in Cusco