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Cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi can be enjoyed at Picol Hostal, awarded with the Gold's Q'ente 2015 for Touristic Quality Services. The property is just half-a-block from Del Sol Avenue and 2 blocks from Cusco’s picturesque historic district. Picol Hostal offers pleasant rooms with tasteful décor and cable TV. All rooms are well-lit, well-ventilated, have private bathrooms with showers and 24-hour hot water. Housekeeping service and clean towels are provided daily. Guests booking more than five nights are entitled to a free taxi on check out from Picol Hostal to Cusco airport. The hostel, which also received an award for environment practices, offers a complimentary Continental breakfast with tropical fruits at the breakfast area, decorated with rustic red-bricked walls. Picol Hostal offers luggage storage and has a handy tour-desk capable of offering multilingual advice on visiting the area. Additionally, airport shuttles to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, 3 km away, can be arranged for an extra fee.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Cusco, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Breakfast to go


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Cusco

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lauren
    Australia Australia
    Stayed in Cusco for 2 weeks bouncing around diff hotels and hostels and this is by far the best I stayed in. Consistently hot water with great water pressure, hard to find in Cusco. Beds comfy. Breakfast great. And staff going over and above at...
  • Esther
    Spain Spain
    This is a very comfortable place to stay not just because of the comfy beds and quietness despite being in a very central location but because of the amazing staff. They were amazing and always willing to help with very good tips and accommodate...
  • Chamali
    Australia Australia
    We were allowed to store our bags for free after checking out, until late night till we take our bus. Delicious breakfast. Excellent location inside the city centre. Helpful staff.
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    Well located Great price Photos accurate Simple breakfast but very filling - also gave take away breakfasts for early starts Helpful staff - particularly when I was suffering from altitude sickness on our first night Front door is locked...
  • Sotiria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was extremely kind, welcoming and helpful, and the location was simply great, literally 5 min walk from the main square etc. The room had everything I needed and was spacious. Breakfast was plain but good!
  • Cardoso
    Portugal Portugal
    Breakfast box on the days we left early for tours. Hairdryer. Confy bed. Staff really friendly and helpfully. Complimentary tea on the entrance everyday. Hot water. Location.
  • Amelia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is centrally located in the city centre, but what really liked about this hotel was the staff was extremely nice. They accommodated us well according to our request and the owner ensured we had a good experience.
  • Vivi
    Hungary Hungary
    The staff are very caring and kind. Provide a very intimate breakfast.
  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    Like the other reviewers, nothing fancy but everything you need. Staff were great, there when you need them but not over bearing like other hostels we've stayed at. Breakfast is great an fresh towels also great. If the wifi was constant and faster...
  • Clémentine
    France France
    A very simple hotel but with all you need, hot water included :) ! The staff is super helpful and kind, and the breakfast is good!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Picol Hostal
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Picol Hostal takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 10:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$9 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note guests booking more than 5 nights are entitled to a complimentary transfer from Cusco's airport to Picol Hostal (one-way only).

Guests don't pay extra taxes for service (10%)

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travellers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Picol Hostal 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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