143 Avenida San Martín, Barranco, Barranco, Lima, Peru
#31 of 306 hotels in Lima
Guests' ChoiceBased on 66 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Dale
United KingdomFantastic location and safe area
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Katarzyna
PolandThe only thing was that the showers were located in the other building than the one our room was in. Not a big issue as it's a few steps away and it's usually warm in Lima, but it may be good to know about it. Also if you want to dry your hair, you may want to bring your own hair dryer with you.
The localization of the hostel is perfect, in a quiet street but also just a few minutes away from the Barranco center. The hostel itself is really cool, has a lot of places you can chill out or focus in, enough bathrooms (we didn't encounter queues). Nice atmosphere with music welcoming you in the reception, there are plants all around - it's really cool.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomOther than the I'll fitting sheets on the beds, this hostel is excellent...all criticism of what is an excellent place to stay in Lima
Had breakfast at the attached cafe which was really good and reasonably priced
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Nadine
South AfricaThe room was a bit noisy, the room was stuffy and the windows are really high up so you can't see outside directly (double volume rooms). No ambient lighting, big florescent light only.
Great location, friendly staff, has a rooftop where you can lounge and it was clean!!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Witold
United StatesKitchen could be expanded a bit.
I have to give Ancestral a 5 star review. Stayed there for almost three months. Awesome staff. Felt like home away from home. Ultraclean. I treated staff to cake when I left to say thank you. Awesome views of the ocean from the roof top. Excellent security.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
František
Czech RepublicThe showers could be done better, noise from the street could be heard a little in the room.
Good and clean common areas, lots of shared bathrooms, security at the door, helpful English speaking staff, great breakfast, nice rooftop with a view.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Katie
United KingdomThis is a really nice hostel in a great location. Staff are really friendly and helpful, from reception to the security staff always happy to chat and give advice and info. It's massive hostel, with lots of open space,a great terrace upstairs with a lovely view . It also has a bar upstairs, a good coffee shop on site and nice communal areas with a decent kitchen. The rooms themselves were spacious with lockers and air con.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Backis
Lithuaniathank you very much to the entire reception team who made this stay pleasant and practical down to the smallest detail. ideal place for backpackers. thanks in particular to Erwin, Miguel and Gianella who were so attentive
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Monique
United KingdomThe only downside was the internet was down for 3 days but that was the service providers problem
Great hostel with bar, cafe, clean bathrooms, beds with curtains lights and plugs, spacious rooms. Excellent location in Barranco. Helpful staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Monika
Austriathe kitchen is a bit small
very cool building the rooftop terrace is great relaxed vibes I have never seen so many bathrooms in one location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Domen
SloveniaThe property is amazing with a beautiful architecture, high ceilings and big spacious rooms. There is also a breathtaking terrace at the top!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Lina
SwitzerlandSuper clean hostel with great facilities and really lovely staff especially including the security guard Edwin who is a welcoming kind and helpful Aman always smiling to welcome you at the door.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Linn
NorwayThe bar should have been rebuilt to the rooftop and put more effort into the roof. The place on the roof was a bit impractical, as the social area was always quite empty. Also, the kitchen is tiny. My room could not open the window, and had a bit weird smell. Like old cat pee. I don't know but it was always there.
The hostel was nice and the staff where amazing. It was nice to have curtains on the bed for more privacy and a small lamp and charging by the bed. There was also a nice co-working area.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Wai
GermanyGreat property with beautiful building, good facilities, many bathrooms for sharing, and most importantly attentive and helpful staff! Thank you!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Mario
SwitzerlandHuge rooms with 12 people in IT. Was smelly
Liiiisto Shei was an exceptionel Bartender and she knows how to call Gianni Infantino <3 WE Had a great time with the Hostel Personal #miguel
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Michael
GuatemalaStaff and location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Jason
United StatesNothing I can think of
Fantastic hostel for anyone staying in Lima. Very well located with a nice bar and cafe at the hostel. The view of the ocean from the roof is amazing. The breakfast was very good, we had it everyday. Recommended for any traveler.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Kalvin0
CanadaCan't say any bad things about the hostel.
Well done. Even 16 beds dorms were comfortable. Kitchen facility and outdoor patios were well arranged. The rooftop had amazing view of ocean. Not a party hostel so a good place to chill.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Yannic
GermanyThis is for sure one of the best hostels we’ve stayed at over the years. The room was clean with comfortable beds, even the bunks were surprisingly spacious. Sanitary areas were clean, showers have decent pressure and are warm. There are very nice communal areas: yard, bar, pool room, and especially the rooftop terrace. Most importantly, the people were fantastic. The guests, but also the receptionists and volunteers were lovely. We had especially good times with the barkeepers Shey and Jennifer. Thanks to all at ancestral!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Camille
FranceLimited hot water in the showers
Beautiful Hostel and very friendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Jason
United StatesNothing comes to mind
Excellent hostel in Lima. The staff was friendly, bed was comfortable, great location. I would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Caitlin
AustraliaWhile we were staying at the hostel it was very quiet. This may be because it was the low season. The kitchen was also very minimally equipped and small.
The staff were fantastic, so friendly and helpful, from the people on the front desk to the energetic bar staff. The shared shower/bathroom facilities are really good. Clean and great showers. We took a private room which was spacious and clean. Very close to the heart of Baranco.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Hannah
United KingdomPaper towels in the bathrooms rather than proper towels
Great breakfast, clean, helpful staff, top quality facilities
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Moritz
Germanysome recommendations: new and more cutting boards, towels and soap in all bathrooms
everything was clean, well equipped and organized
Stayed in October 2023
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