Friendly staff, good breakfast, good rooms, easy to meet people. Nothing to complain about

Stayed in April 2024

Can be noisy depending on what room you get. I had three different rooms in three nights. The main building is a bit chaotic and the room beside the kitchen was noisy until 1am. The second building behind was quiet.

Really nice staff. Paul is a great source of trekking information and can arrange tours direct from the property. Gave me breakfast to take with me when I went to Laguna 69. A short walk to the plaza de armas, shops, etc. Hot showers, fast WiFi throughout. View from the roof terrace is great.

Stayed in March 2024

A lot of dogs barking on the street during the night : bring earplugs! Kitchen isn't very clean, but this is the fault of the guests.

Anita and Paul are amazing hosts, they make you feel at home and creat such a good vibe in the hostel. It is really easy to make friends there. There a kitchen, so you can cook your own meals. They prepare a great breakfast every morning. Individual rooms are very comfortable and their is always warm water in the shower.

Stayed in September 2023

Too many stairs. Too much up & down between laundry (roof), kitchen, bedroom, reception-- for my old body. Kitchen didn't have enough space (to stand, to keep food in refer or cabinet). Only had old teflon/non-stick cookware. A little far from things. I didn't feel that welcomed.

It had the basics and the first breakfast had delicious, homemade pesto and hummus!

Stayed in September 2023

Absolutely DO NOT rent the equipment (tent, sleeping bag etc.) at the hostel: super old stuff and not good quality. Also not that cheap. Ruined my experience.

Really nice and warm environment. Anita and Paul will take good care of you also by giving so many advice on the marvelous hikes around.

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing.

The owner Paul is one of a kind. He has very extensive knowledge of the Cordillera Blanca and is always very kind and always ready to help. Threw a surprise birthday party last week on the rooftop, he brings everyone together in a way i've never seen before in a hostel, it creates a true sense of community and feels like home. The staff are also amazingly kind and helpful, and the guests come from everywhere, its a great experience. The hostel itself is clean, safe, and only a 7-8 minute walk from the center of Huaraz (Plaza de Armas). The place is so special we came back, and when (not if) we come back to Huaraz some day, we will definitely be coming back to Caroline Lodging. Ps: the breakfast is also very good and changes everyday which is super nice

Stayed in August 2023

Great service and very comfortable, wonderful breakfasts and so many good tips for day trips.

Stayed in July 2023

Caroline Lodging is a great all-inclusive hostel. It has a a great family vibe with the owners being very helpful in trip planning and matching the guests who have similar plans. the breakfast is great and the prices for all services are more than fair. There is a really nice rooftop and the kitchen and cozy chill out area are great to hangout and meet people. Arriving at 4am was no problem and I was shown to my room immediately without having to pay an extra night and even got breakfast the next morning.

Stayed in June 2023

The only downside is the shared kitchen. It's pretty small and it's not possible for more then 2 people to cook at the same time

Absolutely my favorite hostel so far the staff were really nice and helpful especially Paul the owner who helps everyone with everything and have insane amount of information about every single trail in the area. Also they serve breakfast that changes every day to keep things interesting.

Stayed in April 2023

The beds are a little bit too hard for my taste.

They arrange nice breakfast, they even manage to get me gluten free nice breakfasts. Good tips and information about the hikes.

Stayed in May 2023

Very welcoming space. Staff are incredible. Paul can speak 7 languages comfortably and gives the best and honest trekking advice. Easy to get washing done. Small but lovely breakfasts. Really loved this place and thought it was good value for money!

Stayed in April 2023

You can’t flush toilet paper down to the toilet which make us uncomfortable (as other places in Huaraz)

Paul and Anita were amazing !!! 1- they prepared vegan breakfast just for us and every day was something different 2- Paul helped us to not get scammed by a tour operator and he advised us on the treks 3- he organised the treks for us 4- every member of the family/staff were so kind and helpful

Stayed in April 2023

Great place to stay in Huaraz. quiet location and Paul and the staff were always super happy to help with everything (eg advice on treks, arranging gear/transport etc).

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing I could think off

Beyond the fantastic welcoming and relaxed mini community feeling in the lodging, the best part is all the tips for hiking/ trekking/ climbing and mountaineering. You ll find advices to suit your budget whether in autonomy or in a tour. You can pay directly for the tours and you ll be picked up at the lodging door. Simply amazing hosts and staff.

Stayed in November 2022

It’s always sociable in the kitchen - it can be sometimes a little bit full and noisy there.

Paul is a really helpful and kind host, he speaks almost every guests language. You can book tours at the hostel or Paul helps you to do some treks on your own. Laundry service is good and for a fair price.

Stayed in October 2022

The owner was amazing, he helped plan all of our hikes which really made our stay. Every morning we had a different breakfast which exceeded expectations, not just your standard eggs and bread!

Stayed in July 2022

Hot water in the shower was on/off

Great place, lovely staff, good wifi, breakfast basic but good for the price, nice roof top

Stayed in August 2022

Very nice people in a nice little spot. They can help you out if you need any recommendation for trekking and things to do. Very good and abundant breakfast

Stayed in September 2022

Excellent check-in and check-out times, perfect when you just arrived in Huaraz with the night bus. During our stay for 7 mornings, didn't get the same breakfast once. Wifi worked perfectly in our room. Cool view on the rooftop. Great tips from the host for hiking trips, and in which order these should best take place. Very nice and friendly staff. The laundry service of the place is ready the same day in the evening.

Stayed in September 2022

Breakfast is phenomenal! Staff is very friendly, Paul is such a helpful person! Everything is clean, beds aren't comfortable. And the rooftop with the mountainview is perfect to relax after a hike!

Stayed in August 2022

This has been one of my favorite Hostal in Peru. A great vibe full of a lot of Avid hikers. A nice breakfast served every morning. The staff were very helpful and happy to answer any of your questions. They were also very relaxed. It's really a perfect base for those looking to stay in Huaraz longer. I highly recommend it.

Stayed in August 2022

Not super social, except at breakfast, but that was fine.

Excellent advice on treks. Relatively quiet location. Great free breakfast. Clean and quiet dorms.

Stayed in August 2022

Amazing place to meet lot of great people ! Super nice breakfast and great terasse to sit and meet people ! Can only recommend !

Stayed in July 2022

just the fact it was full of people from mi city, nothing from the place itself.

Despite it was so full because of the holidays, I didn´t expect to be treated that well. the owner made us ALL pancakes for breakfast, and the bathrooms were clean which is someting I really appreciate...In comparison the first place I stayed in, I would DEFINITELY come back there!

Stayed in July 2022