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Reviews of Estancia 311 Backpackers

Pasaje Cutervo 129 Urbanizacion Ramon Castilla, Cajamarca, Peru

#20 of 38 hotels in Cajamarca

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Review score

Based on 38 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place needs cleaning and renovation.

    Very friendly owners who can offer many tips.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    8.0
    Really great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ants in the upstairs bathroom Really loud and annoying dog No wifi upstairs Cold shower

    Private room Kitchen Hostel owner (we had a group breakfast with traditional Peruvian soup!) Location (rly cute and clean)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only con was no shower curtain & the hot water wasn’t always available. Water pressure wasn’t that great.

    Really great value! Host was super kind! Bed was comfy. Kitchen available if you wanted to cook

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    9.0
    A beautiful hostel nestled in the heart of the most beautiful city in Peru, with wonderful hosts who help you have the b
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The most welcoming, homely place to stay with a gorgeous terrace overlooking the city. The hosts were so friendly and really made our stay with amazing recommendations

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    8.0
    Friendly hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the common spaces could be cleaner. And also I was missing one linen on my bed but I found out too late at night, maybe it was just a mistake.

    The family is super friendly! The gentleman helped me get collectivos and moto taxis as I needed, told me what to do in the region, etc. I felt very welcome. Also, there is a kitchen we can make a full use of and a place to hang out too.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    9.0
    Came for 2 days, stayed for a week
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower - hot water finish very very fast.

    The host is extremely nice and welcoming, goes out of his way to help you and had great tips! The beds are very comfortable, I slept very very well. A lot of comfi places to chill - 2 inside areas and a rooftop. Fully equipped kitchen. Feels very homey. And well, of course the price:)

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic hostel but good bang for the buck, great host who took us out one night to show us around.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    8.0
    Comfortable & kind :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is comfortable, good location, Herbert is very helpful and kind. I could leave my bag there the rest of the day when i checked out. The place has a kitchen and a common space which is very Nice as well!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower is sometimes cold. That was not great. This is a cheap hostel so you can't complain too much but a hot shower is a necessity, I think.

    The owner is nice, hostel is cheap and located close to plaza de armas

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sad that the owner had to leave soon after my arrival. He seemed like a very nice person. Also I think that a sign at the door and a doorbell would be nice, I spent quite long knocking on the door before someone opened

    Very nice people and a very comfortable bed, also the rooftop with kitchen is nice, it has all equipment. Also I used a bike of the hostel. all this comes at a very good price

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2022

    7.0
    I was happy with my stay here, but only because I had good earplugs and eye mask. For me, good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    None of the rooms seem to have much privacy. The bathrooms weren't clean.

    The owner was very helpful and friendly. The location was safe and only 4 blocks from the plaza. The terrace had a nice area with a group kitchen, a place to wash and dry clothes, and a lounge area.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2022

    8.0
    It attracts nice energies
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner is a bit pushy, he doesn't really see limits of other peoples. For example when you go out with him it's all about drinking games and he gets annoyed if you don't want to play. In the night we went out at one point I needed air so I went out of the disco, then I just saw him coming out of the club, throwing my jacket on the floor, take a taxi and leave me there

    It's a hostel that attracts very interesting people. The environment that was created there by volunteers and guests was just amazing

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2022

    8.0
    Best service with good vibes on budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The new hostel location is in progress but I still mention some points which might be fixed in future: - meeting area at the balcony is pretty windy and cold when it's getting night - 1 bath for several people (has another toilet in progress) - it is very hard to get the perfect shower temperature (too cold or to hot)

    Extremely nice staff which helped us a lot for information; We arrived in the night at 3PM and they offered us a little (but cold) room to rest; Kitchen was good equipped; Good location (near to Plaza); Very clean hostel; Thick and warm blankets

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stuff is very friendly and the location is pretty good. You can easly walk from the hostal to the center and the surounding buildings carry the colonial vibe. I enjoyed my stay in this hostal. The hostal is super affordable and yet it fitted all my needs

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It seemed like the hostel was moving locations at the time of our stay and we were informed about it via a message but there was no info about it in the Booking description at the time so that's something that could have been better :) I've seen that info in some of the reviews before booking the place so I wasn't taken by surprised but if someone depended on the Booking location, it might have been problematic.

    The room size was a lot bigger than expected, we could basically work out together at the same time (there was so much space!). The communication with the host was smooth and he helped us store our luggage as well :)

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    although the bed was clean the rest of the appartement wasn’t. Also the appartement is not like the pictures! The hosts don’t speak English but they started out nice. However when we wanted to pay he told us it was 20 soles per night. When we told him we booked for 18 soles per night he kept saying it was 20. Eventually we did pay 18 soles per person per night, but only because we insisted.

    Host was very nice and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    10
    Our stay in Cajamarca
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good!

    The apartment is great. The proprietor is extremely helpful. A perfect location.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast is a bit little

    perfect stay for hiking there’s tours with reasonable price staffs are nice

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    10
    The owners of the hostel were very nice, welcoming and helpfull
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2022

    10
    We stucked in the city but the hostel was so great so it was not bad at all
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice kitchen, big living room to hang out

    amazing host, we could check-in at 3AM he was helpful with everything

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2022

    6.0
    Good location, but facilities need improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one bathroom (didn't bother me as there weren't so many people around when I stayed), couldn't figure it out how to turn the shower hot.. Kitchen is not very clean. Shared area is more an open space, so if it's windy or rainy, it can get uncomfortable. Picture of the kitchen isn't the truth. Guess it's from the old place?

    The owner is very helpful. I arrived quite early im the morning and could go silently into the bed to catch more sleep. Bed was comfortable, dorm has lockers where even a big backpack can fit in. Location is good, not far from the Plazas del Armas where you can find lots of agencies for booking tours. Owner sent me the right address after i booked. I guess if you just want to come around, you won't be able to find the place. The address should be changed in booking :)

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2022

    5.0
    Conveniently located but we didn’t get the best sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double room has a lot of windows which do not all have curtains so light comes in from the hallways and outside. The private bathroom has high level windows that connect to the shared bathroom which led to light and noise at all hours and rather disturbed sleep.

    We stayed in the double room with private bathroom. The room is spacious and has a dining table and chairs. The host was very accommodating and let us check-in early. The kitchen is reasonable well equipped.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2022

    10
    Felt like part of the fam.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    great location. the owner is friendly and helpen me so much with my planning. had a great time at this hostel !

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2021

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was the only one person staying at the hostel, excluding one staff member. I didn’t receive a key to the room, only to the main door of the property. My locker was broken and I had no place to leave my belongings. When I went to take a shower I found 200 soles missing from my wallet. The only person who could do that was the employee. The owner of the property was not helpful with the case as he said it has never happened before. I feel cheated and disappointed. I don’t recommend this hostel unless you want to be robbed.

    -

    Stayed in August 2021

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