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Reviews of Hostel mágico San Blas

Calle Pasñapakana 100, Cusco City Centre, Cusco, Peru

#250 of 288 hotels in Cusco

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Review score

Based on 50 hostel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed two different times, the first room we got was great, the second one very worn out. You hear everything people say outside your room so if someone is up late you'll notice , but it was alright for us.

    The location is great. It is great value for the money. The woman that runs it is helpful and sweet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like with other places in Peru sometimes there was no hot water only lukewarm, some things were broken, some power outlets didnt work, towels grey, but for the price it was good to spend few days there

    The location is perfect, close to main attractions, staff was helpful too, for the price its ok to spend few days there

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very quiet place, beautiful location in San Blas. Family run and basic, good for backpackers!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    cold showers in room bathroom , breakfast is very basic

    clean and in a great location to enjoy San Blas, the staff is very nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was not a really hanging area at the hostel. Kitchen and restaurant was mostly dirt.

    That was a good location at the touristic part, had a city view and it was calm area

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very cozy hostel for a small price. I was put into a room in which there were only two people besides me. This hostel also provides a delicious breakfast included in the price.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    8.0
    Good budget friendly stay in best location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was so freezing cold the whole time I was there I had to move hostels to somewhere with heat. Also I noticed they didn't seem to change the sheets/pillowcase between guests which grossed me out a bit

    Staff were amazing so friendly and understanding. Tours you can book there are best priced in the city. Perfect location in the heart of San Blas walking distance to everything you could want

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2022

    8.0
    good for price and cheap tours
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    never soap or paper in the bathrooms, breakfast very basic (bread and jam, tea, coffee),

    the bed was very comfortable, the owner helped us organise tours very cheaply, location is perfect

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2022

    8.0
    Nice stay there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We came back 4 days after a trek. we had reserved orally 2 more nights, but the owner didn’t really reserved a room for us and there was thus no room available when we arrived at 8pm. She fortunately found us a room in an other hostel, at the same price

    Really cheap, clean

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    - the personal was not here when we arrived, we had to wait

    - good location - nice room for our 4 people, comfortable - nice personal

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff, beautiful view, and a great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The downstairs rooms aren’t ventilated well because they have no windows. The rooms feel a little damp because of this. The upside is that they’re all private rooms. I’m sure the upstairs rooms are much better because they all have windows. Because of the dampness in the lower level there is a little bit of an odor but it’s not a big deal.

    The hostel is very cute. The location is amazing for anyone interesting in doing day tours or tourist stuff. This is very close to the main square, it’s also just down the stairs from “the view” which is beautiful. There are a few common areas to sit inside and work or meet people which is so nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Mariam was very flexible and let us extend our stay 2 times. The kitchen area has a really pretty view of the city of Cusco as well!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Pillows and sheets were not washed for each customer. Sometimes, there is a shortage of hot shower. It took one hour to be served a basic breakfast (two pieces of bread and a banana). A towel and toilet paper were not prepared.

    Cheap.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sure how the breakfast works, long time, none there basically self service not sure.

    Could be cheaper for what u get.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    9.0
    Fun quick stop in Cusco
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

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

    Super nice owner, comfortable bed, good wifi and tasty breakfast 😇

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The climb up the stairs to get to the place, like WOW, never again for me

    The hostel itself is ok

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    4.0
    Find another hostel. I recommentd Pachamama Hostel for close to the same price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    no refrigerator the old one broke and they never replaced it, Hot water for shower was limited mostly to mid morning. Power and internet off for an entire day as the wiring where the fuse box/breaker box use to be but no longer there shorted out. Long hike up the hill from the main plaza, Bring your own toilet paper as a supply is not important at the hostel. No English spoken. Breakfast was 2 small pieces of bread with jelly and a banana and coffee. Hostel owner/manager had birthday party in the comon area and kitchen for very young girls (children) that went on for 7 hours and claimed the hostel for that time period. Few pots and pans and cooking utensil which were not needed because there was no refrigerator. It appears the hostel is financiall mismanaged and priorities are not directed towards the guest. Find another hostel.

    Bed was alright only good comment.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the staff are doing their best but the management is obviously missing there.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

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

    There could be more in quantity for breakfast, but again for that cheap, they can't do miracles

    Probably the best value for money I've had in Peru! Located in San Blas, very nice views and just next to the plaza de Armas Vey nice owner and workers

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    10
    Will return for sure
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super comfortable beds! Amazing location walking distance to everything. Super friendly staff and free breakfast of bread with butter and jam as well as coffee and tea.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    9.0
    I really love staying here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there’s no soap, sometimes you need to ask for toilet paper. but if you don’t like to be too attended, this place will give you a comfortable personal space.

    it’s cheap, and you get comfortable bed, hot shower, kitchen and breakfast. people are also nice.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2022

    5.0
    No recommend for longer than 1day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - no paper toilet (3/3 days) - so small toilet, no possible to use correctly - no soap - low pressure of Hot water in the shower - i had to ask for towels, even if were in the room's offer - cold in room - Total cleanliness or order

    - big private room - location - possibility to buy tours in hostel

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2022

    2.0
    Chaotic, noisy and unclean but cheap and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were not clean, super small and there was often no toilet paper. You have to climb over the toilet to get to the shower. There is only a super thin plastic wall between the bathrooms, so when you're in the shower you will be able to share in the toilet noises of your neighbour. The hot water is not stable. While I was in the shower the staff turned on the washing machine (next to the shower stall) which meant I didn't have any water at all. The organisation of the hostel is chaotic. Often it is difficult to find someone to check in or check out. My second night (I went on a trip and came back so had to check in again) a girl of about 7 years old checked me in. She brought me to the wrong room and charged me too much, luckily I was able to correct her. I did not want to pay with her (I had to get change which she was not able to give), so I asked if there was an adult to help me. There was not. In the end I paid the next day, even though she kept asking me for money. The hostel was very noisy, due to the open construction (a terrace around an inner garden) and wooden floors. Staff do not try to be quiet, there was a lot of yelling and children running around both late at night and early in the morning.

    The beds are comfortable, the hostel is cheap, the location in San Blas is great.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    10
    Awesome place, I have stayed here twice already and plan on doing more
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The breakfast is basic, but with the money you save you can just go buy a good breakfast elsewhere

    Hands down the best value in the city. It is centrally located, there is hot showers and also a good view from the main room where the breakfast is served. The rooms are clean, comfortable and colorful. It is family run and everyone is very friendly and accomadating

    Stayed in September 2022

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