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Reviews of The Upcycled Hostel Huacachina

Avenida Huacachina sin numero, Ica, Peru

#5 of 70 hotels in Ica

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Review score

Based on 240 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Love this place. Rrally good vide and great people running it. Really friendly and went out of their way when I injured myself sandboarding.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    10
    Amazing place with special feel! Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Big clean comfy room and bathroom. The staff is nice and helpful. Breakfast is great, food and drinks on site were good. We could store our bags after checkout. Did not try the pool, so cannot comment. The location near Huacachina oasis is great. Wish we had stayed longer.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    8.0
    Brilliant stay- thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No negatives to note.

    Wonderful welcoming staff. Easy and quick access to desert and oasis. Good hostel restaurant with a well-priced selection of good quality cocktails and local drinks, and a simple but tasty breakfast offering.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    10
    Friendly staff and beautiful decor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I guess the quinoa burger was a bit bland. But, that's such a minor thing.

    The hostel is really beautiful (colorful decorations, lounging areas), it's a great place to relax by the pool. The oasis is just a 10-15 min walk away. It's also possible to walk into town, but that takes a bit longer. The hosts were great and very helpful. They serve food, and while they don't have specific vegan options, they told me what could be modified. They gave me a ride to and from the bus station. There are some cute pets there too!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    10
    Perfect place in Ica
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is absolutely magical and the owner is one of the best people I met on my travels. <3

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar is in the middle of the property and plays music, it can be hard to nap or go to bed early.

    The room was clean and comfortable. The facilities were also nice.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    10
    Great hostel 15min walking to Oasis
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is loud music until late at night, which wasn’t a problem for us, but you have to be aware of it before booking.

    Clean, spacious and comfy room, great private bathroom Very nice staff Good food and drinks 10min walk to Huacachina Oasis Very comfy common area Pickup organized from bus terminal for decent price (15S) Hint: The highest dune behind the oasis is the perfect spot for sunset! Walk along the road to Huacachina until you reach a cross near the street, then walk up the dune until you reach the top (20min up)

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    8.0
    Affordable comfortable place to stay close to Huacachina
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could hear loud music in our room from Upcycled and the hostel next door until about midnight. The road from the hostel to Huacachina has no footpath and there is rubbish everywhere so I recommend getting a tuktuk for 4-5 soles instead of walking.

    The breakfast was pretty good! Much better than many other hostels. Hot showers, decent internet, cuddly cats, cheaper prices than staying in Huacachina.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2022

    10
    amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing!

    The pool was amazing! We had a nightbus after we checked out and they let us hang around the pool and sunbathe all day for no fee which was really nice. room was huge and bed was really comfy too!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2022

    9.0
    Very relaxing place with good bar and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was hot water just for 1 person even though we strictly followed the hot water hours. We booked a private tour to Ballestas islands and Paracas national reserve but it turned out to be a private drive only. No tour or guide as the driver did not speak English and there was no communication between us.

    The atmosphere is cool and relaxing with many different types of spots for seating. Great cocktails and food! The oasis is just 10 minutes walk from the hostel.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2022

    10
    comfortable but far
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a little far from huacachina centro. it’s only 15-minute walk but the heat is crazy so it’s not fun to walk and better to take tuktuk when walking at night

    relaxing and music stopped before 1am, that way people can sleep better

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    9.0
    I had the best sex of my life in the hostel😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its a great palace, with a Very Nice energy

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You need to like that there is live music playing till 1am. since the rooms are closed by it gets noisy!

    had a deluxe room! very convenient! breakfast was ok, but not that much choices. for me totally fine! great place to hang up! just take 10 min to walk or get a tuktuk to Huacachina!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    8.0
    Nice, cosy hotel close to Huacachina.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They played very loud music until after 12 o'clock. We just wanted to sleep, so that didn't sit well with us. Not sure if this was just a coincidence or if this happens more often.

    We had a very good stay a the Upcycle. The check-in was easy, the hotel had a relaxed atmosphere around the swimming pool, the room was spacious and clean. We had lunch and dinner and those were good

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    9.0
    a very happy and relaxing stay in a really good hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the food menu could be better but we enjoyed most of the food. I had a pasta dish and twice the mince meat was undercooked but the staff quickly sorted this for me.

    excellent facilities which made for a really good stay. the hostel is very nice, clean and tidy. all the staff are lovely and very helpful. the room was good and the shower excellent.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Within walking distance and getting away from the oasis was relaxing

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2022

    10
    Friendly hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked last minute, staff was very helpful.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    8.0
    great place if your looking to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bathroom wasn’t the cleanest 7/10 also it’s out of the lagoon and if you stay late it’s hard to find a tuk tuk or taxi to get back

    it was a nice relaxing place to hang out and unwind

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we did not like - music was playing loudly until apprx 12 am, so it was hard to fall asleep (we went early since we had a tour to the desert the next morning). But if we did not need to get up early, it would have been fun, the music was good :)

    Location was amazing - just a few mins on foot from Huacachina. Cool interior and vibe, friendly staff. All you need for a short stay.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful and clean place with pool and view of the sanddunes! Highly recommended! Nice staff and good food.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice garden, many spots to sit down and relax and a friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    8.0
    Excellent hostel, very cosy but can be loud at night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was lukewarm, not hot. The hostel is about a 10 minute walk along a road without much of a pavement, this was fine and wouldn’t put us off staying here. There was a very loud concert/singer on the Friday night which went on until about midnight

    The property was modern and clean. Staff were friendly, breakfast was the standard egg and bread which was fine, good Wi-Fi. We stayed in a private room which was nice, the bed was comfy and the room had what you would require

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    10
    cool location, super friendly staff. one of the best Pisco sour tasted during the vacation in Peru
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything. the owner super friendly, cool location, food and drinks above the average, clean

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there are concerts in the hostel on the weekends, we were ok with it, but if you don't like it loud in your room, you should choose another hostel. we actually enjoyed the live music :)

    pretty nice hostel with a pool and a nice bar. it is located between ica and huacachina, so we think that is perfect, because you are not "caught" in the oasis :)

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe it was just because there was a national holiday the day I stayed but a loud live music performance made it impossible to sleep before midnight

    Very clean, cool spaces with views of the dunes, although a little out of the oasis it's still very close (walkable...10 mins), nice pool, sociable, good food at good prices

    Stayed in July 2022

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