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Chelitos Backpacker

2.0 star property
Travelers unwind in lush gardens at this Cusco backpacker haven while having easy access to the city's rich history and cultural landmarks

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Chelitos Backpacker in Cusco's Historic Center offers Peruvian charm with modern amenities. Enjoy a peaceful garden retreat and an arcade room for entertainment. San Pedro Market and Plaza de Armas are a short walk away. Helpful staff and free WiFi enhance your visit.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds)

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  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 1 Bunk Bed)

Family Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 1 Bunk Bed)

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  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (2 Bunk Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (2 Bunk Beds)

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bunk Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bunk Beds)

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, 5 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds)

Family Room, 5 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Cusco Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Cusco, is home to Chelitos Backpacker. Municipal Theater and San Francisco Church Museum and Catacombs are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Museo de Historia Natural and Planetarium Cusco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium or Action Valley. Visit our Cusco travel guide
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Map
Calle Queshua 263, Cusco

What's nearby

  • Cusco San Pedro Market featuring markets as well as a small group of people
    San Pedro Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cusco showing street scenes and a city
    San Pedro Church
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plaza de Armas which includes a church or cathedral and a park
    Plaza de Armas
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
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    Cusco Cathedral
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Qorikancha, located in the city of Cusco in Peru, is so unique because the original Inca walls were used as the foundation for the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo. Thus, the site has a beautiful mix of Inca and Spanish architecture.
    Coricancha
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station
    8 min walk
  • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sección de jugos
    7 min walk
  • Yokomo Restaurant Cusco
    9 min walk
  • Desayunos “El Sano Vivir”
    7 min walk
  • Vegan Point
    8 min walk
  • El Mordisc'o Restaurant
    8 min walk

About this property

Chelitos Backpacker

Hostel near Plaza de Armas
You can look forward to a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at Chelitos Backpacker. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • A TV in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Chelitos Backpacker offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, blenders and stovetops
  • Spices, cookware/dishes/utensils and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices

More

  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru value-added tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption only applies to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 10239179971
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law; payments cannot be split between currencies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Chelitos Backpacker Cusco
Chelitos Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Chelitos Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cusco

Frequently asked questions

Is Chelitos Backpacker pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chelitos Backpacker?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chelitos Backpacker?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Chelitos Backpacker?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Chelitos Backpacker provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Chelitos Backpacker located?

Located in Cusco Historic Center, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of San Pedro Church and Plaza de Armas. Iglesia y Convento de Santa Clara and San Pedro Market are also within 10 minutes. San Pedro Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cusco Wanchaq Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

Chelitos Backpacker Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with very nice and helpful owners well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are great, they are very welcoming and helpful. Facilities are basic but clean. Good value.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner Ita is the kindest and most welcoming woman. I felt right at home. The hostel is very clean as well and has such a nice homey feel. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and facility. A bit noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! They were so sweet and helpful! Very clean, and pretty quiet. 😇💕
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ita is the most warm and welcoming host I have ever met at a Hostel, she treats all her guests like family. This place is close to the center of Cusco but still has quiet privacy away from the busyness of the city. We were able to leave our luggage safely in their storage area while we hiked the Inca Trail for four days. The kitchen was very useful and clean and the bathrooms were always spotless. Chelitos felt like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy place w/ friendly staff in historical centre

Chelito's Backpacker has three storeys where the 2nd and 3rd have private rooms incl. bath, On the ground floor, which has no roof, you have a couple of rooms with 2-6 beds (as you can see on the yellow building) and shared bathroom 5-10 meters away. Like most places in the mountains of Arequipa, Cusco, Aguas Caliente (Machu Picchu Pueblo), Puno and so on, it gets quite cold at night (+10°C outdoors, and not much warmer indoors since there's no heating anywhere in Peru (not needed in Lima in summer, ie. Feb-March). But Chelito's has a small kitchen for everybody, with a gas stove and a modern fridge/freezer, so you can not only cook your own meals, but also boil water until 10:30PM why I recommend to bring a thermos flask to make your own tea, coffee or instant noodles. But they have two big (more than 1 l.) thermoses, and I borrowed one every night, after my smart travel water boiler went bust. I was there 9 days in March 2024, and after a bus trip to Puno (Lake Titicaca, 3 days), and then another bus to La Paz, Bolivia, where I've been 5 days now, I'll take the 6AM bus to Cusco, where I'll be staying two more nigts before my LATAM flight to Lima and back home from there. Friendly staff (some English is spoken, but you need to jnow some Spanish in most places). and only 5 minutes to San Pedro Church/Plaza/Market and railway station. Add another 10 for Plaza de Aŕmas, with a big church, a bigger cathedral (entrance 22 soles/$6) and an inca museum (as well as KFC and McD).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice family run hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Amenities
super nice staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great budget option for Cisco. Beds are warm and comfortable. Showers and toilets are cleaned regularly and come with toilet paper. Staff are incredibly helpful and very flexible , they help organise tours and will work with you to sort anything out. I’d definitely stay here again

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Excelente lugar y la atención del personal es de primera. Recomiendo ampliamente.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
funcionários atenciosos, ótima localização pra quem quer conhecer a cidade a pé.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Letícia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felice

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JÖRG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chelito's - In the Middle of the Historical Centre

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JÖRG

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022