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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Ruta Alterna Hostel in Cajamarca offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and wardrobes. Each room includes free toiletries and a work desk. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property features a bar, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free WiFi is available throughout. Delicious Breakfast: A continental breakfast with local specialities is served daily. The kitchen is highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. Convenient Services: The hostel provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, lounge, concierge, and tour desk. Additional amenities include free on-site parking, bicycle parking, and bike hire. Nearby Attractions: Located 4 km from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport, the hostel offers easy access to local attractions.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Good free WiFi (25 Mbps)
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Clara
Austria“Carlos, the owner, was incredibly nice and helpful, he gave us much great advice for the city and our next destinations. The hostel itself is also super charming, clean and everything we could have wished for!” - Oscar
Australia“Carlos is an amazing host! Always ready to help and share great tips about the city and upcoming adventures. The place was super comfortable, and the location couldn't have been better. Highly recommend” 
Aneta
Poland“The host Carlos is a great and friendly person. Very helpful.”- Beaugeard
United Kingdom“The beds were comfy, the kitchen was good and breakfasts too. Mostly the staff were amazing, really friendly and helpful, taught me about the culture and even gave me hot chocolate and chicha! plus the dogs were adorable” - Molly United Kingdom“Carlos was so helpful and friendly, he showed us which combis to get and where to get them to go to the places we wanted too (much cheaper than taxis) and the breakfast was lovely.”
- Rina
Germany“It's a cosy, small hostel situated in a quiet area. It's still within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas. The breakfast was nice. Carlos, the host, is always there for you if you have a question and takes great care of his guests. He'd always...” 
Bryan
South Africa“The owner, Carlos, was extremely friendly, and exceptionally helpful. He made our stay in Cajamarca so easy and pleasurable”- Aurora
Czech Republic“The service, the attention to detail, the cooked breakfast. Was a bit skeptical about the location, but it turned out to be safe, quiet, both close to the fruit market and to a shopping mall, and yet still walking distance from the plaza de armas.” - Merle Germany“Small & cozy hostel, wasn’t busy when I went but the owner was super helpful and made sure we had a great time. Thanks for a great couple of days!”
- Egert Germany“Amazing host. Very helpful with everything. Had lots of tips for what to do around Cajamarca and good practical information for how to get there. Can’t recommend staying here enough.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Ruta Alterna Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
