Reviews of Chaquill Chak'a

Convenient location. Staff is always available to open doors. Staff does not speak English and we communicated via Google Translate. Nice that they provide coca leaves for tea to adjust to high altitude. Breakfast to go is basic but nice to have when I had to leave early. Can store luggage.

Shower is not hot.

Well, this review is tricky to me as nearly each disadventage had actually its opposite :) and I liked it although it was actually below some expectations. But I still I think it is a VERY GOOD PRICE FOR THE SERVICE. So, if you are tight on the budget, need a nice, cheap and quiet place to stay, this could reaaly be your option. LOCATION - good as it is close to the Plaza of Armas and the collectivo to Ollantaytambo. BUT it is on a noisy street and the closest market is some 3-4 blocks away, and there are no groceries near. BUT there are many pollerias on the street, as well. BREAKFAST - really simple - bread (tasty), butter, jam, juice and eggs (scrambled or fried). BUT the coffee is very good -they bring the essence in the small pot and the thermos of hot water so that you can adjust it it your taste. STAFF - veeeeeeeeeeeeery friendly - BUT they speak only Spanish - BUT...it is actually mentioned in the description on Booking - so should't be a surprise FACILITY - The facility is indeed OLD, so brace yourself for some inconvinience. Like the flow-through thermostat mounted directly on the shower nozzle ;) DOGS and CATS - yes, they are some animals, but they didn't bother me at all - some barking? yes, BUT really not too much

door lock - this is really iritating - each time you want to leave or enter, you need to call the receptionist which makes you unease PAYMENT - only cash (actually mentioned in the description on Booking, too - so should be no surprise) TV - althought it was included in my room, I didn't get it thoughout my 5 day stay (a decoder device missing)

The staff were the friendliest people. We felt very safe. The front door is always locked. The women who work there made us feel very welcome. The place is super clean, and the breakfast was yummy. The coffee is outstanding.

No heating very cold at night

It's such a nice and unique place. The owners are amazing, and I felt so safe and comfortable as a solo traveller. I read about how water issues but had none during my stay. Shower was hot and water pressure perfect. The rooms are large and beds comfortable. Don't hesitate to book this one!

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We spent a total of 10 nights in Cusco (inbetween different trips) and always chose Chaquillchaka. Storing luggage inbetween the trips was very easy. The rooms have everything you need, a comfortable bed and a hot shower. The hotel is in walking distance to the city center and definitely great value for money. But the best thing about the hotel is the super nice staff! Thank you for making us feel so welcomed and cared about. :)

Nice breakfast

Friendly kind host, located out of city center meaning it was quiet. Value for money.

Beds were very worn out and had lost its spring. The hot water was intermittent with unsecured electrical work. The area didn't feel safe on the street, however the ladies at the hotel took care to wait with me for a taxi. Be weary to negotiate price, as Bookinhgs charged me in USD, and hotel tried to charge at inflated Sol rate.

I liked staying in a traditional dwelling and developing a very lovely friendship with everyone.

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8 from 10 Everything is very good. friendly service, close to the downtown, but bad with hot water in the shower. But if it is not important for you, then for such money it is good. I recommend

Friendly staff. Good money

Nice, practical and clean accomodations, with a hot shower and an amazin staff

Comfortable rooms. Good value for money. Breakfast was basic but decent.

Cold but that's just Cusco!

I stayed here for a total of 10 days across multiple reservations, and I would stay here again if I were to return to Cusco. The staff is super friendly and very accommodating to my requests for takeaway breakfast during my early morning tour days (some as early as 4:30AM). Despite limited English, the staff is super friendly. Location was great. There are lots of eateries and a supermarket nearby.

You have to get a staff to open the door for you each and every time you leave and return to the hostel, but there was always someone to do that with minimal wait time. Although this can be a slight hindrance, it makes the hostel quite secure.

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Location. Although located off a main street and only 10 minutes by foot to main square, the place is quiet at night due to rooms located in central courtyard. The staff was very friendly and we were able to communicate well via Google translate. They even provide simple takeaway breakfast if you can’t dine in during breakfast hours of 7-9am. Dine-in breakfast is simple with eggs and bread but the juices are delightful.

That someone needed to open the main door for you each time you go in and out but they do so at all hours including 4.30am for early morning tours. Hot water can be tricky to get in the shower but the key is to turn the knob just a little bit not all the way to get hot water. There are intermittent periods when water is not available due to city shutoff.

Nice patio. Nice shared sofa room.

No hot water. Lukewarm at best.

Very friendly staff in family run hostel

The hostel is located in a busy and loud street, but if you're looking for a cheap place to spend a few nights this is quite ok. Breakfast was good and the room size was fine. The bed was uncomfortable as I could feel the springs poking my ribs but the price was worth the poking. The worst part of my stay is that the main door is kept locked, so if you wanna go out you need to ring a physical bell and wait for staff to come and let you out. This wasn't communicated to me during the check in so the first time I wanted to go out I spent around 10 minutes looking for someone to come open the door.

Lovely place to stay. Walking distance to everything. Rooms were cleaned daily, but be aware that the room doors are left open while cleaning on the floor takes place. Can hear neighborhood dogs barking at night, so if you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs. There is a fire place on the second floor that we lit while we played cards.