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Chelitos Backpacker

2.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Plaza de Armas

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Immerse yourself in Cusco's vibrant Historic Center at Chelitos Backpacker, where Peruvian charm meets modern comfort. Unwind in the garden, challenge friends to a game in the arcade room, or explore nearby San Pedro Market and Plaza de Armas with free WiFi and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, towels

Economy Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (1 Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 1 Bunk Bed) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (2 Bunk Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (2 Bunk Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bunk Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3 Bunk Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 5 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom (1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Queshua 263, Cusco

What's nearby

  • San Pedro Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Pedro Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Plaza El Regocijo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cusco Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 16 min drive
  • San Pedro Station - 8 min walk
  • Poroy Station - 21 min drive
  • Cusco Wanchaq Station - 25 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sección de jugos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Desayunos “El Sano Vivir” - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yokomo Restaurant Cusco - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Aulita Cafe Boutique - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vegan Point - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Chelitos Backpacker

Chelitos Backpacker is just 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Plaza de Armas. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Onsite carport
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Blender
  • Spices

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption applies only to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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.

Property Registration Number 10239179971

Also known as

Chelitos Backpacker Cusco

Chelitos Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Chelitos Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cusco

Frequently asked questions

Does Chelitos Backpacker offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Chelitos Backpacker does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Chelitos Backpacker?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Chelitos Backpacker?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Chelitos Backpacker?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chelitos Backpacker?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Chelitos Backpacker and nearby?

Chelitos Backpacker has an arcade and a garden.

What's the area around Chelitos Backpacker like?

Chelitos Backpacker is a short 8-minute walk from San Pedro Station and 11 minutes' walk from Plaza de Armas.

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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

Popular mentions

Service staff
Bathroom
Kitchen
Bed
Family friendly

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place with very nice and helpful owners well located.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff are great, they are very welcoming and helpful. Facilities are basic but clean. Good value.
6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Isabelle, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and facility. A bit noisy.
Ian, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend! They were so sweet and helpful! Very clean, and pretty quiet. 😇💕
Alyssa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Emma, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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).
Jörg, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice family run hostel.
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

super nice staff!
Nicole, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente

Excelente lugar y la atención del personal es de primera. Recomiendo ampliamente.
Miguel Angel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

funcionários atenciosos, ótima localização pra quem quer conhecer a cidade a pé.
Maria Isabel, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Letícia, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Christina, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Felice, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Chelito's - In the Middle of the Historical Centre

JÖRG, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Jared, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

JÖRG, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Irene, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip