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Reviews of Magic Packer Hostel

Calle Umanchata 473 , Cusco, Peru

#130 of 323 hotels in Cusco

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Review score

Based on 55 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing room with a comfy bed. Delicious breakfast and free coca tea. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was moldy and I often found the bathrooms very dirty.

    I loved the hostel; the staff were energetic and very helpful. It's well located, with restaurants and pharmacies nearby. I would stay there again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    You should definitely choose this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Very cool hotel, the room was clean, there was also tea and coca leaves, delicious breakfast, and the staff was absolutely amazing.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower water was warm and the towels didn't seem very clean. Besides, if you look for sleeping before 00:00h, it will be impossible if you stay on second or third floor, because of loud sound in the top. At this hostel, silence time is 00:00h!

    The hostel is next to the Plaza Mayor.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Not the fault of the hotel: A train passes by every day and its horn is very loud. However i fixed it with a pair of ear plugs

    -They can store bags and things for you during your trips (e.g. camino inca, etc) -The last floor has a cool common area with free hot drinks and friendly staff including a very cute chubby dog i loved. Also they have karaoke, pool and mini football. -Common bathrooms stay clean and theres toilet paper. Showers have hot water, no complain. -Staff is always friendly

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    9.0
    Great location and good vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and good vibe!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    8.0
    Authentic hostel in San Pedro
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Here and there could be cleaned up a bit, but overall according to expectations for a hostel.

    Nice organised activities, loved the mural paintings. Nice breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    8.0
    Nice hostel but noisy at night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All rooms look down on main reception which can be loud late at night and early in the mornings at 3/4am when people are heading out for tours. Expect restless sleep. Nowhere to hang towels to dry in rooms.

    Nice location, staff were friendly, breakfast of eggs / fruit / bread was nice. Hot showers.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    9.0
    Excellent location and place to explore Cusco.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place had a comfortable common space on the terrace. The owner Ruth was a hospitable and helpful host. The staff were helpful and friendly. The artwork was fabulous.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar located on the upper floor is sometimes too loud (until midnight)

    Friendly staff, hot water, hostel is warm, comfy beds with curtains, clean, I like the location (10 mins of walking to the main square - plus it’s flat unlike some other areas e.g. San Blas)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No atmosphere whatsoever Food wasn’t great Location was a bit out of the way

    Nice free breakfast Nice double room

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    10
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hostel with great staff and atmosphere. Clean, close to the main square about 5-10 minutes walk. Hot water all the time, really kind and thoughtful staff !

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hostel with amazing murals and chill vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived at 5am and they had given our room to someone else. We found out after the staff member finally let us into our room, only to find a man already sleeping in it. The staff member took 1 hour to get us into a room (not the same that we had booked) and we could tell it wasn’t clean because there was hair and crumbs on the bed and my pillow had a bit of blood on it. It wasn’t the best way to start my birthday. However, in the morning the manager came to apologise to us and explain that the staff member was new and that they would not charge us for that night. Getting up to the 4th level when you haven’t acclimatised to the altitude can be pretty tricky!

    Great vibe, lovely staff. This was one of our favourite hostels around the world because they provide breakfast in upstairs area and it’s a good opportunity to talk to people. The art around the hostel is stunning and each day we saw the artists at work with the wonderful murals. The place was always clean and the reception was always staffed. On my birthday they were so kind as to give me a gift and a free drink. I was quite blown away by their kindness. Breakfast was eggs (Scrambled or fried), bread, jam/butter, and hot drinks and sometimes a fruit and juice. We ended up staying about 7 nights here because it was so comfortable. I loved that they had self serve coca tea all day. It really helped us to acclimatise. The bathrooms were really clean and there was never a line. We honestly found all the staff so warm and welcoming.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really quiet and comfy place to stay! For the price per night ,we extended our stay couple times… Room was comfortable! Great hot showers! You won’t see or meet many people and it’s not a party hostal… We definitely enjoyed our stay, We even left one day early and they prepared us breakfast to go in a bag!wich we really appreciated!!! Definitely recommend for a quieter hostel style!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The negative point is the noise of ppl slamming the doors during night, a better noise insulation would be great and noise reduction for doors.

    Overall we had a great stay, the staff were really kind with us. It's been renovated so everything is new, and super comfy.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    10
    Fun, clean, beautiful and great service!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had no idea that they did room clean. We got surprised when we came back and somebody had clean our private room. Nothing major happend we were just surprised. Maybe a little heads up when we check in would of been nice. But i have nothing bad to say about this hostel!

    Super clean and super cool place to be at!! The staff where super attentive and were there to help at anytime:)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

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

    Great hostel! Well located, confortable and with a nice ambiance. Dorms are spacious and the beds super confortable. Bathrooms are clean. The best place where I've been during my six month trip in South América with à great rate and breakfast included. I love it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Great stay- would 100% recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be good if there was a kitchen for backpackers to use.

    The rooms were always clean, great location. It was perfect for a spot over new years. We came back after visiting the jungle and Machu Picchu too. Staff are friendly and attentive. They will store your bag whilst you do tours.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is exceptional, they make sure you feel comfortable and are always willing to help. The place is clean and has a good connection to work remotely. I recommend it :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    GOOD EXPERIENCE
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good experience!! , it's a cozy place, it complies with everything they offer and the staff was always attentive, they helped me with the tours to get to know Cusco.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I liked the bar, the food was delicious, Jacky's attention was very good, she helped me with everything and the hostel is new, recommended

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Nice hostel with helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are a bit humid, but it is kind of usual in Peru.

    We had a wonderful stay at Magic Packers hostel. They were flexible with the check-in and check-out time, as we arrived early in the morning and left late afternoon. The property is clean and nice, we had to skip breakfast but tried once and it was enjoyable. The staff is extremely kind and they helped us book some day trips around Cusco.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice facilities, free coffee and tea, good deals if you book with them directly for more than 3 nights, and they're building a rooftop bar area that should be open within a couple weeks. Definitely worth the price, and a great option in Cusco near San Pedro market!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the service of the reception and breakfast depends on who is on the duty.

    rooftop for chill out. clean bathroom

    Stayed in July 2025

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