The Grasshopper Hostel
2.5 star property

Hostal with free breakfast, near Plaza de Armas

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The Grasshopper Hostel

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily English breakfast

Overview of The Grasshopper Hostel

5.0

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Business services

Explore the area

Calle Hospital 842 Interior 3, Cusco, Cusco, 8002
  • Popular LocationSan Pedro Market6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaza de Armas12 min walk
  • Popular LocationCusco Cathedral14 min walk
  • AirportCusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)15 min drive
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Room options

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 pax)

cleanliness

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 pax)

cleanliness

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 pax)

cleanliness

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cusco

The Grasshopper Hostel is located in Cusco Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Cusco. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bird Watching in peru and San Francisco Church Museum and Catacombs, while Municipal Theater and ChocoMuseum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium or Action Valley.

What's nearby

  • San Pedro Market - 6 min walk
  • Plaza de Armas - 12 min walk
  • Cusco Cathedral - 14 min walk
  • Coricancha - 17 min walk
  • San Blas Church - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station - 6 min walk
  • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sección de jugos - 5 min walk
  • Chifa Hao-Yun - 7 min walk
  • Pios Chicken - 7 min walk
  • Indian Restaurant Garhwal - 1 min walk
  • Pariwana Hostel - 8 min walk

About this property

The Grasshopper Hostel

Hostal located in Cusco Historic Center
The Grasshopper Hostel is located close to Plaza de Armas, and provides free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), meeting rooms and barbecues
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Grasshopper Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash

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

Property is also known as

Grasshopper Hostel Cusco
Grasshopper Hostel
Grasshopper Cusco
The Grasshopper Hostel Cusco
The Grasshopper Hostel Hostal
The Grasshopper Hostel Hostal Cusco

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grasshopper Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Grasshopper Hostel?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Grasshopper Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Grasshopper Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Grasshopper Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Grasshopper Hostel located?

Located in Cusco Historic Center, this hostal 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 6 minutes by foot and Cusco Wanchaq Station is 23 minutes.

The Grasshopper Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 28 reviews" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, clean, everything you could want. Perfect for a few days or even a weeks stay as you make Cusco your home base.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
The room I booked did not exist
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Booked and paid for a private room, upon arrival I was asked to move to a different address which was a lot tougher and to spend one night in a shared room with 12 beds. The next night I was given a room with four beds to myself but then I was woken up and told I had to move to the room from the night before, I refused but on this made things tense. It was quite the clown show.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
We had a great time, the people were nice and we had fun. People always willing to help. It is a real hostel!!! Nothing fancy, hot shower, warm bed. If u want luxury it is not for u. Very basic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No tenían las llaves del cuarto no había papel higiénico no nos dieron el desayuno q nos ofrecieron no Servia la tele y no estaba limpio
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Jacque

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were supposed to have a private room with private bathroom. They gave our room away and when we arrived back that night had a new room for us, but it was a shared room they just let us stay in. No lock on the door, sheets were dirty, shared bathroom was dirty. One of the showers you couldn’t turn the hot water on. They make you rent towels (although, our original room was supposed to have them). It was very noisy. We got a hotel for the rest of our trip that was only $5 more a night and was so perfect! I highly recommend looking around and finding a better deal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor management
Booked a double bedrrom with private bathroom when I got to the hostel there was no private room available I was told I had to stay in shared room and that the next day the private room would be available.. Next day the person in the reception was nice but didn’t know anything about anything, told me to wait for the boss.. waited 3 hours.. the guy called this Shirley 3 times.. but she never came.. I guess it was raining too much for her to come back and I ended up sleeping again in a shared room. No refund or apology because the hostel is runned by kids and this Shirley never came back. Also not cleaned and rain inside the bar/restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

katie, peru

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst Hostel We Have Ever Encountered
Our stay at this hostel was a nightmare. We’ve stayed in hostels all around the world and this is by far the worst. We entered our private room and there was immediately an awful smell. Upon entering the bathroom, we found wet toilet paper and hair all around the edges of the floor. The hostel itself seems unsafe w/ rotting floorboards.Beds awful w/ poking springs. At breakfast, they run out and when you ask for something they just give you a dirty look and walk away. What really put us off was the manager/owner of the hostel coming to us and telling us that we did not pay the correct rate on Expedia for our private double room with private bath(which we most definitely did)...and that they were going to move us the following day to a room upstairs(more like a built in shed) with an outside bathroom. The next morning the receptionist, while nice, barely understood English or our Spanish so called her manager to address our issues with moving. The manager told us she would arrive to the hostel in 30minutes to speak with us. Two hours later no appearance. When we called again she claimed she never told us she was coming to the property. Expedia tried to reach the property dozens of times with no answer. Due to this Expedia was able to process our refund that the property would not give. We moved right next door to Ukuku’s Hostel with a huge, comfortable beds, clean room and friendly staff for just a small bit more $. Would not recommend ANYONE to stay at the Grasshopper Hostel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel near Plaza San Pedro
Hostel near Plaza San Pedro. I stayed in the 1st floor, 4 rooms: my room had 8 beds, 2 other rooms had 4 beds each, other room had 6 beds, so total of 22 beds in first floor and only 1 bathroom with 1 toilet and 1 shower only! Place was very cold at night. Also very loud at night, they play loud music (bring ear plugs). I had booked a city tour at the hostel, at pick up they told me last minute I had to pay an additional 70, no one mentioned it prior to booking. Then when I decided not to go they had the nerve to charge me a few for not going, very deceptive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017