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Pirwa Backpacker Familiar

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The Hostelz.com Review
Pirwa Backpacker Familiar is one of the four Pirwa Family hostels in Cusco. Colourful and quaint, with friendly staff, this hostel is a perfect choice for backpackers in Peru.

The Location

Located in San Blas, the arty neighbourhood of Cusco, it is just a five-minute cab ride from the Main Square. With not-too-expensive taxi rides (they charge the same low price for any distance within Cusco), the location is perfect. Tucked away in a street with many cafes and stores, Pirwa Backpacker is a well known hostel in the neighbourhood.

Rooms and Bathrooms

There are dorms as well as private rooms in Pirwa Backpacker Familiar. The private rooms have attached bathrooms and are cozy and romantic. The common bathrooms are very clean, as the hostel has caretakers who clean the place on a regular basis. Blankets, sheets, and clean towels are provided by the hostel.

Common Spaces

The hostel is equipped with a cozy common room, which has a TV, DVD player, a computer, and a mini library. With sun umbrellas and tables and chairs outside, the open space in the hostel is a lovely area to lounge around. Breakfast is served in the kitchen, which can also be used to cook by travelers. The internet is free when you use the computer in the common room. There is Wi-Fi on request, however the connection may be very slow.

The staff at Pirwa Backpacker are very helpful in booking tours around Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. The staff can also provide all the tourist information you require in Cusco with maps and brochures. You do not have to plan for any detail if you are staying in Pirwa Backpacker, as they take care of every tour for you. They also have a luggage storage facility if you are going to Machu Picchu for a two-day trip.

Summary

The clean and cozy atmosphere and friendly staff coupled with excellent location makes Pirwa a wonderful backpacker choice. You can always get cheaper options in Cusco, but the few extra dollars you spend here will be well worth it.

Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
November 2008

Their Description
Pirwa Backpacker Familiar Details
 
Number of Beds:26
Bedsheets:Sheets Included
Towels:free
Parking:free
Airport/Train Pickup:yes
Luggage Storage:1
Coed Dorm Available:YES
Bathroom in Room:No
Credit Cards Accepted:YES
Nonsmoking Rooms:No
Smoke-free Commons:YES
Pets Allowed:YES
Service Animals OK:YES
Wheelchair Accessible:No
Reservations Accepted:YES
Internet Computers:FREE
Wireless Internet:FREE
Age Range Allowed:oldest allowed
Minimum Stay:1 night
Maximum Stay:Unlimited
Lockout:No Lockout
Curfew:No Curfew
Checkout:10:30 a.m
Reception Hours:24 Hours
Clubs/Networks:standar
Membership Required:Yes
Open Dates:All Year
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