Hostels in Ollantaytambo, Peru

3 hostels available. Prices start from $6.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Ollantaytambo

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Digital Nomads Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Our shared rooms also include personal lockers to keep your belongings secure. We aim to deliver exceptional service to our guests and want to ensure we exceed your expectations. We're … More
Adventure Hostels Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…A fruit and vegetable market is twenty metres to the right of the hostel, from where more collectivos (mini-buses) leave, depending on your destination. The ruins of Ollantaytambo are a five- … More

Inka King


Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Youth Hostel
"…Be sure to buy yourself a traditional Peruvian style hat to keep warm. Maras Salt Fields near by is a must see. And in the winter filling your tummy with Chirimoya will make you jump for joy! Solo … More

Hotels in Ollantaytambo

"…The accommodation provides a lounge kitchen for pay and currency exchange for guests. Located in Ollantaytambo, Cusco is 42 km from Hotel Humantay lodge Ollantaytambo, while Machu Picchu is 30 … More
"…Non smoking Parties/events are not allowed Quiet hours between 21:00 and 07:00 Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an … More

Guest Houses in Ollantaytambo

Las Portadas


Free Breakfast
"At Las Portadas you can spend a quiet and relaxed stay, enjoying our terraces with amazing views and our outdoor gardens visited by many birds such as hummingbirds. We offer private rooms, all of … More
"…Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards. This property may pre-authorise your card before arrival. Taxes included. Breakfast included. General: 24 hours Reception. No … More
"…Payment upon arrival by cash , credit , debit cards Taxes included Breakfast is included General: 24 hours reception. No curfew No special conditions" …"The nearest airport is … More

Casa D Maria


Free Breakfast
"…In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 13.00 to 23.00 Check out before 09.00 Payment upon arrival by cash, credit and … More

Apu Lodge


Free Breakfast
"…We have a common area with book library and teas and coffees available all day, and hammocks and chairs to relax and enjoy the view from the garden. Here you can find tranquility away from the … More

Casa Patacalle


Free Breakfast
"…We also count with a garden with hammocks and chairs to make a starry night a perfect family moment. Casa Patacalle Policies and Conditions: Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival. … More

Casa Inka B&B


Free Breakfast
"…General: Reception from 07.00 to 23.00 No curfew Pet are not allowed Over 4 years old" …"To get to Casa Inka B&B, you must take a taxi from the airport to Pavitos Street, from Pavitos take a … More

Hostels in Ollantaytambo, Peru

3 hostels available. Prices start from $12.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Ollantaytambo (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Ollantaytambo.

A far better place to visit than to pronounce, Ollantaytambo is a small touristic town in the Sacred Valley built on the foundations of an ancient Incan city. Throngs of visitors hit Ollantaytambo -- or "Ollanta" to the locals or the lazy-lipped -- to pay homage to its impressive hilltop ruins each year. The terraced ruins served as both a temple and a successful fortress which protected the Incas from Spanish invaders. Admission is with a boleto turistico (or tourist ticket), which allows entry to various other sites in the Sacred Valley; if you don’t plan to see the others, an individual ticket can be purchased. A hike up the mountains will take you to more ruins which can be seen for free.

Once you’ve strolled down the cobbled back alleys and admired the way the houses incorporate the original foundations, there isn’t a great deal to do in the town itself. The pretty central plaza makes it clear that tourism rules the roost here with its abundance of cafes and restaurants, all offering a monotony of wood fire pizzas. However, for a nice place to relax after exploring or for the cosy glow of a pizza oven fire at night, they do the job. A few restaurants are more akin to bars and better for meeting other travelers. There is a small food market near the plaza for fresh groceries or snacks to take hiking. A tourist market sits in front of the ruins' entrance and offers the usual array of llama-print jumpers and hats.

Accommodation is scattered around the town, but virtually all options are very close to both the main square and train station. Many Ollantaytambo hostels and hotels are built on Inca foundations and still have the same sloping stone doorframes and courtyards of some five hundred years ago. Actual backpacker hostels in Ollantaytambo are, surprisingly, thin on the ground. While there are numerous budget hotels, those with dormitories and usual hostel amenities are limited.

The town itself makes a great point to stopover either on the way to or from Machu Picchu and is easily accessed from Cusco either by bus, minibus, or by train on the same line that terminates at Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly known as Aguas Calientes). Many budget travelers seek refuge in one of Ollantaytambo’s hostels before embarking the early train to Machu Picchu, as it is considerably cheaper than taking it the whole way from Cusco. It is also possible to catch a bus from Ollanta to Santa Maria where there are collectivos (minibuses) to Santa Teresa and the hydroelectric plant, which is also where the train makes another stop en route (again, at a much reduced rate) or the really economically-minded can make the two hour walk down the train tracks to Machu Picchu Pueblo.

Written by local enthusiast for Ollantaytambo hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Ollantaytambo hostels Laura T

Ollantaytambo Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Ollantaytambo, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 3
Average dorm price $12
Average private room price $39
Cheapest Hostel in Ollantaytambo Samay Hostel with $12
Party hostels in Ollantaytambo Hostal Chaska Wasi (2 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 9

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