Ica Wasi Hospedaje, Ica

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Ica Wasi Hospedaje is a clean and modern hostel located within a ten-minute walk of most Ica bus terminals. It is usually fairly quiet, as hostels in Huacachina prove to be a more popular option for backpackers.

The Location

Ica Wasi Hospedaje is located on a quiet street, just a few minutes from the main road where most bus terminals are located. The main sites around Ica are all within walking distance. The friendly and knowledgeable owner will happily point out the location of restaurants, shops, and sites around Ica using a large map that is painted on the wall of reception.

This would make a good base for those looking to explore nearby areas on a budget. The owner can point out the location of shared taxis/collectivos to nearby points of interest, such as Paracas National Reserve and the nearby pisco tasting area.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The hostel offers two large dorms as well as private rooms. Dorms have comfy, clean bunk beds with firm pillows and warm blankets. There are large, built-in lockers beneath each bed. Rooms are bright and cheerful, with a window letting in natural light (although the window also lets in noise from the rooftop). The dorms are separated from the corridor by a curtain rather than a proper door, but it’s a quiet hostel so this did not bother us at all during our stay.

Each dorm has access to two shared bathrooms, one male and one female. These are kept very clean and the facilities are of good quality (with hot showers, liquid soap, hairdryer). If the dorm had been full, there would have been a definite lack of bathrooms, but as it's a fairly quiet hostel this is unlikely to be a problem.

Common Spaces

The common area is located on the rooftop, where you can find some outdoor seating, a television, a very simple kitchen (just a sink and a microwave), and views over the city. There is no bar but beers can be purchased from reception. A staircase leading up from the main roof terrace leads to a small area where you can hand-wash and hang your clothes.

There is a relaxed vibe at Ica Wasi Hospedaje with relatively few guests. Whilst this wouldn’t be the place to come if you were looking for a party atmosphere, there were groups of people socialising on the rooftop with a few beers (or piscos!) during both nights of our stay. The owner is very friendly and tries to create a fun atmosphere and join guests for a drink.

Good Wi-Fi is available throughout common areas but is slower in the dorms.

Summary

Ica Wasi Hospedaje offers clean, modern accommodation in a convenient location. The bedrooms and dorms are some of the best quality we’ve experienced in a hostel of this price. The kitchen is extremely basic but the rooftop offers pleasant views and is a nice place to chill with a few beers. As one of the quieter hostels in the Ica/Huacachina area, Ica Wasi Hospedaje is not the best place to meet people, but is a convenient base for those wanting to explore Ica and nearby areas on a budget.
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Front view from street
Rooftop common area
Rooftop seating
Communal ‘kitchen’ (just a sink and a microwave)
Communal toilet
Bunkbeds in dorm
Communal bathroom
Entrance
Corridor with lockers
Excellent bathroom facilities
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DondeScarlet
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Oct 6, 2018

Location and Contact

Location

• By bus to Ica:
• The best way to arrive to Ica is to take a bus from any destination in Peru.
• The bus connections between Ica - Lima, Ica - Arequipa are very good.
• ICA WASI hospedaje is located only 4 blocks from Ica main bus terminal.
• By taxi from Ica bus terminal:
• PLEASE NOTE: The taxi drivers in Ica buss station are quite aggressive for the commissions from other hotels. They may try to manipulate with client by taking to other hostel telling Ica Wasi address or hostel does not exist. To arrive we recommend walking, it is really close and we do exist!
• Still if you decide to take taxi, you can get to the hostel only in five minutes by taking a moto taxi or taxi from the Ica bus terminal. It should cost about 4 - 5 soles depending on number of people and luggage.
• For late arrivals highly recommended taking taxi to your security.
• On foot from Ica bus terminal:
• From Ica main bus terminal you will reach ICA WASI hostel in 5 min. The bus terminal is located on Av. Municipalidad Jose Matias Manzanilla street. When you come out from bus terminal follow the Av. Municipalidad Jose Matias Manzanilla street. Cross the big street called Fernando Leon Arechua, keep walking untill you reach Fermin Tanguis street.
• Follow Fermin Tanguis street to the left. On the next corner Luis Medina & Fermin Tanguis you will find bluish/green two flor building - Ica Wasi hostel.
• Please inform at what time you will be arriving to Ica a couple of days before.

Map

Map

Address: Urb. San Miguel Calle Fermin Tanguis N° 194, Ica (Huacachina), Ica Region, Peru

Distance to city center: 0.85 km

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Phone Number: 0051 966787343
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Facilities and Amenities

Bedsheets

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Lockers in Lobby

Luggage Storage

24 Hour Security

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Lounge Area

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

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