

It’s more expensive than the other hostels in Paracas. Con: There’s always a possible of loud noises, because of the party vibe. Pro: Large common area in the yard, good location, great dorm, breakfast is included. The dorms are pretty neat as well, with a large locker for your backpack, firm bunk beds, and a curtain at every bed. The garden (which is the common room) has a bar, couches, benches, and it’s really easy to meet people here and have a cocktail. It’s in a gorgeous location, from the garden you can just walk to the beach and the boulevard of Paracas. However, I found this hostel pretty relaxed. The Kokopelli hostel in Paracas has more of a party hostel vibe compared to the other hostels on this list. When you arrive, you’ll get a bracelet and with this, you can get a discount if you’re planning to stay at other Kokopelli hostels. Kokopelli is a small chain of hostels in Peru, there are Kokopelli hostels in Lima, Cuzco, and Paracas.

Where to book: Book a bed or a room in Akilpo. Costs: €6-€8 for a bed in a dorm and €21 for a private room.

Con: No breakfast included, showers are occupied most of the time, the common room is closed at night. Pro: It’s cheap, they can do your laundry, a lot of information about hiking in the area, great common room. So you can find hiking buddies very easily! The people that stay in this hostel, are usually very relaxed, because every who stays in Huaraz, is there to hike. The dorms and bathrooms are a little old, but clean.
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You can get free coca tea here, which is highly recommended if you’re not used to the altitude (Huaraz is located on an altitude of 3000 meters). In the hostel, there’s a large common room, with couches, tables, and a kitchen. You can also book some amazing hiking excursions with them. Two brothers own the hostel and they know everything about all the trails in the area. Hostel Akilpo is located in the town of Huaraz, and this is the place to be if you love hiking in the mountains. Costs: €10/€11 for a bed in a dorm and €26 for a private room (with a shared bathroom) Where to book: Reserve a bed or a room in KACLLA, The Healing Dog Hostel. Con: They can be very strict about check-in or check-out. Pro: Great location, breakfast is included. Most of the travelers that stay in this hostel are 25 years or older. For a common room, there’s a small living room with a couch and a patio with several tables. It’s a historic building, with high ceilings and beautiful wood carving. The hostel has several dorms (4 to 6 beds) and some private rooms and is located Miraflores. Isn’t this a weird name for a hostel? Well, there’s a giant dog walking around! However, it was a great place to stay in Lima and perfect for my start journey in Peru.
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