Title: The Embassy - Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=941&destination=Cusco%2C+Cusco+Region%2C+Peru&selected=33649926&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Embassy - Backpackers Travelers find a home-like atmosphere in this vibrant Cusco hostel where comfort comes first, from the morning breakfast to helpful tour planning assistance. ## Photo gallery for The Embassy - Backpackers ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - The Embassy - Backpackers (Cusco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33650000/33649926/d1da833a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - The Embassy - Backpackers (Cusco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33650000/33649926/328f971b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - The Embassy - Backpackers (Cusco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33650000/33649926/372b2df2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels - The Embassy - Backpackers (Cusco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33650000/33649926/6b5347ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels - The Embassy - Backpackers (Cusco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33650000/33649926/fa525d33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Cusco's Historic Center, The Embassy - Backpackers provides continental breakfast and in-room WiFi for guests. The 24-hour front desk helps with tour bookings and tickets, while the lobby offers a TV for relaxation. Visitors consistently praise its central location. ## Reviews 2.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - 24/7 front desk - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 28 - Mar 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=33649926&PinnedHotelID=33649926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=33649926&PinnedHotelID=33649926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 29 - Mar 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=33649926&PinnedHotelID=33649926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=33649926&PinnedHotelID=33649926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=33649926&PinnedHotelID=33649926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=33649926&PinnedHotelID=33649926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=33649926&PinnedHotelID=33649926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=33649926&PinnedHotelID=33649926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### Standard Double Room - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Standard Twin Room - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### Family Triple Room - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4990000/4985900/4985858/c6eff3a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco Cusco Historic Center - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly 10.0 Exceptional 89 reviews £1,023 17 Apr - 18 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cusco-Hotels-Palacio-Nazarenas.h4985858.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-17&chkout=2026-4-18&rm1=a2®ionId=941&destination=Cusco&destType=MARKET&latLong=-13.532395,-71.967255&searchId=1296fd3d-a682-4b7a-a14f-96c4cdcf039a&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![View from property](https://mediaim.expedia.com/lodging/121000000/120050000/120045400/120045392/454f3acd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Sonqori Boutique Hotel Cusco Historic Center - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Housekeeping 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews £57 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cusco-Hotels-HACIENDA-CORICANCHA.h120045392.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-5&chkout=2026-4-6&rm1=a2®ionId=941&destination=Cusco&destType=MARKET&latLong=-13.532395,-71.967255&searchId=1296fd3d-a682-4b7a-a14f-96c4cdcf039a&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Fridge, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114510000/114507900/114507834/ac435969.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Chabela Hostel Cusco Historic Center - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Business services £43 10 Apr - 11 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cusco-Hotels-Chabela-Hostel.h114507834.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-10&chkout=2026-4-11&rm1=a2®ionId=941&destination=Cusco&destType=MARKET&latLong=-13.532395,-71.967255&searchId=1296fd3d-a682-4b7a-a14f-96c4cdcf039a&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Terrace/patio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/lodging/18000000/17090000/17084500/17084420/9c4fd7bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Casa Campesina Cusco Historic Center - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 75 reviews £42 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cusco-Hotels-Hotel-Casa-Campesina.h17084420.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-5&chkout=2026-4-6&rm1=a2®ionId=941&destination=Cusco&destType=MARKET&latLong=-13.532395,-71.967255&searchId=1296fd3d-a682-4b7a-a14f-96c4cdcf039a&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/520000/519400/519319/w4000h2663x0y0-9ff5057a_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott Cusco Historic Center - Spa - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Gym 9.6 Exceptional 996 reviews £291 11 Apr - 12 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cusco-Hotels-Palacio-Del-Inka.h519319.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-11&chkout=2026-4-12&rm1=a2®ionId=941&destination=Cusco&destType=MARKET&latLong=-13.532395,-71.967255&searchId=1296fd3d-a682-4b7a-a14f-96c4cdcf039a&top_cur=GBP) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Cusco travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cusco.dx941) [View more Hostels in Cusco](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cusco-Hostels.d941-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-13.52399%2C-71.97558&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=x0hnS384rscRLZ_Lx47rYHhOX-8=) Calle San Miguel 260, Cusco, 8002 ### What's nearby - ![Coricancha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/941/e9f6c4d7-1a5a-4c4a-bcf4-78f683e93669.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Coricancha 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![San Pedro Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254422/d08d3936-ff46-4a36-a0c1-091fe076c593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Pedro Market 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Plaza de Armas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116934/dc2d6491-e7bf-4387-965c-9563e5ee69bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Plaza de Armas 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![0_TR006566](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116936/115a3a1b-7a65-4c02-ab84-643de28d2fe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cusco Cathedral 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![View of the Cusco's Plaza de Armas square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291008/79503cdc-a26c-4a91-8f0f-f0eba094eedf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Blas Church 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Cusco Wanchaq Station 7 min walk - Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.) 12 min drive ### Restaurants - La Valeriana - Bake shop 7 min walk - La Quinta Comida Peruana 11 min walk - Cusco Culinary 5 min walk - Pizzeria La Nostra 1 min walk - Parada Vegana 5 min walk ## About this property ### The Embassy - Backpackers Hostel near Plaza de Armas The Embassy - Backpackers provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a front desk safe - A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at The Embassy - Backpackers offer amenities, such as free WiFi. 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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 continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Safe at front desk - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping on request - Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 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 at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru value-added tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption only applies to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Embassy Backpackers Hostel Cusco Embassy Backpackers Hostel Embassy Backpackers Cusco Embassy Backpackers The Embassy Backpackers Cusco The Embassy - Backpackers Cusco The Embassy - Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation The Embassy - Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cusco ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Embassy - Backpackers pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Embassy - Backpackers? ### What time is check-in at The Embassy - Backpackers? ### What time is check-out at The Embassy - Backpackers? ### Does The Embassy - Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Embassy - Backpackers located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Embassy - Backpackers Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### JOSE MIGUEL ANGEL 19 Sept 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cuidado no existe este hotel No existe este hotel Tiene otro nombre No quisieron hacer válida la reservación Tuve que ir a conseguir otro hotel ##### JOSE MIGUEL ANGEL Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ---