Paracas · Peru
Viajero Paracas Hostel
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Hostelworld
I am 99% sure I got bed bugs here 🥲 Not a fan of how the lockers in the big dorm are inside the beds, very easy for people with bed bugs to transfer it to the bed
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Possible Booking.com
Chambre à 3 pieds de la piscine,personnel d’entretien bruyant, bruits de pompes toute la nuit,mobiliers minimaliste et en mauvais état, 2 catégories de déjeuner: minimal quand c’est compris et à la carte pour ceux qui paient. Jus dilué et imbuvable.Possibilité de présence de punaise de lit… Toilettes pour les dortoirs voisines des chambres pour couple ;donc va et vient continuel 🤬
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Vibe Analysis
Direct beach access is the cleanest reason to choose Viajero Paracas Hostel. The hostel sits right by the water, with sunloungers, a pool area, a bar, and places to hang out indoors and outside. It works best as a short Paracas base for beach time, tours, sunset watching, and a social night rather than a quiet reset. The social setup is active: welcome drinks, karaoke, dancing, trivia, pizza nights, sunset walks, beach volleyball, and a busy bar scene can all be part of the rhythm. Staff can be warm and helpful, and tours for Ballestas Islands, the reserve, and buggy-style outings are easy to arrange through the hostel. Dorm bunks may include curtains, fans, lights, plugs, USB points, and lockers, and the better rooms feel clean and practical. The tradeoff is serious noise. Music can run late, sometimes with bass strong enough to shake beds, especially near the bar or party area. Pick this for the beach-party version of Paracas, not for early nights before morning tours.
Signals to check
- This is a loud party hostel, with music sometimes running until 2am, 3am, 4am, or later.
- Rooms near the bar, pool, or party area can be hard for sleep, even with earplugs.
- Some rooms can feel hot, humid, cramped, or basic for the price, and air conditioning may not be available.
- There is no kitchen, so food usually means the hostel restaurant or eating out.
- Food, drinks, breakfast, laundry, and water can feel overpriced or inconsistent.
- Bathrooms and showers can be limited or busy, with occasional problems around hot water, drainage, cleanliness, and privacy.
- Service and organization can be uneven, including check-in, key handling, pool availability, and help from reception.