Paracas · Peru
Paracas Backpackers House
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Location is great. Space is large but overall it was very dirty and poor facilities. My room had ants and the electricity was weak -- plugging in my laptop charger would cause the lights to go off. I did appreciate how many bathrooms and showers there were! The roof top is lovely and Paracas is a lovely and beautiful town. The worst part of the place though is that the WIFI is NOT FUNCTIONAL on the fourth floor. That basically makes any hostel a no-go -- functional WIFI is essential.
I booked a room for 2 people, and a staff member REFUSED to allow my friend (who would have been the second person) into the building, and REFUSED to provide an explanation (he just kept repeating the phrase "It's not possible" over and over and over again). I've stayed in hundreds of accommodations in 50+ countries around the world, and I've NEVER had a hotel/hostel refuse to honor my reservation like that. This is completely and entirely unacceptable...SHAME ON YOU, Paracas Backpackers House!
The main issue is that the facilites were dirty. The bathroom drain was clogged and constantly full of sand. Reception was also not very kind compared to other establishments, and not eager to help.
The bathrooms were not clean
Decent hostel, but some important caveats: 1. It is cash only. Even booking with credit card online, you aren't charged and you need to pay cash when you arrive! With ATM fees, this hostel is effectively 10-15% more expensive than advertised; 2. Rooms have few outlets, and they are American-style outlets but with only 2 prongs. You will need a 2-to-3 prong adapter; 3. There is no coffee maker; 4. Both WiFi and data terrible - non-functional at times - in our room; 5. It can be VERY noisy
Absolutely no security. Didn't receive a key, the door was just kept open. There is no social atmosphere. The staff does not speak English. You are given one tiny pillow. Very run down. Would bot return.
La atención del personal es muy mala La higiene mala, el olor del cuarto insoportable, a pesar de haber indicado a la recepcionista ni siquiera se molestó en levantarse El ruido espantoso desde las 5 am, habemos huéspedes que no madrugamos y ellos a pesar de eso haciendo un ruido que impidió descansar No me volvería a alojar en ese lugar ni lo recomiendo
The attention of the staff is very bad The poor hygiene, the smell of the room unbearable, despite having indicated to the receptionist did not even bother to get up The awful noise since 5 am, we have guests that do not get up early and they despite that making a noise that prevented me from resting I would not stay in that place again nor would I recommend it
The mixed dorm was hot, dirty and full of mosquitoes. The bathrooms were always dirty and without toilet paper. The kitchen was crowded and it was hard to cook/eat there. We cut our stay short and run away from it.
We were pretty disappointed with our stay in this hostel. The common areas were nice but when we arrived our room smelled like cigarettes and had ants. Unfortunately they didn't have an alternate room to offer. In the morning, two out of three toilets were clogged, and the bathroom in general were not so clean... The kitchen was always jammed, so we weren't even able to heat water for a cup of tea :(
Ein etwas eigenartiges Hostel! Als wir ankamen, war einfach niemand bei der Rezeption und wir mussten lange warten, bis endlich jemand kam. Das Personal war etwas mürrisch. Die Küche war ziemlich gross. Lange würde ich in diesem Hostel nicht bleiben,aber 1 - 2 Nächte sind okay
Ein etwas eigenartiges Hostel! when we arrived, there was simply no one at the Reception and we had to wait a long time until finally someone came. the staff was a bit grumpy. the kitchen was pretty gross. i wouldn't stay long in this Hostel, but 1 - 2 nights are okay
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The owners were really nice. The kitchen had everything we needed. The hostel was quiet during night. The location is right in the town center and therefore all the tour starts are nearby. Some showers were clogged and the bathrooms could have been cleaner over all. We slept in a 6 bed doorm that was clean.
One shower have shower head on it. Beds were open structure for mixed accommodation, but cheap for value! Quiet hostel atmosphere, friendly staff, definitely small surf town vibes. Garbages in toilets overflowing and trash in showers, but that’s on the uncleanliness/no respect of guests. They rent scooters, cheaper than any tour company - best deal for the national park. Also direct bus from Paracas to Huacachina is available, direct and priced fair verse more expensive public transport!
Es gibt alles was rs braucht im Zimmer. Ich hatte eines mit Gemeinschaftsbad. Glücklicherweise waren wir grad nur zwei Frauen da im obersten Stock, und alles war sehr sauber. Die Terrasse ist wunderbar, mit Ausblick auf Meer und Sonnenuntergang. Und was natürlich besonders toll ist, ist die Küche die man benutzen kann. Paracas ist sehr teuer, und da lohnt sich das, wenn man eiin schmaleres Budget hat.
There is everything we need in the room. I had one with a communal bathroom. Luckily there were only two women in the upper floor, and everything was very clean. The terrace is wonderful, with sea views and sunsets. And what is of course especially great is the kitchen that you can use. Paracas is very expensive, and it's worth it if you have a smaller budget.
needs updating very dirty some of the showers didn't have a shower head and some of the toilets had no lock. Out of 95 hostels I've stayed in this was the 2nd or 3rd worst
Ein etwas eigenartiges Hostel! Als wir ankamen, war einfach niemand bei der Rezeption und wir mussten lange warten, bis endlich jemand kam. Das Personal war etwas mürrisch. Die Küche war ziemlich gross. Lange würde ich in diesem Hostel nicht bleiben,aber 1 - 2 Nächte sind okay
Ein etwas eigenartiges Hostel! when we arrived, there was simply no one at the Reception and we had to wait a long time until finally someone came. the staff was a bit grumpy. the kitchen was pretty gross. i wouldn't stay long in this Hostel, but 1 - 2 nights are okay
Ants in our room like a lot of ants. But other than that it was nice.
Eine ganz tolle Unterkunft. Mit ganz lieben Menschen, die dort gearbeitet haben. Wir hatten nachts einen medizinischen Notfall und trotz sprachbarriere hat die Besitzerin uns sehr ernst genommen und uns sogar ins Krankenhaus begleitet.
We had a medical emergency at night and despite the language barrier the Owner took us very seriously and even accompanied us to the hospital.
Loved the open atmosphere! they had free water to fill your water bottles with which was greatly appreciated
El hostel es muy bonito y cuidado. Pasamos dos noches y estuvimos muy a gusto, es tranquilo y tiene espacios perfectos para socializar o descansar y un ambiente muy tranquilo y buena onda. La cocina tiene todo lo necesario para cocinar y el personal es encantador, resolvieron todas nuestras dudas, nos ayudaron con cada cosa que necesitamos y ofrecen muy buenos precios para alquiler de motos y excursiones. Sin duda repetiríamos, tanto para pasar una noche como para estancias largas. Gracias!
The hostel is very nice and cared for. we spent two nights and were very comfortable, it is quiet and has perfect spaces to socialize or relax and a very quiet and good atmosphere. the kitchen has everything we need to cook and the staff is charming, they solved all our doubts, helped us with everything we need and offer very good prices for rental motorbikes and excursions. we would definitely repeat, both for a night stay and for long stays. thank you
Badezimmer sind ab Nachmittags leider nicht mehr so sauber.
Bathrooms are not so clean in the afternoon anymore.
Very nice location but I don’t think the bathrooms outside our dorms were cleaned the whole 3 days we stayed there. Kitchen worked well and had everything you needed!
Overall fine, just very dirty. Hair in my bed, mirrors covered in grim, things like that. Locations is great & kitchen is usable!
The main issue is that the facilites were dirty. The bathroom drain was clogged and constantly full of sand. Reception was also not very kind compared to other establishments, and not eager to help.
The place is ok, not very clean.
Séjour rapide de 2 nuits dans un dortoir de 4, l’avantage est que les lits sont fixés au mur donc on n’embête personne en bougeant, Cuisine fonctionnelle avec frigo, seul hic: la propreté des douches et toilettes pour les chambre au rez-de-chaussée, vu qu’il y a pas mal de passage et que celles ci sont à côté de la salle commune, ça manque un peu d’intimité !
Quick stay for 2 nights in a dormitory of 4, the advantage is that the beds are fixed to the wall so we don't bother anyone moving, functional kitchen with refrigerator, only hic: the cleanliness of the showers and toilets for the bedrooms on the ground floor, given that there is quite a short passage and that these are next to the common room, it lacks a bit of privacy !
Good location, not very social but good facilities with kitchen
It's a big place. I liked it though. The 4 bed dorm. Still hot at night with a small window. But overall nice. Kitchen also good, might get busy at night but it's okay. I can recommend the place
The bathrooms were not clean
The hostel was nice but felt a little outdated. I was staying in a 4 bed dorm which only had one plug that wasn't near any of the beds. I was alone in the room so it wasn't an issue, but for a similar price, I've stayed in nicer more modern hostels in Peru. There also wasn't much atmosphere at the hostel, but that could have largely been to not many people staying there in low season. It's more than adequate for a quick night or two visit to Paracas.
Schönes großes Gebäude mit schönem Gemeinschaftsbereich und eine Küche ist vorhanden. WLAN reicht leider nicht sehr weit. Zimmer war einfach, aber gut. Spinde kaputt und Gemeinschaftsbäder wirkten etwas schmutzig und teilweise renovierungsbedürftig. Man kann ganz einfach und unkompliziert Touren im Hostel buchen
Nice large building with nice common area and a kitchen is available. WLAN reach unfortunately not very far. Room was simple, but gut. Spinde kaputt and communal bathrooms seem a bit dirty and partly in need of renovation. One can easily and uncomplicated book Tours im Hostel