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Mix pisco at Black Llama Hostel Cusco · 85% - Good
Black Llama Hostel Cusco

Cusco · Peru

Black Llama Hostel Cusco

Punk Score
85% GOOD
High confidence 3,586 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
2nd best in Cusco

Salsa, karaoke, welcome drinks and walking tours bring travelers together near Plaza de Armas; recurring WiFi trouble makes remote work a poor fit.

No bed bug reports in 3,586 analyzed reviews

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Black Llama Cusco has the attractive, polished-hostel side nailed: central location near Plaza de Armas, clean curtained dorms, cafe/common areas, breakfast, and lots of organized social programming like pisco classes, salsa, karaoke, free walking tours, and welcome drinks. The catch is variance: design and activities are strong, but WiFi, noise, staff tone, add-on fees, and breakfast can drag the stay down.

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  • WiFi is a recurring problem, including no room signal, inconsistent common-area service, and poor fit for remote work. 4 mentions Last mentioned May 17, 2026
  • Noise can be a sleep issue, from loud hostel music and a nightclub across the street. 3 mentions Last mentioned May 17, 2026
  • Staff experience is uneven; reception can feel rude, indifferent, or unfriendly. 4 mentions Last mentioned May 17, 2026
  • Incentives for positive public praise have happened. 2 mentions Last mentioned May 17, 2026
  • Jacket theft is a one-off risk, and reception may not offer a useful solution. 1 mention Last mentioned Aug 14, 2025
  • Breakfast can be small or disappointing. 3 mentions Last mentioned May 17, 2026
  • Add-ons can feel expensive: towel rental, luggage storage, and laundry minimums are specifically called out. 3 mentions Last mentioned May 17, 2026
  • There is no guest kitchen. 1 mention Last mentioned Apr 5, 2026
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💻 Coworking Space 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
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Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Card Phones Internet Café Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Pool Table Foosball Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Linen Included Reading Light Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Hot Showers

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