Koala Hostel Puno

Puno · Peru

Koala Hostel Puno

HostelPunk Score
47% SHIT
High confidence 271 reviews
3rd best in Puno

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire 💪 Gym

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Free Breakfast ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (24)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Bicycle Parking Adaptors Children's Play Area Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Postal Service Housekeeping Internet Café Internet Access Book Exchange Foosball Wi-Fi Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Games Room Mini-Supermarket Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Hot Showers Reading Light

Prices

Dorms $10 / night
Privates $27 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

England FEMALE 18-24 May 1, 2026 Atm 80%

Had everything we needed for a 1 night stop- rooms were very basic but was a nice hostel with a half decent kitchen and games downstairs. We arrived at 5am the day we were checking in, they let us check in for 50% increase of the room cost. Most hostels have let us in no charge but makes sense.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Good rooms and nice breakfast. Toilet could have been cleaner but overall a good hostel

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Denmark ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Apr 11, 2026 Atm 60%

a bit tricky to find. the staff was very friendly and sweet! it is tricky to have proper airflow in the rooms, because there are no way to open windows, and no ventilation (at least not from what i could see). otherwise, fine hostel.

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Denmark FEMALE 25-30 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 40%

Overall it's fine for a night or two. The included breakfast is really nice, but the room I stayed in had frosted windows out to the hallway and no curtains, so a lot of light came through in the evening making it difficult to fall asleep early.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 60%

Overall great, 24 hour reception is great, staff speak good English. Sadly the sauna spa is not being used while gas prices are so high, also couldn’t find the roof top bar. Private room was nice, window doesn’t open and curtains are very light. Fantastic kayaking tour to Uros islands. No drinking water, you have to go out and buy it.

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England FEMALE 31-40 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 100%

The kindest owners who really make you feel part of the family - they are so thoughtful and nice to chat to. Breakfast was really good, and the hostel has a nice sociable but chilled atmosphere. Highly recommend! Thank you!

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Austria FEMALE 31-40 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Die Menschen da waren so unglaublich nett! Ich empfehle das Hostel wirklich sehr! Auch das Frühstück war tiptop ☺️ Danke für alles!

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Denmark COUPLE 25-30 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

The hosts in the hostel were very welcoming and are willing to go out of their way to make your stay memorable. We traveled with PeruHop Bus, but the tours were very expensive. I bought them at the hostel reception for a more reasonable price. They have tours departing every day, combined with kayaking, and they were good options and beautiful. Highly recommended

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Australia COUPLE 25-30 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

We had a really nice stay. Friendly Hostel a one block away from the Main Plaza. There are some more hostels in Puno, but I liked this hostel for the free buffet breakfast, Games Área (pool table) relaxed atmosphere, and very kind and helpful staff. They offer daily group kayak tours, it was very easy, fun, and beautiful. It's worth it. In Puno, it's the best option!

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Canada MALE Feb 20, 2026 Atm 60%

personnel sympathique et le déjeuner style buffet très adéquat

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France COUPLE 25-30 Feb 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bien

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USA MALE 18-24 Jan 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved my stay at Koala Hostel Puno. The staff were super friendly, everything was clean, and the vibe was easygoing. I highly recommend booking the tours through the hostel as you really get to experience what Puno has to offer, especially the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca, without it feeling rushed. The kayak experience was the highlight for me. You actually get to paddle out and visit the floating islands, and the entire experience was amazing.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Jan 5, 2026 Atm 60%

Koala, iguana, and kantaya are the same place! Pre-pandemic they were separate but now all share one location, but soon should be under only one name. The half day kayaking tour was great, breakfast was plenty, and kitchen was available for cooking - though plenty of restaurants around. A quiet place, not the most sociable, but perfect for what I needed!

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USA MALE 25-30 Jan 2, 2026 Atm 100%

I visited during the rainy season, there was still plenty of people to go to dinner with and hangout with every night. The hostel is 1 block away from the main downtown road with restaurants. It's a short 20 minute walk to the dock and bus station. The hostel can organize tours for you once you arrive. I would recommend the tour to Uros and Tequile. I also took a day trip to Ilse del sol in Bolivia which I found on TripAdvisor. The staff is very nice, The hostel is also called kantaya

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Australia FEMALE Dec 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Good value for money. Good location. The kitchen is a bit small but it’s still functional. Basic breakfast included with nice homemade pancakes. Staff are friendly and accommodating. A good hostel for the price

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Germany MALE 25-30 Nov 14, 2025 Atm 60%

Hostel ist ganz in Ordnung. Common Area ist durch die bunten Wände und das weiße Licht sehr ungemütlich. Zimmer und Bad waren sauber. Tourangebote des Hostels sind praktisch.

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Oct 2, 2025 Atm 60%

Toll gelegene Unterkunft, Frühstück war i.O. jedoch nur von 06:30-08:30 Uhr. Leider keine Handtücher vorhanden. Bett war sehr bequem und warm.

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Sep 25, 2025 Atm 100%

Mir hat das Hostel sehr gepasst. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfreich. Das Zimmer (ich hatte ein Einzelzimmer) war sauber, gute Grösse, gutes Badezimmer und hatte warmes Wasser. Der Aufenthaltsraum ist gross, aber ohne Fenster.

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Canada MALE 25-30 Aug 29, 2025 Atm 60%

Nice hostel in what appears to be an old hotel. The place is clean and comfortable - just don't expect this to be a place to meet people or party.

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Australia COUPLE 31-40 Aug 16, 2025 Atm 100%

The staff is great!!! Fantastic hostel with central location. It's really a Hostel for travellers with games in the common areas... Take the Lake Titicaca tour! With Kayaking. its an exciting experience. If you go to Puno ask for the tour. Is the best option. We enjoyed 🤗

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