Hostal Rumi Punku

• hethbill
• Reviews: 49

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Hostal Rumi Punku - Fabulous

We had a group of 15 people, and all of us loved Hostal Rumi Punku. The hotel was beautiful, charming, clean, and on cold nights, the heaters kept us warm! ... The rooms were roomy, the bathrooms were nice (although if too many people shower at once, the hot water fades in and out) and the breakfast was great. Everyone there was incredibly friendly and accomodating. ... They even set our group up with a tour bus for the day to sightsee, only US$8 per person! ... The hotel is officially rated at 2-star, but I think it should be higher. ... I'd stay there again without a doubt. .... Rumi Punku is also just a couple minutes walk to the Plaza de Armas, there are a few bars/restaurants right down the street too. ...I also felt very safe on this street, even at night. ... Rooms are about US$55 for a double.

Unique Quality: The Spanish architecture and courtyard were really charming, they provided heaters and nice warm blankets. Breakfast every morning was fresh bread, fruit, juice and eggs, and coca tea, it was delicious. ... Everyone at the hotel was so friendly. ....They also have a sauna!
*** However, just like anywhere in Cusco, don't drink the tap water! They sell bottled water in the office, and there are stores just down the street.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Hiking and Walking, Budget Travel, Historical Travel

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• jglsongs
• Reviews: 358

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Cusco's best deal

Rumi means stones and Punku means gate in Quechua; the hotel is built into an Incan stone gate which is an historic monument in the city of Cusco.

Although it seems a lot of people know about this place, it's not listed in many guides. The rooms are nice, clean, private baths, good breakfast, great views and quiet - close to everything, but off the beaten path.

Unique Quality: Many rooms have great views and access to terrace areas.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Historical Travel, Budget Travel

Hostal Rumi Punku Photo: view from Hostal Rumi Punku, Cusco

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• MrRandMcnally
• Reviews: 326

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Great Little hotel behind an Inca Door

Just a couple blocks from Plaza de Armas this great little hotel provides a great base from wich to explore Cuzco. You enter through an original Inca door and the hotel opens up into a colonial style courtyard. The rooms are comfortable, with great heavy blankets for those cold Cuzco nights.

Unique Quality: The Rumi Punku has a third floor balcony that lets you look out over the red tile roofs of the city. Great place to sit and watch a sunset. They will pick you up at the airport, can provide guides and offer a complementary breakfast. We only planned to stay 1 night, exploring other hotels on other nights and ended up staying here for our entire time in Cuzco

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average

Hostal Rumi Punku Photo: view from the roof balcony

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• IamCdn
• Reviews: 12

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GREAT VALUE AND WELL-MAINTAINED HOSTEL!

The Rumi Punku was the first place we got to stay at during our trip to Peru - I think it was a very good choice for us. As I've never stayed in a 'hostel' before, I was a bit weary - but this place more than exceeded by expectations. The main advantages to this place was its cost (relatively low compared to others in Cusco), its proximity to the Plaza des Armes (less than 10 minute walk - quite enjoyable as you get to walk by craft sales, art sales, etc) and the fact that it is so well maintained. Added bonus is that it's actually quite picturesque.
The Rumi is accessed through a street-side gate (locked 24 hrs per day, opened by an employee upon ringing the bell) - once in, you're still outside, nice flowers, gardens and stairs and walkways to the rooms surround you. The hostel features a nice little restaurant-type area where they serve you a complimentary continental breakfast (if you're up early enough!), a lounge area to visit with other guests or just go to watch tv/read, and a rooftop patio that has quite a good view of the city. There is no a/c - but not necessary given the climate of Cusco. Showers were always hot here too.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Budget Travel

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• jackfruit
• Reviews: 124

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Great place to stay while in Cusco

This was our base from where we made our Machu Pichu trek plans. Excellent service and Raul at the hotel makes sure you dont have a single complaint!

Unique Quality: Breakfast is delicious,especially the jam served with the toast! Rooms are standard size. Very clean bathrooms. Well maintained courtyard and gated compound for security. The hotel will safely store any luggage items while you leave on your trek. Walking distance(about 5mins) from Plaza de Armas.

We paid $30 for a double room with attached bathroom including breakfast and all taxes!

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Backpacking

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• hanspeter_W.
• Reviews: 1023

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very friendly hostal little above the center

While in personal care you are sure to experience all the comforts of a family environment

Unique Quality: comfortable rooms with private bathroom
hot and cold water 24 hours a day
norwegian thermal blankets
breakfast room (cafeteria)
storage of luggage and laundry service

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average

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