Black Llama Cusco
Welcome to Black Llama Hostel Cusco, a top-rated hostel in Cusco city center near Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market. Set in a beautifully renovated Cusco-style casona, we combine design, comfort, and a social atmosphere in one of the best locations in the city.
More than just a Cusco hostel, Black Llama also offers a specialty coffee shop in Cusco, an on-site restaurant and bar, a garden, coworking space, and daily cultural activities. Whether you are visiting Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, or the Sacred Valley, Black Llama is the perfect base for your stay.
Our coffee shop in Cusco serves specialty Peruvian coffee and a relaxed space to work or recharge, while our restaurant in Cusco offers breakfast, meals, and drinks in a lively setting. Every stay also includes free breakfast, making Black Llama one of the best-value hostels in Cusco.
If you are looking for a stylish, social, and centrally located hostel in Cusco with a coffee shop, restaurant, and bar, Black Llama Hostel Cusco is the place to stay.
Black Llama Hostel features an on-site tour desk run by our partner agency, offering all tours, treks, and tourist information — including Rainbow Mountain (Montaña de 7 Colores), the Salkantay Trail, Sacred Valley day trips, and Machu Picchu packages. Our tour desk organises small-group and private treks daily. Ask at reception or message us on WhatsApp to check availability and prices.
Arriving at 3,400 metres above sea level, altitude sickness (soroche) is a real concern for many visitors to Cusco. Our on-site specialty coffee shop serves coca tea — the traditional Andean remedy used by locals for centuries — alongside single-origin Peruvian coffee roasted right here in Cusco. It's the best way to acclimatise before heading out to explore.
Black Llama Hostel is Hostelworld's 2026 Culture Champion — an award recognising the hostel that best connects travellers with local culture. We're proud of that recognition — but what matters more to us is the guests who come back year after year, and the solo travellers who arrive nervous and leave with a group of friends.
We run Black Llama with sustainability at its core. Over 80% of our team are local Cusqueños. We work exclusively with local suppliers for food and activities and source our coffee directly from Peruvian highland farms. Travelling responsibly isn't a marketing line for us — it's how we've operated since day one.
Every stay at Black Llama includes free breakfast — a proper Peruvian spread every morning, included in your room rate with no extra charge. We're one of the very few hostels in central Cusco where breakfast is genuinely free. Fuel up before Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, or a full day exploring the city.
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From $11/night
2 nights · 2 guests
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Private Rooms
Your own space. Hostel community, hotel comfort.
Deluxe Double Bed Private Ensuite
Deluxe private ensuite featuring a luxurious queen bed. The room includes modern amenities such as a personal bathroom, high-quality linens, ample storage space, and beautiful colonial details.
Deluxe Private Ensuite – Garden View
Deluxe private ensuite featuring a luxurious queen bed and single bed. The room includes modern amenities such as a personal bathroom, high-quality linens, ample storage space, a desk, and reading lights. Ideal for guests seeking comfort and privacy.
Superior Double Bed Private Ensuite
Superior private ensuite featuring a luxurious queen bed. The room includes modern amenities such as a personal bathroom, high-quality linens, ample storage space, and premium colonial furnishings.
Dorms
Social rooms. Built for meeting people, designed for sleeping well.
Deluxe Pod in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
Our most intimate dorm. Private pods with ensuite bathroom. Newly built and equipped with charging stations, reading lights, and personal lockers.
Deluxe Pod in 6 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite
Dormitory featuring private pods with a private bathroom and air extractor. Newly built and equipped with charging stations, reading lights, and personal lockers.
Deluxe Pod in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
Dormitory featuring private pods with a private bathroom and air extractor. Newly built and equipped with charging stations, reading lights, and personal lockers.
Deluxe 8 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite
Female-only dormitory with ensuite bathroom. Newly built, equipped with charging stations, reading lights, personal lockers, plus a hair dryer and iron in the women-only room.
Deluxe Pod in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm
Dormitory with private pods and shared bathroom. Newly built, equipped with charging stations, reading lights, and personal lockers.
Deluxe Pod in 12 Bed Mixed Dorm
Dormitory with private pods and shared bathroom. Newly built, equipped with charging stations, reading lights, and personal lockers.
Deluxe Pod in 12 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
Dormitory with private pods and ensuite bathroom. Newly built, equipped with charging stations, reading lights, and personal lockers.
Loved by Travelers
Real ratings from real guests across top platforms
"The space is beautiful and clean. I loved the piteado tea they gave us when we arrived. The reception staff is very friendly, Dani and Edilson. The volunteer Mariana is the best host in the world!"
Diogo
Portugal
"Super cute and fun place to stay. Lots of outdoor space to hang out and it was easy to drop our bags while we explored the city before our flight to Lima. Plus a pool table and very comfy beds!"
Gwendolyn
USA
"Great central location in a safe area. 24/7 staffing and security made it super safe. The atmosphere was great with lots of events each day to meet people. The rooms were clean, beds comfy, and showers warm! Breakfast is included and tasty!"
Alia
Canada
"The location is unbeatable — tucked on a quiet street but still just a short walk from the main square, San Blas, and tons of great restaurants. The staff genuinely went out of their way to make everyone feel at home. Black Llama feels like a home away from home. I'll definitely be back! 💛"
Amanda S.
USA
"Everything at this hostel is great! The dorms are very comfortable and the bathrooms are modern and very clean. We had a great time hanging out at the upstairs bar area that has fun activities every night. Diego is a very knowledgeable barista that makes great coffee!"
Jonathan H.
USA
"A really great hostel for anyone travelling to or through Cusco. The food tastes good, the service is friendly and the staff really make the place special. The courtyard is stunning. Huge perk to have the travel agency in the hostel as well. Felt very safe. 10/10"
Nicole H.
USA
Experiences & Activities
Your stay comes with stories. Here's this week's lineup.
Cusco Chocolate Experience
Learn where chocolate really comes from. Taste the best Chuncho beans — the rare native cacao of Cusco — and discover how raw cacao becomes artisan chocolate. Make your own cocoa tea, put on a cocoa face mask, and take home a handmade chocolate bar. Short, informative, and deliciously hands-on.
Pisco Sour Class
Learn to shake Peru's national cocktail like a pro. Includes tasting of three pisco varieties.
Coca Tea Ceremony
Traditional Andean coca tea ceremony with a local host. Connect with ancient wisdom and the spirit of the Andes.
Pucara Torito Painting
Paint your own traditional Pucara bull — a symbol of protection and prosperity in the Andes. Take home your creation.
Popular Tours from Cusco
What to Do in Cusco
Our staff picks. The places we actually go on our days off.
San Pedro Market
The heartbeat of Cusco. Fresh juice, cheese bread, and the best people-watching in the Andes.
10 min walkSacsayhuamán
Massive Inca fortress overlooking the city. Free to enter before 7 AM for sunrise views.
25 min walkRainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Striped mineral mountains at 5,200m. A full-day trek from Cusco — tough but absolutely worth it.
3h driveMoray & Maras Salt Mines
Inca agricultural terraces and ancient salt pans in the Sacred Valley. Best combined as a half-day trip.
1h driveMachu Picchu
The wonder you came for. We help you book tickets, train, and a guide — go for sunrise if you can.
4h by trainSan Blas Neighborhood
Cobblestone streets, artisan workshops, viewpoints and the best coffee spots above the city.
15 min walkAmenities
Sleep
- Thick mattresses
- Andean textile blankets
- Privacy curtains in dorms
- Heated rooms
- Hot water 24/7
Work & Connect
- High-speed WiFi
- Common area desks
- Power outlets at every bed
- Quiet reading nooks
Eat & Drink
- Full breakfast included
- Shared kitchen
- Coca tea bar
- Filtered water stations
- Terrace with mountain views
Safety & Security
- 24/7 reception
- Personal lockers
- Security cameras
- Oxygen at reception
- First aid kit
How We Give Back
Sustainability isn't a buzzword here. It's how we operate.
Rainwater Harvesting
We collect rainwater for gardens and cleaning, reducing our water consumption by 35%.
Community Fundraising
Throughout the year we rally around different causes — from Peru wildfire relief and school supplies to food drives and disaster recovery — raising awareness and funds with our guests.
Composting Program
Kitchen waste is composted and donated to community gardens in San Blas.
Getting Here
Meson De La Estrella 172, Cusco 08002, Peru
Directions
From Cusco Airport (Alejandro Velasco Astete): 15-minute taxi ride (~20 soles). We can also arrange a private transfer — message us on WhatsApp with your flight details.
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