Ruta Alterna Hostel

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ruta Alterna Hostel in Cajamarca offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and wardrobes. Each room includes free toiletries and a work desk. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property features a bar and provides free WiFi throughout. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Delicious Breakfast: A continental breakfast with local specialities is served daily. The breakfast area includes a dining table and outdoor furniture. Convenient Services: The hostel offers private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and a tour desk. Free on-site private parking is available, along with bicycle parking and hire. Local Attractions: Located 4 km from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as the Cajamarca Cathedral and the Cajamarca Museum.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Riccardo
Germany Germany
“The Hostel, the room, the hot shower - everything is really good!! But Carlos made this place special!!! Friendly guy, always helpful in suggestions for tours or organizing transportation and always open for nice conversations (also in english;))”
Dave
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed for 3 nights in the double room with ensuite. A good size room with a large bathroom. The area is quiet at night and safe to walk around. There was off-street parking for our motorcycles. Carlos is an excellent host and made us feel very...”
Clara
Austria Austria
“Carlos, the owner, was incredibly nice and helpful, he gave us much great advice for the city and our next destinations. The hostel itself is also super charming, clean and everything we could have wished for!”
Oscar
Australia Australia
“Carlos is an amazing host! Always ready to help and share great tips about the city and upcoming adventures. The place was super comfortable, and the location couldn't have been better. Highly recommend”
Aneta
Poland Poland
“The host Carlos is a great and friendly person. Very helpful.”
Beaugeard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The beds were comfy, the kitchen was good and breakfasts too. Mostly the staff were amazing, really friendly and helpful, taught me about the culture and even gave me hot chocolate and chicha! plus the dogs were adorable”
Molly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Carlos was so helpful and friendly, he showed us which combis to get and where to get them to go to the places we wanted too (much cheaper than taxis) and the breakfast was lovely.”
Rina
Germany Germany
“It's a cosy, small hostel situated in a quiet area. It's still within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas. The breakfast was nice. Carlos, the host, is always there for you if you have a question and takes great care of his guests. He'd always...”
Bryan
South Africa South Africa
“The owner, Carlos, was extremely friendly, and exceptionally helpful. He made our stay in Cajamarca so easy and pleasurable”
Aurora
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The service, the attention to detail, the cooked breakfast. Was a bit skeptical about the location, but it turned out to be safe, quiet, both close to the fruit market and to a shopping mall, and yet still walking distance from the plaza de armas.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Ruta Alterna Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ruta Alterna Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.