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Hostal Madre Tierra

3.0 star property
City-center hostal within walking distance of Plaza de Armas

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In the heart of Cusco's Historic Center, Hostal Madre Tierra offers a unique retreat. Explore nearby Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market, then unwind on the tranquil terrace or browse designer stores on site. With a library, dry cleaning services, and helpful multilingual staff previous guests have enjoyed their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | In-room dining

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 7 bedrooms, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Atocsaycuchi 647 A, San Blas, Cusco, Cusco, 084

What's nearby

  • Plaza San Blas - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Blas Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Twelve Angled Stone - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cusco Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 17 min drive
  • San Pedro Station - 17 min walk
  • Cusco Wanchaq Station - 18 min walk
  • Poroy Station - 30 min drive
  • Airport drop-off service

Restaurants

  • ‪Oqre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Punchay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Limbus Resto & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Altura Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostal Madre Tierra

  • Hostal Madre Tierra offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Plaza de Armas.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 7 ft; reservations required
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Transfers

    • Airport drop off on request(available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2004
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Designer stores on site
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: PEN 205 per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption applies only to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PEN 20.00 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for PEN 70.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.

Property Registration Number 10292520277

Also known as

Hostal Madre Tierra

Hostal Madre Tierra Cusco

Hostal Madre Tierra Hostel

Hostal Madre Tierra Hostel Cusco

Madre Tierra Cusco

Hostal Madre Tierra Cusco

Hostal Madre Tierra Hostal

Hostal Madre Tierra Hostal Cusco

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Hostal Madre Tierra?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hostal Madre Tierra?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hostal Madre Tierra?

Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is PEN 20.00 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal Madre Tierra?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Hostal Madre Tierra like?

Hostal Madre Tierra is in Cusco Historic Center, a short 6-minute walk from Plaza de Armas and 3 minutes' walk from San Blas Church.

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Reviews

Hostal Madre Tierra Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great family feeling

Maykquell & Gladys have created a very nice place, always welcoming and there are mkaing sure by any mean that you will have all you need. They can help you with visits, local recommandations for shops or food, and they will make sure you acclimate to the area. Confort in the rooms was great and breakfast is good.
Antoine, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The location in San Blas district, near the square was excellent! Michael and Gladys were wonderful hosts!
CRISTINA, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Vacaciones inolvidables ¡¡¡

Exelente¡¡¡. Muy lindo lugar. Super generosos y la predisposicion del servicio fue muy buena. Muy seguros y confiables¡¡¡¡
Alejandro, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was our favourite hostel in Peru. We spent three nights here before heading to hike the Inca Trail. After our hike, we planned to stay in Urumbamba for one evening but decided to come back to Cusco and stay at Madre Tierra because we loved it so much. The staff were so welcoming, the room was comfortable and clean, and the hostel itself was quite homey. Janet was the sweetest - she made made us a great breakfast every morning and made sure we were warm enough. The location is also great - its out of the way of the busy main square and right in the middle of quiet San Blas. I would highly recommend this Hostel to anyone staying in Cusco.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very kind and were able to accommodate my sudden need to change around my reservations. I definitely recommend this place as a nice and tranquil place to stay in Cusco
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel en Cusco

El tipo de hotel es muy hogareño lo que lo hace muy bonito.
Ies, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel en Cusco

La decoración y construcción del hotel es muy bonita. Es muy hogareña.
Ies, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Charming if details are overlooked (like hot water

Rogelia took great care of us and added to the charm of the place. Her breakfasts were delicious and she really tried to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The scent of a wood fire, the colorful décor, as well as the garden patio and pleasant music added to the wonderful vibe of Cusco.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Como en casa

Muy buena atención. Lugar mágico!!!
Verified

8/10 Very good

We stayed just one night at this hotel and enjoyed it. The staff were friendly and helpful: making us fresh coca tea, cooking us breakfast before any other guests were awake, and arranging for a cab and laundry services. We chose this hotel because of its location in the San Blas neighborhood--it is way up there, but still only a 5-8 minute walk to the main plaza. The decor was bright and the room comfortable. Note that their credit card machine was down when we were there, so we had to run out to an ATM and take out more soles in order to pay.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice place friendly staff.

Great place to stay. Friendly staff and clean. Unique atmosphere. However walls are very thin and sound travels easily. In quiet San Blas area.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Hostel ruim

O custo benefício não compensa.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Péssimo hostel

O custo benefício não compensa.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good budget boutique hotel in Cusco

I traveled with my wife and two adult children to Cusco during the holidays. We treated Cusco as our "home base" for Machu Picchu and the multiple day trips that we took and stayed at Hostal Madre Tierra the entire time. The hotel was great at accommodating our schedule and our demands. My son ended up getting food poisoning, and we had to book a room on the spot. The hotel was flexible and very kind in helping him out. The hotel is very small-- our family shared one room for a few nights, which consisted of single beds packed together (although the view in the top room was amazing!). The staff also doesn't speak English very well. Otherwise, it was a pleasant stay.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Awesome

Very nice & the staff were exceptional. On New Years the staff provided champagne & had fireworks for us. Breakfast in the mornings was excellent. Strongly recommended. Initially location seemed sketchy but that's just Cusco in general.
Verified

4/10 Fair

Sin agua caliente para ducharse.

El hostal es pequeño (solo 7 habitaciones), tranquilo, con una decoración ecléctica (un poco cargada) pero que se ve bien. No tiene TV, lo cual en estos días como que se extraña un poco, sobre todo porque ayuda a relajarnos de un ajetreado día. Las habitaciones pequeñas, pero suficientes para una noche. Pero, NO había agua caliente para ducharse, como salíamos a las 6 de la mañana, no es agradable tomar una ducha con agua FRIA a las 5 A.M. El empleado encargado, amable y servicial.
Verified

6/10 Good

Simple hotel

This hotel is located in the lovely and quaint San Blas neighborhood. The hotel is very simple. We stayed there for 2 nights before Machu Picchu and one night after. At that point, we were ready for a little more luxury and we moved. We had to leave our luggage there twice and it was very safely guarded. The hotel is very reasonably priced, but the staff is very young.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Encantadora estancia

Todo muy bonito, la atención del personal, las instalaciones, el diseño del lugar... hicieron que tuviéramos una estancia muy cómoda. A los niños les encantó despertar con la luz de la mañana y la hermosa vista.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Charming Hostel

Hostel Madre Tierra felt like our home away from home while staying in Cusco. The setting was very charming, and the staff was welcoming and helpful. The rooms were great, one with an amazing view of the city, another with an in suite jacuzzi. This was a wonderful place to stay. Would highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ótima localização, excelente atendimento!!

O atendimento é excelente, pessoal do hostel muito educados e solícitos. Ótimo café da manhã.
Verified

6/10 Good

Best breakfast bread in Cuzco.....

We stayed a couple of nights and it was OK. No hot water on the first day was a bummer. Its in a good location and the staff are good, not much english but need to help. We had better accommodation for the same price. However I would not be disappointed to stay here again. very poor wifi
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional service and a good stay overall

We had booked for one night before flying out the next day. We returned from Puno, and my son got sick and had to be admitted to hospital. The hotel staff arranged for the doctor to come, first thing in the morning as soon as we asked for her assistance, which was very comforting. My son ended up staying two nights at the hospital - the doctor and hospital staff were excellent too. Even though we had booked one night at the hotel, they allowed us to continue to have the same room for the remaining period of our stay in Cusco. We settled before we left. We cannot thank them enough.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good home away from home. Well Worth the price.

stayed with my son here on our way to trek Machu Pichu. This is just like family home. Very comfortable, and very hospitable hosts. B/fast is very good with eggs to order, good choice of bread, coffee and fresh orange papaya juice. Coca tea available 24/7. Heaters in room since it gets cold at night. Only draw back is the availability hot water sometimes 1 day out of 3 we had issue. Also hostel is located up the hill, means carrying your backpacks and was up could be tiring. Good overall otherwise
Verified

8/10 Very good

Cuzco stay

Very nice staff & cozy accommodation Walking will be necessary to find restaurants
Verified

6/10 Good

Madre Tierra

A few issues: 1. Our 2 night booking was not listed on their booking schefule when we arrived. The night staff then said we would have to move rooms on the second night. It was only after an argument that we managed to stop this. 2. Our room had a spa tub, however this was useless as there was no plug. 3. The hostel does not give a key for the front door and it is sometimed difficult to wake the night staff to let you in. 4. The rooms are quite cold with no decent heating (which we would have expected for the price). On the positive side, the breakfast is very good and the day staff were very helpful.