Pros -cheap price -close to Plaza de Armas (city center/tourist center -computer with quick internet, fast wifi connection -Very warm blankets Cons -hot water is not guaranteed -located close to a club (loud music all night) -cold rooms (only way to be warm is get in bed) -all rooms are located downstairs, and you can hear people coming and going... More

Positives - Comfortable beds - Private bathrooms - Convenient location, half a block from the Plaza de Armas - Very low price - Awesome kitten (Enana) lives in the lobby - Sells water for cheap in the lobby - Television in each room - Free computer with internet access in the communal room - Staff was always friendly, available and... More

Four of us stayed at this hotel immediately before and after hiking the Inca Trail. Double rooms consisted of either two twin beds or one double. In addition to the bed, furniture included nightstand, television, and sometimes a rack to hang clothing. The rooms had en suites with sink, toilet, and shower. Breakfast was included (this entailed juice, tea/coffee, rolls,... More

I stayed 1 month in this hostal and the place brought me every I expected : peaceful atmospher, quiet ambiance, best spot in San Blas, very nice breakie and friendly staff. Service is done each day, and towel is refreshed. HIGHLY RECOMMANDED More

Only one thing marred our visit: I woke up in the morning to a slight scratching sound, and then saw a rather large rat run out of my room. We checked out and went elsewhere the next night. If one leaves aside the rodent problem, I'd say the only other issues are (a) high ceilings which keep the rooms cold,... More

My traveling goup of 4 adults stayed in 2 double rooms at the Pirwa Bed & Breakfast (AKA Hostal Familiar) in September. Our rooms were right off the central courtyard/common area of the hostel (I think they all are?), so if people were making noise in the common area you'd hear it but during our stay it was quite peaceful.... More

Really liked this hostel. Good rooms with ensuite facilities. Nice stonework wall in room made for a good atmosphere. Bit noisy in late evening as lounge area is in centre area surrounded by rooms with the room windows opening out onto it. So if your up very early to catch the train to Machu Picchu and some other guests decide... More

Hostel covers off all the basics: Clean, roomy, good staff, great location and secure... They even provide a room heater (although you might need to ask for it). Only problem is the noise in the rooms from the nearby pubs/clubs. Music plays loud all night, and seems to come through the ground right through the bedrooms. Would recommend, unless you... More