Our room smelled like a hamster cage. Thick old damp wool blankets caused allergy problem. We were told a breakfast would be put out for us early before our train trip...nothing appeared and the person working was uninterested.

Using the laws of attraction Lesley, Mark and Simon have created an environment in which spirituality and consciousness are normal conversation in the common area. The staff were incredibly friendly and were always willing to go above and beyond to make our Peruvian experience phenomenal. The travel centre they run is very convenient and the prices unmatchable. The hostel is... More

This place is awesome, quiet, beautiful decor, interesting things to do. Nice not in your face spiritual ambiance. They have a smoking area inside the Hostal that ventilates to the outdoors, very civilized!

A friend and I stayed here on and off for about 1 month. We really liked the place; the staff and owners were friendly and helpful and made us feel at home. Also an excellent place to meet other travelers. Breakfast was better than most hostels I stayed at in Peru, hot drinks available all day and gas powered showers... More

Casa de la Gringa is special. I stayed in the, "Blue Room" and fell in love with Cusco. Very comfortable, great showers and excellent decorating made me feel at home even though I was in a new Country. If part of the reason why you are coming to Cusco is Emotional/Spiritual Growth, then You're getting plugged into one of the... More

I had an amazing time at Casa de La Gringa. From the staff to the amenities, everything was great. The decoration is unique and you feel right at home there all the time, and while you still get your privacy, it almost feels like a community house rather than a normal hostel, where you inevitably meet wonderful people from all... More

Casa de la Gringo is a comfortable plce with fabulous artwork, lovely rooms, helpful staff and a great place to meet other travellers. I was on my way to do the Machu Pichu trek. The staff were so accomodating to allow me to store my belongings I was not going to need for my backpack trek. I knew I had... More

I enjoyed staying at Casa de la Gringa during my time in Cusco. A friendly and inviting place with really relaxed and cool people. The staff is great and will help you make plans or give solid information about the surrounding area. Mark and Simon are awesome and speak english perfectly. Really good fruit breakfast with bread and jam. Always... More

Friendly staff, very helpful. Good place to meet spiritually interested people. Very hot water in the showers. Beautifully decorated, homely feel. Free WIFI and computer with internet to use. Owners Lesley and her sons Mark and Simon are really nice people with a lot of knowledge about Peru and what to do here. Lesley has an amazing house/garden space by... More