Monkeywasi (Huaraz, Peru) - Hostel Reviews

Address: Jr. Agustin Mejia 797 | Soledad Alta, Huaraz, Peru

Region: Peru > Ancash Region > Huaraz

Amenities:

Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 28 Speciality lodging in Huaraz

Price Range: £

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Monkeywasi is a small, friendly hostel for climbers, trekkers and backpackers looking for a simple base from which to explore the area. We provide accommodation, cooking facilities, WiFi and indoor bouldering, solar powered showers, as well as general information on bouldering, rock climbing and mountaineering in Huarascan National Park, the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash. For those pressed for time, we can organise your guided climbing/hiking packages before arrival to save time and cut out the stress. We offer a safe, clean and affordable base only 10 minutes walk from the centre of Huaraz and we’re a great place to meet up with other climbers, trekkers and adventure travellers. ... more less

ParadiseHoper

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Very nice hostel”

Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

I was staying in monkey wasi during low season and get very lucky because it wasnt that busy. I really like my stay there because of the great atmosphere the owner made of. We had a nice room. Toilet facilities were clean. I really loved the climbing wall. We shared some meals with the staff and great moment with the... More

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Eclectic-Freak

Pokhara, Nepal

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“friendly hostel”

Reviewed 8 April 2013

I felt very comfortable here, like at home and was glad about such a friendly, uncomplicated hostel. Everyone was friendly and helpful.The kitchen is clean and the price 20 soles for a shared room with not much people in it good. I could stay not only until the checkout, but longer for free because it was low-season. Very nice! Also... More

porkandcorn

Portland, Oregon

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

3 helpful votes

“Average at Best, Would Not Recommend”

Reviewed 2 April 2013

I didn't have a bad experience and the 30.00 soles private room was inexpensive, but I have no idea how this place got it's #1 rating. The location is not that great, the hostel is minimally equipped at best, there were no towels/soap and the bathrooms were cramped and uncomfortable, and the owner (while outwardly nice) was running around all... More

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We are sorry that you did not have the best experience with us. We are in the process of organising new staff which is why there is a gap in customer service for a short period. We are trying our best to rectify this quickly. More

Thirumoolar

Tarapoto, Peru

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Tranquilo Awesome”

Reviewed 23 March 2013

Homey, Secure and Complete. The management is friendly and helpful. Gustavo puts much effort making sure all needs are met from basics around the pad to extra information around town and extended adventures. It is located in a nice quaint part of town. It's quiet and a block walk to excellent local food/restaurants, corner stores and great a ice cream... More

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JuMaKumi

Zurich, Switzerland

Contributor

11 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

1 helpful vote

“Very simple, very inexpensive, a great place for lowbudget travellers with not too high expectations”

Reviewed 24 February 2013 via mobile

The rooms are very basic. The kitchen can be used, but at the time of our stay it was quite filthy... There's a cool terrasse for evening beers and a bouldering wall for active guests. Staff was very nice and easy going

Thank you for taking the time to post a review for Monkeywasi. We are sorry to hear that the kitchen was not clean during your stay, this is something that we always try to keep on top of because we know it is important to guests! We do have several signs up asking guests to wash their dishes after they... More

neilc16

Lima

2 helpful votes

“Great Hostel - laid back, relaxing and difficult to leave!”

Reviewed 22 February 2013

Excellent place to base yourself from in Huaraz! I stayed here for a couple of weeks while exploring the area surrounding Huaraz...it's the kind of place which is difficult to leave! Has everything you need - wifi, kitchen, hot showers, climbing wall, great atmosphere and guests, Gustavo the fantastic owner, who has an immense amount of knowledge and contacts in... More

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Thank you for your comment. We are really glad yo hear that you had such a great time, Huaraz is indeed difficult to leave since there is so much to do, and we always aim to make people feel at home during their stay. More

Patrick N

San Francisco, California, United States

4 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Fantastic Place - Best Owner Ever”

Reviewed 19 February 2013

My brother and I stayed here for 2 nights. The owner, Gustavo, repeatedly went out of his way to accomodate our needs. He welcomed us early in the morning when we arrived on our overnight bus from Trujillo. We needed to store our luggage because we were doing a 3 day trek and the night before, we had to take... More

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Monkeywasi. We are happy that you had such a good time with us. We always try to accommodate the needs of our guests whenever we can because we understand that these little things help to make your stay hassle free and more enjoyable! More

Flow564

Villach

1 review

“best hostel in town!!”

Reviewed 13 February 2013

its a small nice hostel near center with a climbingwall, kitchen, fireplace and a big terrace. the friendly freaky owner helps you where he can. perfect for climbers and trekkers. they rent crashpads and know the locals...

We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Monkeywasi and we appreciate you taking the time to write a review, thank you. Monkeywasi is always popular with climbers and hikers, so it is a great place to meet other tourists and form groups to venture out and explore. The climbing wall is available for free to all... More

BexJax

Cardiff

5 reviews

4 hotel reviews

9 helpful votes

“Super relaxed place to chill after hiking and biking!”

Reviewed 10 February 2013 via mobile

Unfortunately I only had a short stay in Huaraz of two nights, but found Monkeywasi to be a perfect place to relax after hiking and biking. I arrived at 6am, and was able to check straight into a room and get some extra sleep before the owner Gustavo showed me around the town a bit. I didn't leave until 11pm... More

Thank you for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor, we appreciate that. You certainly proved that it is still possible to do a lot in Huaraz in only two days! We are glad to hear you had such a great time. More

Gabesz75

London, United Kingdom

4 helpful votes

“Best place to stay in Huaraz”

Reviewed 8 January 2013

Cant add much to previous reviews, ideal place to stay and meet other travelers and locals, all amenities you need for a short or long stay incl. fully fitted kitchen, hot water (most of the time from solar panel) all day around. Friendly owner with excellent knowledge to answer any local related questions. Climbing wall in patio and terrace with... More

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Thank you for writing such a detailed review and sharing your experiences on Tripadvisor, it really helps potential customers to get a good idea of what it is like to stay at Monkeywasi. Are glad you had such a great time and enjoyed the BBQ! More

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