Backpacker hotels in Machu Picchu

The trip to Machu Picchu does not have to be very expensive. In the town of Aguas Calientes (a place located just 10 kilometers from the archaeological site) there are cheap lodgings ideal for backpacking tourists. Some offer shared rooms with breakfast included. Others have double and double beds with acceptable service. Find out which are the most recommended, their prices, address and more information.

Supertramp Hostel
Supertramp Hostel – Machu Picchu

Supertramp Hostel

Small but very cozy lodging with a youthful decoration with graffiti and motivational messages. It stands out for the good attention of the workers. Also for its restaurant and bar where mainly young people meet. It has five private rooms and three bedrooms with capacity for up to forty-two guests.

The hotel is located about a ten minute walk from the center of town. It offers free Wi-Fi service, clean bathrooms with shared showers, views of the urban area of ​​the place, ventilation and more. Its restaurant and bar offers the best in hamburgers, cocktails, beers and good music. It is one of the preferred lodgings for people with a young spirit.

  • Address: 203 Chaska Tika Street, Aguas Calientes, Peru.
  • Shared room price (approximate): from 12 USD per night.
  • Private room price (approximate): from 30 USD per night.
  • Website: www.supertramphostel.com.

Illary Inn Hotel

This hotel is located near the Aguas Calientes train station. It offers small shared rooms (for four people) as well as private double or triple rooms. These include cable TV, Wi-Fi internet, bathroom with hot water shower and continental breakfast included.

The lodging also provides luggage storage service, ironing clothes, hair dryer and reading lamp. It stands out for the good attention of its staff. The reservation can be made online or in the town of Aguas Calientes. It is an option for both young people and families looking for affordable options.

  • Address: Cori Wakanki street, urbanization Las Orquídeas B-11, Aguas Calientes, Peru.
  • Shared room price (approximate): from 10 USD per night.
  • Private room price (approximate): from 20 USD per night.
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Machu Picchu Packer Hotel

This lodging is located just 300 meters from the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes. It offers single, double and triple rooms. All its rooms have large beds, sofa, cable TV, Wi-Fi internet, hair dryer, wardrobe as well as bathrooms with hot shower. It has views of the urban area of ​​the town. Toiletries are included.

All services include buffet breakfast. Visitors can also use the lobby and the baggage reservation area. Guests highlight the good breakfast it offers and the excellent attention of the workers. It is good economic care to rest well before the visit to Machu Picchu.

  • Address: Street Wiñay Wayna C-12, Aguas Calientes, Peru.
  • Single room price (approximate): from 15 USD per night.
  • Double room price (approximate): from 25 USD per night.
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Machu Picchu Guest House Hotel

This hotel is located just 200 meters from the craft market and the Aguas Calientes train station. It offers single, double, matrimonial, triple and even family rooms. They all have spacious and clean beds as well as cable TV, large windows with curtains, bedside tables, bathrooms with hot showers, Wi-Fi internet and more.

All guests can enjoy the included American breakfast. You can also request a pick-up from the Aguas Calientes train station. The building has a lobby and dining room. It stands out for the good attention and cleanliness of the place. Complies with all security protocols. The purchase can be made online or in the same town on the day of the trip.

  • Address: Street Inca Túpac Yupanqui 104, Aguas Calientes, Peru.
  • Single room price (approximate): from 15 USD per night.
  • Double room price (approximate): from 18 USD per night.
  • Website: www.mapiguesthouse.com.

Hostel Machu Picchu Land B&B

The lodging is located in the urban area of ​​Aguas Calientes, near the train station. It offers single, double, triple and family rooms that have: large beds, large windows with curtains, bedside table, paintings, cabinets, cable TV, Wi-Fi internet, bathroom with hot showers and toiletries included.

All items offer American breakfast in the hotel’s dining room. The service stands out for the good attention of the staff and for its cleanliness. Reservations can be made online or in the town of Aguas Calientes on the day of the trip.

  • Address: Street Cori Wakanki 502, Aguas Calientes, Peru.
  • Single room price (approximate): from 15 USD per night.
  • Double room price (approximate): from 18 USD per night.
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Casa Machu Picchu Hostel

This hotel is located in front of the Vilcanota River and the Aguas Calientes train tracks. Its five-story building has several spacious rooms that stand out for their views of the river and the wooded mountains of the town. They have: large beds, windows, furniture, lamps, cable TV, Wi-Fi internet and bathrooms with hot water.

The hotel offers shared, double, triple and family rooms. Includes free breakfast. The staff service is good and attentive. There is luggage storage service. It stands out for its views of the river and the mountains of the town. The reservation can be made online or in the same place.

  • Address: Avenue Imperio de los Incas 636, Aguas Calientes, Peru.
  • Single room price (approximate): from 15 USD per night.
  • Double room price (approximate): from 18 USD per night.
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Enjoy the trip to Machu Picchu with the best services

Choose one of the 5 types of tickets

The entrance to Machu Picchu offers discounts for university students, those under 18 years of age and citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia. Children under 3 years enter free! Get your entry to 'mapi' here.

We take you wherever you want in Cusco

The private transportation service takes you to any tourist destination in Cusco. Travel with total security in a private service for you, your partner, your friends or family. Includes pick up service from the airport or transfer to Machu Picchu train station, book here!

An unforgettable train trip to Machu Picchu

In total there are four tourist train services to Machu Picchu: Expedition, Vistadome, Vistadome Observatory and the Hiram Bingham luxury train. They all belong to the prestigious Peru Rail company. Buy the tickets here! Take advantage of the discounts!

Get on the final bus to Machu Picchu

The train trip will leave you in the town of Aguas Calientes, 10 kilometers from Machu Picchu. For this last section you must get the bus to Machu Picchu, a comfortable service that takes care of the environment of the wonder of the world. Buy your bus ticket here!

Tour Machu Picchu with a professional guide

In Machu Picchu the tour guide service is not mandatory. However, most tourists decide to go accompanied by a guide. This way they will be able to fully understand the history and importance of the wonder of the Incas.

Machupicchu all inclusive 1 day

If you do not want to buy each ticket to Machu Picchu separately, it is best to hire an all-inclusive tour. Includes: transfer to the station, train ticket, tour guide, entrance fee and lunch option at the best ‘mapi’ restaurant. Book the tour here!