Hostal Rumi Punku

Description:

  • A glance at the name or address of this idiosyncratic family-owned hostel will give you an indication of its strong connection to Cusco's Inca roots. The massive portal to the street is a fascinating original Inca construction of perfectly cut stones, once part of a sacred Inca temple. (The door is one of only three belonging to private houses in Cusco, and elderly residents of the city used to do the sign of the cross upon passing it.) There's more to the hostal than might appear from the street. Inside is a charming, flower-filled colonial courtyard with a cute little chapel and gardens along a large Inca wall. The clean bedrooms are ample, with hardwood floors and Norwegian thermal blankets. The top-floor dining room, where breakfast is served, has excellent panoramic views of Cusco's rooftops. The hostel is on the way up to Sacsayhuamán, but only a short walk from the Plaza de Armas. Rumi Punku, by the way, means "door of stone" in Quechua. New features include a "Finnish" sauna and Jacuzzi tub, perfect to take the edge off the altitude and area hikes.

  • © Frommer's 2012

User Reviews for Hostal Rumi Punku

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    Very friendly, clean, centrally located. Worth it!

  • Really enjoyed our stay. A friendly and helpful woman greeted us at the airport, told us on the way to the hotel how to best deal with adjustment to the altitude, what to see and do...

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  •  

    Beautiful. Excellent service

  • Beautiful hotel. Excellent service. The front desk people speak excellent English. What impressed me the most was how well they took care of our sick friend. Our friend was alone...

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    Great hotel right by the center of Cusco

  • The hotel rooms were nice and the showers had hot water which is always a plus. There are 2 included bottles of water in the bathroom and unlimited Coca tea. The included breakfast...

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Awards:

Frommer's
Frommer's
  •  Recommended 2010
  • Details

    • Contact:

    • visit website
    • tel: 084/221-102
    • fax: 084/242-741

    • Address:

    • Calle Choquechaca 339
    • Cusco

    • Neighborhood:

      • Cusco Historical Center

    • Amenities:

    • business-facilities

    • Payments:

    • mastercard visa

    • Hotel star rating:

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