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Amaru Hostal vs Casa de la Gringa

Both Amaru Hostal and Casa de la Gringa are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Amaru Hostal scores slightly better than Casa de la Gringa. Amaru Hostal has a TripExpert Score of 77 with recommendations from 4 publications like Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.

Amaru Hostal
Amaru Hostal
7 / 10
Cuesta San Blas 541, Cusco 001, Peru
From $51 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Situated in the artists’ neighborhood of San Blas, this Colonial townhouse offers panoramic city views. Rooms are clean with rustic furniture and polished wooden floors."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Amaru Hostal is a two-and-a-half-pearl inn in the historic Barrio de San Blas, a little over a five-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas." Full review
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It's a charming budget option, to be sure.
Frommer's Frommer's
"This cheery yellow republican house in San Blas, hugging a large garden patio with stellar city views, has some of the best value accommodations in Cusco" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In a characterful old building in a prime location, Amaru is deservedly popular... Rooms in the outer courtyard are noisy, and those at the back are newest." Full review
Casa de la Gringa
Casa de la Gringa
7 / 10
San Blas, Tandapata & Pasnapacana 148, San Blas, Cusco, Peru
From $20 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Breakfast included
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This tranquil and friendly South African-owned house is a real find and a favorite of those who come to Cusco on spiritual and mystical journeys."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This laid-back hostel is a spiritual, New Age retreat overrun by a garden of healing plants. In the main house, the funky rooms are wildly colorful." Full review