Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.) - 17 min drive
San Pedro Station - 18 min walk
Cusco Wanchaq Station - 18 min walk
Poroy Station - 30 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
L' Atelier Café-Concept - 1 min walk
Ayni Organic - 2 min walk
El Pisonay - 1 min walk
Crepería Backpacker La Bo'M - 1 min walk
Cafe Punchay - 2 min walk
About this property
Hostal El Grial
Located just 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from the airport, Hostal El Grial offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6 AM and 10 AM. Also, this hotel is within a short 10-minute walk of Plaza de Armas.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down duvet
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PEN 50 per vehicle (return. Maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.
Property Registration Number 10403875355
Also known as
Hostal El Grial Hostel Cusco
Hostal El Grial Hostel
Hostal El Grial Cusco
Hostal El Grial
Hostal El Grial Hotel Cusco
Hostal El Grial Hotel
Hostal El Grial Hotel
Hostal El Grial Cusco
Hostal El Grial Hotel Cusco
Frequently asked questions
Does Hostal El Grial offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostal El Grial does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostal El Grial?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal El Grial?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hostal El Grial.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hostal El Grial?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PEN 50 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal El Grial?
You can check in starting at 11 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Does Hostal El Grial have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hostal El Grial like?
Hostal El Grial is a short 6-minute walk from Plaza de Armas and 3 minutes' walk from San Blas Church.
Hostal El Grial Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
29 Sep 2024
Patrick
Patrick, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Sep 2024
Staff was truly amazing and helpful. rooms were noisy and had leaking toilets and faucets. but I cannot say enough about how good the staff was.
Perry
Perry, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Great hostel in San Blas
This is a great little hostel with mostly older adults (meaning it is NOT a party place. It is in the San Blas barrio mostly away from the noise and ubiquitous hawkers that plague the Plaza de las Armas. Good variety of restaurants near by with a nice little bar up from the Plaza San Blas called Km.O. Nighly live music of uneven quality. Older crowd. Smitty at the front door is funny and can direct you the sister restaurant that has excellent food.I recommend asking for an upstairs room because when I was in 101, I could hear every creaky step of those above. Staff generally is great and the breakfast is just ok. Eggs come with breakfast regardless of whether the staff offers them or not. I would stay here again for the location, charm of the street and the hostal, and the clean rooms. Not the cheapest hostal though.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2023
Eric
Eric, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2023
Jazmin
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2023
monica
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2022
Excellent stay
The room was very clean and well decorated and we always had a cleaning service. They were always ready to help at any hour, even when we had tours very early in the morning. They prepared our lunch box for the day. Nice and quiet neighborhood. I recommend this place 100%!
Silvia
Silvia, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2021
Location
Osniel
Osniel, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2019
A Comfortable and Welcoming Option in Old Cusco
The staff are really sweet there and the deal is wonderful for what you get. I thought the place was very comfortable - the beds were nice, the rooms were warm, and the hot water was perfect. The location is a very short walk from Plaza de Armas and surrounded by great restaurants in San Blas. I really couldn't complain at all and would definitely go back on my next trip.
Matthew
Matthew, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 Mar 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2019
Yichien
Yichien, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Feb 2019
Super friendly service; ask for a room w/windows
El Grial
+ Extremely friendly and helpful service
+ Decent breakfast
+ Satellite tv
+ Clean
+ Heater provided
- Room didn’t have windows
- Trash can in bedroom would be nice
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2019
We loved this hotel. My daughter (in her twenties) said she was in heaven. Definitely the best of our trip so far. Its not luxury and if you are looking for perfection this isn't it. However, if you want comfort, character and the friendliest and most helpful staff you can't do much better than this. Especially at this price.
Loved it. Thanks.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2018
Loved the location in San Blas. The staff tried to help with everything despite our lack of common language. They were extremely accommodating with our eating limitations. Git our laundry done. Booked our tours and taxis as needed.
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Nov 2018
Loved the setting but it was a little high to climb to as I had a hard to with the altitude.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2018
Great location
Really nice and charming place. Clean and staff was very nice. Located very close to all the Cusco historical center activities
Leonardo
Leonardo, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
29 Sep 2018
The worst. the air conditioner from next building is up against the wall making my room sound like a jet taking off. They did move me to a room down stairs where I didnt have to hear the air conditioner as much only to discover that there is zero sound dampening in the floor so you can hear every word spoken by the unit above not to mention every foot step on the hardwood floor sounding like a rifle. And, o yes, if you want to come here realize the street number is out of synch, so your taxi won't take you there and you can carry your bags on your own for the last couple of blocks. Plus there are zero windows in any of the rooms. The price of this place is the price of a
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
13 Jul 2018
Moved Halfway Through Stay
The good:
- continental breakfast was good and sufficient with fresh eggs cooked if desired. Also willing to make you a to-go breakfast if you’re leaving early.
- Great location, easy walking distance to Plaza De Armas (main square)
- Clean for the most part
- easy, inexpensive laundry service
Now the bad...
- Shower only warm if taken during off-hours (10am-1pm). Always cold if taken in the evening.
- They made us move rooms halfway through our stay even though they told us they wouldn’t when we checked in (6 day stay, as we were checking-in another guest who was leaving to go to another hotel had the same issue)
- WiFi only worked about half the time and we had to frequently request it be re-set.
Isaac
Isaac, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Jul 2018
Great hotel/hostel with private bathroom
Reasonably close to main tourist sites. In the walkable part of the old city. Safe area. Good eats nearby. (There is a great vegan restaurant 7 minutes down the street.) Very helpful staff. Room was a bit cramped, but beds were excellent, and a good value for the price. Comfortable private bath with good sized shower. Clean. Nice breakfast.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jun 2018
Economical option in Cusco
The room was not spacious, but sufficient, and comfortable and a great value for the price. They made us sack breakfast for our 4:30 AM departure. And start our bags for four days until I return. A great choice in Cusco. On a typically historic street.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 May 2018
Great place to stay one Cuzco
We had a great stay at Hostal Grial, the rooms were clean and spacious. The staff was great very helpful and friendly with everything we asked. Good location for getting around in Cuzco.
Johanna
Johanna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Feb 2018
great deal!
inexpensive hostal in the beautiful San Blas area. sweet staff, good if you know Spanish! I lucked out and have shared room to myself :) clean and cozy. !
karen
karen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2017
great staff, beds very confortable!!
staff very friendly and always there to help you. Beds are amazing, they all have orthopedic matresses so they are really confortable!! they kept our bags during the 5 days of the Salkantay trek even if we didn't have a room with them after the trek (we wanted but hotel was full). breakfast is good. at the end of a street, so a little far from the center, but less noisy!
Alexandre
Alexandre, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Oct 2017
Comfy hotel in a great location
This is a great little hotel. The room is comfortable, the staff is nice and the breakfast is great! My only complaint is that we could hear everyone walking around on the floor above us. That is only an issue if the people are waking up at 2am for the Rainbow Mountain tour. Other than that, this place is great!