Simple hotel with a nice covered innercourt. Looks really cosy.

Walking distance to down town, but certainly not going back. Is on top of a long, steep hill, so you need a taxi to get from town to the hotel. The hill is that steep that even some taxi's cannot make it all the way !
Wouldn't book this hotel again.

Don't expect any frills when you book this place to stay for a few days, it is what it is and thats a decent little hostel that you stay in either side of your trip along the Inca Trail.

It is basic but myself and my friends found it to be clean, yes there is an issue with how much hot water there is depending on how busy the hostel might be but, we were collected from airport at the start and transported back free of charge, there was bottles of water and tea there when we arrived, all we had to do was ask the staff and we got beer if we needed it and even a pizza delivered.

When we finished the Inca Trail we arrived back late but the staff were still up and about to help us with our gear, all our bags that had been left with them for safe keeping during the Trail trip hadn't bee messed with and was as we left it.

The rooms had tv and a security lock box, the internet connection is abit slow but hey what do you expect??

The hostel is situated halfway up the mountain but this gives you great views over Cusco if not a very healthy walk up and down the path to and from town (good practice for day 2 of the inca trail)

I wouldn't stay here for an extended period but if you want something for a couple of days as part of a bigger trip or as we did a base either side of the Inca Trail its ideal and very well priced and I would use it again

My girlfriend I stayed and Chincana Wasi for a total of 4 nights, either side of our Inca Trail Tour. Due to the time of year, the hotel was very quiet, however the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We arrived fairly late, however the receptionist insisted on showing us a variety of rooms around the hotel to ensure we were happy! He also then advised that he could arrange takeaway food from a couple of restaurants in town(proper restaurants, not generally takeaways) in case we didn´t want to go out again. All the staff spoke an adequate amount of English and were more than enthusiastic to understand your requests!

The rooms are of a good size and cutely decorated. The views of Cusco from the front of the hotel are excellent. The bathrooms are adequate and once you leave the powerful shower running for a few minutes there is limitless hot water. The central courtyard is really nice, however a little chilly this time of year. There are heaters available for the rooms (AT NO EXTRA COST) and the internet is pretty much free.

The only slight downside of the hotel is it´s location. It´s a 5 minute walk up a steep hill from Nazarena Plaza (and the main Plaza de Armes), which when you first get to Cusco is a little tough due to the altitude. However it is a good way to quickly get aclimatised and a very very safe area. The location is however EXCELLENT for the magnificent Sacsaywaman Inca ruins, Saint Cristobel Church and San Blas Plaza which are all very close by.

Overall a really nice stay and we are very grateful to all of the staff at Chincana Wasi for the excellent service and friendliness.

Hostel cold roof leaking floors wet on arrival No heaters available for rooms .Rooms moldy smelling. Bottled water promised never provided
Most disturbing a thank you note written to management thanking them for nice accomodations signature forged in my name concerning for passport security