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Reviews of Flying Dog Hostel Arequipa 2 stars

Calle Melgar 116 esq. Calle Riveros, Areq 01 Arequipa, Peru

#64 of 153 hotels in Arequipa

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Review score

Based on 180 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, clean hostel, no heat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no heat it was very cold

    It was a nice hostel clean and in a great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Great deal!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers were barely working the day I checked in, but were fixed next morning without hesitation.

    Very nice and quite place, which is rarely seen at a hostel. Clean beds and great staff!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    An pretty and old house with everything you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s no venting in our bathroom which makes our room quite wet. And rain makes even worse. The breakfast is very simple just like other places in Peru. We usually get bread with butter and jam and they offer sweet juice, coffee and tea.

    Nice and old house with colorful painting. Spacious shared living room where we can watch movies and play billiard. Clean room and hot shower. Proper kitchen and very friendly staff. Diego also helped us call a taxi to bus terminal.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Definitely the nicest hostel I stayed in in Peru.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A bit noisy due to car alarms outside but that is not the fault of the hostel.

    Very nice hostel in a period building in the old town. Beautiful courtyard to have breakfast in.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a bit disappointing. As it is served outside it gets cold really quickly, so most mornings we had cold coffees and cold scrambled eggs.

    The staff were lovely, bed was comfortable and the shower had great water pressure. The location was also great and I loved the TV room. Overall amazing value for money and the whole hostel was spotless.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a lot of noise coming from the street early in the morning, nothing extreme but you might be woken up at 7:30 on week days.

    The building was absolutely beautiful and having our private toilets gave us all the comfort we needed. The location was excellent and the staff very helpful :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The wifi was a bit spotty at times and we didn't have a fan in our room, but other than that all was good

    Great staff and so helpful when we came to check in at 5AM, straight from the bus: we got a room straight away and the person on night shift was very helpful! Great breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    8.0
    A Great Social Vibe - Easy to Make New Freinds in a Relaxed Environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A well located and well run hostel. The mix of guests makes this a great place to stay - Easy to socialise and several places to just hang and chat. The front courtyard is spacious and the rear courtyard is very comfortable. The rooftop is a good place to chill with other guests at sunset. I stayed for 18 days and throughly enjoyed myself - So much so that I have just booked a return stay for a week.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable, safe, convenient, and good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water was off when I arrived from Colca Canyon (a city problem) but reception turned on their back up tank for a 5 minute shower. I wish they had told me ahead of time, I would have requested a reduction in the rate. The room didn’t have a window or fan for fresh air, which would be nice on a hot day.

    The double private room was huge and the bed was very comfortable. Location is great and the shared courtyard spaces are lovely. Staff are very friendly and this place feels safe.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    7.0
    Friendly, clean, good value and good vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was warm and to cool down, the windows opened to the sidewalk (although covered with ornate iron for security) so it felt a bit exposed. The rooms are a bit rough around the edges but the hostel seemed clean and it’s a good value.

    The staff are lovely and helpful. Beds are comfortable and the shower had warm water and good pressure. Everything seemed clean. The location is ideal, close to the central and historical district, plus restaurants and shops but still quiet for traffic. The courtyards and shared spaces are lovely and plentiful and the rooms are large. It’s not a party hostel but you can still meet people and socialize.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Cheap & cheerful self catering
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lamps near beds or curtains to separate you from room so when people were checking in through the night in the early hours, the staff turned the full beam lights on waking me up. Not a good sleep!

    Self catering cooking facilities Free breakfast Common areas & terrace

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The style, the backyard, the service

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice staff and good location, the hostel has a nice courtyard to sit outside and a kitchen that is well equipped, locker in the dorm room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    Nice hostel with good access to tours around Arequipa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi was pretty bad, I had to use my mobile data for most of the time

    Very nice staff (special shoutout to Diego who was soooo helpful with so many things) and it's easy to arrange tours for a good price.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room Breakfast was good Personel Ok

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    One night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seemed a bit pricey for a dorm.

    Don't usually take a dorm but was fine. Sturdy lockers. Good communal area and pool. Staff were brilliant. Luggage storage was handy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    a great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    value was great. Location was perfect. close to everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No top floor I think?

    Very awesome breakfast buffet. The owner (I think) is very nice. They have a cool fountain and a pool table. Good place in the community.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is ideal as it is walking distance to everything - sights and restaurants. All the staff are so friendly and helpful. We arrived at 5am off a night bus and they let us sleep on some couches until a room came up earlier than check in. The breakfast was standard, bread rolls, butter, jam and scrambled eggs.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    8.0
    Good service!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The internet connection/service is one of the worst in the world. Some cleaners and housekeeping don't know how to welcome and greet the the guests. Please always smile despite how tiring our work because we are in the hospitality service.

    The staff at the front desk are very friendly and assisting. Muy amable! The beds are comfortable and clean. The room is spacious. The location is close to the main plaza and local market. The breakfast is pretty decent.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    Great stay poor WiFi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was really poor from the room which was an issue when trying to book future accommodation and tours.

    Great location, well equipped clean kitchen, lovely room and a nice courtyard

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    Since I arrived to the hostel I felt very comfortable not only with the service they offer but also with the staffing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was ves very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    7.0
    Good for a Short Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is a 10-15 min walk to the plaza de armas and some of the main tourist attractions, not terrible but not as convenient if you want to be more central. It is a very basic breakfast that they offer, coffee and a piece of bread with butter/jelly, If you want a more filling breakfast you will have to go elsewhere. Luckily there is a nice café across the street.

    Friendly staff and spacious room. I chose this location because it is a main pickup point for PeruHop.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    7.0
    Property in desperate need of TLC & renovations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    had to share a very dirty bathrooms with males that weed all over the seat & floor. Bathroom pretty old & not enclosed so was super cold. The water literally disappears if someone else turns on water in another bathroom. Pretty bad when you are halfway through washing your hair in the freezing cold. out doors furniture that was splintering & all falling apart

    I loved my cute little cave room. The gorgeous old resident dog. Front office staff was super helpful This property has so much potential with just a little TLC in maintenance & Better management (little things just water your plants to maintain them at least ). it’s time owners invested some money back into renovating bathroom The out doors furniture & common area. I only used flying dog as was recommended by Peru Hop but feel they have let the high standards of Peru hop badly down.

    Stayed in June 2023

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