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Reviews of Hostal La Payacha

Av. Imperio de los Incas Numero 622 Machu Picchu, 084 Machu Picchu, Peru

#27 of 101 hotels in Machu Picchu

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 70 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice view on the river.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved the view from the hotel room and from the restaurant. Staffs are very kind and even prepared takeaway breakfast at 5.30am before we headed to Machupicchu. Very convenient location and value for money.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    9.0
    Great little hotel near train and river
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The train goes literally right by the hotel and if you are in a front room it is crazy loud. Fortunately it doesn't run very late, last train is like 9pm.

    The location was convenient. The breakfast was great. It's a combination hotel, cafe, restaurant, minimarket. Has a view of the river from the restaurant and rear hotel rooms.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was only warm

    Great location, great breakfast and staff very helpful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Often lack of hot water in the shower

    Heater in the room

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostal was walking distance from the train station. We were able to check in earlier at 8:30am instead of the regular time (at noon) for no extra cost. Ms. Yrma was very friendly and welcoming, she was ready to provide us with information or any needs we had. She made an amazing breakfast that included fresh fruit, fresh squeezed orange juice, bread, butter, marmalade, avocado, eggs. Everything fresh and locally made. Our room had a river view, spotless clean, comfortable beds and plenty of hot water.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful river view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was perfect for us. It is outside the busier areas and thus much quieter. There was a very noisy concert going on in the center of town and we would not have been able to sleep if we were near that. At La Payacha we had a river view and the sound of the rushing water was so peaceful and calming, we hadn’t slept that well in days. The staff were really nice and helped us figure out when to get bus tickets to Machu Picchu which they certainly didn’t have to do. Overall the place was immaculately clean despite a bit of musty smell in our room. It’s quite humid right by the river so honestly we didn’t mind and eventually didn’t notice. The bed was firm but comfortable and the shower had hot water. It was relatively quiet in the room with the sound of the river drowning out most other guests. Breakfast was fruit and house made rolls with butter and your choice of the local cheese or eggs. They could also make espresso upon request and had other small bites for sale if you wanted.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    9.0
    I recommend this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pity they don’t give like in Other hotels mata de Coco

    Very location -friendly staff -good breakfast and Heating and hot shower

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water - shower horrible … Not so clean Breakfast really not good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Great river view and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was situated next to the Urubamba river and had a great view of the river. It was located 3 minutes from the bus to Machu Picchu. The beds were very comfortable. Nice breakfast and friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location - No hills to walk up to get to the center of town. All the action is close by.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is a bit outdated. The hot water didn't work in the bathroom when we arrived, but they quicky fixed that issue and it worked fine after that.

    The hotel's location was only a short, three-minute, flat walk from to the bus stop for the ride up to Machu Picchu. There were a number of good restaurants a 30 second to 1-minute walk from the hotel. Our room faced the Urubamba River. The river provided peaceful "white noise", so we couldn't hear the trains or the commotion of the city while trying to sleep. The lady running the place was pleasant and helpful. The free breakfast was made-to-order and included coffee, orange juice, meat & eggs, and delicious bread with butter and jelly. The luggage storage was a nice touch as it allowed us to visit Machu Picchu after checkout without worrying about our luggage.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Amazing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Bed and pillows were very comfy. The view was amazing. There was no hot water one evening but as soon as I mentioned it, they took care of it right away.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    A good spot to stay in Aguas Calientes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower wasn’t cleaned properly, and the view from our window looked out to the balcony of a restaurant so it was not private.

    Amazing locating next to the river. Incredible breakfast that stater early every morning. Wonderful staff, they offered laundry and helped us with any question.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    River view is wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent management, great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent. Normally one will stay in Machu Picchu town overnight for a visit to the Citadel. This hotel has all you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Very helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Perfect overnight in Mancu Picchu Pueblo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is NOT a negative about the hotel. When we visited the market around the train station was under construction and it made it difficult to navigate out of the station and to get your bearings. However, once we got our bearings it was so easy to get to the hotel.

    The hotel host was so kind and helpful throughout our stay. Our room was clean and the beads were comfortable. The location of the hotel is perfect. It is a convenient and easy walk from the train station, and it is also quick and easy walk to the bus pickup location for the busses to Machu Picchu. The hotel overlooks the River, which is pretty incredible to see.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower had great pressure, but hot water came and went. Not a big deal.

    Great room with riverside view. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is fantastic! Simple, delicious, just what you need.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not so clean. The bathroom was draining very slowly!!! You have take shower very fast since the water temperature fluctuates in the shower. Very limited charging places in the room.

    Cheap for stay one night. Breakfast was ok! So close to the train station and market. Good river view in the room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    great place to stay and I would go there again. The hosts were friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The river was quite loud but you get used to it.

    Breakfast was good, scrambled eggs, bread, jams, cakes and coffee. The view next to the river was great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Very decent place to stay in an ugly village of Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It can be a bit noisy - it is located just off the rail (trains passing) and giving to the river on the other side. If raining, the river can be rough and noisy like a jet plane. The shower and the bathroom a bit dated but good for the price. (A piece of advice - do not stay in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu pueblo) longer than absolutely necessary. It is an ugly, overpriced place).

    The personnel of the hotel is very friendly and accommodating. The view of the rooms gives directly at the river, very beautiful. The breakfast eggs were the best we ate in the whole Peru trip. They have a small shop to buy groceries and though no lobby per se, you can sit and read in the breakfast cafe.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    Wish I was still there!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers were kind of funky. Didn’t drain

    The location on the river, wonderful! Close to the hub without all the intense Energy The owner was so sweet and made the best breakfast. Her coffee is off the hook!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Cute place with everything!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thank you! Place was great for us. Host did everything she could to make our stay comfortable. Appreciate the pick up at station, breakfast, locker and shower facilities after we’d checked out! Thank you!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    10
    Agua Calientes
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and helpful staff. Ideal location. Clean and comfortable room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    7.0
    Good option in aguas calientes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s close to the river so beware of mosquitoes

    Really nice staff and good location, really close to the bus station to machu picchu

    Stayed in August 2023

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