Located at the base of Machu Picchu, Nativus Hostel offers a welcoming environment with a continental breakfast to start the day right. Guests can visit Aguas Calientes Hot Springs, challenge friends in the arcade/game room, or connect with home using free WiFi.
Machu Picchu is home to Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu. Aguas Calientes Hot Springs and Cocal Mayo Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Butterfly Farm of Machu Picchu and Butterfly House are also worth visiting. Visit our Machu Picchu travel guide
Imperio de los Incas Avenue #136, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Cusco, 8681
What's nearby
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Manco Capac Square
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
13 min walk - 1.0 km
Butterfly House
4 min drive - 1.5 km
Butterfly Farm of Machu Picchu
4 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Machu Picchu Station
6 min walk
Restaurants
Toto's House Restaurante
3 min walk
Mesa 7 Restaurant Mapi
4 min walk
Mistura
2 min walk
Hot Springs 2 Restaurant
6 min walk
Munaycha
6 min walk
About this property
Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu
Hostel near Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
Consider a stay at Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu offer thoughtful touches such as furnished lanais and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Tempur-Pedic beds and down comforters
Showers and hair dryers
Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and daily housekeeping
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
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Access via exterior corridors
Electrical adapters
Laptop workspace
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 9:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption applies only to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 20604865426
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
What time is check-in at Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu?
Check-out is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu located?
Situated in Machu Picchu, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Urubamba River and Aguas Calientes Hot Springs. Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Manco Capac Square are just steps away. Machu Picchu Station is 6 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Nativus Hostel Machu Picchu Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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The staff was friendly, the place is so convenient, a few minutes walk away from the train. The town will make you feel like you are a local, you will see kids playing around , which tell you the are is very safe . It’s far far away from the airport, 2 hours ride in taxi and then 2 1/2 hours ride in train, there’s no cars allow in the town so you won’t be able to get there by car, you have to take the train like it or not .
We had a very nice stay here, in this price range it was a good hostel. Breakfast is the standard bread, butter, jam, eggs and coffee/tea. Very nice view from the terrace where the breakfast was served. The owner was very helpful when we needed help to print our tickets for Machu Picchu. I would recommend this place if you’re on a budget.
A solid option if you have to spend a night or two in aguas calientes. Comfortable beds and a very helpful and welcoming staff. Unfortunately my room had a habit of locking itself and i then had to go to the front desk to get them to unlock it. The bathroom inside the room did the same thing so I was unable to use the restroom during the night. The noise from the train can be loud to some but quiets down during the night (and is somewhat unavoidable). The staff were so helpful though and let me relax in the upper patio after checking out and even hang clothes to dry up there too.
The hostel isn’t for family and it is on the train tracks, you can’t sleep all night.
Martha
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
laura
2021/1/6
Made reservation...but they were closed!
Well...not sure how to review since when I showed up the hostel was closed and according to a shop owner nearby, they had been closed for a long time due to the pandemic. I had to figure out another hotel
Good price for hostel, water was warm but not hot. Toilet would run if you didn’t jiggle the handle and toilet would leak if you didn’t stop it. Staff was able to fix it. Breakfast was adequate and included which was nice especially for the price. Bedding was comfortable and clean. Only thing I really wanted was hotter water, that would be the only thing stopping me from going back.
The staff was very friendly, but the property was disappointing. The restaurant/bar mentioned was not open — I’m not sure if that’s been true since the pandemic — but I understood that. However, there was mold on my bathroom ceiling. My largest complaint is that when I came to retrieve the luggage they held for me behind the desk during the day after I checked out (which was kind of them), I was able to walk right in, search the upstairs for staff (since no one was at the desk and the front door is unlocked), and — after not finding anyone — grab my luggage out of the closet and leave.
Knowing that anyone can walk in and explore the entire hostel and grab my stored luggage without encountering any staff or security measures (I had already checked out so I required no key to do so) makes me certain I would not stay again for safety concerns. Aguas Calientes feels safe overall, but this problem plus the fact that the hostel was basically empty just made it feel unsafe.
I would never recommend this property to anyone!!!
First, NO WHERE on their page do they mention you must take a train to get there. They do say they have a 24/7 front desk to help you, however I barely saw them! I was so lucky to find strangers to help me with the train.
The sanitary conditions are appalling!
-My two tiny pillows reeked of mildew and were stained
-The room smelled of rotten wood and other mysterious odors that drifted in from the HOLE in the wall by the shower head (you could see sky)
-The furniture had water stains
-Staff seemed irritated when I asked for an extra towel so I could mop the floors after showers since water gets everywhere
-fixtures in the bathroom and pipes are rusty
-The TV didn’t work
Worst of all the walls are paper thin and they have a bar upstairs that you can hear every movement! The last night I stayed they started blaring music, constantly shouting, playing my pool etc. I asked politely a couple of times if they could quiet down or when it closed. This all continued well after 10pm when people are trying to sleep!
Please avoid!
Lindsey
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Sandra
2025/11/23
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was very poor
Sandra
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Augusto
2025/11/21
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hostel de qualidade, com boa localização - proximidade de restaurantes, mercados, entre outros -, acomodação agradável e de bom custo benefício. Como incoveniente recebemos o quarto com o banheiro um pouco sujo, com resquícios de outra estadia (sabonete usado, cabelo, etc). O café da manhã é bem simples, sem variedade, o que poderia melhorar.
O banheiro do quarto feminino estava muito sujo. No dia seguinte, de ir embora, qdo eu desci do café da manhã para arrumar as minhas coisas para ir embora, as funcionárias já estavam no quarto fazendo a limpeza das camas... Pq do banheiro mesmo não estavam preocupadas, já tinham arrumado a minha cama e recolhido a minha toalha (particular) que estava pendurada, achei um abuso! Faltava uma hora para o check out ainda e eu ainda não tinha feito. Jogaram a minha toalha no meio das roupas sujam que estavam recolhendo, por sorte cheguei a tempo de recuperar. O café da manhã é simples demais.
Un poco más de mantenimiento (los enchufes se salieron y otros no funcionan para cargar los móviles). En el baño un estante para poder dejar cosas mientras te aseas.
Achei o quarto ótimo, cama confortável e banheiro bom, também gostei que por mais que eu tenha saído mais cedo do horário que inicia o café da manhã, o anfitrião deixou separado pra mim em uma sacola o café, isso me ajudou bastante.