The hostel is named after the sacred peak Mama Simona – the only female mountain
deity among twelve others surrounding Cusco. Mama Simona Hostel is like a good
conversation over a cup of coca tea rather than a wild party; a comfortable and
welcoming refuge away from the standard “just-another-hostel” kind of place;
simple wooden furniture and lots of room rather than cramped kitschy interiors.
Staying with Mama Simona is like being invited into the warmth of a Peruvian home.
Facilities Overview
The hostel's facilities and services include free breakfast and Wi-Fi, cozy, well-
equipped guest kitchen, computer room with internet, lounge with books and
games, hot showers at any time of day, large lockers, friendly 24 hour reception,
plenty of useful information on tourism and activities, room service, fresh coffee and
coca tea, luggage storage and more. We also accept Visa, MasterCard and Diner’s
Club cards.
Breakfast
A complimentary basic breakfast is served each morning. It includes bread,
strawberry jam, butter, coca tea, coffee, hot water and fresh orange or papaya juice.
Extras like omelette or scrambled eggs, cheese or ham, hot sandwich or milk can be
ordered for a small fee.
Accommodation
If you’d like to save on accommodation and spend more on activities, Mama Simona
offers dorms of all sizes: 8, 6, 4 and even 2 beds with private or shared bathroom.
If a bit more privacy is your thing but breaking the bank isn’t, Mama Simona has
affordable double rooms with shared bathrooms.
Or if you really want to treat yourself, you could also opt for one of Mama’s
matrimonial rooms with cable TV, bedside tables, reading lights and private
bathrooms. Towels, shampoo and soap are provided as well.
All the rooms described include free breakfast and internet and are furnished with
lockers large enough to fit a 95 liter backpack in addition to all of your treasures and
souvenirs (remember to bring your own lock). Room service and cleaning are daily.
Please note that we do not provide heaters, but rent them out. The cost of heater
per night is S/10 ($3.8). Ask for one at the reception.
Location
You’ll find Mama Simona on a quiet street in the historical center of Cusco five
blocks away from the main square (Plaza de Armas) and a pleasant several minutes
stroll from most museums, galleries, churches, shops and restaurants. Among other
things, a large supermarket, cheap laundry service and the famous San Pedro Market
are just around the corner. The area is bursting with colonial mansions and streets,
churches built on Inca foundations, and local foods. Dedicated walkers can get to the
magnificent fortress of Saqsayhuaman in about 25-30 minutes, whereas dedicated
taxi riders can reach it in 10. Three to four hours by bus and/or by train will get you
to Aguas Calientes – the immediate premises of Machu Picchu.
Directions
From the airport or bus terminal by taxi. Taxis are a good option and should not cost
more than 15 soles from the airport and 5 soles from the bus terminal. However, if
you want to be picked up on time by a trusted driver, we can arrange pick-up service
for you.
From the airport by bus. From the street directly in front of the airport you can catch
a combi (small bus or van), which will take you to a stop close to San Pedro market.
There are several types of combis; the ones you should look for are Correcaminos or
C4M. From the Market take Desamparados street uphill, which in the second block
becomes Ceniza. Mama Simona is to your right. Time to destination: 25-30 minutes.
From the terminal by bus. After exiting the terminal and the front gate, you’ll see the
railroad tracks with some steps. Crossing the steps will bring you directly to a bus
stop, where you can easily catch a combi to the historical center. Correcaminos and
Ttio La Florida are two companies that will get you close to San Pedro. Two blocks
uphill (first Desamparados Street, then Ceniza), and you are at Mama Simona. Time
to destination: 20-25 minutes.
Things to note/Avisos
Mama Simona does not provide locks for the lockers, so please bring your own. You
can also buy one at reception.
Beware! Many taxi drivers work for other hostels and would tell you anything just to
drive you to the place they get a commission from. Be firm and confident: Mama
Simona is easily accessible by car and is located in a safe neighborhood.
Please note that we do not provide heaters, but rent them out. The cost of heater
per night is S/10 ($3.8). Ask for one at the reception.
Mama Simona does not provide heaters, but you can rent them for a small fee.
If you are a Peruvian citizen we will charge additional IGV fee which is 18%.
Cancellation Policy
Low season (September-April) - flexible: full refund one day prior to arrival, except
fees.
High season (May-August) - moderate: full refund five days prior to arrival, except
fees.
deity among twelve others surrounding Cusco. Mama Simona Hostel is like a good
conversation over a cup of coca tea rather than a wild party; a comfortable and
welcoming refuge away from the standard “just-another-hostel” kind of place;
simple wooden furniture and lots of room rather than cramped kitschy interiors.
Staying with Mama Simona is like being invited into the warmth of a Peruvian home.
Facilities Overview
The hostel's facilities and services include free breakfast and Wi-Fi, cozy, well-
equipped guest kitchen, computer room with internet, lounge with books and
games, hot showers at any time of day, large lockers, friendly 24 hour reception,
plenty of useful information on tourism and activities, room service, fresh coffee and
coca tea, luggage storage and more. We also accept Visa, MasterCard and Diner’s
Club cards.
Breakfast
A complimentary basic breakfast is served each morning. It includes bread,
strawberry jam, butter, coca tea, coffee, hot water and fresh orange or papaya juice.
Extras like omelette or scrambled eggs, cheese or ham, hot sandwich or milk can be
ordered for a small fee.
Accommodation
If you’d like to save on accommodation and spend more on activities, Mama Simona
offers dorms of all sizes: 8, 6, 4 and even 2 beds with private or shared bathroom.
If a bit more privacy is your thing but breaking the bank isn’t, Mama Simona has
affordable double rooms with shared bathrooms.
Or if you really want to treat yourself, you could also opt for one of Mama’s
matrimonial rooms with cable TV, bedside tables, reading lights and private
bathrooms. Towels, shampoo and soap are provided as well.
All the rooms described include free breakfast and internet and are furnished with
lockers large enough to fit a 95 liter backpack in addition to all of your treasures and
souvenirs (remember to bring your own lock). Room service and cleaning are daily.
Please note that we do not provide heaters, but rent them out. The cost of heater
per night is S/10 ($3.8). Ask for one at the reception.
Location
You’ll find Mama Simona on a quiet street in the historical center of Cusco five
blocks away from the main square (Plaza de Armas) and a pleasant several minutes
stroll from most museums, galleries, churches, shops and restaurants. Among other
things, a large supermarket, cheap laundry service and the famous San Pedro Market
are just around the corner. The area is bursting with colonial mansions and streets,
churches built on Inca foundations, and local foods. Dedicated walkers can get to the
magnificent fortress of Saqsayhuaman in about 25-30 minutes, whereas dedicated
taxi riders can reach it in 10. Three to four hours by bus and/or by train will get you
to Aguas Calientes – the immediate premises of Machu Picchu.
Directions
From the airport or bus terminal by taxi. Taxis are a good option and should not cost
more than 15 soles from the airport and 5 soles from the bus terminal. However, if
you want to be picked up on time by a trusted driver, we can arrange pick-up service
for you.
From the airport by bus. From the street directly in front of the airport you can catch
a combi (small bus or van), which will take you to a stop close to San Pedro market.
There are several types of combis; the ones you should look for are Correcaminos or
C4M. From the Market take Desamparados street uphill, which in the second block
becomes Ceniza. Mama Simona is to your right. Time to destination: 25-30 minutes.
From the terminal by bus. After exiting the terminal and the front gate, you’ll see the
railroad tracks with some steps. Crossing the steps will bring you directly to a bus
stop, where you can easily catch a combi to the historical center. Correcaminos and
Ttio La Florida are two companies that will get you close to San Pedro. Two blocks
uphill (first Desamparados Street, then Ceniza), and you are at Mama Simona. Time
to destination: 20-25 minutes.
Things to note/Avisos
Mama Simona does not provide locks for the lockers, so please bring your own. You
can also buy one at reception.
Beware! Many taxi drivers work for other hostels and would tell you anything just to
drive you to the place they get a commission from. Be firm and confident: Mama
Simona is easily accessible by car and is located in a safe neighborhood.
Please note that we do not provide heaters, but rent them out. The cost of heater
per night is S/10 ($3.8). Ask for one at the reception.
Mama Simona does not provide heaters, but you can rent them for a small fee.
If you are a Peruvian citizen we will charge additional IGV fee which is 18%.
Cancellation Policy
Low season (September-April) - flexible: full refund one day prior to arrival, except
fees.
High season (May-August) - moderate: full refund five days prior to arrival, except
fees.