Peru Hostels, Hotels and Apartments

Peru, as a rapidly expanding tourist destination, has virtually every level of accommodation. There are international hostels and decent hotels in every major tourist spot or city.

When you get out into the countryside or jungle, however, things are different. Some cheap “hostels” in the countryside have nothing more than a thin, filthy mattress on a piece of wood in a converted barn. Lice are a real issue.

The cheapest hotels in the bad parts of the cities are similarly atrocious. It is advisable to do a little searching before putting your head down for the night, and always check that your room is secure. Check the shower to make sure it works. The cheapest hostels in the countryside often won’t even have a real bathroom with shower, but rather an unlit communal toilet and a spigot for washing.

Prices in Peru are very low, and accommodation is no exception. The average hostel costs 15 soles ($5) and often includes a private bath. Ask for a discount (descuenta) if you are tight on funds. The cheapest places (especially in the countryside) cost about $3 a night. There are always discounts if you chose to stay around longer.

Take an apartment in Peru and costs come right down though you’ll want to find a buildng with a reliable doorman so no one comes to rob the gringo’s flat.

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