Top hostel in Peru. Clean rooms, hot showers, great terrace on the roof and owner Jose who helped us with everything. He also recommended great company for our tour. We felt like at home and next time we will come back!

The owner, Jose, is absolutely wonderful! He will do anything he can to help out his guests with questions, locking up bags, and recommendations. The rooms are very clean, the hostel is quiet, and the showers are HOT. Perfect stay on a budget. I would go there again if just for Jose.

We found the hostel related to this one in the lonely planet book, and when we arrived there it was booked. The owner (Father of Jose, owner of kuraka) pointed us to his other hostel, and explained that we'd probably like it better there anyway because everything is new. Jose (the owner) is awesome! Super friendly, and he goes out... More

During my two months round trip in Peru, Jose's hostel is the best budget hotel I have stayed. Here I got everything I needed: hot water bath, WiFi in the room (I stayed in both first and second floor), laundry services, comfortable bed and quiet in the night. Jose is very helpful with everything. I was looking for two days... More

Hosts Jose and father were very helpful. Jose speaks good English and is truly delightful. Although on a very busy street, the rooms (we stayed in two - one before Colca Canyon, and another after) are very quiet. Location is convenient to restaurants and tourist attractions. Jose Sr. arraigned a trip to the Colca Canyon for us at a very... More

We had a lovely stay at Kuraka! Jose Jr. is such a warm and caring person. We had issues with an agency about the Colca Canyon tour that was booked from Cusco. We had just arrived to Arequipa from an overnight bus ride and were extremely tired. That morning was a mess to say the least. Jose Jr. welcomed us... More

Jose jr and sr really were kind and helpful from the moment they unlocked the door as we stumbled in blurry eyed from an all night bus-ride. My only recommendation to them is to improve the kitchen a bit if possible. Live their roof terrace. We made lively new friends while watching the sunset each night.

Point of view: we'd been traveling and gotten sick but had booked at a hotel in Arequipa with no hot water! After 2 days there we found this place by chance because it's related to cacique. And cacique was booked up. Pros: Reliable hot water Gorgeous views of el misti and the city from rooftop terrace Small kitchen that is... More

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in August 2012. We found the room to be clean and the location excellent. I am vegetarian and there were 3 good veggie restaurants in the area. Best one is Lakshimivan. Good hospitality. Owners went out of their way to help. Computer in lobby and WiFi. Great rooftop area with incredible... More