Mama Simona is as quirky and cute as the pictures show with lots of vibrant colours throughout. We stayed for a couple of nights before embarking on the Inca Trail and I would say it was value for money. The dorm room was large enough not to be oppressive, however the plastic sheeting under everyone´s bed-sheets was extremely annoying -... More

Good basic hostel with good lobby and WIFI BUT one of the staff members had loud music playing in the lobby ALL day and into the night that could be heard throughout the hostel in all rooms. When asked if she could turn it down she did not. We were a group of 12 and everyone was upset about the... More

Unbeknown to us there was a problem with our double room while we were on the inca trail. When we arrived the guys were worried but had reserved us a four bed dorm to ourselves. I thought this was great as other hostels wouldn't have done the same. And at discount price. Nice quite hostel.

Mama Simona surpassed my expectation as a hostel. To begin with, it is very quiet day and night (certainly you will hear something in the earlier morning when people leaving for Inca Trail, but within reasonable range). very good public facilities, including library, computers, coffee/teas, and various organized events throughout the week. The room is very clean, and very light-weighted... More

I stayed at mama simona a whole week and realy loved it. Always nice peolpe around, relaxed atmosphaer and Marianella (the owner) is super friendly! I loved the beds and the hot shower! realy realy good! I never heard or found a better hostal in cusco and I went to see 5 or 6 others, because mama simona was booked... More

This is a really clean, attractive hostel. The rooms are nicely and simply decorated. The beds have down comforters and there is always maté de coca in the common area. My only complaint was that the rooms around the main patio get a little loud, as people start leaving for their hikes and treks as early as 4:45 am. That... More

I really like it so much, rooms always clean they do it every night, if you want to rest it is a perfect place coz is far away from avenues, the service was kind, the help you so much and make u feel satisfacing... Is the best place I ever have... they give you coca tea and coffe when u... More

We stayed in mama simona before and after our trip to machu picchu. the room was big and clean. we rented a mobile heater in the hostel, because it was very cold. they serve tea for free and breakfast was nice. for a little contribution you could extend it by eggs or a sandwich. there are two computers for free... More

Mama Simona is a quiet and clean place. The staff is very friendly and helpfull. You can cook and the breakfast is good You can take coffee or mate de coca all day. It's just a little bit cold when the weather is not good.