Koala Backpackers

Koala Backpackers is a friendly family run hostel in the heart of beautiful Arequipa. We aim to make your stay in Arequipa as comfortable and convenient as possible making it a home away from home with all the modern comforts.

Our central location in the heart of Arequipa means you are minutes from all the main attractions of The White City. The Convento de Santa Catalina, the Museo Santuarios Andinos and the beautiful Plaza de Armas are all within 5 minutes walk. We are just around the corner from all Arequipa´s best restaurants and bars on Calle San Francisco, as well as supermarkets and convenience stores.

We offer private rooms and double rooms with private bathroom with warm water at an excellent quality-price ratio. We also have spacious dormitories. All rooms include sheets, warm blankets, pillows, and all that on comfy mattresses.


Included with your room are:
A delicious breakfast served on the sunny patio each morning, free Internet access in the reception area including WiFi, secure Free bag storage, use of our TV room which is stocked with a wide selection of DVDs with recent movies. The kitchen is at everyone’s disposal in case you suddenly feel like expressing your chief talents. including the use of a refrigerator.

Additional services offered are: Food available at the Hostel, a weekly BBQ night with delicious local food offering the chance to get to know your fellow travellers, a fast and reliable laundry service, onward bus tickets and taxis for you.

With experienced guides on staff we can organise and book any tours in the Arequipa region and provide any information or assistance required.

Apart from the rooms the hotel comprises two sunny patios – inner open-air courtyards – as well as a small terrace.

These are nice places to chill out, share some Beers and meet like-minded travellers and socialize.

And for the party people, remember, we have no curfew!!!

Genuinely friendly owners and staff are here to make your stay in Arequipa a memorable one. . We are only too happy to help!

Directions

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Call when you arrive at the bus station and we're happy to come and pick you up. Otherwise you can catch a taxi which will cost you just 5 soles.

We can also pick you up from the airport (15 soles).

Some taxi drivers in Arequipa might say The Koala Hostel is dangerous, dirty, far away, closed down …etc. None of this is true! The taxi drivers say that only to have a commission for another hostel more expensive. And if you have a reservation we’ll have a bed for you.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, WiFi in lobby, WiFi in room, Breakfast