Royal Frankenstein Hostel

Hotels
9.3 (21 reviews)
260 Calle San Juan de Dios , Cusco , pe

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Internet access

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly owner
Good location
Clean facilities
Cons:
Too cold at night
Ventilation could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
9.34
The owner keeps the hostel clean and well maintained.
Service
9.81
Ludwig is very friendly, accommodating, and attentive to guests' needs.
Location
9.35
The location is great, very close to the center of Cusco and main attractions.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms have the necessary amenities, though ventilation could be improved.
Amenities
9.33
Facilities include drink making options and extra blankets provided for cold nights.
Value for Money
9.29
A great option for budget travelers given the quality of service.
Food and Beverage
8.84
No specific mentions, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.61
Overall, guests had a very positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:35

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Cusco, Royal Frankenstein Hostel is a stone's throw away from major attractions such as San Pedro Train Station and the Cathedral of Cusco.

Free WiFi
Stay connected throughout your stay with complimentary high-speed WiFi available in all areas of the hostel.

Proximity to Key Attractions
With popular landmarks like Cusco Main Square and Santa Catalina Convent within walking distance, immerse yourself in the rich culture of this historic city.

To book your stay at Royal Frankenstein Hostel and experience the best of Cusco, visit our website or contact us directly.

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.34
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 9.33
Value for Money: 9.29
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Matteo extended_group it
10
2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Diego Nahuel Antonio solo_traveller ar
10
2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Pierina family_with_children pe
7
Trato bueno :D
Pros:

El trato del Sr.Ludwig es muy amable, te hace sentir cómodo.

Cons:

El frío en las madrugadas, pero el Sr. Ludwig te deja frazadas extras, pero el frío de cusco es incontrolable.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller gb
8
Really great stay, great owner would definitely stay here again!
Pros:

Ludwig the owner is amazing! He was constantly keeping the place clean, checking the bathrooms topping up toilet roll etc, and he was always checking if I needed anything!

Cons:

N/A

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
solo_traveller us
10
Awesome place
Pros:

Awesome place. The owner is friendly, accommodating, and keeps the hostel clean and well maintained. I would highly recommend this hostel for anyone on a budget. The location is also right next to the center of Cusco, making it a great location to walk to all of the Cusco’s main attractions.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Rasmus couple dk
10
2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Alva couple pe
9
Excelente. Lo recomiendo al 100%
Pros:

Sin duda lo primero a resaltar es la atención de Ludwing. Excelente anfitrión, reservé el mismo día por la mañana y nos esperó hasta 11:50 pm para poder hacer el check in. Nos brindó todas las facilidades y siempre nos atendió con una sonrisa. En cuanto el alojamiento, la zona es muy céntrica, transitan taxis con facilidad y puede llegar a la plaza de armas a pie sin necesidad de escalones. El cuarto y baño contaban con lo necesario y se brindó múltiples frazadas para el frío.

Cons:

Considero que falta un poquito más de ventilación.

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
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Roland family with young children gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Good room with en-suite. Very friendly, helpful owner. Drink making facilities.

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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Bostjan solo traveller si
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Amazing accommodation, exceptional host.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Yu-ling solo traveller tw
9
Superb
2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sana solo traveller mx
8
Great
Pros:

Really kind owner. He helped me get to the train station. There’s a cute dog 🐶

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
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Ben solo traveller au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Ludwig, The owner and manager and all round legend of a human, was knowledgeable, accommodating, open and warm, so helpful, and a very funny and grounded human.
The rooms were warm and comfortable. The bathrooms were clean and organised. The shower was ward and reliable.
The positioning of the accommodation was top notch. It was quiet at night. And you step out into essentially the centre of the town.

Cons:

Nothing. I will be back

2025-06-03 via Nuitee
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Yvonne young couple nz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Our host was great and very accommodating. The hostel is quirky and interesting. The beds are comfortable

2025-05-22 via Nuitee
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Megan solo traveller gb
8
Very good
2025-04-12 via Nuitee
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Marc solo traveller fr
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very convenient place in the center of Cuzco with an amazing host.

2024-10-17 via Nuitee
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Arne solo traveller be
9
Superb
2024-09-24 via Nuitee
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Pomerleau with friends ca
9
Superb
Pros:

Don’t book via booking, do it via the hotel website!!!The location was excellent, only a 3 min walk to the main square of Cusco. The owner was really welcoming and was super flexible for some accommodations. Overall great hotel

2024-07-22 via Nuitee
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Jean-baptiste solo traveller fr
10
Exceptional
2024-07-06 via Nuitee
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Jean-baptiste solo traveller fr
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Perfect place to stay in the center of Cusco, Ludwig is amazingly friendly and helped me for all my questions.

2024-07-06 via Nuitee
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Ryan solo traveller us
10
Fantastic hostel - thank you Ludwig!
Pros:

Quirky hostel very close to the center of Cusco. Rooms were nice and it was quieter and more relaxed than many of the other hostels. Ludwig (hostel owner) is amazing - incredibly responsive and accommodating.

Cons:

The bathrooms / showers aren’t quite as nice as some other properties in the area, but this is just a minor detail.

2024-05-17 via Nuitee