Backpacker La Bo'M

Loved the location. Beautiful street and close enough to the Plaza de Armas. The San Blas district is definitely where you want to be (the inclines can just be pretty difficult with the altitude though!). The Backpackers itself was really nice. Really nice communal area with tea and coffee always going, and there's a receptionist on 24/7 who were always so helpful. We left our luggage there after our first stay to go in the Amazon, and then when we came back to stay again we left luggage again when we checked out as we had a night bus, and they were so easy both times! The day of our night bus, they said we could have a towel and shower anytime through the day if we wanted as well. Just so helpful. The included breakfast is also really good, even the smaller packed version for if you go on a morning tour. The creperie upstairs is also really good if you wanted to try more or have a proper coffee or something. We had 2 different private rooms our 2 stays and they were both great. Comfortable and cosy. The hostel is not a party hostel either, it was always pretty quiet. I guess most people were in the same boat of a lot of early pickups for tours.

The ensuite bathrooms are small (our 2nd room bathroom in particular) but honestly we've had smaller bathrooms in airbnbs around South America so for a hostel I think it's pretty good.

We liked the filling breakfast, comfy beds and hot shower. The friendly atmosphere was so nice that we cancelled another hotel and returned here later in our trip. It was quiet at night, and they were happy to store our luggage. Would definitely recommend.

Cozy little place

Everything was good

Ability to meet other travelers there

Outside cigarette smoke can be smelled inside rooms which was challenging when adjusting to altitude.