Casa Salkantay Cusco

The location and the staff.

The pressure in the shower was so weak that it took me ages to wash my self and the hair.

Sussan was so kind.

It was a lite cold in the room

I booked a triple room thinking I would be sharing but I had it to myself which was great and it had its own private bathroom which was awesome! Zuzan was very lovely and welcoming. It was a little further from town (10-15 minute walk) but not unreasonable and the area seems a bit unsafe but it was fine.

The host was very friendly and good communication and the family apartment has a cosy balcony where you can enjoy your coffee or a drink. The kitchen was well equipped.

To me, unfortunately, the apartment felt quite dirty. The cupboards on the outsides were dirty, same with the microwave and pot lids and some cupboard were dirty on the inside as well. The kitchen floor had quite a bit of dirt in the corners too. Im not sure if the inside of the shower was only dirty or grouting/seal was stained. The apartment windows were not clean, neither the TV screen - I dont mind a couple of finger marks, but I felt compelled to clean it myself. (I have stayed in several places in Peru as well as travelled to a number of South American countries, so I am comparing the cleanliness to these places I have previously stayed at.) For the majority of my stay, there was a terrible, terrible smell coming from the bathroom. Also, the apartment is very near the train tracks, so much so that you could feel the vibration when one comes past. Lastly, its about a 28min walk to San Blas, which the distance wasn´t the problem, I like walking, but, as a solo female traveller who enjoys going out for a beer in the evening, there weren´t any places nearby and I didn´t feel that safe walking back in the dark. But that could just be my perception and not the reality....I´m not sure.