Amaru Inca vs Samay Wasi Hostel
Both are in Cusco Province, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★★★Cuzco
Amaru Inca
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelCuzco
Samay Wasi Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 300 m apart.
Choose Amaru Inca if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Amaru Inca better than Samay Wasi Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6)+0.7
- 2More guest reviews (60 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable×6.0
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is Samay Wasi Hostel better than Amaru Inca?
- 1Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Amaru Inca vs Samay Wasi Hostel: which hotel is better? | Amaru Inca | Samay Wasi Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Public transport | 9.6 | 10.0 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 60 +50 | 10 |
| Rank in Cusco Province | top 7% +61% | top 68% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Distance to Cuzco centre | 380 m −200 m | 580 m |
| To public transport | 220 m | 150 m |
| To the airport | 4.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
300 m apart
Amaru Inca or Samay Wasi Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Amaru Inca or Samay Wasi Hostel?
They are evenly matched. Amaru Inca is stronger in guest rating; Samay Wasi Hostel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Amaru Inca or Samay Wasi Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Amaru Inca is closer: 380 m from the centre, against 580 m for Samay Wasi Hostel.
How far apart are Amaru Inca and Samay Wasi Hostel?
The two hotels are 300 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score