Hostal Universal Huaraz

The room was well appointed including a desk with chair, night tables and a closet with plenty of hangers. The bed was in good condition and I liked the pillows (not overly thick and/or hard). The WiFi worked well. The breakfast is better than what you typically get in a hotel in Peru. Amongst various options are scrambled eggs with cheese or sausage. I mention the eggs because for once they were very nicely prepared (not overcooked) with some herb (thyme?) and there was a really good amount of cheese, not a token sprinkle. The staff are very helpful. In particular, they helped me communicate with a bus company when I got stuck due to a weather-related road closure.

It's in the middle of a market (it is otherwise a good location, though).

Room is spacious and clean. The people who run the hotel are kind and sweet. Perfect place for a short stay in Huaraz.

I'm very grateful for choosing to stay at Hostal universal in Huaraz! I highly recommend this place for various reasons. It's conveniently located just blocks away from the city center, and just outside the hostel doors you will find loads of fresh fruits, vegetables, and many local shops! The rooms are very well priced and VERY well maintained, with hot showers, fresh linens, tv's, lots of space, private bathrooms, and they even clean your rooms EVERY day! Although I can attest to the above, what really sold me on this place was the hospitality that I received from Dante & Yovana. It's a family ran business that goes above and beyond to ensure your stay is fantastic. They serve breakfast, and continuously accommodated for me as I often left early to do some trekking. They were even kind enough to allow me to store my bags there during a 4 day trek (secured away) and have a later check out since I was taking a night bus back to Lima. If you're looking for a quiet and friendly place that feels very comfortable, I definitely recommend staying here at Hostal Universal! Thanks Dante & Yovana for making me feel like family and so extremely comfortable! Kris from Canada