Mama Simona Ollantaytambo

We stayed at Mama Simona hostel for 3 night, booked after we read some good reviews. The moment we walked in Marianella made us feel welcomed, explained about everything and was very kind! She told us to not hesitate if we need anything.
The rooms are clean and very cozy, the bathroom also in well maintained. We had cute breakfast included.
The garden is so peaceful right by the river. Also the location is a few minutes walk from the main square
To sum up, such a great hostel and we will be back!🌸

Mama Simona is the perfect stay in the area.

The setting is beautiful, the owners very kind and friendly, it's super clean and comfortable and the price is very fair. It's well worth spending a few days here to enjoy their amazing garden with hummingbirds and the sites around Ollantaytambu. We spent 10 days in the Sacred Valley with chilly nights and their showers were the only ones we had with hot water every time, including more expensive hotels 🙏

Thanks for a great stay!

Fernando and Marianella were phenomenal and extremely knowledgeable during my stay. I was welcomed with open arms the first night and felt like part of the family. They were incredibly generous and I cannot thank them enough. The breakfast was light and I enjoyed the communal aspect of it. The common areas are entirely separate from the rooms but the best part- the kitchen!!! I will definitely come back to Peru if it means seeing them one last time. Give Diego and Julian all my love~

Mama Simona is the best hostel I have stayed in whilst in Peru! The owners are really friendly and made us breakfast. The area it is located is perfect for being surrounded by nature as well as being only 800m from the town square. If I ever come back this direction I would definitely stay again!

Perhaps the best hostel kitchen in the world. That’s not an exaggeration! I’ve seen a lot of hostel kitchens on all six of the (inhabited) continents and this one is in an entirely different league.

Every aspect of the hostel is nice. Good birdwatching on the premises, beautiful river, very nice breakfast (that kitchen….) and charming touches all around. A true gem. To stay anywhere else in Ollantaytambo would be a mistake.

Beautiful Hostel, run by a beautiful and honest couple who are very welcoming.

The facilities are excellent and the beds were warm and cosy. The Hostel’s location is quiet and secure and has a lovely garden.

I find it difficult to find a flaw.

This hostel is pretty much our second home. We were stuck in Peru due to the pandemic, so we spent close to 6 months here while waiting to return home.

We couldn't have asked for better place to be stuck. Sitting in the garden surrounded by mountains and a river was like paradise. What could have been a very stressful time, was quite peaceful for us. Mama Simona was easily the best hostel we stayed at while on our year long Latin American journey.

The staff and owners treated us like family. They are all superstars, who were constantly going out of their way to make sure we were happy and comfortable.

For those who like to cook, the kitchen was well stocked - one of the few hostels in the town that had this facility!

Would give them 6 if we could!

This is the best hostel I've experienced so far. The location was perfect for us about 1/3 of a mile from the main square. This allows for peace and quiet, with easy walking access. The beds we're super comfy, and the river runs outside of the window, providing nice white noise. The water is dependably hot. The garden area was very nice to relax in. Our one complaint was received, asked about, and corrected in the course of our next few visits.

Update : we've returned, and while Inquiring about availability the desk recognized us, asked about the negative aspect of our experience, and apologized. This made us feel even better about this establishment. Please patronize them! We're already planning our next chance to stay here.

Very nice hostel. Beds were very comfortable. Showers actually got hot water and good pressure. The back outdoor area is very pretty. There is a river right behind it and they have hammocks. Breakfast was very good and employees were very helpful. Wifi was okay but it is hard to find anything better.

This place is magic! The staff are delightful, the rooms are clean, lovely and comfortable, and the kitchen is excellent. The creek lulls you to sleep and you wake up to perfect light across the mountain tops out your window. We are thrilled to have chosen this place for our stay!

Our first venture into the world of hostel travel. Stayed there in July 2018, colorful, pleasant. The front desk was helpful. Wish we had some time set aside to relax in their courtyard. A small branch of el Rio Patacancha flows along the western edge of the courtyard providing an audio backdrop of rushing water for our stay. The couches and chairs in the lobby were a comfortable place to kick back and enjoy some World Cup. We met an engaging couple from Germany and shared stories of our travels. A family from the Cusco Mama Simona Hostel had escaped to the Sacred Valley for the weekend and were pleasant company as well. Beds were comfortable, room was clean, and we walked into town for dinner or a cafe and to visit the Incan ruins.

I had a fantastic experience at Mama Simona in Ollantaytambo. The staff was very friendly and I can highly recommend it to anyone who wants to stay in Ollantaytambo. It is a beautiful hostel located directly at the river and charming decoration in the main area.

Great service fernando he was so pleasant he prepare are tour to machu pichu
You can really feel the hospitality and yhe love and how much they care about there clients
The room was great hot water very nice warm blanket 😊.........and a great breakfast.....i can not ask for anything better....strongly recommend thank you so much fernando......

One of the best hostels I've stayed in in my life. Comfortable, friendly staff, HOT showers, and amazing views. Definitely recommended.

Awesome place to stay! We had a private room and it was so luxurious for the price! Taking the breakfast in this beautiful garden by the river was great!

Lovely rooms next to a quiet riverside setting. Big common area and kitchen. Friendly staff. Excellent place to sty Ollanta.

Perfect place to relax to or from Manchu Picchu. I love the garden by the river. The rooms are clean and perfect for the price.

Beautiful!!! Great staff with a great view. Love the hammock in the garden!!!

really good place ! would recommend to anyone.

Typical backpacker hostel far enough away from the hustle of the market