The Hof hostel

Super cute place to stay - although word of warning, it's at 3900m so make sure you're acclimatised! The rooms were pretty basic but had a lot of candles to make it very cute! The food was very generous in the evening (costs extra) and for breakfast (included).

There are quite a few hikes you can do from the door (Churrup is the most popular). WiFi is available if you stand on a hill, but embrace the disconnectedness!

I discovered the Hof just a few days before arriving to Huaraz with my girlfriend during our trip around South America and what a find it was ! Had already booked a place as I wasn't sure there was going to be any beds available for us but we quickly got an answer and managed to arrange a booking (while cancelling the existing one). There are beds to book in the dorm as a normal hostel but also volunteering experience (camping and board for a fee). Everything went smoothly and we got a lot of detailed information about how to get there (it's outside Huaraz but very worth the trip). When we arrived we were immediately convinced that we made a great choice : the atmosphere is amazing, the volunteering is great fun, the food is so tasty and the setting spectacular. At 3750m it's very quiet and relaxing space and a great starting point for a lot of hikes in the area. We like it so much that we're going back !
The Hof is also the home of the Ka'Way Monti school for sustainability where you can volunteer as I mentioned before, but they also have apprenticeship programs and workshops on Natural Building construction. Very interesting ! check out their website if you want to know more about it.

This is an eco-friendly budget place to stay. We met Chris and other people who work there. When we went there the place was actually full and the only available option was to go camping. In July it was freezing at night but overall it was a great experience. We paid $5 per night and it included breakfast and access to the shower. The place is far from the city. It's about 1 hour by car. This is a place you go to get disconnected from the world and find some peace. I'm definitely going back!

This place is for people who love nature and want to be disconected from busy cities (no internet, no cars, no traffic, no stressed people, etc.) its only for who loves wake up and see the mountains in a shiny day and say thanks to the universe, to the apus (mountains) and who wants to listen the river.

The hostel is basic. You got hot water of course. You can enjoy a trekking going to Lake Churup which is awesome! And u know what? Laica the dog can be your best guide!!! This beautiful dog was from the beginig to the end of our trekking. She is a perfect hiker. Im sure u will love her as me and my friend Sinead we did.

The people in the lodge including the volunteers are friendly very friendly. Everyone smiles and they are ready for tips or funny conversation.

There are many books in the living room perfect to spend some hours in this place.

The food: OMG! Sooooo delicious!! The 2 ladies who work there are the best chefs! Thanks!! I dont eat too much meat, i like fish, so the food were lentils and so on. No refrigirator guarantee you fresh veggies every day :)

How to get there: we contacted Americo a local taxi driver from Huaraz. He was friendly . we liked him so when we were back to Huaraz for our mtb downhill we contacted him again and he take us to the top of one mountain (i dont remember the name actually was a small village) to start our downhill. He drives an old station wagon but reliable. The price you pay to go to The Hof is ok is u consider 1 hours and the road is in not good contition.

We only spent 2 nights. 4 days would be ok.

Thanks to everyone: Erick, victor, maria, will, ian, the chefs, rachel? And cris the owner. All the best for u guys!!

An amazing place to relax and explore the various hikes in the area. Ian was an amazing host. He had great suggestions for activities during the day and was always down for a game of cards. I would recommend this spot to anyone looking to get away from the crowds for a bit.

Interesting hostel! Inside double room it looks like old russian house. Outside - our small house looks like small round beehive. Inside was cozy and clean! That's really good place if you want to feel atmosphere of South America! Thank you for good vacation ))

A wonderful place to stay if your looking for a quiet place to be into the nature, an the family who are responsable on the hostel are very kind and friendly, I had an amazing stay there!

Perfect place to camp or stay before and after a trek in the area.
Very close to some amazing treks.

Student at the Kaway Monti school. Absolutely worth the trip out of Huaraz, beautiful people and environment

Excelente si deseas desconectarte de la ciudad, Diogenes, quien está a cargo del espacio, es una excelente persona, muy preocupado de que nuestra estadía fuera lo más bonita posible. Muy recomendado! 🙌🏼✨

Un lugar el cual está en contacto con la naturaleza, ideal para aventureros.

muy bonito lugar

Excelente