Hotel Pakaritampu sits on Avenida Ferrocarril in Ollantaytambo's historic district, in a garden setting with views of the surrounding mountains. It is a three-star property with twin, king, deluxe and triple rooms, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a restaurant and bar, a library, a terrace and a small shop. A free shuttle runs to the train station, which is a three-minute walk away in any case. Guests rate the staff, cleanliness and quiet, comfortable rooms very highly, which makes it a strong mid-range pick for the night before Machu Picchu.
The location is ideal for the train. Ollantaytambo station is a three-minute walk, the plaza is about a thirteen-minute walk and the Ollantaytambo ruins are about fifteen minutes on foot. Cusco airport is roughly a two-hour drive. You can wake, eat breakfast and reach the platform without a taxi, which is very welcome before a dawn train.
Rooms come in twin, king, deluxe and triple versions, many with mountain or garden views, and some wooden floors creak, as one guest notes. The garden and terrace are pleasant for a quiet afternoon, and the on-site restaurant offers an evening meal for guests. Breakfast is not always listed in the rate, though reviewers praise it, so confirm when you book. Airport transfers can be arranged for an extra fee.
What to know
There is no pool, and the plaza walk is longer than the station walk, so for evening meals you may take a short taxi. From November the rainy season begins and runs to March, with showers and cooler nights, so ask for a room with good heating and bring a rain jacket. It is a quiet, well-run hotel and good value in a town where rooms with real comfort are not plentiful.
Why stay here
- ✓Three-minute walk to the train station
- ✓Free shuttle to the station
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Library
- ✓Free parking on site
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Mountain-view rooms
Good questions
How far is Pakaritampu from the train station?+
It is about a three-minute walk, and the hotel also runs a free shuttle to the station. That makes early trains to Machu Picchu simple.
Is breakfast included at Pakaritampu?+
Breakfast is not always listed in the rate, although reviewers praise it. Confirm what your booking includes.
Does Pakaritampu have a pool?+
No, but the garden and terrace are pleasant for resting. The Ollantaytambo ruins are about fifteen minutes on foot.
