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Amaru Inca vs Pirwa Backpackers Colonial
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Cusco — score, location, comfort and price.
This Cusco matchup — Amaru Inca versus Pirwa Backpackers Colonial — is neck and neck. The core dynamic: reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Too close to call on data alone. Both are legitimate options in Cusco.
If you only remember one thing
A 0.29-point gap between Amaru Inca and Pirwa Backpackers Colonial. That's noise, not signal. Both work. Pick on feel.
Choose Amaru Inca
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- Room quality matters more than location or price
Choose Pirwa Backpackers Colonial
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
Score comparison
| Dimension | Amaru Inca | Pirwa Backpackers Colonial |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 94.40 | 79.36 |
| Value | 50.89 | 94.66 |
| Location | 90.69 | 92.47 |
| Comfort | 66.40 | 14.20 |
| Services | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| Overall | 68.92 | 68.63 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Amaru Inca, clearly (15.04 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to Pirwa Backpackers Colonial, clearly (43.77 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to Pirwa Backpackers Colonial, slightly (1.78 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Amaru Inca, clearly (52.2 pts gap).
Services: Services is essentially tied between the two.
Price
Amaru Inca
EUR 53
Standard Single Room
Pirwa Backpackers Colonial
EUR 6
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Airport shuttleFree WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Amaru Inca
Family rooms
Only Pirwa Backpackers Colonial
Restaurant