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Secret Garden vs Pirwa Backpackers Colonial
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Cusco — score, location, comfort and price.
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Secret Garden and Pirwa Backpackers Colonial in Cusco: neck and neck, shaped by a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Low confidence
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Cusco — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
Secret Garden (70.85/100) and Pirwa Backpackers Colonial (68.63/100) are separated by just 2.22 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Secret Garden
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Choose Pirwa Backpackers Colonial
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Score comparison
| Dimension | Secret Garden | Pirwa Backpackers Colonial |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 84.60 | 79.36 |
| Value | 95.22 | 94.66 |
| Location | 80.29 | 92.47 |
| Comfort | 15.60 | 14.20 |
| Services | 50.00 | 30.00 |
| Overall | 70.85 | 68.63 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Secret Garden takes Reputation by 5.24 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Dead heat on Value — less than a point apart.
Location: Pirwa Backpackers Colonial takes Location by 12.18 points — noticeably ahead.
Comfort: Secret Garden takes Comfort by 1.4 points — slightly ahead.
Services: Secret Garden takes Services by 20 points — clearly ahead.
Price
Secret Garden
EUR 5
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Pirwa Backpackers Colonial
EUR 6
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Facilities
Only Secret Garden
24-hour front deskAirport pickupBaggage storageCurrency exchangeDesignated smoking areaFire extinguishersShuttle service (additional charge)Tour desk
Only Pirwa Backpackers Colonial
Airport shuttleFree WifiNon-smoking roomsRestaurant