Hotel Balsa Inn, Puno ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Jr. Cajamarca 555, Puno, Peru

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“I loved how close the hotel was to the main square!”view full review

Hotel Balsa Inn is a 3-star Puno hotel with a rating of 8.8/10 on Booking.com, featuring a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a free breakfast buffet, a roundtrip airport shuttle, and complimentary parking, located 2 blocks from the hotel.

Rooms & Facilities

Each of the 28 air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Balsa Inn includes a flat-screen television, digital safe, and a minibar. Guests may choose from a pillow menu and can access private bathrooms that feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Dining & Socializing

Dining options at the hotel include Las Totoras restaurant, which serves traditional Peruvian cuisine such as alpaca stew. A daily complimentary reception allows guests to mingle while enjoying snacks and drinks.

Services & Amenities

Hotel Balsa Inn provides convenient amenities such as a 24-hour reception, concierge services, and a business center. Guests arriving by car can utilize the hotel garage for parking.

Local Attractions & Transport

The hotel is 5-minutes drive from Kuntur Wasi ViewPoint, which offers panoramic views, and nearby attractions include Taquile Island and Lake Titicaca. Guests can find nearby bus stations within a 10-minute walking distance for convenient transportation options.

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Facilities

Hotel Balsa Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Beds

“I had one of the best night sleeps at Hotel Balsa Inn. The beds were incredibly comfortable, which really helped me overcome the slight altitude dizziness during my stay.” view full review

Breakfast Options

“The breakfast spread was good, providing enough variety to start my day, although it could have been a bit more filling for my appetite. I particularly appreciated that they arranged a takeaway breakfast for me when I had to leave early.” view full review

Decent Room Size

“I found my room to be a decent size, providing enough space for me to relax. While the room was a bit dated, it was generally clean and comfortable, which added to my overall positive experience.” view full review

Hot Water Issues

“Although there were some issues with hot water on both nights, the responsiveness of the team was commendable. They worked to fix it quickly, ensuring my stay was comfortable.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free internet access
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Wheelchair access

Guest Parking

Kitchen
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Shuttle service
Valet parking
Room service
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
In-room safe
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Patio

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Kitchen
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Jr. Cajamarca 555, Puno, Peru

Map view

Jr. Cajamarca 555, Puno, Peru

City landmarks

Square

Arco Deustua

4700 ft

Landmark

Lake Titicaca

4700 ft

Landmark

Estadio Enrique Torres Belon

3500 ft

Landmark

Laguna Lagunillas

3500 ft

Landmark

Lake Umayo

3500 ft

Landmark

Luquina Chico

2700 ft

Landmark

Condor Hill

5200 ft

Island

Amantani Island

4700 ft

Landmark

Cruz Del Sur

4700 ft

Landmark

Mirador El Condor

5200 ft

Nearby

Museum

Museo Carlos Dreyer

1200 ft

Church

Puno Cathedral

1200 ft

Square

Plaza de Armas

1200 ft

Island

Taquile Island

1200 ft

Puno Salidas A Sillustani Todos Los Dias

Sillustani

1200 ft

Park

Pino Park

1200 ft

South of Puno

Chucuito

300 ft

Deustua 576

La Casa del Corregidor

700 ft

Acceso al Cerro Huajsapata

Huajsapata Hill

1200 ft

Conde de Lemos 231

Balcon Del Conde de Lemos

500 ft

Church

Iglesia San Juan Bautista

1400 ft

Jr. Ayacucho 540

Iglesia San Antonio

600 ft

Conde de Lemos

800 ft

Calle Jiron de Lima

Parque Pino

1200 ft

Jr.

Templo San Antonio

200 ft

Museum

Museo de la Coca y Costumbres

500 ft

Jampi productos naturales

600 ft

Night club

Domino Megadisco

1000 ft

Public Building

Reserva Nacional Del Titicaca

1000 ft

Museum

museo de Arte Popular de Puno

1700 ft

Restaurants

Remix Pizzeria Cafe Bar

1400 ft

Junior Puno 517

Incabar Salon

700 ft

Jr. Lima 661

Sushi Ten Bento

700 ft

Jr. Lima 635

Govinda

1000 ft

Deustua 312

Ricos Pan

1200 ft

326 Moquegua

Bar Cafe Delta

900 ft

Jr. Lima 272 Cercado

Club Sandwich

1100 ft

Jr. Arequipa 309 Cercado

Rupha Cafe

1200 ft

Jr. Moquegua 338 Two Blocks from the Plaza de Armas - 2nd floor

Cappuccino Caffe

1700 ft

Avenida Titicaca 144

Loving Hut Vegan

2100 ft

Pasaje Choquehuanca 188 Alt. 2da. cuadra Av. Titicaca

Getting around

City Centre

Puno6 min · 1700 ft

Airports

Inca Manco Capac International (JUL)75 min · 31.0 mi

Train

Puno Train Station9 min · 2300 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 13:00-23:30

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Balsa Inn provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Year renovated:

2011

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Balsa Inn from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 15 verified reviews

8.8/10

Great

88%

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