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

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About the Hotel

Cajamarca 555, Puno, Peru

Hotel Balsa Inn is a 3-star hotel located in the heart of Puno, Peru. It features amenities such as complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi, enhancing guest comfort. Cultural experiences, including live folkloric dances at the on-site restaurant, offer a unique glimpse into local traditions. The hotel is conveniently situated approximately 10 blocks from the main bus station and train terminal.

Location

Located approximately 31 miles from Inca Manco Capac International Airport, Hotel Balsa Inn is easily reachable by car. It offers complimentary shuttle services for guest convenience. Major attractions, including Lake Titicaca and the historical La Casa del Corregidor, are within walking distance. Free parking is available for those traveling by car.

Rooms

The hotel offers 28 air-conditioned guest rooms, each equipped with modern amenities. Standard features include free wireless Internet access, cable TV, and a digital safe. Private bathrooms come with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Guests can choose from a variety of room types, including family rooms with kitchenware and soundproofing.

Eat & Drink

Las Totoras, the hotel's restaurant, serves traditional Peruvian cuisine along with international dishes. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet featuring croissants and jams each morning. In the evenings, guests can dine at the restaurant while enjoying live folkloric dances. Additionally, there's a bar and a café available for refreshments.

Leisure & Business

Hotel Balsa Inn provides convenient leisure and business amenities, including a business center and express check-in services. Guests have access to complimentary wired Internet and concierge services. The hotel features a television in the lobby and hosts a daily reception for guests to socialize. Safety measures include fire extinguishers and smoke detectors throughout the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Economy Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Mountain view

Shower

Heating

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Guest Room

Max:

1 person

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Mountain view

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Mountain view

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Puno2000 ft

Airports

Inca Manco Capac International (JUL) 30.3 mi

Train

Puno Train Station2700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Parking lot

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Baggage storage
Elevator
Coffee shop

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Paid city shuttle
Free valet parking
Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Free breakfast
Buffet breakfast

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Television in lobby

Room features

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

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
Paid movies
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Cajamarca 555, Puno, Peru

Map view

Cajamarca 555, Puno, Peru

City landmarks

Square

Arco Deustua

4700 ft

Jr. Ramon Castilla N 131

Lake Titicaca

4700 ft

El Sol

Estadio Enrique Torres Belon

3500 ft

Laguna Lagunillas

3500 ft

Lake Umayo

3500 ft

Chucuito peninsula

Luquina Chico

2800 ft

Condor Hill

5200 ft

Island

Amantani Island

4700 ft

Cruz Del Sur

4700 ft

Puno 21002

Mirador El Condor

5200 ft

Nearby

Museums

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

Parks

Pino Park

1200 ft

South of Puno

Chucuito

300 ft

Deustua 576

La Casa del Corregidor

600 ft

Acceso al Cerro Huajsapata

Huajsapata Hill

1200 ft

Conde de Lemos 231

Balcon Del Conde de Lemos

400 ft

Church

Iglesia San Juan Bautista

1500 ft

Jr. Ayacucho 540

Iglesia San Antonio

600 ft

Conde de Lemos

700 ft

Calle Jiron de Lima

Parque Pino

1200 ft

Jr.

Templo San Antonio

200 ft

Museums

Museo de la Coca y Costumbres

400 ft

Jampi productos naturales

500 ft

Public Building

Reserva Nacional Del Titicaca

900 ft

Night club

Domino Megadisco

1000 ft

Museums

museo de Arte Popular de Puno

1700 ft

Restaurants

Remix Pizzeria Cafe & Bar

1400 ft

Junior Puno 517

Sushi Ten Bento

700 ft

Jr. Lima 635

Incabar Salon

700 ft

Jr. Lima 661

Machu Pizza

1100 ft

Jr. Tacna No 279 y Jr. Arequipa 409

Bar Cafe Delta

900 ft

Jr. Lima 272 Cercado

Ricos Pan

1200 ft

326 Moquegua

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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

6.8

Location

8.6

Service

8.2

Dining

6.6

Kevin

United States of America, February 2025

5.2/10

I had a decent stay at Hotel Balsa Inn, mostly due to its fantastic location near the main square. The room was clean, but the bed felt hard. I did experience some issues with hot water, though the staff were quick to respond and fix them. Overall, it was a comfortable experience with some room for improvement. 🌟

Rooms

5.0

The room was clean, but the bed was quite hard. I would recommend avoiding rooms facing the street due to constant horn beeping from traffic.

Service

6.0

The staff were attentive and even organized a clothes wash for me. They were nice when I arrived at 5 am and waited in the lobby, although I found it frustrating they wouldn't call a taxi I requested.

Location

8.0

The hotel is ideally located just around the corner from the main square, making it super convenient for exploring the area.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was good with a decent spread, but it could be improved. It finished early at 9 am, and I couldn't get a coffee or tea after that time.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities included room service and laundry assistance, which was quite helpful during my stay.

Howard

United States of America, January 2025

5.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at Hotel Balsa Inn, thanks to its fantastic location just a couple of minutes from the Plaza de Armas. The beds were very comfortable, which helped me sleep well despite some altitude effects. However, there were issues with the hot water both nights, and the breakfast could have had more variety.

Rooms

8.0

My room was clean and well-appointed, with a comfortable bed and warm atmosphere on a cold night. I enjoyed my stay on the second floor, and surprisingly, it was quiet despite being on a busy street.

Service

9.0

The staff were very supportive and helpful, especially when my daughter misplaced her passport. They were also nice to us when we showed up early at 5 a.m. and made us feel welcome.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect, just around the corner from the main square of Puno, making it easy to explore the area. However, after dark, navigating the narrow streets felt a bit unsafe due to heavy traffic.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was simple, offering cereals, bread, and fruits, along with tea and coffee. While it was decent, a bit more variety or filling options would have been nice.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provided useful services like room service, laundry, and tour assistance, which I found convenient during my stay.

Ted

United States of America, January 2025

5.0/10

I had a decent stay at Hotel Balsa Inn, thanks to its fantastic location near the main square. The beds were super comfy, which helped me sleep well, despite a bit of altitude dizziness. On the downside, there were issues with hot water during my two nights, and the breakfast could've been more satisfying.

Rooms

7.0

My room on the second floor was spacious and clean, though a bit outdated. It had cable TV and the bathroom was en suite, which was convenient. The view was okay, and surprisingly quiet at night, despite the street noise.

Service

9.0

The staff were really nice, especially when I showed up at 5 AM and just chilled in the lobby. They also helped me arrange a day trip to Lake Titicaca, which was great.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, just a short walk from the main square and other attractions. It made exploring Puno super easy. I highly appreciated how central it was!

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was decent, but I found it a bit repetitive and could use some variety. They served freshly squeezed juice, which was nice, but the buffet ran out of food quickly during busy times.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered a range of facilities like room service and laundry, which were handy. I didn't get to use everything, but the paid shuttle services seemed convenient for airport transfers.

Franklin

United States of America, January 2025

5.2/10

I found Hotel Balsa Inn to be a good hotel in a fantastic location, just two minutes from the main square. The beds were very comfortable, which helped me sleep well despite slight altitude dizziness. However, I did experience some issues with hot water during my stay, although the attentive staff quickly addressed those concerns. The breakfast could also use a bit more variety to be truly satisfying.

Rooms

8.0

My room was spacious, clean, and well-equipped with a heater and extra blankets. The warmth was much appreciated on the cold nights.

Service

9.0

The service was great; the staff were friendly and very helpful, even assisting me with transportation to the airport.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated. just a short walk from many restaurants and tourist attractions.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was fine with options like fresh juice and eggs, though I felt it could be more filling.

Facilities

8.0

I appreciated the range of facilities including room service and laundry, which made my stay convenient.

Bill

United States of America, November 2024

6.0/10

My stay at Hotel Balsa Inn was quite comfortable, particularly due to the fantastic location right next to the main square. The beds were extremely comfortable, which definitely helped me sleep well at high altitude. However, there were some issues with the hot water, taking a while to come through. I found the breakfast spread to be decent, but it could have been more filling.

Rooms

6.0

I initially got a room that smelled awful, but they switched me to another one that was warm thanks to a heater, had hot showers, and a hair dryer.

Service

8.0

The staff were really attentive and took extra special care of me during my stay, helping with luggage and booking tours.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect, just a minute's walk from the Plaza de Armas, which made exploring easy.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast offered a good variety, but it could be better; I really liked the homemade Belgian waffles!