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81%Caroline Lodging Family House

Urb. Avitentel Mz., Huaraz

+51 43 - 422588 /

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The sign above the door says 'welcome to our home' and nothing could be more true. These are fantastically hospitable people, running a bargain basement, but super-friendly hostel. Includes breakfast and the local info you wish. And because of this Recommended in Lonely Planet, FootPrint and Routard * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IMPORTANT * * * * * * * * * * WARNING of a well organized SCAM!! If you travel with Cruz del Sur to Huaraz, you will be attacked as soon as you get of the bus. ´Captadores´, in BLUE jackets (3 till 6, with ´South American something´ on their back) will try to bring you to ANY hostel but Caroline Lodging. THESE PEOPLE GET PAID COMMISSION FOR EVERY NIGHT YOU STAY IN ONE OF THE HOSTELS LISTED IN THEIR BROCHURE. They will also try to sell you overpriced tours and trekkings. This is a well organized scam INSIDE the bus terminal of Cruz del Sur. We don't pay these people so our place is not recommend by them. Instead, our hostel becomes: far away, full, dirty, unfriendly. Please do NOT believe any words of these people. They make even fake phonecalls to check our (un)availability. Their blue car/van is paid by tourists commission. Don't let them fool you too. (other options from Lima: Z-Buss, Cial, Movil Tours, Rodriques, Cavassa and Julio Cesar to get to Huaraz.. Send us an email if you can not find the terminal in Lima.) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This is an unbelievable friendly bargain hostel in Huaraz. Recommended in Lonely Planet, Foot Print and Routard. Our price includes a pickup from the bus station and we bring you away if you want to leave. Besides the Spanish lessons we arrange for you, we have all the (free)tourist information you need and we have bikes for rent. Note: Sometimes we are unable to have all our (economic) double rooms ´online´, because people keep coming and going and we don't want double bookings. For this, we suggest to be sure, give us a call, and ask for availability for the forthcoming days. You will find our telephone number on the internet. So even if you can't book a double rooms, this does not mean we don't have them. At our rooftop we have kitchen facilities and a (cable) TV with DVD player free to use and a book exchange. We have pc's with headphones and fast internet. In a couple of lines: ªAmazing place with beautiful overview of the mountains where your hosts will do everything to make your stay the best you've had. ªHaving breakfast and enjoying the mountains on our terrace. ªAll rooms have breakfast included and this is not just jam and butter (come and find out!). ª We help you to plan your mountain trip and have kitchen facilities if you want to make your own meal. ª Our hostel is located in a very safe and quiet neighborhood so you don't have the noise from the city center with cars using their horn during the night. ª We speak Español, English, Nederlands and Italiano. Help us work on our German and French. ª How many hostels during your trip have picked you up and brought you away to the bus terminal? Yes, we do. This is an unbelievable friendly and cheap hostel in Huaraz. If you go to Huaraz, you must have stayed with the family of Caroline. Recommended in Lonely Planet, Foot Print and Routard and it is up to you to find out why.

Reviews of Caroline Lodging Family House

Caroline Lodging Family House has a rating of 81% from a total of 10 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Caroline Lodging Family House

Great place with wonderful staff (would deserve 200%) who is aimed to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Easy to meet other hikers. A little bit out of the city centre, but not too much. Some parts of the place could have been cleaner.

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by marc-schenker1149 – posted on Dec 17, 2008

marc-schenker1149, from Switzerland, has 6 reviews 6

The accommodation is ok with comfortable beds. However if you dont speak Spanish DONT go on any of the tours they organise. We repeatedly asked for an English tour to Chavin & were guaranteed one but when we got there it was only in Spanish. They refused to give us any refund & got very... more The accommodation is ok with comfortable beds. However if you dont speak Spanish DONT go on any of the tours they organise. We repeatedly asked for an English tour to Chavin & were guaranteed one but when we got there it was only in Spanish. They refused to give us any refund & got very agressive. The touting at the bus station is just their competition who are probably better than them. A couple also booked a 6 day trip promising ice climbing but it never happened.close

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by juliewo – posted on Nov 25, 2008

juliewo, from New Zealand, has 72 reviews 72

Caroline has been very enjoyable to stay and the home-type feeling is relaxing. Thank you for a great stay and your kind service!!

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by kylelee7986 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

kylelee7986, from Canada, has 1 review 1

A really friendly, sociable hostel. The staff are great - they will go out of their way to help you however they can. Good location with clean spacious rooms. Would highly recommend. They will collect you from the bus station if you call them - make sure you do this, do not go with the... more A really friendly, sociable hostel. The staff are great - they will go out of their way to help you however they can. Good location with clean spacious rooms. Would highly recommend. They will collect you from the bus station if you call them - make sure you do this, do not go with the persuasive, lying touts at the bus station who will try and take you elsewhere or sell you expensive tours.close

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by suziem100 – posted on Nov 14, 2008

suziem100, from England, has 5 reviews 5

It´s a great hostel to use as a base. The staff are all very friendly. Ask lots of detailed questions about the tours though - as a beginner I signed up for an ice climbing tour and it was not at all for beginners which didnt come across from the conversations I had. It was so intense I was... more It´s a great hostel to use as a base. The staff are all very friendly. Ask lots of detailed questions about the tours though - as a beginner I signed up for an ice climbing tour and it was not at all for beginners which didnt come across from the conversations I had. It was so intense I was exhausted and so I couldn´t do any other treking which was a great shame.close

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by alex-king78 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

alex-king78, from England, has 5 reviews 5

Quite a nice room and well located

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by kivit – posted on Sep 30, 2008

kivit, from USA, has 10 reviews 10

Very friendly, familiar atmosphere, very helpful and informative, very good cooperation with tour agents, good breakfast as part of price. Would come back any time!

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by wviebahn2379 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

wviebahn2379, from Germany, has 1 review 1

The hostel was great for the price - they had hot showers and decent breakfasts (more than just tea and bread). The staff was also really helpful with organizing tours and giving recommendations on hikes in the area.

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by amyheinemann2186 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

amyheinemann2186, from USA, has 3 reviews 3

We had a nice and spacious room with a double bed during our stay. The staff in particular was very friendly, helpfull and caring. During our stay we did horseback riding, and a trek too laguna churup, all with the help of and with our hosts. So for anyone who likes nature, mountains and a good... more We had a nice and spacious room with a double bed during our stay. The staff in particular was very friendly, helpfull and caring. During our stay we did horseback riding, and a trek too laguna churup, all with the help of and with our hosts. So for anyone who likes nature, mountains and a good hostel I recommend caroline lodging and Huaraz.close

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by dphilipsen2466 – posted on Mar 27, 2008

dphilipsen2466, from Denmark, has 2 reviews 2
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