Chakra Runa Backpackers

Small place, welcoming owner Herbert, responds to whatsapp messages quickly (except when I didn't know who and where to pay!), fast wifi, 15 minute walk to Plaza de Armas, 7-8 minutes walk to a vegetarian restaurant at Jr. Silva Santisteban 1075 (at Ave Independencia).

The property is actually on Pasaje Chuta but home reception is on Pasaje Cutervo so I had to walk to the other side. Too cold (wouldn't mind paying a little extra for heater!), no drying line to hang clothes, bathrooms could use some TLC like extra clothes hangar and a place to hang shower-head.

It is a nice hostel fairly close to the street with multiple bus agencies. It is also quite close to centro histórico - I would say half way between both this places. It is located in very quiet residencial neighborhood so you can truly relax there and sleep well. I arrived super early with a night bus - they allowed me to go to room immediately after my arrival an dI was not charged extra for that, which is super nice. I truly recommend this place for your stay in Cajamarca.

This is not a problem for me, I'm mentioning it just to let you know - I didn't get a key to the main doors at the hostel and sometimes there are times when nobody is inside. I couldn't get in a few times, but luckily the owners family lives just one block away so every time I was going there and somebody was opening the doors for me.