Pariwana Hostels

What Pariwana Hostels does

Pariwana Hostels is a privately-held Peruvian social hostel chain operating under the Grupo Pariwana umbrella (Investur Perú S.A.C. and Inversiones Feralco S.A.C.). Founded in 2008 with its first hostel opening in July 2009, the company runs two properties — under 80 beds in Lima's Miraflores district and over 100 beds in Cusco's historic center — totaling approximately 180 beds and 51-100 employees. The target customer is the international backpacker aged 18-35, with secondary segments spanning digital nomads, group travelers, and female solo travelers.

The core product combines shared dormitories and private rooms with an integrated ecosystem of on-site services: a bar/restaurant, coworking areas, a tour desk, and approximately 14 weekly social activities (group dinners, walking tours, bar crawls). Operations are supported by Cloudbeds as the property management system and a tour-agency partnership with Tourpit, with guest onboarding automated through OCR/MRZ document scanning and a digital pre-check-in flow. Distribution runs through Hostelworld, TripAdvisor, and Booking.com, where Pariwana has accumulated multiple industry awards in 2025-2026.

The business model is anchored in per-bed-night accommodation revenue priced in USD across multiple rate plans (Standard, SMART-FLEX, Non-Refundable), supplemented by ancillary streams including food and beverage, tours, coworking, and group bookings (with discounts for groups of 10+). No external funding rounds or revenue figures have been publicly disclosed, and the company is positioned as a premium-priced social hostel within the Latin American backpacker segment.

Name

Pariwana Hostels

Legal name

Investur Perú S.A.C.

Website

https://pariwana-hostel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pariwana Hostels is a Peruvian social hostel chain operating two properties in Lima (Miraflores) and Cusco, serving international backpackers aged 18-35 with shared dormitories, private rooms, on-site bar/restaurant, coworking spaces, tour desk, and approximately 14 weekly social activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Budget Hostel Accommodation

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Party & Social Hostels (THAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAMAIAA), Backpacker Guesthouses & Budget Inns (THAMAIAI)

Keywords

• Backpacker hostel accommodation
• Shared dormitory lodging
• Social hostel Peru
• Budget traveler housing
• Group hostel reservations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Services: Core revenue from dormitory beds and private rooms with hot showers, daily cleaning, and individual lockers. Pricing varies by room type and rate plan (Standard, SMART-FLEX, Non-Refundable). Payment collected at check-in or in advance for long stays.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site bar and restaurant serving Peruvian and international cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast included in select rate plans; available as add-on for others. Additional revenue from cooking classes and culinary experiences.
3. Tour and Activity Services: Free walking tours in Lima and Cusco, partnered tour agency (Tourpit) for Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley excursions, and 14+ daily social activities including karaoke nights, beer pong, BBQ, and dance classes.
4. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue from airport transfers (coordinated private transport), laundry service, early check-in/late check-out fees, and coworking space access for digital nomads.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pariwana Hostels operates a chain of two social hostels in Lima (Miraflores) and Cusco (Centro Histórico) providing shared dormitories and private rooms to backpackers and young travelers, with integrated amenities including an on-site bar and restaurant, coworking areas, a tour desk, free walking tours, and approximately 14 organized social activities per week. The company targets budget-conscious independent travelers with a community-focused experience, leveraging a Quechua brand identity tied to local Peruvian authenticity and culture.

Product overview

Pariwana Hostels operates as a chain of social hostels for backpackers and young travelers in Peru, with two core properties located in Lima (Miraflores) and Cusco (historic center). The portfolio centers on affordable accommodation offerings including shared dormitories and private rooms, complemented by an integrated suite of guest services: bar and restaurant serving Peruvian cuisine, coworking facilities for digital nomads, and approximately 14 weekly social activities including karaoke, pub crawls, cooking classes, and themed events. Additional services include a tour desk with free walking tours, travel guides, free maps, laundry service, luggage storage, and airport transfers. The company targets travelers aged 18 and older, positioning itself as a hub for cultural exchange and social connection across South America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pariwana Lima Hostel Backpacker hostel accommodation in the Miraflores district of Lima, offering shared dormitories (mixed and female-only), private rooms, an on-site bar and restaurant, a coworking area, a terrace, free Wi-Fi, and daily social activities for young travelers aged 18 and older.
• Pariwana Cusco Hostel Backpacker hostel accommodation in Cusco's Centro Histórico near the Plaza de Armas, housed in a restored colonial mansion offering shared dormitories, private rooms, female-only dormitories, a bar with panoramic views, restaurant, patio, daily social activities, and oxygen support at reception for altitude acclimatization.
• Shared Dormitories and Private Rooms

Quantifiable outcome

• 14+ social activities organized weekly across both hostels
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TourpitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTourpit is an associated travel agency providing tour booking services for Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, and local excursions. Pariwana recommends Tourpit for local experiences with competitive pricing and security standards. The partnership provides revenue through referral bookings and enhances guest experience with coordinated tour programming. Tourpit is marketed on Pariwana's website and mentioned in FAQ sections.
• CloudbedscoreTechnology or IntegrationCloudbeds provides property management system (PMS) for Pariwana's reservations, booking engine, and channel management. Both Lima and Cusco hostels use Cloudbeds for online booking links, inventory management, and connection to OTAs like Hostelworld and Booking.com.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mad Monkey Hostels: Backpacker hostel chain operating across Southeast Asia, Australia, and Latin America with social atmospheres, daily activities, and shared dormitories. Directly comparable in social-hostel positioning and traveler demographic.
• Selina: Global hostel and co-living chain targeting backpackers and digital nomads with social programming, coworking, and on-site F&B. Highly comparable in product offering, target segment, and multi-location LATAM presence, though at significantly larger scale.
• Viajero Hostels: Uruguayan-origin hostel chain with locations across South America including Peru, offering social dorms, bars, and organized activities. Comparable in geography, customer base, and social hostel model.
• Wild Rover Hostels: Backpacker hostel chain in Peru and Latin America with party/social orientation, dormitories, and on-site bars. Competes for the same 18-35 backpacker segment in overlapping locations.
• Loki Hostels: Peruvian hostel chain with locations in Cusco, Lima, and other Peruvian destinations known for nightlife, social activities, and bar/restaurant operations. Directly competes with Pariwana in the same Peruvian cities on similar offerings.
• Wander Hostel / Waytanya Stay: Independent social hostels in Cusco and Peruvian destinations targeting backpackers and expats with shared dorms, common areas, and events. Closely comparable on location, model, and traveler demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Generator Hostels: Design-led hostel brand across Europe with social bars, event programming, and mixed dorm/private rooms. Comparable on social hostel concept and demographic, but operates at much larger scale and primarily in Europe.
• St Christopher's Inns: European hostel and bar chain with attached Belushi's bars combining lodging with social nightlife. Comparable in social hostel concept with integrated bar programming, though Europe-focused.

Emerging players

• Nomad Hostel & Residences: Smaller boutique hostel operators in Peru and Latin America targeting digital nomads and long-stay travelers with coworking. Partial overlap with Pariwana's digital nomad segment via coworking and extended-stay offerings.

Others

• Hostelworld: OTA marketplace specializing in hostel bookings where Pariwana prominently lists and wins awards. Not a direct competitor but a critical distribution and demand-generation channel whose commission economics shape Pariwana's GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pariwanahostels
• Facebookfacebook.com/pariwanahostels
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pariwana-hostel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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