Hostels
KB Tambo
+01151 84-204091 (http://www.kbperu.com/). recently newly reconstructed with private baths in every room, pleasant courtyard garden and awesome rooftop deck with ruins views. english speaking owner - "kb" very dynamic and interesting guy - also rents mountain bikes by the day or will arrange a tour. kb tambo is located at the top of ave ferrocarril, the road from the railway station, at the intersection of the main road through town calle ventidero. rates $10-$28 per person.
Hotel Munay T'ika
This hostal has been under recent renovations. it is just up the road from the railway station, not too far from pakaritampu. it is an inexpensive but clean hostal that also provides breakfast of breads, jams, eggs, banana pancakes, coffee and tea in the mornings approximately $30/night.
Hostal Chaskawasi
(http://www.hostalchaskawa...): near the main plaza, this hostel is managed by katy, nice girl, very friendly and helpful. a pleasure to stay there. the place is clean, there are different spaces created for different ambience: bar, tv, room with sofas, maps and a lot of advice about things to do. if you ask katy, she can lend you lonely planet "central america on a shoestring" or "south america on a shoestring". beds in a 4-beds-dorm from s/. 20, or private rooms.
Midrange
El Albergue Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo train station platform, telefax: +011 51-84204014 (http://www.elalbergue.com/). built in the 1920's this hotel was reopened in the 70s as a back packer place and has been renovated recently to includen private baths, hot showers, beautiful gardens and friendly staff. the albergue restaurant is rated one of the best in the sacred valley serving delicious trout, and alpaca, as well as homemade fettucine and great breakfast. cafe mayu, outside serves some of the best coffee in all of peru. the proprietor, wendy weeks, has been living in peru for 30 years. affordable prices, excellent food, english spoken. donât forget to take the sauna included in price of room. knowledgeable staff offers great orientation and arrangements for day hikes, tours and activities. hammocks in the back a great addition if you choose to just hang out. rates $58 -$74. during peak season may 1st â august 31st minimum stay two nights required, discounted december-march.
Hostal Sauce
Calle ventiderio 248, +01151-84-204044, fax: +01151-84-204048, (http://www.hostalsauce.com.pe) located at the top of the road to the train station and calle ventiderio the main road through town. just off the main square, centrally located, some rooms have views of the ollantaytambo ruins, breakfast included, no restaurant. rates $88-$145.
Apu Lodge
(http://www.apulodge.com/), calle lari, old town, +011 51-84797162. walk up from the plaza for five minutes along a narrow cobblestoned street into the unique inca grid of back streets and you reach this quiet retreat, a new building within walled gardens with magnificent views of the inca fortress and red tile roofs of ollanta. sunny rooms boast large windows, private bathrooms with hot showers, orthopedic queen size beds with down comforters and art by talented local artists. hammocks and benches invite relaxing in the andean sun. book exchange, free internet, wifi, and ample breakfasts. scottish owner louise norton lives in the lodge with her kids and knows everyone in town. she happily answers any question about travel, hikes, and tours. rates $35-50 with discounts october to march.
Hotel Pakaritampu
+011+51-84-204020 (http://www.pakaritampu.com). located about halfway down ave ferrocarril between the main square and the railway station. recently constructed modern rooms. beautiful garden. restaurant and bar. business center. rates $127-$276.