The 21 best hotels to stay in Cusco

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Wanting to discover Machu Picchu? It is normal that when you go to plan your new trip you think about where is the best place to rest. For you who are with your hands full preparing visiting Cusco, we present you the best hotels in Cusco.

The accommodations in this list are our recommendations after our experience traveling in Peru. The order of these hotels goes from the most expensive and luxurious to the most economical. Of course, they all have a very good score.

Belmond Hotel, Palacio Nazarenas: 5 stars

Even if you are going to do excursions somewhat far from Cusco it is always recommended to first spend several days in the city to prevent altitude sickness. Can you imagine sleeping in a luxury hotel located 1640 fts from the center of the city and combine it with the Cusco City Tour?

Belmond is a 5-star hotel and rooms include their own private bathroom with a view of the mountains, the pool or the hotel garden. It also has an aromatherapy spa. In our post on what to do in Cusco we give you ideas to see a bit of the city although with this hotel you’ll find it hard to leave your room.

But what price are we talking about? You can find the price per night for this hotel from 500 USD.

Hotel services:

• Excellent location
• Transportation to the airport
• 24-hour front desk
• Reception
• Free WIFI connection
• Room service

Hotel Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

If your idea was to do any of the tours to Machu Picchu you should rest, prepare and stay a few days in Cusco. And if you still don’t know which one to do, we recommend the Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Tour. Also, if you are interested in the indigenous culture of Peru the decoration of Inkaterra Hacienda will enchant you.

The hotel Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba is a 5 star hotel located 6 km from the most important places to visit in Cuzco. All rooms with Peruvian decor have private bathrooms, and the views can be of the garden or the Andean mountain, your choice.

This hotel is a little cheaper than the previous one but has the same services, minus the spa, the night is from 450 USD.

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

The third most expensive Cusco hotel we recommend is the JW Marriott Hotel. It’s located three blocks from the main square and each of its rooms has a TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with shower.

We have a hard time choosing which is its best service, whether it’s the spa, the pool or the friendly staff. Also, if you choose this hotel with breakfast included, we recommend the café-style buffet.

Hotel amenities:

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• Excellent location

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• Transportation to the airport

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• 24-hour front desk
• Reception
• Free WIFI connection
• Room service

Sonesta Hotel Cusco

Next we’ll tell you about Sonesta Hotel Cusco, where the night is $150.38.

It is a hotel located less than 1 mil from the center of Cusco and offers rooms with mountain views. In addition, they have a restaurant in which they fuse typical Peruvian and international food. They also serve free, varied and quality breakfast. You can always include lunch and dinner with your room reservation.

• Free airport transfer
• Free WIFI connection
• Room service
• Adapted for people with reduced mobility
• Restaurant
• Bar

Novotel Cusco

Novotel is in the Cuco city center, is 4 stars and for 142,28$ a night you can stay.

The curious thing about this hotel is that it is a building from the XVI century completely remodeled, with modern rooms, garden, restaurant and bar. In addition, you have the option of ordering international food and a wide variety of drinks and snacks.

Its most striking services are its computer area, bicycle rental and tourist information desk. There is also the possibility of adaptation for people with reduced mobility.

Atiq Hotel Boutique

The price per night at this hotel can be around $138.81 for a double room. Atiq is a 4-star hotel and is also in the heart of the Cusco city center, perfect for shopping or discovering the culture and history of the city and its inhabitants.

Of contemporary aesthetics, it has a restaurant inside and offers the following services:

• Airport transfer

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• Free WIFI connection

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• Room service
• Private parking

Ramada by Wyndham Costa Del Sol Cuzco

Continuing with buildings full of history, the 4-star Ramada was a 17th-century mansion and is in the center of Cusco, near the Plaza de Armas and the Church of La Merced. A charming location, but it is also known for its accommodation for the disabled. You can find from 121 USD a night.

Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels

The 5 stars hotel in Cusco “Palacio Manco Capac” is a 10 minutes walk from Cuzco’s main square and is a bit cheaper than the previous one (from 115 USD a night). The views its guests have of the garden and the city are breathtaking.

All rooms have a very nice architecture and most with access to the courtyard and its own private bathroom. Also, to say that it has a service that sets it apart from the other two hotels: the free parking

Hotel Rumi Punku

From here, the hotels we recommend are under 115 USD, a much more economical price than the previous ones. In the case of the Hotel Rumi Punku the price per night is around $108.74.

This hotel is located in the Cusco city heart, is rural style with traditional decor and a large garden. So you can imagine the views from the rooms to the garden and the city.

• Airport transfer

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• Free WIFI connection
• Spa and wellness center

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• Reception 24h

Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels

Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels four stars hotel in Cuzco has an excellent location and high-quality services. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a safe and a closet. All have a private bathroom with free toiletries and make-up. In addition, all rooms have access to the patio overlooking the city.

Services

• Excellent location

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• Transportation to the airport

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• 24-hour reception
• Airport shuttle

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• Free WIFI connection
• Room service

You should know that the night you can find it for 105 USD

Hotel Monasterio

At the Monasterios hotel you can find a double room for $83.29 on average. In addition, the location of the accommodation is curious, it is opposite the famous San Pedro market, a 10 minute walk from the main square.

From some rooms you can see its large garden (4,000 square meters). The stay is comfortable and pleasant, plus the breakfasts are very complete, quality and offer infusions at any time of the day for free.

• Airport transfer

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• Free WIFI connection

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• Room service
• Restaurant
• Bar

Sumaq Illariy

In short, Sumaq Illariy is a three star hotel near the St. Blaise Church in Qenko. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and the service is excellent. The night costs around $77.50.

What I can highlight about the hotel is that it is adapted for people with reduced mobility and the parking is free.

Samana Inn & Spa

Another accommodation with a similar price to the above is the Samana Inn & Spa, from 75 USD per night. The location is excellent, 984ft from the Inca Museum and 1300 fts from the Plaza de Armas and the Cuzco Cathedral.

The Samana Inn & Spa rooms have a restroom, private bathroom and cable TV. Some even have a terrace and city views .

Services and features of this hotel:

• Transportation to the airport
• Reception 24 hours
• Free WIFI connection
• Room service
• Family rooms

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Hostal Inti Wasi Plaza de Armas

The magical thing about this hostel is that it’s a colonial style mansion that takes you completely into the history of the place. And don’t think it’s on the outskirts, you can find it in the city center.

The Hostal Inti Wasi is completely renovated to offer you comfort and service at a very good price. Highlight its quality continental style breakfast, it’s scrumptious. All this is around $46.27 (one night in a double room).

Cultural Guest House

We continue with the best hotels in Cusco and the most economical value for money. That’s why we introduce you to the Cultural Guest House, a centrally located accommodation that costs around $46.27 a night.

All rooms have a coffee and tea maker, their own kitchen area and a private bathroom. But there is also a common area where you can play darts. Highlight its garden and continental style buffet breakfasts.

Hotel Capac

The Capac Hotel in Cuzco is just over 1 km from Coricancha and Santo Domingo Church. Its rooms include a desk, flat-screen TV and private bathroom. It is well known for its spacious rooms, some with balcony or patio overlooking the city or garden, and its friendly staff.

Services and features of this hotel:

• Transportation to the airport
• 24-hour front desk
• Free WIFI connection
• Room service
• Family rooms

As for the price, you can find the room at Hotel Capac from 45 USD a night.

Casa Real Hotels

Casa Real Hoteles is located in the heart of Cuzco, near Coricancha and Santo Domingo Church. The price of the room per night starts at 40 USD per night.

The rooms have private bathrooms in the suite and flat-screen TV with cable channels.Other hotel services:

• Central location in the city
• Transportation to the airport
• 24-hour front desk
• Reception
• Free WIFI connection
• Room service

Hostal Dreams House

The Hostal Dreams House is located 1970 fts from the central market of Cusco. The rooms have private bathrooms and the service is very attentive and helpful.

The views from the hostel are of the city and the mountains. You can also have an American or continental buffet breakfast 😉

It is worth mentioning other services such as airport transfer, free wifi and family rooms. You’ll find all this for around $39.33a night.

Kurumi Hostel Cusco

If what you want is to be within walking distance of the main square of Cusco Kurumi Hostel may interest you, yes, it is a little more expensive than the rest (37 USD per night).

There are family rooms, others with shared bathrooms and even with a private one. But most have unique views of the city center.

Kokopelli Hostel Cusco

Kokopeli Hostel is on the list of the best hotels in Cusco in relation to its quality-price ratio. For $31.20 a night you get a hotel in the center of the city, with typical food, common computer space and a garden terrace.

Los Girasoles Hotel

This hotel is 15 mil from the center, so you can easily walk to the center. If you’re a fan of public transport you should know that nearby you’ll have the bus.

It has rooms with private or shared bathrooms and highlights its huge breakfasts and vegetarian options. Another point in favor of the hotel is that they take you to the airport. In addition to its affordable price of $26.50 per night.

The following services stand out:

• Private parking
• Restaurant
• Bar
• American buffet breakfast

So now you know which are the best hotels in Cusco that Howlanders recommends. Which one did you like the most? Do you already know where you will take energy to make your tours in Cusco? 😉