Must-see hotels in Cuzco & the Sacred Valley

  • Melissa Wasi

    Pisac

    Guests receive warm treatment at this established lodge, situated on a shady lane, which also serves as a spiritual retreat center. Rooms are in small…

  • Abittare

    Cuzco

    Facing the flanks of Iglesia Santo Domingo and the Qorikancha, this 44-room boutique hotel is spare in style but attractively modern. It occupies an…

  • Hostal Corihuasi

    Cuzco

    A brisk walk uphill from the main plaza, this family-feel guesthouse inhabits a mazelike colonial building with postcard views. Amply sized rooms are…

  • Pariwana

    Cuzco

    Resembling spring break, this notably clean, newer hostel is among the better ones, filled with uni-types lounging on poufs and playing ping-pong in the…

  • Casa San Blas

    Cuzco

    Down a short passageway, this revamped colonial features 18 rooms with nice bedding, hardwood floors and somewhat-kitschy sayings on the walls. Better are…

  • Tierra Viva

    Cuzco

    Doubles have hardwood floors or Berber carpets, white linens and colorful throws. Buffet breakfast is available from 5am. The location of this branch,…

  • Cola de Mono Treehouses

    Cuzco & the Sacred Valley

    Sleep in the canopy with views up the Sacsara valley? Yes, please. Rooms with wraparound windows and private bathrooms are suspended 2m up. Campers can…

  • Pisac Inn

    Pisac

    Location, location, location! This lovely plaza hotel features an inviting courtyard and romantic rooms with down bedding, dark blue walls and Andean…

  • Milhouse

    Cuzco

    Booming with backpackers, this busy colonial has all the standard features of a Cuzco hostel: bean bag chairs, ping-pong, travel-agent service and happy…

  • Quinta San Blas

    Cuzco

    In the heart of busy San Blas, this 20-room colonial offers an oasis of calm. Spare rooms feature king-sized beds with crisp white bedding and walls, with…

  • Amaru Hostal

    Cuzco

    In a characterful old building in a prime location, Amaru is deservedly popular. It is certainly the only Cuzco hotel with a complimentary welcome massage…

  • Pisac Inca Guesthouse

    Pisac

    A few blocks away from the center, this ample guesthouse is a find. Rooms are smart and simple, centered around a large, grassy area with lounge chairs…

  • Casa Andina

    Urubamba

    In a lovely countryside setting, this good-value Peruvian chain has 92 rooms in town-house-style buildings on manicured lawns. The main lobby and…

  • Los Apus Hotel & Mirador

    Cuzco

    With understated class, this longtime Swiss-run hotel features central heating, large bedrooms with down duvets and colonial-style art. It may seem…

  • La Boheme

    Cuzco

    With bohemian flair, this inviting, intimate backpacker haunt is perfect for couples or those who want an atmosphere that is a little more intimate. It…

  • Ecopackers

    Aguas Calientes

    A clean and convenient hostel in a newish building with a moss-covered courtyard featuring a pool table. Staff are welcoming. Dorms have two to three…

  • Los Andes de America

    Cuzco

    A Best Western hotel noted for its buffet breakfast, which includes regional specialties such as mote con queso (cheese and corn) and papa helada (frozen…

  • Hostal Pensión Alemana

    Cuzco

    Attentive and lovely, this polished Swiss-German lodge wouldn’t look out of place in the Alps. Nice touches include air purifiers and complimentary tea…

  • Tambo del Arriero

    Cuzco

    A spacious and quiet courtyard hotel. Rooms are bordered with floral accents, with heated towel racks and down duvets. Some feature bathtubs. Breakfast…

  • Gringo Bill’s

    Aguas Calientes

    One of the original Aguas Calientes lodgings, friendly Bill’s features smart rooms in a multitiered construction. Beds are covered in thick cotton quilts,…

  • Tika Wasi

    Cuzco

    Behind a tall wall, this modern inn offers a personable option with bright, imaginatively themed rooms, with family photos and colonial accents. Rooms…

  • Hostal Casa de Salkantay

    Cuzco & the Sacred Valley

    On the outskirts of Cachora gazing down on the valley below, this two-story lodge offers attractive rooms with electric showers. You can also order meals…

  • San Bleña

    Cuzco

    Quiet and economical, this stylish family-owned hotel has renovated rooms around a bright interior courtyard. There's attentive service and a buffet…

  • El Balcón Hostal

    Cuzco

    A reader favorite, this renovated 17th-century building features regional antiquities and 16 pleasant rooms, all with firm mattresses, balconies, phone…

  • Samanapaq

    Ollantaytambo

    This sprawling complex features lawns for the kids to run on, comfortable shared spaces and 20 motel-style rooms with massage-jet showers. With buffet…

  • Munay Punku

    Ollantaytambo

    A spacious, homey three-story place on the outskirts of town toward the ruins of Pumamarca. Ruth and her family are good hosts, rooms are spacious and…

  • Hatun Inti Boutique

    Aguas Calientes

    A well-heeled high-end option with subdued style, wonderful beds and ample rooms. All feature flat-screen TVs, safe boxes and Jacuzzi tubs. A buffet…

  • Del Prado Inn

    Cuzco

    Del Prado is a solid option, with efficient staff and just over a dozen snug rooms reached by elevator. Some have tiny balconies with corner views of the…

  • Madre Tierra

    Cuzco

    Warm and very cozy, with plenty of B&B-style luxury comfort touches, Madre Tierra is a vine-entwined, slightly claustrophobic little jewel box. Rooms have…

  • Tierra Viva

    Cuzco

    With modern stylings and notable service, this Peruvian hotel chain offers four comfortable options in downtown Cuzco. It's spacious and central, with…

  • Tierra Viva

    Cuzco

    Soaking up the cobbled ambiance of the cool San Blas neighborhood, this chain hotel offers smart rooms with a consistent standard. There's a lovely…

  • Hotel Saywa

    Cuzco & the Sacred Valley

    A friendly spot with good options for solo travelers. Attractive rooms have parquet floors and TV; there’s also an onsite tour agency.

  • Hostal San Juan de Dios

    Cuzco

    With wonderful staff, this spotless guesthouse is part of a nonprofit enterprise that supports a hospital clinic and also provides job opportunities for…

  • Hotel los Marqueses

    Cuzco

    This colonial villa was built in the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors. Classic features include escuela cuzqueña (Cuzco school) paintings, courtyard…

  • Royal Inka Hotel Pisac

    Pisac

    Once a large hacienda, this hotel is surprisingly unpretentious. Rooms are generous, sometimes dated, many with views of the ruins, surrounded by well…

  • Hostal los Perales

    Urubamba

    Tucked down a hidden country lane, this welcoming family-run guesthouse offers good-value, basic rooms around lovely overgrown gardens. Its elderly owners…

  • La Casa de Barro

    Chinchero

    A colorful architect-designed adobe with Italian influence, it's a nice retreat for couples or families. There's curvy, rambling stairways and nooks, an…

  • Ecopackers

    Cuzco

    This big backpacker haven is a stone’s throw from Plaza Regocijo. One of the all-inclusives (with bar, pool room and sunbathing), it's thrumming with…

  • Casa de Campo Hostal

    Cuzco

    The steep climb here might leave you on your knees, but the views will astound. With a warm, friendly vibe, this hillside inn is almost perfect but…

  • Hostal San Juan Masías

    Cuzco

    An excellent alternative guesthouse run by Dominican nuns on the grounds of the busy Colegio Martín de Porres. This place is clean, safe and friendly, and…