Urubamba
A living fairy tale, this luxury Relais & Chateaux property runs wild with whimsy. Fans of folk art will be overwhelmed – its 43 casitas (cabins) feature…
Must-see hotels in The Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley
Surrounded by Inca terraces and fields of corn and quinoa, this luxury lodge creates a fine atmosphere for relaxation – if they let you. Packages come…
The Sacred Valley
A real find, this excellent boutique option with a warm welcome is well worth the detour. Six magical adobe cabins are set in a circle around an expansive…
Pisac
Talk about sibling rivalry: this excellent new property is next door to the Pisac Inca Guesthouse, which is run by the same family. This one, run by the…
Ollantaytambo
Backed against the ruins, this modern lodge with a sprawling lawn is a real retreat, thanks to the welcoming staff, big breakfasts and the helpful…
Ollantaytambo
On the train platform, this romantic pit stop exudes Andean charm. Surrounded by green lawns with lush flowerbeds, tasteful tile rooms feature a dark…
Ollantaytambo
As locations go, this is one of Ollanta's finest, with riverside garden hammocks and papaya trees. Dorms feature individual bed lights and attached…
Urubamba
Just like Hogwarts, Tambo del Inka features its own train station – handy for a morning jaunt to Machu Picchu. Stark and commanding, this LEED-certified…
Urubamba
A design haven of cottage-style rooms with rough-hewn beams and exquisite accents of Ayacucho embroidery, this Belmond property is the epitome of…
Pisac
Guests rave about this lovely country house, nestled into the foothills with blooming flower patches. Family-run and brimming with personality, its lovely…
Urubamba
Hidden 3km above town, these rustic woodland cottages make for the perfect getaway. Rooms feature comfortable beds and fireplaces. The site, nestled among…
The Sacred Valley
These clear capsules clinging to the rock face high above the Urubamba Valley draw plenty of curiosity. They are essentially bolted-in bivvies, spruced up…
The Sacred Valley
For a stint of serious relaxation, stay at this retreat with a meditation and alternative therapies room. Replete with dogs lounging on their pillows, the…
Urubamba
‘Rainbow Stone’ in Quechua, this walled compound of two-story cottages tucked into gardens offers a lost retreat. It’s family friendly, small and…
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…
Pisac
Location, location, location! This lovely plaza hotel features an inviting courtyard and romantic rooms with down bedding, dark blue walls and Andean…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pisac
Once a large hacienda, this hotel is surprisingly unpretentious. Rooms are generous, sometimes dated, many with views of the ruins, surrounded by well…
Urubamba
Tucked down a hidden country lane, this welcoming family-run guesthouse offers good-value, basic rooms around lovely overgrown gardens. Its elderly owners…
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…
Ollantaytambo
Run by the wonderful Bejar-Mejía family, this recommended hotel may be open to bargaining. Lodgings are in an Inca building with 2m-thick walls and a…
Ollantaytambo
A cozy little home away from home run by Wow, a local artist, and managed by an enthusiastic American. Bunks are snug and couples have a shot at the…
Pisac
With a fertile fig tree in its stony patio, this simple lodging has a nice vibe and thoughtful touches, such as plenty of power plugs, good towels and…
Urubamba
Noted for its accommodating service, this reader-recommended family hotel occupies a walled compound with a large adobe home and flowering gardens that…
Ollantaytambo
Though the native corn drying in the courtyard might say otherwise, this hotel is modern and spacious. Rooms with tinted windows feature parquet floors…
Chinchero
A welcoming family hostelry with large, neat rooms with pastel accents and a sunny courtyard. If no one answers the bell, call the cell phone or reserve…
Ollantaytambo
An adequate though dated hotel with a small, grassy courtyard and rooms with parquet floors, down bedding and TVs.
Pisac
Uphill from the plaza, this family-run lodging beyond a handicrafts shop offers no-frills lodging with warm showers. The raggedy, rambling garden is a…
Ollantaytambo
At these prices you can't be picky. Front rooms are dated and dark, with tired pillows – go for the fresher new ones behind the flowery courtyard. Despite…
