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 Cuzco & the Sacred Valley
Aguas Calientes
Luxuriant and set amid tropical gardens, these Andean-style cottages (many with their own private pool) connected by stone pathways are pure indulgence…
Cuzco
Hitting the perfect balance of cozy and high style, this renovated grand colonial in tiny Plazoleta Nazarenas is simply debonair. Rustic meets majestic…
Cuzco
Fusing modern with colonial, this Italian-owned boutique hotel is dripping in style. Its 16 suites feature walls with oversized stripes, king-sized beds,…
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…
Cuzco
In its new, highly fortified hilltop location, Wild Rover is an island – or bubble – unto itself and it's wildly popular. It certainly brings Cusco…
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…
Cuzco
Long beloved and highly recommended, this hotel is run by a Dutch-founded nonprofit foundation that serves underprivileged children in Cuzco. It is a…
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…
Cuzco
A fine addition to San Blas, this hidden treasure sits far off the street, accessed via a long stone tunnel. With only nine rooms, this boutique hotel…
Aguas Calientes
Your best bet for hostel digs, this stylish newcomer in a brand-new building features mixed and female dorms with raw wood furnishings, lockers, attached…
Machu Picchu
Run by Belmond, this exclusive hotel has one feature no other can match: location. Attention is impeccable and rooms are comfortable, with sober decor,…
Cuzco & the Sacred Valley
A cozy place in Quellomayo, 30 minutes from Santa Teresa on the alternative route to Machu Picchu, this welcoming family homestay is an organic farm…
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…
Cuzco
Modern and fresh meets colonial in this playful design hotel adorned with painted rocking horses and market carts. Activity centers on an open stone…
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…
Cuzco
On the quiet side of Tandapata, these small garden-level apartments are a home away from home. Cozy rooms with kitchenettes feature plump bedding, Andean…
Aguas Calientes
A comfortable classic, this upscale Peruvian chain features truly modern rooms with earthy terra-cotta accents, sparkling installations and glass showers…
Cuzco
Styled for hipsters, with a crushed-velvet sofa and oddball decor. Beds have nice down covers and the shared kitchen with picnic tables is undoubtedly…
Cuzco
From the owners of 1900 Backpackers in Lima, this old colonial offers a clean look and good service, an ample courtyard and nice rooms. The mixed stall…
Cuzco
For a luxurious, lodge-based experience of Ausangate and other mountain areas, check out Andean Lodges. Ecofriendly technologies are used in bathrooms and…
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…
Cuzco & the Sacred Valley
Staying at this thatched lodge lets you sample jungle living right outside of Santa Teresa, with optional adventure-tour packages that also include Machu…
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…
Aguas Calientes
This high-end hotel has impeccable service and a soothing interior, thanks to the double-pane windows and neutral palette with splashes of bold color…
Aguas Calientes
Spare and ultramodern, this design hotel is central and sprawling, with 130 rooms. Lofty ceilings, burnished steel and oversized nature photos create a…
Cuzco
Feeling luxurious but also lived-in, this antique French-owned guesthouse gives a real feel for Cuzco, down to the Inca stonework. Tasteful rooms with…
Cuzco
A clutch of cozy apartments high up on the hill (staircase-only access), this charmer features suites themed according to historical periods in Peru, with…
Cuzco
Recognizable by the monumental Inca stonework around the entrance, Rumi Punku (Stone Door) is a stylish complex of old colonial houses, gardens and…
Cuzco
Arranged around graceful 16th-century cloisters, the five-star Monasterio has long been Cuzco’s jewel, with majestic public areas and over 100 rooms…
Cuzco & the Sacred Valley
This Peruvian-Italian-run lodge, just beyond the village of Cachora toward Capuliyoc, is a pleasant haven for Choquequirao hikers. With gorgeous views…
Aguas Calientes
A respected Peruvian boutique chain has set up shop in this five-story hotel. While the design isn't as smooth as at its other outlets, rooms still work a…
Aguas Calientes
Hidden away up a steep flight of stairs, Rupa Wasi clings to the hillside with wooden stairways and moss-strewn stone pathways. It’s quaint and a little…
Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka
Cuzco
Opulence bedecks this colonial mansion built over Inca foundations. Parts of the building date back to the 16th century, when Francisco Pizarro was an…
