Must-see hotels in Cuzco

  • Inkaterra La Casona

    Cuzco

    Hitting the perfect balance of cozy and high style, this renovated grand colonial in tiny Plazoleta Nazarenas is simply debonair. Rustic meets majestic…

  • Casa Cartagena

    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,…

  • Wild Rover

    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…

  • Niños Hotel

    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…

  • Tocuyeros Boutique Hotel

    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…

  • El Mercado

    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…

  • Ñawin Cusco

    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…

  • Mama Simona

    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…

  • Intro Hostel

    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…

  • Andean Lodges

    Cuzco

    For a luxurious, lodge-based experience of Ausangate and other mountain areas, check out Andean Lodges. Ecofriendly technologies are used in bathrooms and…

  • Hotel Arqueólogo

    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…

  • Quinua Villa Boutique

    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…

  • Hotel Rumi Punku

    Cuzco

    Recognizable by the monumental Inca stonework around the entrance, Rumi Punku (Stone Door) is a stylish complex of old colonial houses, gardens and…

  • Hotel Monasterio

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…