Must-see hotels in Cuzco & the Sacred Valley

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Turismo Caith

    Cuzco

    This rambling farmhouse-style hostel also runs an on-site girls foundation. Huge picture windows and various balconies and patios look toward the Plaza de…

  • Hotel Royal Inca I

    Cuzco

    Quiet as a mausoleum, this central hotel features good-quality rooms. Those in the colonial building are a bit dated but comfortable, while the modern…

  • K'uychi Punku Hostal

    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…

  • Casa de Wow

    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…

  • Eureka Hostal

    Cuzco

    A funky blend of old and new, Eureka’s stylish lobby and sun-soaked cafeteria invite further acquaintance. Rooms are comfortable but a little odd, with a…

  • Pantastico

    Cuzco

    French-run with a friendly, unkempt air, this bed-and-bakery has good water pressure but beds that are a little bit saggy. Highlights include piping-hot…

  • Machupicchu Hostal

    Aguas Calientes

    One of the tidy midrange inns by the train tracks, this place has buffet breakfasts and a small flower-festooned interior courtyard. Small, dark rooms…

  • Los Aticos

    Cuzco

    Hidden in a small passageway, this sleepy spot is off the radar but worth snagging. Rooms have comfy beds with down duvets and parquet floors. There’s…

  • La Encantada

    Cuzco

    Bright and cheerful, this modern boutique hotel features terraced gardens and immense views from iron-rail balconies. A circular staircase leads to small,…

  • Hotel Muñay Tika

    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…

  • Supertramp Hostel

    Aguas Calientes

    Cloaked in psychedelic murals, this recommended but sometimes cramped hostel has good, helpful staff and a small adjoining cafe that whips up salads and…

  • Hotel Presidente

    Aguas Calientes

    A solid and very secure option featuring small double beds and flat-screen TVs. For the same price it’s worth asking for a room with river views, not just…

  • La Cabaña Hotel

    Aguas Calientes

    Further uphill than most of the hotels, this welcoming spot features woody, cozy, heated rooms, in part thanks to down duvets decorated with flower petals…

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