An introduction to hotels in Cusco, Peru

High tourist season in Cusco goes from the last weeks of May to September. The peak is June, specially at the end of the month, during the Inti Raymi festival. The last week of July is also a crowded period, due to the Fiestas Patrias celebrations (Peru's Independence Day). If you plan to visit Cusco during these 2 months, you should make your hotel reservations as far in advance as possible.

Many hotels in Cusco can be found around the Plaza de Armas (the main square) and in the San Blas quarter, where most of the city's cultural and entertainment activity takes place. The main square itself holds the largest share of Cusco's bars and clubs, and can be very noisy and annoying if you are for a good night sleep. In other words, you may want to move a block or two outside of the Plaza.

San Blas, the bohemian district, is at walking distance from the centre, though uphill (or downhill). It could be a problem, in particular at 3,400 metres (11,000 feet) above sea level. However, once there you can enjoy some of the best views of the red-tiled roofs of the old Inca capital.

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Some of our favourite hotels in Cusco include:

Los Portales Hostal A 26-room hotel with a neat service, located only 4 blocks from Cusco's main square. They prepare pack lunches for day trips to Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley.
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Sonesta Posada del Inca Hotel Just a block away from the centric Plaza de Armas, the rooms are elegant and warm, with salmon wall-to-wall carpets and a classic decoration. Interested? Check availability and Book this Hotel!
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Monasterio Hotel Probably the most luxurious and comfortable hotel in Cusco. It occupies the premises of the old San Antonio Abad monastery, built in 1592, and is located just one block from the main square. The rooms are big, elegant, and oxygen-enriched to counteract the sickness altitude symptoms.
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Notes on our Hotel reviews
HOTEL RATES include 10% service and 19% VAT, unless otherwise stated. Foreign visitors are exempted from paying VAT.
Exchange rate: US$ 1 is approximately 3.25 Soles.
It is common to leave hotel porters a US$ 0.50-1 tip per bag.