Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

Cusco

A historic town with terracotta-roofed buildings, a prominent bell tower, and a sign for 'Edificio Domingo Guevara Yanez'.
A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a large dome.
A historic town with a prominent bell tower, terracotta-roofed buildings, and a hillside backdrop.
A plaza with people, benches, a tree, and historic buildings.
A historic church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.

Stay near popular Cusco Historic Center attractions

A historic church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.

Plaza de Armas

9.6/10 (4,258 reviews)
Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.
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Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

5 out of 5
Plazoleta Santo Domingo No 259 Cusco Cusco
The price is ₹33,325 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
₹33,325
₹40,624 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"We had a reservation for 2 rooms for 2 nights. The first night, they put us up in non air-conditioned rooms and it was awful. It was 80+ degrees in the room, and the built-in unit only blew hot air. The windows only cracked open, so we couldn't get any rest our first night. We talked to the front ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Kantu Hotel

Kantu Hotel

3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121 Cusco Cuzco
The price is ₹6,491 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹6,491
₹6,491 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market ...
Kantu Hotel
Sonesta Hotel Cusco

Sonesta Hotel Cusco

4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954 Cusco Cusco
The price is ₹16,306 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹16,306
₹17,936 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Good breakfast . Hotel was in a convenient location"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Adolfos Hotel Cusco

Adolfos Hotel Cusco

3 out of 5
494 C. Belen Cusco Cuzco
The price is ₹5,411 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹5,411
₹5,411 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Hotel itself was nice for the money. And good breakfast. Nice staff. Clean basic room. But the address on Google map takes you to a different hotel in the Main Street. Finding this hotel was a true adventure middle of the night. Neighborhood is not nice!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Adolfos Hotel Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344 Cusco Cusco
The price is ₹14,502 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹14,502
₹15,953 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,257 reviews)
"We had a great stay here as a family (older kids) for a few days. Location is obviously ideal and the courtyard is really nice to relax during the day or pre dinner drinks. The conversion from convent is done well so real historical charm to the property. Staff were all helpful, especially on the ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Meliá

Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Meliá

3.5 out of 5
Avenida El Sol 1436 Cusco Cusco
The price is ₹12,423 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹12,423
₹13,666 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ...
Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Meliá
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Where to stay in Cusco Historic Center

Find the best Cusco Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A narrow cobblestone street flanked by white buildings with blue shutters and wrought iron balconies.

San Blas

San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Church and Plaza San Blas.

A cityscape with red-tiled roofs, a prominent church, and distant mountains.
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Open Photo by AdventureJ

San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Museo de Arte Precolombino.

A person climbing a stone wall with a backpack.
Photo by Wicked Walkabout
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Santiago

If you're spending some time in Santiago, Santiago Plaza and "El Molino I" Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Santa Monica

While Santa Monica may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market.

A mountainous landscape with a valley, green fields, and a few small buildings.

Primavera

Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de Armas and Santiago Plaza.

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide