We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Cusco, Peru. We have also included hotels in historic properties, historic villas, mansions, colonial mansions, palaces, haciendas and resorts. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. In an exclusive historic Colonial mansion, Inkaterra offers luxury accommodation with marble fireplaces and a stone decorated Spanish gallery and central courtyard. Massage sessions can be booked. WiFi is free. Inkaterra La Casona is styled with antique chandeliers, marble furnishings and baroque style columns. Private guides and drivers are available for guests wishing to explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Rooms have cable TV, minibars and a seating area. They feature dark wood sculpted panels and elegant furniture. There are deep burgundy sofas and rich rugs and fabrics. The bathroom features a free standing bath fully furnished in stone. A buffet breakfast with regional products and treats is served daily. Room service is offered. Inkaterra is within easy reach of the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. It is a 10-minute drive from Cusco Airport. The front desk offers 24-hour assistance.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most well designed, relaxing and stylish luxury hotels in Cusco! AMAZING.
Historic property. Great views. This former first Catholic Monastry built in the 17th century, is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 76 km from Cuzco. It offers spacious rooms, a large terrace and free Wi-Fi. Each room at Boutique hotel San Agustin Recoleta is influenced by colonial art and tradition combined with modern technologies. They have a heating system and are equipped with LCD cable TV and minibar. The private bathrooms include bathtubs. Set around a fireplace the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with regional and international delicacies. The El Claustro Bar is the place for a social drink, while enjoying the views of the Monastry. This Boutique hotel is a convenient point to visit the Machu Picchu by train. It is located close to the most important ruins of the Sacred Valley of the Incas such as Ollantaytambo, Pisac and Maras Moray. Free private parking is available.Show full description
This is likely one of the most HISTORIC AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Cusco.
Nice style. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples.Opened December 2021. Boasting a garden, CASA CRISTOBAL Siete Cuartones CASONA COLONIAL is situated in the centre of Cusco, 2.5 km from Wanchaq Train station. The property is close to Santa Catalina Convent, La Merced Church and Church of the Company. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, all rooms include a patio. Rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at CASA CRISTOBAL Siete Cuartones CASONA COLONIAL have a terrace. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at CASA CRISTOBAL Siete Cuartones CASONA COLONIAL can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include San Pedro Train Station, Cathedral of Cusco and Cusco Main Square. The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, 4 km from CASA CRISTOBAL Siete Cuartones CASONA COLONIAL.Show full description
This small hotel has a highly rated breakfast and amazing staff.
Charming. Cosy rooms. Amaru Colonial is a colonial inn in the artistic SanBlas district, 2 blocks from San Blas square. The charming central courtyard features soft lighting and a colorful flower garden. Rooms at Amaru Colonial feature local Peruvian décor and bold colors. They All have en suite bathrooms and central heating. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Guests can enjoy a daily American breakfast with fresh fruits, juices and rolls. Due to its central location, local restaurants and bars are within walking distance. Shuttle service is available only from the airport to the property, upon request and for a surcharge. The hotel is situated 5 km from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, and 1 km from the Garcilaso football stadium.Show full description
Beautiful. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Aranwa offers 5-star luxury set in a refurbished sixteenth century mansion, declared National Historic Monument in 1980, in downtown Cuzco. Its regal interiors are decorated with stylish antiques and crystal chandeliers. Free WiFi access is provided. The large suites at Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel have luxurious upholstery, wall frescoes and fresh lily bouquets. All feature an intelligent oxygen system and marbled bathrooms with a circular hot tub. Guests at Aranwa Cusco can book a personalized city tour of Cuzco. The Mishti Gourmet Restaurant serves creative Peruvian flavours, while the Khasikay Bar offers Tapas and pisco based cocktails. A breakfast with fresh fruit salad, omelettes and chocolate cakes is available. Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel is thirty minutes drive from Velasco Astete International Airport, and two blocks Plaza de Armas.Show full description
Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. Aranwa is set on a sumptuous 17th century hacienda on the road to Machu Pichu. Luxurious facilities include a swimming pool, a spa featuring alternative medicine treatments and a museum. Rooms at Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness have impeccable 5- star hotel décor with a colonial style. They all offer a jacuzzi with a heated towel rack, LCD TV and free Wi-Fi. The wellness centre provides a full spectrum of services ranging from essential oil treatments with native products, such as quinoa, to hydrotherapy and aromatherapy sessions. Aranwa offers 3 different dining options that include Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine, native organic products and a chef designed menu. The cellar carries an exclusive collection of wines. The hotel is situated by the Vilcanota river, Cusco city is only a 1:30 minute drive. Airport shuttles can be arranged and there is free private parking available.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND PEACEFUL luxury hotels in Cusco.
Great location. Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco is a converted 17th-century mansion located in Cusco’s centre, a few steps away from Cusco Main Square and La Merced Church. It offers colonial-style accommodation and free WiFi. The Costa del Sol chain features hotels in the 7 most important cities in Perú. Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco provides rooms that are fully carpeted and include heating, 24-hour room service and well-appointed bathrooms. Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco’s Paprika Cusco Restaurant serves breakfast buffet and international dishes with a blend of traditional Peruvian cuisine for lunch and dinner. Walak bar serves drinks and snacks. San Pedro Train Station is nearby and other close by attractions include the Central Market, Cathedral of Cusco, and Inka Museum.Show full description
Romantic. Outstanding SPA facilities. Built against a mountainside and located in an 18th-century building, this hotel features cosy modern accommodation set around a colourful courtyard. It is situated in the magical Sacred Valley. Rooms at Hotel La Casona De Yucay feature natural wooden floors and large windows offering panoramic garden and mountain views. They are decorated with traditional Inca fabrics. Room service is available 24/7. Guests are invited to an extensive buffet breakfast in the restaurant which also serves regional and international dishes during the evening. Social moments can be enjoyed in front of the communal fireplace which is located next to La Casona’s bar. The large courtyard offers tables and chairs for guests to relax and admire the scenery. Free Wi-Fi is available and the on-site tour desk arranges different tours to nearby Inca and tourist sites such as Chinchero and Pisac. La Casona De Yucay Hotel is a 2 hours’ drive from Machu Picchu, just 20 km from Ollantaytambo and within one hour drive from Velazco Astete Airport in Cuzco. The hotel also provides a shuttle service.Show full description
Very cosy. Great value. Located in San Blas, 4 blocks from the Plaza de Armas, Inkarri is housed in a renovated 18th century-colonial house. It revolves around an outdoor patio where Wi-Fi is free. Bright and spacious, rooms at Inkarri Hostal are decorated with wooden features and open out onto balconies. They all come equipped with cable TV channels and en suite facilities with either bathtub or shower. Guests can enjoy a selection of neo-Andean dishes, blending ingredients known from the Inca times with modern cooking techniques. A hot breakfast buffet is served daily at the in-house café, overlooking the green courtyard. Staff at the Inkarri hostel can help plan excursions and visits to Cusco’s UNESCO-listed historic centre or book an airport shuttle service. Cusco Train Station, starting point for the popular Inca Trail, is a 6-minute drive away.Show full description
This might be the most cosy hotel in Cusco. It also has great affordability!
Close to beach front. Lovely property. Stunning pool facilities. Tambo del Inka, a luxury establishment located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, is the only hotel in Urubamba that has a private train station with connections to Machu Picchu. The property has a swimming pool and spa. The elegant rooms feature regional fabrics and typical local design. All have a private balcony with views of the natural environment, an LCD TV and an exclusive marble bathroom. This hotel houses the Hawa restaurant, where delicious New Andean cuisine is prepared, made with home-grown organic products. The Kiri Bar has a terrace and serves cocktails and light snacks. In addition, a buffet breakfast is offered daily. The establishment has a natural massage service, a modern gym and a cozy lounge with a pool table and various board games. El Tambo del Inka is associated with the Venturia travel agency, which organizes tours of the city. Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Sacred Valley is 38 km from Machu Picchu. Guests can visit the Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, located in Cusco, just a 90-minute drive from Urubamba.Show full description
Historic. Great location. The Posada Villa Mayor is a haven of peace since 2005, it occupies a beautiful colonial-style mansion from the 17th century, it is located in the heart of the exclusive "Historic Center of Cusco" located 50 meters from the main square of Cusco. This ancient city, one of the favorite cities in South America, Cusco was the main city and capital of the Inka Empire. The Posada connects naturally with the life of the city, Cusco from the inside, feeling and being part of a real life experience. Historic, magical and full of energy. Visitors to Cusco are attracted to our personalized service and unmatched location. The Posada Villa Mayor is located a few steps from shops, restaurants, museums, tourist offices and places such as the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Complex, Kenko, Tipon, etc. Rooms at Posada Villa Mayor include elegant wooden furniture, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and large windows with views of Regocijo Square. A buffet breakfast is offered daily. It also has a cafe where a wide variety of pastries, juices, hot drinks and various types of bread are served. The Hotel Villa Mayor is located in front of the regocijo square, it has 20 rooms. Reception is 24 hours a day It offers shuttle service to Cusco Airport, 2 km away.Show full description
Great restaurant. This converted colonial mansion is just 200 metres from Cusco Train Station and 4 blocks from the city’s main square. All of Terra Andina Colonial Mansion's rooms have private bathrooms with hot water, cable TV and free WiFi. Terra Andina Colonial Mansion has an open-air inner courtyard with dining tables where guests can enjoy a nice buffet breakfast each morning. It is located a 4-hour drive from Aguas Calientes tourist destination.Show full description
Highly elegant. Friendly staff. This hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas is idyllically set among green fields, mountains and the Urubamba River. It features luxury rooms with river views and several amenities. The 5-star Hotel Rio Sagrado is built in natural materials, resembling an Aldean village. Its stylish accommodation combines regional and European influences. It offers heated wooden floors, a scenic terrace and a Swiss shower facing the river. At Spa Mayu Wilka, guests can treat themselves to massages with local herbs. For additional relaxation, there is an indoor pool, a sauna, and a hydromassage tub. Activities organized by Hotel Rio Sagrado range from horse riding and cycling to rafting and fishing. Cultural programs and cooking classes are available too. The beautiful El Huerto Restaurant & Bar offers gourmet Peruvian dishes made with organic ingredients. Guests can also sit in the garden while having a drink by the river. Hotel Rio Sagrado is 5 minutes by car from Urubamba town and a 15-minute drive by car from Ollantaytambo Train Station. By train, it takes 1,45 hours to get to Macchu Picchu. The hotel provides a tour desk to help guests plan their visit.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most ELEGANT AND LUXURIOUS luxury hotels in Cusco.
Luxurious. Nice interior design. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a bar, and a restaurant, this hotel is a remodeled palace and has walls made of Inca Stones. Free WiFi is provided and buffet breakfast is included. Suites at Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco feature a fully equipped private bathroom, air conditioning, TV, and DVD player. Each suite has its own private bar with a private butler. The spa specializes in aromatherapy, using Peruvian ingredients such as flowers and herbs, pink Andean salt, purple corn, honey, avocado, coffee and coca. Senzo Restaurant at Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco specializes in Andean cuisine, and Senzo Bar serves cocktails next to the swimming pool. Guests are welcomed with fresh fruit and a wide selection of beverages from the bar. Oxygen masks are provided if needed. The Inka Museum is 200 metres from the hotel, and the Sacsayhuaman Historical Site is 500 metres away. Plaza de Armas Square is 400 metres away, and Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Explora in the Sacred Valley of the Incas was designed as a headquarter from where to explore a remote and great destination: Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our lodge is within walking distance of the traditional village of Urquillos, a tiny settlement in which countless traditions are kept alive year-round by a lively and proud local community. Our Spa Pumacahua Bath House is a colonial house from the seventeenth century located on one side of the hotel’s corn terraces. The 50 rooms have views of the cornfields and mountains. They were covered in wood and have cozy touches in the decoration, which transform them into a unique place to disconnect and enjoy the destination. The gastronomic experience in Explora Sacred Valley of the Incas was developed exclusively by the renowned Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez, owner of the world’s number one restaurant in the world, according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 ranking. Our cuisine is inspired by the Andes and its diversity of products, ingredients and traditions. Through it, we want each of our travelers to deeply connect with the territory we inhabit and live a unique gastronomic experience in the Valley. Rescued by our restoration and archeology team, it contains the hotel Spa where our guests can enjoy massages, the swimming pool, hot tubs and saunas.Show full description
Located in Pisac, this hotel offers rooms with views of the historical Pisac ruins. It is a 15-minute walk from the city centre and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms at the Hotel Royal Inka have rustic-style furnishings and include TV and heating. Some rooms also include a fireplace and views of the surrounding mountains and fields. Hotel Royal serves a large buffet breakfast, consisting of fruit, cereal and hot dishes. Guests can lounge at the indoor swimming pool, or treat themselves to a massage at the sauna. For those who prefer a work out, a tennis court and basketball court are also available.Show full description
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