We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Cusco, Peru. 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Stylish. 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
Romantic. Charming. Great interior design. Popular among women. The Antigua Casona San Blas offers 26 rooms with in-room WiFi, radiant heating, a flat-screen TV, unlimited hot water, private bathrooms, a central patio with a fireplace, and an in-house bar. Located only 700 meters from Cusco's main square and 100 meters from the San Blas Church. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Antigua Casona San Blas is a walking distance away from various renowned Cusco restaurants and bars. Hatun Rumiyoc is 200 metres from Antigua Casona San Blas, while Religious Art Museum is 300 metres from the property.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most romantic small luxury hotels in Cusco.
Historic property. 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
This is likely one of the most well designed, relaxing and stylish boutique hotels in Cusco! AMAZING.
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among women and couples. Featuring free WiFi access and a daily breakfast, Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels provides accommodation with an impeccable service in Cusco. The property is 100 metres from Hatun Rumiyoc and 200 metres from San Blas Church. Rooms are fitted with a safety-deposit box and a wardrobe. All of them have private bathrooms with free toiletries. Guests at Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels will find a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. The 24-hour front desk provides ticket services and facilitates helpful information for getting around the area. The hotel is 1.5 km from Wanchaq Train Station.Show full description
Comfortable beds.Opened December 2021. Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Historico has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Cusco. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Historico are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Historico include San Pedro Train Station, La Merced Church and Church of the Company. The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
Highly elegant. Unique. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Set in a historical building just 2 blocks from Plaza de Armas square, this luxury boutique hotel offers spacious suites with free WiFi. It features a spa and outdoor swimming pool. The elegantly decorated rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV and luxurious en-suite bathroom. All guests have free access to the fitness centre. The property offers a complimentary one-way shuttle service from the airport to the property. Suites at the Casa Cartagena all have wooden balconies overlooking the property’s lush pool garden. The Cartagena’s spa has large windows looking out onto a garden terrace. Guests can benefit from a variety of body treatments or relax on loungers by the large hydromassage tub. Guests at the Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel & Spa can go online or make printouts at the hotel’s business centre. It also provides a 24-hour reception desk and laundry services. La Chola restaurant serves a mixture of local Andean and western cuisines. At night guest can enjoy a drink at the hotel’s bar. The hotel is 500 metres downhill from San Blas Neighbourhood with its handicraft stores. The Santa Catalina and Inca Museums are an easy 5-minute stroll away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most elegant, unique and authentic boutique hotels in Cusco! WOW!
Great location. Great value. 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
Delightful property. Nice style. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Set in a beautiful colonial property and featuring an on-site restaurant, Palacio Manco Capac offers accommodations in Cusco. Free WiFi access is available. A complimentary breakfast is served daily. The spacious and elegant room here feature a private bathroom and bathrobes. Garden views can be enjoyed from all rooms. At Palacio Manco Capac guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. Palacio Manco Capac is a 10-minute walk from Cusco's main square and from Saksaywaman. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is a 30-minute car ride away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Cusco. It also has very cosy rooms and outstanding views! And it is one of the most popular small luxury hotels in Cusco, among couples.
Superb breakfast. Casa Andina Premium Cusco offers accommodation In central Cusco overlooking Limacpampa Square, with traditional, courtyard-facing rooms. It is located only a short walk from Plaza de Armas and Koricancha. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Casa Andina Premium Cusco’s rooms are built around colonial-style courtyards with wooden balconies. All rooms and suites provide cable TV. Casa Andina’s gourmet restaurant, Alma Restaurante & Bar, features fresh, Sacred Valley produce and Andean specialties. The colonial-style bar serves drinks in the evenings, which you can enjoy on the terrace. There is also a lounge and reading room with a fireplace for guests to relax. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the airport. Nessus Hoteles Peru SA RUC. 20505670443 . Show full description
Elegant. Great views. The hotel boasts impressive interiors with antique exposed bricks, vaulted ceilings and sleek designer style furniture. Cusco’s cathedral and main square are only 3 blocks away. JW Marriott El Convento Cusco has a charming Colonial courtyard with a sculpted stone arch with a decorative fountain in the center of the patio. On-site massage room and a souvenir gift shop are available. Free WiFi access is available in the common areas and in the rooms for an extra fee. Rooms at JW Marriott El Convento Cusco are elegantly styled with parquet floors, upholstered chairs and dark wood fittings. Each room features a cable TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a shower. Oxygen enriched rooms are available in all types of rooms. JW Marriott Cusco has 2 on site restaurant Options. QESPI restaurant serves a variety of peruvian gourmet dishes in an elegant escenario, and bar QESPI offers international cuisine in a cozy setting. At the front desk guests can ask for advice on getting around the city. In addition guests can enjoy several benefits brought by the destination fee, including spa vouchers, a historical tour of the hotel and daily buffet breakfasts. Complete details can be found in The Fine Print section below. The hotel is located 1.3 km from Velasco Astete Airport.Show full description
Great location. Situated in a 16th century building in Cusco, Novotel Cusco offers modern rooms with heating and cable TV. It is only 3 blocks from Plaza De Armas and the cathedral. All rooms of Cusco Novotel are equipped with a minibar, a work desk, and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a flat-screen TV. Room service is available 24/7. Guests can enjoy international and local cuisine in La Cave Restaurant, or on the heated patio covered with a spectacular glass ceiling. The bar serves a wide variety of drinks and snacks. Additionally, guests can also enjoy Le Cote Jardin 365, the hotel's other restaurant. The public computers of Novotel Cusco have free WiFi. The hotel also offers a 24-hour reception, and a tour desk. Novotel Cusco is only 5 minutes from the Koricancha Temple.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Just 50 metres from the Temple of the Sun, Taypikala offers luxurious heated rooms with views of a central courtyard and picturesque Cusco. There is free Wi-Fi and massage sessions can be booked. Taypikala Hotel Cusco features a charming central courtyard with a small water fountain surrounded by flowers, plants and original Inca walls. Room with street views offer soundproof windows. Decorated with Andean themes, rooms are equipped with LED cable TVs and black out curtains. Some rooms include spa baths and all of them have private bathrooms. There are floor-to-ceiling curtains and bedspreads in a matching palette of warm shades. All rooms have a work desk and the junior suite also has a minibar and tea/coffee makers. Guests can wake up to a full buffet breakfast with tropical fruits and coffee. They can also treat themselves to local and international flavours at El Tambo restaurant, overlooking the fountain and offering international and Andean dishes. The front desk offers 24-hour front desk assistance and a handy currency exchange service. Taypikala is 3 blocks from Cusco’s main square and 6 blocks from Wanchaq train station.Show full description
Great value. Popular among women. Boasting a garden and a terrace, Union Hotel Cusco is situated in Cusco, 200 metres from Central Market and 500 metres from La Merced Church. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Union Hotel Cusco. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Popular points of interest near Union Hotel Cusco include Church of the Company, Cusco Main Square and Cathedral of Cusco. The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International, 5 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Historic. Cosy rooms. 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. The large suites at Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel have luxurious upholstery, wall frescoes and fresh lily bouquets. Free WiFi access is provided. 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
Newly opened, December 2023. Situated in Cusco, 10 km from Wanchaq Train station, EL ALAMO, EJECUTIVO Y SPA features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel provides some rooms with city views, and the rooms have a private bathroom. You can play billiards and table tennis at EL ALAMO, EJECUTIVO Y SPA, and car hire is available. Central bus station is 10 km from the accommodation, while Santo Domingo Church is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, 4 km from EL ALAMO, EJECUTIVO Y SPA.Show full description
Newly opened, September 2023. Apu'S Eco Lodge'S features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Cusco. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Santo Domingo Church, Holy Family Church, and San Blas Church. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, every room has a balcony with a mountain view. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Apu'S Eco Lodge'S rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. Speaking Catalan, Danish, German and English at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Wanchaq Train station, Hatun Rumiyoc and Religious Art Museum. The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, 3 km from Apu'S Eco Lodge'S.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Popular among couples. This former monastery dated from 1592, offers luxurious colonial-style accommodation set around a courtyard. It is situated in Cusco's lively historical city centre and 2 blocks away from Plaza de Armas Square. Religious art cover the walls of Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco. Rooms are equipped with cable TV, free WiFi, and an iPod docking station. Oxygen enriched rooms are also available. Dining options at Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco include Tupay and Illariy Restaurants where Andine cuisine and breakfast are served. Fine wines are ordered in the lobby bar and room service is available. Leisure activities include horse riding, mountain biking and treks to the magnificent Machu Picchu. After all the effort, massage treatments can be enjoyed. All guests are welcomed with fresh fruit and coca tea. Belmond Monasterio Hotel is situated 5 km away from Velasco Astete International Airport and a 20-minute drive from Poroy Train Station. According to Peruvian law (Law No. 28194), cash is not accepted for payments from PEN 2,000.00 or USD 500.00. These currencies must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the hotel and Peruvian Law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.Show full description
This is likely the most CHARMING small luxury hotel in Cusco.
Only 100 metres from De La Recoleta Church, Wifala Thematic Hotel Boutique offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and plasma TVs in Cusco. A breakfast buffet is served daily. Cusco’s Main square is 1.6 km away. Decorated in lively colours, rooms at Wifala Thematic Hotel are very bright. All of them feature private bathrooms with toiletries. A buffet breakfast is served daily. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities and luggage storage. Wifala Thematic Hotel Boutique is 1.2 km from the train station.Show full description
Great views. Offering panoramic city and mountain views, Hilton Garden Inn Cusco is set in Cusco's historic city centre, only 600 metres from Cusco's main square. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, as well as room service and a 24-hour convenience store on site. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel features a view and natural lighting, and each room is fitted with a private bathroom with Neutrogena toiletries and a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, an ironing kit, and a safety deposit box. Certain rooms feature a seating area and/or a terrace to the courtyard. There is a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. La Merced Church is 700 metres away from Hilton Garden Inn Cusco. The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, 5 km from the property.Show full description
Located in the Cusco Region, 1.5 km from the central bus station and a 5-minute drive from the airport and the city centre. Wayqey Hotel boasts a seventh floor terrace and panoramic views of the city. Free WiFi access is available. Rooms and Suites here are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area. Each room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. Hotel Wayqey features free WiFi throughout the property. At Wayqey Hotel guests will find a 24-hour front desk and an on-site bar. The hotel is ideally situated for visits to popular sites such as Coricancha which is 2.4 km away. Sacsayhuaman and most of the City Circuit sites are a 10-minute drive away, while Santo Domingo Church is 2.7 km from the property.Show full description
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