Best Hotels in Cusco

Luxury and Budget Stays with Character

Cusco is a city built on layers—Inca foundations, Spanish stonework, Andean markets spilling into narrow streets. Where you stay can shape the rhythm of your days here. From restored monasteries to hillside inns, these six hotels stand out.

Inkaterra, a Relais & Chateaux property

Best Luxury Hotels in Cusco

Inkaterra La Casona

A 16th-century mansion on Plaza de las Nazarenas, restored with just 11 suites. Fireplaces, carved doors, and stone floors warmed by radiant heat create a sense of intimacy within the bustle of the city.

Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel

Once a monastery, now a hotel filled with cloistered courtyards and paintings from the Cusco School of Art. Oxygen-enriched rooms make the altitude easier, while bells and birdsong echo through the gardens.

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

Built into the remains of a convent, with arches, cloisters, and a small museum inside. Rooms are layered with stone and glass, and there’s a spa and pool for recovery after mountain days.

Amaru Colonial

Best Budget Hotels in Cusco

Amaru Colonial

A San Blas guesthouse with wooden balconies, tiled patios, and a leafy courtyard where breakfast is served. Central, simple, and consistently reliable.

Amaru Inca

The sister property to Amaru Colonial. Same warm service and courtyard views, with easy access to the steep stairways of San Blas.

Tika Wasi

Higher up in San Blas, with hammocks in the garden and sweeping views over the city. A climb to get there, but the outlook and quiet streets are worth it.

Choosing the Right Stay

The best hotels in Cusco hold a piece of the city’s story—whether that’s colonial walls, hillside gardens, or rooms set around a courtyard. Luxury hotels like Inkaterra, Belmond, and the JW Marriott bring history into focus with modern comfort. Budget stays like Amaru and Tika Wasi keep things pared back without losing charm. Either way, you’ll wake up surrounded by the stone and light of the Andes.