Cusco Hotels
$$$$ (over $150/PEN 475)
$$$ ($60 to $150/PEN 190 to PEN 475)
$$ ($20 to $60/PEN 60 to PEN 190)
$ (up to $20/PEN 60)
These rates are for a double room per night and include all taxes and breakfast.
Hostal Corihuasi
This is a rambling, labyrinthine place high on the steep hill overlooking Cusco, which boasts excellent views of the city. Friendly and accommodating staff and good-sized rooms fitted out with Alpaca-wool blankets, hand-woven rugs and solid wood furniture make this place excellent value for money.
Calle Suecia 561
Tel: (84) 232 233.
Website: www.corihuasi.com
Price: $$
Hotel Monasterio
Located two blocks from the Plaza de Armas, this is the best hotel in Cusco. A sensitive conversion of the 16th-century Seminary of San Antonio Abad, the building has retained its original infrastructure and colonial décor but is now a five-star international hotel boasting a gilded chapel, Michelin-starred chef and oxygen-enriched air in every room.
Calle Palacio 136, Plazoleta Nazarenas
Tel: (84) 241 777.
Website: www.monasterio.orient-express.com
Price: $$$$
Picoaga
Formerly the colonial home of the17th-century Spanish noble the Marqués de Picoaga, this top-end hotel close to the heart of the city makes the most of its handsome colonnaded courtyard, beautiful stone columns and elegant archways. Service is excellent and the hotel has its own bar and quality restaurant.
Santa Teresa 344
Tel: (84) 252 330.
Website: www.picoagahotel.com
Price: $$$
Hostal Rumi Punku
Built on an old Inca temple and recognisable by the giant stone work around its entrance, this elegant, older colonial house has a rooftop terrace and gardens in addition to well-equipped, stylish rooms. Three blocks from the main plaza, the Hostal enjoys superb panoramic views over San Blas.
Choquechaca 339
Tel: (84) 221 102.
Website: www.rumipunku.com
Price: $$
Hostal Suecia II
This friendly, budget option is set in a colonial-style building located two blocks from the Plaza de Armas. Rooms set around an attractive interior courtyard are basic but spacious, clean and comfortable. A safe, sociable, economical option, this hostal has a family atmosphere and is particularly popular with backpackers.
Tecsecocha 465
Tel: (84) 239 757.
Price: $
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