Cusco

Travel Guide

Cusco showing a house, building ruins and heritage architecture
Cusco which includes mountains
Cusco which includes a small town or village and landscape views
Cusco showing a church or cathedral, street scenes and heritage architecture
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Where to stay in Cusco

La Merced Church which includes a city

Cusco Historic Center

4.5/5(904 area reviews)

Explore museums like Museo de Arte Precolombino and savor fusion and neo-Andean cuisine at local restaurants. Stroll through the artisan-filled San Blas neighborhood for a picturesque shopping experience.

Cusco Historic Center
San Blas showing a city

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.

San Blas
Surprisingly Vegan Tiramisu, it tasted as good at it looks!!! #LifeAtExpedia

San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Plaza de las Nazarenas.

San Cristóbal
The Inca Trail was the first

Santiago

When in Santiago, you can plan a visit to Santiago Plaza and Cusco Craft Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Santiago
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Primavera

While there might not be top attractions in Primavera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cusco Craft Center and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.

Primavera
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Santa Monica

Santa Monica might not have many top sights, but Real Plaza Cusco and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Santa Monica
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 AED 1,160 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 1,160
AED 1,417 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (887 reviews)
"A great property for visiting the Sacred Valley. Very central to many key sights. Felt secure without being intrusive. Service staff everywhere was exceptional in all areas of the hotel. Great experiences included to round out the stay including on site weaving, traditional music at breakfast, baby ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AED 397 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
AED 397
AED 436 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Great property in Cusco to use as a home base between travels. We stored our bags when out on the Salkantay Trek. There are always plenty of friendly staff around to help with everything."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432, y San Agustin, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AED 1,091 per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
AED 1,091
AED 1,351 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything and everyone in this place was outstanding! Staff were friendly and very efficient. They will accommodate any special request with promptness and kindness. Special shout out to Paloma at the front desk. The spa was relaxing and clean. Breakfast buffet was delicious offering a large variety ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cities of the World - Apartments Cusco
Cities of the World - Apartments Cusco
3.5 out of 5
Calle Tandapata 372, Cusco, Cusco
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
"Everything about this property was superb. Breakfast was restocked every day and we enjoyed being able to cook this at our leisure. Staff were very attentive and check-in was easy."

Reviewed on 19 April 2025

Cities of the World - Apartments Cusco
San Pedro Apartments
San Pedro Apartments
2 out of 5
calle chaparro 173, Cusco, Cuzco
Stay at this apartment in Cusco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions San Pedro Market and Plaza de Armas are located ...
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 6 April 2025

San Pedro Apartments
Allinkay Cusco Apart Hotel
Allinkay Cusco Apart Hotel
3 out of 5
Urbanizacion Lucrepata E-1, Cusco
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cusco. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"Great property, great location."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Allinkay Cusco Apart Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cusco

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
840
5 - Excellent 72%
4 - Good
290
4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
34
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
6
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Dr.Pimentel

Cusco is a wonderful city with a great city square.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Vibrantly colorful city that's fun to explore - great place to acclimatize before treks to higher altitude.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very cultural city with brick roads and many open parks with lots of benches

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I am here at this hotel since March 17 to today due to Peru lockdown. The hotel provides great support, service, and food. All staffs are very nice and helpful. I would have enjoyed more if there will be different situations.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The only thing I didn’t like was constantly being asked if I wanted a massage, or to buy trinkets — sometimes the same person within 5 minutes. It was annoying.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Altitude is an issue, need time to adjust.