Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

Cusco

A historic town with terracotta-roofed buildings, a prominent bell tower, and a sign for 'Edificio Domingo Guevara Yanez'.
A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a large dome.
A historic town with a prominent bell tower, terracotta-roofed buildings, and a hillside backdrop.
A plaza with people, benches, a tree, and historic buildings.
A historic church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.

Stay near popular Cusco Historic Center attractions

A historic fountain with a statue, a reflective pool, and a cathedral in the background.

Plaza de Armas

9.6/10 (4,258 reviews)
Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.
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Things to do

Sacred Valley Day Tour from Cusco

Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo Full Day Tour with Lunch

Rp862.368
per adult
Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo Full Day Tour with Lunch
South Valley Cusco Tour

South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour

Rp1.203.722
per adult
South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

Rp349.259
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Cusco: Scenic Sun Route to Puno with Buffet Lunch

Cusco to Puno Scenic Day Trip with Lunch (Route of the Sun)

Rp808.470
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco to Puno Scenic Day Trip with Lunch (Route of the Sun)
Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bike

Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bike

Rp1.616.940
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bike
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

Rp242.541
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
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Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center

Kantu Hotel

Kantu Hotel

3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121 Cusco Cuzco
The price is Rp873.699 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
Rp873.699
Rp873.699 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions San Pedro Market and Plaza de Armas ...
9/10 Wonderful! (770 reviews)
"See previous review"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Kantu Hotel
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344 Cusco Cusco
The price is Rp2.141.738 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
Rp2.141.738
Rp2.355.912 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,237 reviews)
"Good location and beautiful courtyard. Friendly staffs."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
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 Rp5.366.102 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
Rp5.366.102
Rp6.651.235 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Excelente hotel. Muy buena ubicación"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

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 Rp2.425.735 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
Rp2.425.735
Rp2.668.308 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,090 reviews)
"Close to historic center, one of the best breakfasts among many hotels but no air conditioning."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432 Cusco Cusco
The price is Rp4.757.407 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
Rp4.757.407
Rp5.974.797 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Novotel Cusco

Novotel Cusco

4 out of 5
San Augustin 239 Esquina Cusco Cusco
The price is Rp1.768.200 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp1.768.200
Rp1.945.020 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this historic hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Novotel Cusco
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Where to stay in Cusco Historic Center

Find the best Cusco Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A narrow cobblestone street flanked by white buildings with blue shutters and wrought iron balconies.

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.

A cityscape with red-tiled roofs, a prominent church, and distant mountains.
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Open Photo by AdventureJ

San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte Precolombino and Plaza Sán Cristobal.

A person climbing a stone wall with a backpack.
Photo by Wicked Walkabout
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Santiago

If you're spending some time in Santiago, Santiago Plaza and "El Molino I" Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Terraced fields, mountains, and a clear sky.

Coripata

While Coripata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo and Coricancha.

San Antonio

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antonio and surrounding area, you can visit Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market.

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide