Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide
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Visit Cusco Historic Center
Stay near popular Cusco Historic Center attractions
Things to do

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo Full Day Tour with Lunch

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

South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour

Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco

Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center

Hampton By Hilton Cusco
"It’s located walking distance to plaza. Breakfast is great! Vegetarian options for lunch and dinner are limited. The staff on the day I arrived told me that cab ride to the airport will be 10 soles. I booked my cab ride the next day and driver charged me 25 soles. Please be cautious when you are ..."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Kantu Hotel
"Staff are very helpful and many amenities are provided to prepare you for your Cusco excursions. Safe area and fairly short walk to Cusco’s main plazas."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
"There are simply not enough stars to rate this hotel. I have traveled to many places and enjoyed wonderful experiences, but nothing compares to my stay at Palacio del Inka. The vibrant colors and timeless charm of the property truly create the authentic Peruvian atmosphere every traveler hopes for. ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
"This hotel and the staff were great for our stay both before and after doing the 4 day Inca Trail hike. Great breakfast, nice bar, easy and safe luggage storage, clean rooms, helpful staff, nice location with easy access for being picked up and dropped off......really if you are staying in Cusco ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
"Relaxing with a loving, caring professional staff! Breakfast is like being catered to by your favorite chef!! EXCELLENT STAY"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Novotel Cusco
"Clean, quiet and very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Cusco Historic Center

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 Antonio
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antonio and surrounding area, you can visit Agua Buena Recreational Park and Real Plaza Cusco.
Santa Monica
While Santa Monica may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market.

San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Plaza Sán Cristobal.
Santa Rosa
While Santa Rosa isn't home to many top sights, Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
















