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

Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo Full Day Tour with Lunch

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

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

South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour

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

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

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
"We had a reservation for 2 rooms for 2 nights. The first night, they put us up in non air-conditioned rooms and it was awful. It was 80+ degrees in the room, and the built-in unit only blew hot air. The windows only cracked open, so we couldn't get any rest our first night. We talked to the front ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Kantu Hotel
"It was great for the price"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The property was excellent, with comfortable rooms and great amenities that made our visit very enjoyable. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. Breakfast was one of the highlights, with an amazing selection and plenty of variety to choose from. ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Adolfos Hotel Cusco
"Hotel itself was nice for the money. And good breakfast. Nice staff. Clean basic room. But the address on Google map takes you to a different hotel in the Main Street. Finding this hotel was a true adventure middle of the night. Neighborhood is not nice!"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
"The only situation was that the shower was very difficult to regulate the temperature, going from super hot to cold. We complained about it, a staff went to fix it, but it continued with problems"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 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 Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Museo de Arte Precolombino.

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

Primavera
Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de Armas and Santiago Plaza.
















