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 church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.

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

Rp867.120
per adult
Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo Full Day Tour with Lunch
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

Rp429.044
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

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

Rp238.458
per adult
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
South Valley Cusco Tour

South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour

Rp1.210.355
per adult
South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour
Cusco: Scenic Sun Route to Puno with Buffet Lunch

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

Rp903.250
per adult
Cusco to Puno Scenic Day Trip with Lunch (Route of the Sun)
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

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

Rp352.087
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
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Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center

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 Rp6.987.607 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
Rp6.987.607
Rp8.429.677 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with a great location. Staff is excellent and all needs are taken care of. The restaurant os very good including for vegetarians."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Kantu Hotel

Kantu Hotel

3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121 Cusco Cuzco
The price is Rp1.216.383 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp1.216.383
Rp1.216.383 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (562 reviews)
"A great base for our trips to Machu Picchu and the sacred valley. They were kind enough to hold our bags over night when we went to Puno as well. The staff was very kind and helpful and there’s a great little restaurant right next door to the hotel on the corner."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Kantu Hotel
Sonesta Hotel Cusco

Sonesta Hotel Cusco

4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954 Cusco Cusco
The price is Rp3.395.007 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp3.395.007
Rp3.734.508 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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 ...
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Adolfos Hotel Cusco

Adolfos Hotel Cusco

3 out of 5
494 C. Belen Cusco Cuzco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.167.595 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.167.595
Rp1.167.595 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ...
Adolfos Hotel Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344 Cusco Cusco
The price is Rp2.796.839 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp2.796.839
Rp3.076.523 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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 ...
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Meliá

Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Meliá

3.5 out of 5
Avenida El Sol 1436 Cusco Cusco
The price is Rp2.586.672 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp2.586.672
Rp2.845.339 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ...
Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Meliá
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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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San Cristóbal

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

A person climbing a stone wall with a backpack.
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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.

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 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 Plaza de Armas.

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide