Cusco

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Cusco showing a house, building ruins and heritage architecture
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 Viewpoint and Plaza San Blas.

San Blas
Our hostel was located only a few blocks away from Cusco's Plaza de Armas but it was all up hill. It was worth it though for the incredible views the hostel offered of the city! On this morning we were up early for a day tour and enjoyed our breakfast on the small outdoor patio overlooking the city. #UrbanJungle

San Cristóbal

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

San Cristóbal
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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
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
Paisajes del Valle de los Incas, Laguna Humantay y Reserva Salinas - Arequipa, Cusco - Perú

Primavera

While there might not be top attractions in Primavera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.

Primavera
Sonesta Hotel Cusco

Sonesta Hotel Cusco

4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954 Cusco Cusco
The price is ￥16,244 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
￥16,244
￥17,868 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Stay at this hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Really enjoyed room. Breakfast was really good. Lots of options. Free shuttle to airport.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Sonesta 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 ￥15,185 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
￥15,185
￥16,704 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,158 reviews)
Clean cozy warm rooms. Layout of the hotel and breakfast was fantastic

Reviewed on Feb 9, 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 ￥46,320 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
￥46,320
￥57,274 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Book a stay at this 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! (984 reviews)
Staff is incredibly hospitable! They go above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your stay!

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
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Hilaria Apartment Cusco

Hilaria Apartment Cusco

3.5 out of 5
Calle Jose Maria Arguedas Cusco Cusco
Stay at this apartment in Cusco. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and Garcilaso de la ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
Street was under construction.

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

Hilaria Apartment Cusco
Incredible apartment in the historic center of Cusco

Incredible apartment in the historic center of Cusco

Cusco Cuzco
Stay at this apartment in Cusco. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and Centro de Textiles are located ...
6.6/10 (3 reviews)
The house maid that took care of the apartment was excellent and the apartment was clean. The apartment did not meet the description on the advert. The apartment didn't have the washing machine that was advertised. The apartment was noisy, music playing till 2 am, dogs barking in the property next ...

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Incredible apartment in the historic center of Cusco
Zans Apartments Cusco

Zans Apartments Cusco

3.5 out of 5
Calle Retiro L 4 - B Urb. Tahuantinsuyo Cusco
Stay at this apartment in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free airport pick-up. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and Hilario Mendivil Museum (Museo ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
It was perfect. The hosts were so helpful and kind. It was a perfect place to stay. We enjoyed this place

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Zans Apartments Cusco
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Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas featuring a garden and a church or cathedral

Plaza de Armas

Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.

Plaza de Armas
Cusco San Pedro Market showing markets and food as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Sacsayhuaman which includes a ruin and heritage elements as well as an individual child

Sacsayhuaman

The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.

Sacsayhuaman
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Cusco Cathedral

An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Cusco Cathedral
The cobblestone streets of the San Blas neighborhood of Cusco, Peru are some of the highest elevations in Cusco but worth every single step!

Plaza San Blas

Find out about the history of Cusco when you spend time at Plaza San Blas. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Plaza San Blas
the stone of the 12 angles at night in Cusco, Peru

Twelve Angled Stone

Find out about the history of Cusco when you spend time at Twelve Angled Stone. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Twelve Angled Stone

Things to do

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

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

￥7,414
per adult
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

￥3,676
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco

Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco

￥61,757
per adult
Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco
Sacred Valley of the Incas 5 Places in One day + Maras and Moray

Sacred Valley of the Incas–Discover 5 Iconic Sites +Maras & Moray

￥4,040
per adult
Sacred Valley of the Incas–Discover 5 Iconic Sites +Maras & Moray
Machu Picchu: Full-Day tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco - All Included

￥55,566
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco - All Included
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

￥3,622
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
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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.

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