The northside of Centro Historico is the area to stay in for family hotels. The area is in walking distance of many of the tourist sites while also being slightly removed from the peak backpacker area around the train station. Some of the hotels in the area include Tierra Viva Cusco Plaza and El Balcon.

Looking to take in a bit of local culture during your time in Cusco? Perhaps you should look for a hotel in the San Blas area then. The area is famed for its calles which are small cobbled streets that in many cases date back to colonial times. Along these streets, visitors will find many small boutique shops and local craftsmen along with a range of hotels like Estancia San Blas.

Want to enjoy a 5-star hotel experience while you are in Cusco? There are numerous 5-star hotels in Cusco from the decadent spa and wellness hotel Belmond Hotel Monasterio to the artistic Palacio del Inka. Both hotels sit in the heart of Cusco with the Belmond directly across the street from the Cusco Cathedral.

Fortunately for travelers, Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is located right inside Cusco making it easy to get from the airport to nearby hotels. Some of the hotels near the airport include Intillaqta Cusco and Royal Inn Cusco Hotel which are 0.6 miles and 1.7 miles away from the airport, respectively.

Plaza de Armas is one of the main sites in Centro Historico and it also sits amidst many of Cusco’s finest restaurants such as La Bodega 138 and Pacha Mamma. Visitors will also find many hotels in the area like Unaytambo Boutique Hotel.

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In general, the hotels in Cusco are very affordable, but the eastern portion of Centro Historico as it nears Tawatinsuyo is a particularly affordable area. Many of the hotels also remain within easy walking distance of the town center like the hotel El Mariscal Cusco, which is 0.7 miles away.

Centro Historico is both the center of Cusco’s colonial past and the actual city center. Additionally, there are plenty of hotels in the area like the 5-star JW Marriott El Convento Cusco. The hotel features a courtyard with accompanying sitting area, a large indoor pool and spa services. It is also in walking distance of many of the sites in Centro Historico such as the Cusco Cathedral, which is 0.2 miles away from the hotel.

Calle Saphy is one of the main roads running down the center of Centro Historico and it is one of the most popular streets for restaurants and bars in downtown Cusco. There are also a number of hotels on the road like Hotel Cusco Plaza Saphy.

The train station is one of the main areas for hotels in Cusco with hotels like Sonesta Hotel Cusco and Xima Cusco Hotel located right outside the station. At Xima Cusco Hotel visitors can expect to enjoy amenities such as an onsite spa and a fitness center while at Sonesta Hotel Cusco guests can take advantage of the inhouse restaurant and bar.