Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

La Merced Church showing a city
Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral, street scenes and religious elements
La Merced Church showing a city
La Merced Church as well as a small group of people
Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral and a garden

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$262 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$262
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,074 reviews)
"Great room, amazing view, staff was so accommodating"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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 AU$616 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$616
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this 5-star 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! (949 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Wonderful staff. Expensive but worth it."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

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

Kantu Hotel

2.5 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is AU$81 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$81
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro ...
9/10 Wonderful! (234 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Kantu Hotel
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432, y San Agustin, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$578 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$578
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"The JW Marriott in Cusconis is very nice and great location. I would stay here again for sure."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco

Sonesta Hotel Cusco

4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$227 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$227
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Beautiful just as the website describes- excellent pizzas, excellent hospitality, delicious breakfast buffet Entertaining dancers!!! Love this hotel!!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Cusco

Hotel Taypikala Cusco

4 out of 5
Calle Inticahuarina 620, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$142 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$142
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (794 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Clean rooms."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hotel Taypikala Cusco
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center

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San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Plaza Sán Cristobal.

San Cristóbal
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Coripata

While Coripata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de Armas and Cusco Craft Center.

Coripata
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Santa Ana

While Santa Ana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de Armas and Museum of Contemporary Art.

Santa Ana
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Lucrepata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucrepata and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

Lucrepata
San Blas featuring 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 San Blas Church.

San Blas
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Zaguan del Cielo

While there might not be top attractions in Zaguan del Cielo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

Zaguan del Cielo


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