Cusco · Peru
Where to Stay in Centro Histórico, Cusco
The main square (Plaza de Armas) and its surrounding blocks. This is where most tourists stay for easy access to everything.
✦ The vibe
Historic, busy, tourist-oriented with colonial architecture and constant activity.
👤 Best for
First-time visitors, sightseers, anyone wanting to be in the thick of things.
🏨 Where to stay
Mid-range to upscale hotels; boutique hostels and chain hotels. Expect to pay a premium for a plaza view.
🚇 Getting around
Very walkable. Airport is a 15-minute taxi ride; most sights within 20 minutes on foot.
📍 Nearby
Plaza de Armas, Cusco Cathedral.
Best hotels in Centro Histórico
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Centro Histórico
Viajeros Hostels
54 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Inka Wild Hostel
102 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Calicanto Inn's
111 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Inkaspacha
121 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →La Posada Azul
175 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Hatun Ayllu Panaka
185 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →San Agustin El Dorado
186 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Boz Art Hotel boutique
195 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Prisma
197 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Pariwana Hostel
200 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
225 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Wayras Inn
251 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Santo Domingo
252 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Hostal MDD Cusco City Lodge
258 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →SayGut House Hostal
272 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →SK Hostel
279 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Hostel Dreams House Cusco
279 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Hotel del Sur
282 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Cuzco Plaza Hostel
294 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Hostal Wasichay
308 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Hostel Margarita
320 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Inka Home Boutique Hotel
323 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Posada del Inca
327 m from Centro Histórico
View intelligence briefing →Qoricancha
341 m from Centro Histórico
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