🇵🇪 Cusco, Peru
Latinos House Cusco
📍 A-13, Avenida Unión, Cusco
Your stay — Latinos House Cusco
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The Property — Latinos House Cusco
A solid three-star in Cusco's historic centre, Latinos House Cusco offers clean, simple rooms built around a bright courtyard where guests gather for the free tea and coffee. The USP is its location: a five-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas but on a quieter street, so you get proximity without the bar noise. The lobby is functional rather than flashy — wooden furniture, a small reception desk, and maps on the wall — but the staff are genuinely helpful and speak good English. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a safe, central base and don't need frills.
Chronicles of Cusco
Cusco was the historic capital of the Inca Empire, founded by Manco Cápac in the 12th century according to legend, and later reshaped by Spanish conquistadors in 1534. They built cathedrals and mansions directly on top of Inca stone foundations, giving the city its signature blend of trapezoidal granite walls and baroque facades. After the 1950 earthquake, reconstruction reinforced this hybrid architecture, and Cusco became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. Today it's Peru's main tourist hub, balancing indigenous Quechua traditions with a lively café-and- tourism economy centred on the Plaza de Armas and the Sun Temple (Qorikancha).
Best Time to Visit
Full Cusco guide →Best months
May, June, August: dry season with blue skies and mild daytime highs around 20°C, but evenings still cold. June also avoids the peaks of July and August while crowds remain manageable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by summer holidays in North America and Europe. Hotel prices at Latinos House typically jump 30–50% from shoulder-season rates. The big event is Inti Raymi (June 24), but its spillover fills July, too. Booking six months ahead is essential.
Budget shoulder season
April and September offer the best balance: still mostly dry, fewer tourists, and room rates often 20–40% cheaper. Weather is changeable but generally fine, with occasional showers that clear quickly.
Weather & packing
Cusco sits at 3,400m, so the sun is intense by day and temperatures drop to 2–5°C at night year-round. Packing rule: always carry a waterproof jacket, thermal base layer, and a sun hat — plus lip balm and moisturiser because the air is bone-dry.
Live City Briefing — Cusco
- The city's new airport at Chinchero is still under construction; currently all flights use Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, which is subject to frequent delays due to fog – plan for at least a 3-hour buffer on departure day.
- A major road upgrade on Avenida El Sol (the main thoroughfare) started in early 2026, causing detours and traffic snarls near the historic centre. Walking is faster for most journeys.
- The Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico) now includes digital access via a QR code; buy it online to skip queues at key sites like Sacsayhuamán and Q'engo, as physical ticket offices often run out of paper tickets on busy days.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Latinos House Cusco, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still within the range served by the lift (if one exists). The inner courtyard is the quietest position at this property.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Avenida Unión. The avenue is a main road with buses and taxis from early morning until late evening. Ground-floor rooms also pick up lobby and staff noise.
Best views
Rooms facing the inner courtyard offer a peaceful outlook onto a planted patio. Street-facing rooms see Avenida Unión, which is busy but gives a sense of Cusco’s daily life.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, assuming the hotel has a lift servicing these levels. If there is no lift, stick to floor 2 (quieter than floor 1) and request the courtyard side.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Unión is a main thoroughfare in the San Blas area, with bus routes and constant traffic. Early morning rubbish collection and delivery trucks can start before 7am. The hotel is a 3-star, so soundproofing is likely basic double glazing at best.
Insider tips
1) Check if the hotel provides earplugs at reception — ask on arrival. 2) If you're a light sleeper, book a courtyard room and bring a white noise app; the street side is noticeably louder.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Latinos House Cusco
Free WiFi throughout; typical download speed 10–15 Mbps; login via room number and surname, no time limit
No lift; three-storey building with stairs only; no wheelchair access to upper floors
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; TV in lobby shows local news
Check-in from 13:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 14:00 for PEN 50 surcharge (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage behind reception desk on day of check-out; no cost, no lockers
Step-free entry from street into lobby only; no accessible rooms or bathrooms; upper floors stairs-only
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Unión (200 m north) at PEN 25 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no additional city or tourist tax applied at this property for domestic or foreign guests)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required via booking platform; a credit card hold of approximately PEN 100 per night for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Casa de retiro -Juan Pablo II (404 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Cristiana La Union (450 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Seminario Arquidiocesano "San Antonio Abad" de Cusco (595 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Capilla de Tankarpata (671 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Real Plaza Cusco — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
Area Verde Qosqo Runas — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Parque recreacional Marcavalle — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 780 m · ~10 min walk
El Milagro — 710 m · ~9 min walk
Rumbo Peru — 832 m · ~10 min walk
Terminal Terrestre de Cusco — 2.7 km · ~33 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use city-centre exchange houses (casas de cambio) for fair rates; avoid airport or small tourist bureaux which give poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in restaurants and hotels; smaller shops and street vendors often cash-only.
10% tip in restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxi fares; small tip (around 1-2 soles) for porters/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee from a market stall or local bakery: about 3-5 soles.
Menu del día (set lunch) in a simple local eatery: 10-15 soles.
Main course at a low-key restaurant: 15-25 soles.
San Pedro Market and streets around Plaza de Armas are good for anticuchos, emoliente, and tamales.
Supermercados such as Metro or Plaza Vea are common in Cusco.
Mercado de San Pedro and other local markets for affordable clothing and alpaca goods.
Colectivo (shared minibus) within city: about 1-1.50 soles per ride. From airport, catch a local bus or colectivo to city centre for 1 sol, or a taxi to Avenida Unión for around 20-25 soles.
Eat at menus del día for cheap lunches. Drink tap water only if filtered – buy large bottles from markets. Buy coca leaves from market stalls (not tourist shops) for altitude remedy.
Good to know — Cusco
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
CuscoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cusco, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Latinos House Cusco
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 780 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · El Milagro — 710 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Airport exit (main road) → Plaza de Armas (2 blocks from Hostal La Union)
💡 Boards outside the terminal on Av. La Cultura. Flag one down. They're cramped with luggage, fine with a small backpack. Drop at 'Plaza' – then walk up Calle Suecia.
Av. Grau (colectivo stop) → Ollantaytambo (for train to Machu Picchu)
💡 Faster than bus. Hail one heading west on Av. Grau (cars with 'Ollantaytambo' on windshield). They leave when full (4-5 passengers). Much cheaper than PeruRail's shuttle.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) → Hostal La Union (Cusco city centre)
💡 Don't take touts at arrivals. Walk past the taxi sellers to the official 'Taxi Seguro' booth just outside – same price, no haggling.
Av. Grau (2 blocks from Hostal La Union) → Urubamba (Sacred Valley)
💡 Cheapest way to the Sacred Valley. Look for 'El Chaski' or 'Túpac Amaru' signs. Sit on the left for views of Patacancha Valley. Cash only – exact change.
About Cusco
Wikipedia ↗
Cusco or Cuzco (; Latin American Spanish: [ˈkusko]; Quechua: Qosqo or Qusqu, both pronounced in Cuzco Quechua as [ˈqosqɔ]) is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range, and the Huatanay and Urubamba rivers. It is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Cus...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Latinos House Cusco?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still within the range served by the lift (if one exists). The inner courtyard is the quietest position at this property.
Which rooms should I avoid at Latinos House Cusco?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Avenida Unión. The avenue is a main road with buses and taxis from early morning until late evening. Ground-floor rooms also pick up lobby and staff noise.
Is Latinos House Cusco noisy?
Avenida Unión is a main thoroughfare in the San Blas area, with bus routes and constant traffic. Early morning rubbish collection and delivery trucks can start before 7am. The hotel is a 3-star, so soundproofing is likely basic double glazing at best.
Which rooms have the best views at Latinos House Cusco?
Rooms facing the inner courtyard offer a peaceful outlook onto a planted patio. Street-facing rooms see Avenida Unión, which is busy but gives a sense of Cusco’s daily life.
What are insider tips for staying at Latinos House Cusco?
1) Check if the hotel provides earplugs at reception — ask on arrival. 2) If you're a light sleeper, book a courtyard room and bring a white noise app; the street side is noticeably louder.
What time is check-in at Latinos House Cusco?
Check-in at Latinos House Cusco is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Latinos House Cusco have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical download speed 10–15 Mbps; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Latinos House Cusco?
None (no additional city or tourist tax applied at this property for domestic or foreign guests)
Where can I eat cheaply near Latinos House Cusco?
Menu del día (set lunch) in a simple local eatery: 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Latinos House Cusco?
Colectivo (shared minibus) within city: about 1-1.50 soles per ride. From airport, catch a local bus or colectivo to city centre for 1 sol, or a taxi to Avenida Unión for around 20-25 soles.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
May, June, August: dry season with blue skies and mild daytime highs around 20°C, but evenings still cold. June also avoids the peaks of July and August while crowds remain manageable.
Top Attractions in Cusco
💡 Try the jugo de papaya con avena (papaya oat smoothie) from Stall 112, about 3 soles. Go in the morning for the best selection.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light, and bring water. The walk up from Plaza de Armas takes about 20 minutes. No entrance fee, but tip the guard if you use the small lookout tower.
💡 Free guided tours of the cathedral happen after Sunday mass (11am) if you hang around. Alternatively, just enjoy the free Wi-Fi from the plaza.
💡 Free entry on Sundays from 2pm to 5pm. Check their website as hours vary in low season.
💡 Visit just before closing at 5pm to avoid crowds and catch golden light. The Cusco Tourist Ticket covers this plus several other ruins and museums.