Votre séjour — Ava Spot
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La propriété — Ava Spot
Ava Spot is a functional 3-star hotel in Urubamba's newer commercial strip, a block from the main plaza. The lobby feels like a mid-range airport lounge: tiled floors, a reception desk with two desks, and a small seating area with a TV. It suits budget-conscious trekkers and Sacred Valley day-trippers who need clean beds, reliable hot water, and a location close to colectivos and restaurants.
Chroniques de Urubamba
Urubamba was a pre-Inca settlement later absorbed into the Inca Empire, serving as an agricultural hub in the Sacred Valley. The Spanish founded the colonial town in the 16th century, building a grid around the plaza with a church and municipal buildings. Its architecture mixes whitewashed colonial walls with modern concrete blocks, reflecting 20th-century growth as a transport and tourist centre. Today, Urubamba is the valley's commercial and transport hub, less picturesque than Ollantaytambo or Pisac but more practical for accessing local markets and bus routes.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Urubamba →Meilleurs mois
May, June, July — dry season with clear skies and minimal rain; July offers the best weather but also the most tourists.
Peak / Festival surge
July is peak season due to the dry weather coinciding with summer holidays in the Northern Hemisphere and Inti Raymi (Sun Festival) in Cusco. Hotel prices in Urubamba can jump 30-50% above shoulder rates.
La saison des épaules
April and August offer good weather (low rain, moderate temperatures) with fewer crowds and lower rates. September also works but can have light showers in the afternoons.
Météo & Emballage
Urubamba sits at 2,870m; daytime temperatures in July reach 20-22°C but drop to 4-8°C after sunset. Pack layers: a fleece or light jacket for mornings and evenings, plus a sun hat and sunscreen for strong midday UV.
Briefing de la ville — Urubamba
- The Urubamba–Cusco road is undergoing intermittent resurfacing in 2026; allow an extra 20-30 minutes for bus transfers.
- A new pedestrian bridge over the Urubamba River near the central market opened in late 2025, improving access to the main plaza.
- The weekly Sunday market in Urubamba's plaza continues to operate; expect stalls with local textiles, produce, and street food from 7am to 1pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ava Spot, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor, facing the rear courtyard rather than the street. The top floor reduces footfall noise from stairs and corridors, and the courtyard side avoids traffic noise from the main road through Urubamba.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street. Street-facing rooms pick up traffic noise from Urubamba’s main road, and ground-floor rooms can be noisy from the lobby and nearby service areas.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors facing the rear offer views of the Urubamba valley hillsides and agricultural fields, not the street. Street-facing rooms just see the road and nearby buildings along the main strip.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors are the quietest here, as the ground floor hosts reception and public areas. The third floor is best because fewer guests walk past.
🔊 Noise notes
Urubamba is a busy transport hub for the Sacred Valley. Expect mototaxi horns, truck rumble, and early market traffic on the main road. The hotel’s location on the main drag means consistent noise until late evening.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask at check-in if they have off-street parking – many 3-star hotels here lack dedicated lots, so street parking is norm but can be tight. 2. For quieter sleep, request a third-floor room at booking; also bring earplugs – even courtyard rooms get some street echo from the stone construction.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — Ava Spot
Free WiFi for all guests; speed adequate for email and browsing, not for video streaming; no login required
No lift; property is a two-storey colonial-style building with stairs only
No complimentary newspapers; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs 50% of nightly rate
Free for guests before check-in or after check-out; secure locked area
No step-free access; entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park on Calle San Pedro costs 15 PEN per night; no EV charging
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None (included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 100 PEN at check-in
Style de vie et récréation
Brinkolines — 692 m · ~9 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Botica Nueva Fe — 406 m · ~5 min walk
Family Market — 344 m · ~4 min walk
Terminal Terrestre Urubamba — 3.0 km · ~38 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange money at banks or authorized exchange houses in Urubamba; avoid airport or tourist bureau kiosks where rates are poor.
Cards accepted in larger shops, hotels and restaurants; smaller market stalls and taxis are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
No obligation to tip; 5-10% for good service in restaurants, round up taxi fares, small change for hotel porters (1-2 soles per bag).
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Local café serving filter coffee or espresso: about 3-5 soles.
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) in a local eatery: 12-15 soles.
Main course at a casual restaurant: 15-25 soles.
Plaza de Armas street stalls sell anticuchos (grilled heart), tamales and empanadas for 3-6 soles.
Supermercado Metro and smaller bodegas are common for groceries.
Mercado de Artesanías and local market stalls sell affordable alpaca sweaters and woven goods; bargain firmly.
Colectivos (shared minivans) cost 1-2 soles per ride within town; from Cusco airport take a cheap bus to Urubamba for about 10 soles (2 hours).
Always carry small bills (coins for colectivos). Eat at market stalls or menú del día spots for the best value. Book accommodation and tours direct with local providers rather than online agencies.
Bon à savoir — Urubamba
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Urubamba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ava Spot
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Botica Nueva Fe — 406 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Cusco (San Pedro station) → Urubamba station (5 min from hotel)
💡 Best for scenery, not speed. Book in advance through PeruRail or IncaRail. Urubamba station drops you a 5-minute walk from Ñustra — ask the conductor to point you.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) → Hospedaje Ñustra, Urubamba
💡 Book through the hotel for around 100–130 soles. Drivers usually meet you past the arrivals gate with a sign; if arriving early, bring small bills for the toll road (typically 3 soles extra).
Urubamba main terminal (Jr. Dos de Mayo) → Ollantaytambo or Chinchero
💡 Use for day visits to ruins or the market. Combis leave from the terminal by the market — flag one down. Carry small change; you'll be squeezed in with locals and their goods.
Av. Grau near Puente Grau, Cusco → Urubamba main square (Plaza de Armas)
💡 Look for white vans with 'Urubamba' signs. They fill up fast — grab one with a spare seat. From the plaza it's a 15-minute walk to Ñustra; a mototaxi will cost 5 soles.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Ava Spot?
Request a room on the third floor, facing the rear courtyard rather than the street. The top floor reduces footfall noise from stairs and corridors, and the courtyard side avoids traffic noise from the main road through Urubamba.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ava Spot?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street. Street-facing rooms pick up traffic noise from Urubamba’s main road, and ground-floor rooms can be noisy from the lobby and nearby service areas.
Is Ava Spot noisy?
Urubamba is a busy transport hub for the Sacred Valley. Expect mototaxi horns, truck rumble, and early market traffic on the main road. The hotel’s location on the main drag means consistent noise until late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Ava Spot?
Rooms on the upper floors facing the rear offer views of the Urubamba valley hillsides and agricultural fields, not the street. Street-facing rooms just see the road and nearby buildings along the main strip.
What are insider tips for staying at Ava Spot?
1. If you drive, ask at check-in if they have off-street parking – many 3-star hotels here lack dedicated lots, so street parking is norm but can be tight. 2. For quieter sleep, request a third-floor room at booking; also bring earplugs – even courtyard rooms get some street echo from the stone construction.
What time is check-in at Ava Spot?
Check-in at Ava Spot is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ava Spot have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; speed adequate for email and browsing, not for video streaming; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ava Spot?
None (included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ava Spot?
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) in a local eatery: 12-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ava Spot?
Colectivos (shared minivans) cost 1-2 soles per ride within town; from Cusco airport take a cheap bus to Urubamba for about 10 soles (2 hours).
When is the best time to visit Urubamba?
May, June, July — dry season with clear skies and minimal rain; July offers the best weather but also the most tourists.
Principales attractions à Urubamba
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the east side for afternoon shade. Free Wi-Fi available near the municipality building.
💡 Go early (before 9am) for the best produce and to avoid crowds. Try a fresh jugo de papaya for 3 soles.
💡 Best light is at sunset (around 5:30-6pm). Bring water and a light jacket—wind picks up suddenly.
💡 Donations welcome (5-10 soles suggested). Ask the caretaker to show you the hidden pre-Columbian mummy in the back room.
💡 Take a colectivo (1 sol) from the market area to the turn-off. The path is unmarked—look for a small gate 200m past the main road. No facilities.