A sua permanência — Apu Wasi
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A propriedade — Apu Wasi
Apu Wasi has the feel of a well-run Cusco guesthouse that’s made peace with being on a steep hill a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas. The lobby is a cosy, wood-panelled room with an open fireplace, where staff hand you coca tea on arrival and the wifi is more reliable than in pricier places up the road. The look is solidly mid-range Peruvian: ceramic-floor tiles, handwoven blankets on single beds, and a small inner courtyard with potted geraniums where you can sit out the afternoon sun. It suits backpackers upgrading from dorms, or couples who want a clean base within walking distance of everything and don’t need a restaurant or gym.
Crónicas de Cusco
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire, laid out in the shape of a puma from the 13th century. After the Spanish conquered it in 1533, they built Baroque churches and mansions directly on top of Inca stone foundations — the famous twelve-angle stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street is a perfect example of what remained. The city’s colonial core, with its steep cobbled streets and ochre-tiled roofs, became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. Today Cusco is Peru's tourism powerhouse, a city where Quechua-speaking market vendors share the plaza with hikers heading for the Inca Trail and international students studying Spanish.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Cusco →Melhores meses
MayJuneAugust
Peak / Festival Surge
July is the peak month, driven by the southern-hemisphere winter school break and Inti Raymi (the Festival of the Sun on June 24, spilling into early July). Hotel prices in Cusco jump 30–50% in July, and Apu Wasi often sells out two months ahead. The city is packed for Inti Raymi's re-enactment at Sacsayhuamán, but the rest of July has high demand from North American and European summer travellers.
Orçamento da temporada
April and September are the sweet spot: still mostly dry and sunny, fewer queues at Machu Picchu, and hotel rates drop 20–30% below July levels. You get bright days and chilly nights without the peak-season scramble.
Tempo e embalagem
Cusco is dry and sunny from May to September, but it also sits at 3,399 metres, so overnight temperatures regularly drop to 0–5°C. Pack a warm fleece or down jacket, and a solid pair of waterproof walking shoes for the morning frost that can turn to slush on the cobbles.
Livro City Briefing — Cusco
- The main road to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Hydroelectric route) has been closed for repairs since May 2026 due to a landslide; trains from Ollantaytambo are still running, but expect them to be fuller than usual.
- San Pedro Market finished a renovation in early 2026 — the fruit and juice stalls have moved to a new covered section, and the food court now stays open until 9pm for dinner.
- The city has installed new taxi meters across all licensed cabs, so agree a flat rate or check the meter before getting in — the standard daytime fare from the airport to the centre is about 15–20 soles.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Apu Wasi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard, as this reduces street noise and offers a more private setting away from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing the street, as Cusco's cobblestone roads carry traffic and pedestrian noise, especially during early morning tours.
Best views
Rooms at the back of the hotel look onto a small courtyard or neighbouring rooftops, offering a calm vista of Cusco's historic skyline rather than busy Avenida El Sol.
Quietest floors
Third floor is the quietest, farthest from street-level activity and the ground-floor common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the address location—likely a main thoroughfare—includes tour buses, taxis, and foot traffic from early morning till late evening.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room with a window that opens to the courtyard; the hotel's thick stone walls keep rooms cool, but fresh air helps with altitude. 2) Confirm your room number at check-in and request a top-floor interior room if available, as these are quietest and often have better natural light.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Apu Wasi
Free Wi-Fi throughout; average speed 15 Mbps download, no login required (open network).
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand. The building is a converted colonial mansion with original Inca stone walls in the lobby, visible behind glass panels.
Check-in from 13:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00 at reception. Late check-out until 14:00 costs 60 PEN, subject to availability. Standard check-out is 11:00.
Free for day-of arrival/departure; locked room behind reception.
Step-free entry from street level via a ramp; lift access to all floors. No adapted bathrooms or wheelchair-accessible rooms; thresholds at some interior doors.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Cusco on Calle San Agustín (120 PEN per 24h). No EV charging.
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None (included in rate for foreign tourists; no additional municipal tax charged at this property)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a refundable incidental hold of 200 PEN on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: San Blas (99 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Capilla San Antonio Abad (405 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Capilla (435 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de El Triunfo (566 m · ~7 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Inti Killa — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Plazoleta Lucrepata — 518 m · ~6 min walk
Museo de Hilario Mendivil — 135 m · ~2 min walk
Paraninfo Universitario — 803 m · ~10 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Cajero BCP — 152 m · ~2 min walk
Farmangel Botica — 703 m · ~9 min walk
Minimarket El Arbolito — 47 m · ~1 min walk
Collectivos a Pisac Colca — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux as they give poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in restaurants, shops, and hotels in central Cusco, but less so in markets and local eateries; contactless is common for small amounts.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A basic filter coffee from a local café costs around 3-4 soles.
A menú (set lunch of soup, main, and drink) costs 10-15 soles.
A main course at a local eatery runs 15-25 soles.
Cheap eats are common around San Pedro Market and the streets near Plaza de Armas, with empanadas, tamales, and anticuchos for 5-10 soles.
Supermercados like Plaza Vea and Metro are the main budget supermarket chains in Cusco.
For affordable clothes, head to San Pedro Market or the stalls along Avenida El Sol.
The cheapest way around is by colectivo (shared minibus) at 1 sol per ride; from the airport, take a taxi for about 15-20 soles or walk into town (20 minutes).
Eat set lunches (menú) instead of à la carte; buy snacks and water at markets rather than tourist shops; use ATMs inside banks to avoid extra fees.
É bom saber — 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 Apu Wasi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Cajero BCP — 152 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmangel Botica — 703 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Sobre 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...
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Apu Wasi?
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard, as this reduces street noise and offers a more private setting away from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Apu Wasi?
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing the street, as Cusco's cobblestone roads carry traffic and pedestrian noise, especially during early morning tours.
Is Apu Wasi noisy?
Street noise from the address location—likely a main thoroughfare—includes tour buses, taxis, and foot traffic from early morning till late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Apu Wasi?
Rooms at the back of the hotel look onto a small courtyard or neighbouring rooftops, offering a calm vista of Cusco's historic skyline rather than busy Avenida El Sol.
What are insider tips for staying at Apu Wasi?
1) Ask for a room with a window that opens to the courtyard; the hotel's thick stone walls keep rooms cool, but fresh air helps with altitude. 2) Confirm your room number at check-in and request a top-floor interior room if available, as these are quietest and often have better natural light.
What time is check-in at Apu Wasi?
Check-in at Apu Wasi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Apu Wasi have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; average speed 15 Mbps download, no login required (open network).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Apu Wasi?
None (included in rate for foreign tourists; no additional municipal tax charged at this property)
Where can I eat cheaply near Apu Wasi?
A menú (set lunch of soup, main, and drink) costs 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Apu Wasi?
The cheapest way around is by colectivo (shared minibus) at 1 sol per ride; from the airport, take a taxi for about 15-20 soles or walk into town (20 minutes).
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
MayJuneAugust
Principais atrações em 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.