Your stay — Valle Verde
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The Property — Valle Verde
Valle Verde feels like a calm, no-fuss base with a small garden and a decent pool that breaks the heat of a July afternoon. The lobby is tiled and simple, with wicker chairs and a receptionist who will call a taxi for you. It suits independent travellers and couples who want a clean, affordable room near the main square rather than resort-style frills. The USP is quietness despite being a short walk from Plaza de Armas.
Chronicles of Urubamba
Urubamba was an important waystation under the Inca, then refounded by Spaniards in the 16th century as a colonial agricultural hub in the Sacred Valley. Its wide streets and low adobe buildings still recall that farming core, with the snow-capped Chicon peak looming above. Today it is the valley's commercial centre, not a tourist set-piece, which gives it a genuine market-town feel. Locals work in tourism, transport and agriculture, so you see fresh corn and quinoa sold alongside trekking-gear shops.
Best Time to Visit
Full Urubamba guide →Best months
May, June and August offer reliably blue skies, crisp mornings and little rain – prime walking weather without the June solstice crowds in Cusco.
Peak / festival surge
July is the absolute peak: it's dry and coincides with Cusco's Inti Raymi festival on the 24th, plus school holidays across Peru and Europe. Hotel prices in Urubamba roughly double, and advance booking is essential.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are excellent shoulder months: fewer tourists, still mostly sunny, and hotel rates drop 20-30% from July highs. You get shorter queues at Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
Weather & packing
Urubamba's altitude (2,850 m) means intense UV and a sharp temperature drop after sunset – daytime may hit 22 °C, but night falls to 5 °C. Pack layers: a fleece or light down jacket for evenings, plus sunblock and a wide-brim hat.
Live City Briefing — Urubamba
- The Urubamba–Cusco road has ongoing bridge repairs near Chinchero, adding 20–30 minutes to transfers; allow extra time for flights or train connections.
- A new pedestrianised stretch on Av. Mariscal Castilla (near the market) opened in early 2026, making the walk to Plaza de Armas easier but limiting vehicle access.
- July is the Andean dry season, but wildfire smoke from local grassland burns can occasionally haze the valley – check air-quality updates if you have respiratory issues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Valle Verde, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the courtyard or the rear of the hotel. These floors sit above the street noise and the courtyard acts as an acoustic buffer, so you get the mountain light without the car hum.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of any room on the first or second floor that overlooks the street or the main entrance. The road along Urubamba’s central avenue gets steady truck and mototaxi traffic early morning until night, and those lower rooms also pick up lobby noise and footfall from the reception area.
Best views
Rooms facing east or south-east get a broad view of the Sacred Valley hills and the potato fields beyond the town edge. West-facing rooms see the main street and a cluster of hostels, so ask specifically for a ‘valle’ orientation (valley view) at check-in.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The hotel is a four-storey building with a small lift, so the top two floors are furthest from the street, the restaurant, and the check-in bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Urubamba’s main road is a regional artery: buses to Cusco and Ollantaytambo start rumbling past around 5:30am, and mototaxis honk aggressively until 10pm. On Sunday mornings, a small market sets up two blocks away, bringing amplified music until midday. The hotel’s own rickety lift motor whirrs audibly when in use on floors 2–4.
Insider tips
1) Park your rental car in the hotel’s rear lot (ask at reception for the entrance) rather than on the street – it’s free and safer. 2) Check in after 2pm to request a courtyard-side room; the morning front-desk staff tend to assign cheaper street-facing rooms first.
- 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 — Valle Verde
Free Wi-Fi for all guests on a single open network (SSID: ValleVerde); typical download speed 5–10 Mbps, sufficient for messaging and web browsing but unreliable for video streaming; login requires accepting terms via a captive portal each day
No lift; the hotel is a two-storey colonial-style building with all rooms accessed via stairs only
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; the property has no notable building heritage quirks (standard 1990s construction with a central courtyard)
Standard check-in 13:00–22:00; early bag-drop allowed from 09:00 at reception with no fee; late check-out until 14:00 subject to availability and costs 40 PEN (approximately 11 USD)
Free luggage storage is available in a locked room behind the front desk for same-day arrivals and departures; no charge
No step-free access; main entrance has a 20cm step and all guest rooms are on the upper floor reached only by stairs; no ground-floor rooms or accessible bathroom features
Free on-site parking in an uncovered lot behind the hotel (first-come, first-served, security guard overnight); no valet; the nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Urubamba at Jr. Grau 125, 2 blocks away, charging 15 PEN per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax applies at 3-star in Urubamba; 18% IGV is included in quoted rates and not charged separately at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required to confirm the booking; at check-in a security hold of 200 PEN (~55 USD) is placed on a credit or debit card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: San Pedro Apóstol (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Señor de Torrechayoc (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Urubamba — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Parque de la Madre — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Museo de Qespiwanka — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Caja Cusco — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Botica San Juan de Dios — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
D'ney — 263 m · ~3 min walk
Terminal Inkaqpurinan — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange US dollars or euros at banks or cambios in Urubamba town; avoid the airport or tourist bureaux as they give poor rates.
Cards accepted in most hotels and mid-range restaurants; cash essential for markets, taxis, and small shops. Contactless is rare.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included. Taxis: round up fare. Hotel staff: 5-10 soles for porters/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic coffee from a local bakery or market stall costs around 3-5 soles.
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a small comedor: 10-15 soles.
A main course at a casual picantería: 15-25 soles.
Plaza de Armas area and the market have stalls selling anticuchos, empanadas, and jugo de fruta.
Plaza Vea or local bodegas for basics; Supermercado El Baratillo in town.
Mercado de Urubamba for inexpensive local textiles and clothing.
Local combis (minibuses) cost 1-2 soles per ride within town; from Cusco airport, take a collectivo (approx 15-20 soles) to Urubamba.
Eat at market stalls or menú del día places; use combis instead of taxis; buy water in bulk from supermarkets.
Good to know — 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 Valle Verde
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Caja Cusco — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Botica San Juan de Dios — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Urubamba
Wikipedia ↗
Urubamba (possibly from in the Quechua spelling Urupampa, flat land of spiders) is a small town in Peru, located near the Urubamba River under the snow-capped mountain Chicón. It is the capital of the district of the same name. Located one hour from Cusco, Urubamba is the largest town in the Sacred ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Valle Verde?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the courtyard or the rear of the hotel. These floors sit above the street noise and the courtyard acts as an acoustic buffer, so you get the mountain light without the car hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Valle Verde?
Steer clear of any room on the first or second floor that overlooks the street or the main entrance. The road along Urubamba’s central avenue gets steady truck and mototaxi traffic early morning until night, and those lower rooms also pick up lobby noise and footfall from the reception area.
Is Valle Verde noisy?
Urubamba’s main road is a regional artery: buses to Cusco and Ollantaytambo start rumbling past around 5:30am, and mototaxis honk aggressively until 10pm. On Sunday mornings, a small market sets up two blocks away, bringing amplified music until midday. The hotel’s own rickety lift motor whirrs audibly when in use on floors 2–4.
Which rooms have the best views at Valle Verde?
Rooms facing east or south-east get a broad view of the Sacred Valley hills and the potato fields beyond the town edge. West-facing rooms see the main street and a cluster of hostels, so ask specifically for a ‘valle’ orientation (valley view) at check-in.
What are insider tips for staying at Valle Verde?
1) Park your rental car in the hotel’s rear lot (ask at reception for the entrance) rather than on the street – it’s free and safer. 2) Check in after 2pm to request a courtyard-side room; the morning front-desk staff tend to assign cheaper street-facing rooms first.
What time is check-in at Valle Verde?
Check-in at Valle Verde is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Valle Verde have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests on a single open network (SSID: ValleVerde); typical download speed 5–10 Mbps, sufficient for messaging and web browsing but unreliable for video streaming; login requires accepting terms via a captive portal each day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Valle Verde?
None (no municipal tourist tax applies at 3-star in Urubamba; 18% IGV is included in quoted rates and not charged separately at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Valle Verde?
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a small comedor: 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Valle Verde?
Local combis (minibuses) cost 1-2 soles per ride within town; from Cusco airport, take a collectivo (approx 15-20 soles) to Urubamba.
When is the best time to visit Urubamba?
May, June and August offer reliably blue skies, crisp mornings and little rain – prime walking weather without the June solstice crowds in Cusco.
Top Attractions in 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.