Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

Cusco

La Merced Church showing a city
Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and street scenes
La Merced Church featuring a city
La Merced Church as well as a small group of people
Plaza de Armas featuring a park and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas featuring a park and a church or cathedral

Plaza de Armas

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.

Plaza de Armas
Cusco San Pedro Market which includes food and markets as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

4.5/5(18 reviews)

An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Cusco Cathedral
Cusco - Machu Picchu featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Coricancha

4/5(12 reviews)

Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.

Coricancha
Plaza San Blas

Plaza San Blas

Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at Plaza San Blas. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Plaza San Blas
Twelve Angled Stone

Twelve Angled Stone

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at Twelve Angled Stone. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Twelve Angled Stone

Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ₹9,624 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
₹9,624
₹10,587 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Even though the hotels.com website says check-in at noon, the hotel told me check-in was at 3pm. They did get the room ready earlier though. Note that the complimentary airport shuttle doesn't work on weekends!"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
4 out of 5
San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ₹10,976 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹10,976
₹12,074 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Kids friendly place"

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025

Novotel Cusco
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
5 out of 5
Plazoleta Santo Domingo No 259, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ₹24,890 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
₹24,890
₹30,707 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (856 reviews)
"The staff was incredible from Catherine front desk to concierge. Incredible place to stay and we will return!"

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432, y San Agustin, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ₹21,330 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹21,330
₹27,044 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Well appointed rooms, nice staff, great location, higher end facility. Some lounge spaces are a bit dark and could use more lighting."

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ₹8,255 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
₹8,255
₹9,080 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"They said the hotel was full that’s why they can’t upgrade my room. When I checked online the hotel was almost empty, because out of season. The guys from front desk was rude"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Antigua Casona San Blas
Antigua Casona San Blas
4 out of 5
Calle Carmen Bajo 243, San Blas, Cusco
The price is ₹14,462 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹14,462
₹14,462 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (991 reviews)
"One of my favorite hotels I’ve ever stayed in! It has a real boutique/artsy vibe and the service was phenomenal, they picked us up from the airport and brought us hot water bottles before bed every night. And the breakfast was so good. The hotel is a quick walk to the historic square and lots of ..."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Antigua Casona San Blas
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Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center

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San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Plaza Sán Cristobal.

San Cristóbal
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Coripata

While Coripata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de Armas and Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.

Coripata
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Santa Ana

While Santa Ana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de Armas and Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales.

Santa Ana
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Lucrepata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucrepata and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza San Blas and San Blas Church.

Lucrepata
San Blas showing a city

San Blas

San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Church and Plaza San Blas.

San Blas
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Zaguan del Cielo

While there might not be top attractions in Zaguan del Cielo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza San Blas and San Blas Church.

Zaguan del Cielo

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide