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

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 ₹27,724 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
₹27,724
₹33,775 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (869 reviews)
"Service was friendly and accomodating. Location was perfect. Breakfast spread was delicious."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹14,429 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹14,429
₹15,872 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,005 reviews)
"It was fine."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹14,139 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹14,139
₹15,552 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,013 reviews)
Excelente hotel ,me encantó
"Un hotel precioso ,cerca de la plaza mayor pero con mucha privacidad y calma . Me encantó el restaurante Paprika en sus instalaciones ,platillos deliciosos para almuerzo y cena ,y el desayuno variado y rico . Me volvería a hospedar ahí sin dudarlo La amabilidad de todo su personal excelente. La hora ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
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 ₹27,492 per night from 5 May to 6 May
₹27,492
₹33,767 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Excelllent location with superb highly professional all around."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Kantu Hotel
Kantu Hotel
3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is ₹10,058 per night from 18 May to 19 May
₹10,058
₹10,058 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Great place for the price"

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

Kantu Hotel
Novotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
4 out of 5
San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ₹16,990 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
₹16,990
₹18,689 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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)
Great location
"Great hotel within walking distance to everything. Staff are great and rooms are comfortable!"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

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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 Sán Cristobal and Pre-Columbian Art Museum.

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 Cusco Craft Center and Coricancha.

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 San Francisco Church and Plaza El Regocijo.

Santa Ana
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Quinta Toccocachi

While there might not be top attractions in Quinta Toccocachi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Blas Viewpoint and Pre-Columbian Art Museum.

Quinta Toccocachi
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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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