Hotels in Cusco, Peru

Cusco overview

Visitors have positive things to say about the historical sites in Cusco. You'll enjoy the area's ancient ruins, cathedrals, and rich culture. You can learn about the local heritage of Cusco at landmarks like Sacsayhuaman and Qenko. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Santiago Plaza and San Pedro Church.

Where to stay in Cusco

With a large selection of hotels, Cusco is sure to have options to suit your style. There are 386 hotels in Cusco and you can shop as many as 1974 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 75%. We have room prices starting at 4 USD per night and below are the number of hotels by star rating in Cusco as well as in the surrounding area:

• • 10 5-star hotels from 170 USD per night
• • 49 4-star hotels from 65 USD per night
• • 303 3-star hotels from 21 USD per night
• • 64 2-star hotels from 8 USD per night

How to get to Cusco

Fly into Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.), 3 mi (4.8 km) from the heart of Cusco.

Train stations include:

• • San Pedro Station (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
• • Cusco Wanchaq Station (1 mi/1.5 km from the city center)

What to see around Cusco

Here are some local attractions:

• • Planetarium Cusco
• • Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary

The area's cultural scene stands out, and these are some places to visit:

• • ChocoMuseum
• • Museum of Contemporary Art
• • Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales
• • Cusco Museum of Popular Art
• • Centro de Textiles

Memorable landmarks include:

• • Santiago Plaza
• • San Pedro Church
• • La Merced Church
• • Church of the Company of Jesus
• • Plaza de Armas

The area is recognized for its natural setting, offering these places to visit:

• • Kusicancha
• • Plaza Tupac Amaru
• • Cantalloc Aqueduct
• • Agua Buena Recreational Park

Here are some favorite shopping areas to find that perfect souvenir:

• • Cusco San Pedro Market
• • Cusco Craft Center
• • Real Plaza Cusco

Here are some local highlights:

• • Cusco Cathedral
• • Santa Catalina Convent
• • Qorikancha
• • Temple of the Sun
• • Inca Museum

When to visit Cusco

If you're just starting to think about trip planning, you might be wondering when is the best time to visit. Here are the seasonal norms to help you decide when to go:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 68°F day, 42°F night
• • April-June: 67°F day, 33°F night
• • July-September: 69°F day, 32°F night
• • October-December: 70°F day, 41°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 16.02 inches
• • April-June: 1.81 inches
• • July-September: 0.91 inches
• • October-December: 9.49 inches