Arqueologo Exclusive Boutique Hotel Cusco - Centro Histórico

Booked this hotel as it mentioned "Free cancelation" until 2 days prior to arrival. Had to cancel due to Machu Picchu ticket availability 25 days prior to our arrival. The hotel then deducted 15% from the original booking amount. Writing this review so others are aware of this

This was the perfect landing spot in Cusco. The rooms (we stayed in two different ones before and after the Inca Trail) were so clean, comfortable and unique. Loved the breakfast, courtyard and lobby set up, and unlimited access to clean water. Extra shout out to Brenda at the front desk for being so kind and accommodating. This place is even nicer than the photos suggest - stay here!

You feel like you are stepping into a European castle as you throw open the heavy wood door and step through the stone foyer of Hotel Arqueologo in Cusco, but as soon as you enter the bright atrium adorned with colorfully woven cushions, plants in clay pots, ultramarine blue columns, white stucco walls and Aztecesque stone décor, you know you are in Peru. I stayed here for almost three weeks in one of the upstairs suites in April 2025. A staff member promptly lugged my big bag up the stairs to my room for me when I arrived, so no need to be concerned about the lack of an elevator. The room was quiet, beautiful, spacious, clean, and the king-sized bed was extremely comfortable. I loved the view out my window encompassing the hotel courtyard below and the steep northern Cusco hills dotted with red-roofed dwellings above. The bathroom was spacious and immaculate, and although the water pressure could be variable, hot water was in abundant supply at all hours of the day. Filtered water was conveniently available 24/7 in the lobby, which I was very grateful for after long walks around the city, or after returning from treks out of town. Every person on the staff was friendly, gracious, and accommodating, but especially Nohelia and Brenda, who patiently practiced Spanish with me and graciously answered all of my questions. Starting the day with friendly service, a strong cup of coffee, and a nice meal in the breakfast room was wonderful. I enjoyed basking in the light pouring in from a bank of windows overlooking the San Blas neighborhood below. We peeked into the bar and the restaurant off the atrium as they were remodeling and preparing for the opening of a pizzeria at the beginning of May. Both of these spaces are amazing, and I hope they are up and running again very soon! But there is absolutely no lack of fabulous restaurants or places to sip on a Pisco Sour within blocks of the hotel! The hotel is located near the top of a big hill one block north of Plaza Nazarenas, and is strategically placed between the San Blas neighborhood a block to the east and the Plaza de Armas a few blocks to the west, making it a great hub for the exploration of the northern part of the city. Likewise, it was a short 25-minute walk to the Collectivo on Puputi Street to catch a ride to Pisac in the Sacred Valley, Saqsaywaman, Pukapura or any of the other archeological sites on top of the hills just north of the city. At the end of our stay, the hotel held our bags in storage while we walked the Inca Trail. The staff even graciously agreed to hold some items for our tour guide to pick up after our departure. I would highly recommend Hotel Arqueologo as a secure, comfortable, and convenient base camp from which to explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and the Seven Lakes.