Cusco Historic Center

Cusco

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

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas featuring a garden and a church or cathedral

Plaza de Armas

4.5/5(853 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 showing markets and food as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

4.5/5(451 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(551 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 showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Coricancha

4.5/5(270 reviews)

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

Coricancha
The cobblestone streets of the San Blas neighborhood of Cusco, Peru are some of the highest elevations in Cusco but worth every single step!

Plaza San Blas

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

Plaza San Blas
Incan engineering

Twelve Angled Stone

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Twelve Angled Stone

Things to do

Machu Picchu: Full-Day tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco

￥47,725
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

￥3,530
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

￥2,224
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour
6-Day Special Peru

6-Day Extraordinary Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu

￥132,801
per traveler
6-Day Extraordinary Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu
OLLAMTAYTAMBO TRAIN - MACHUPICCHU

Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)

￥52,024
per adult
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

￥5,797
per adult
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic
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Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ￥16,782 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
￥16,782
￥18,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Hotel staffs were excellent ! They were very helpful. Breakfast buffet is great!"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

Sonesta Hotel 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 ￥43,034 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
￥43,034
￥53,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (862 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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 ￥47,050 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
￥47,050
￥57,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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 our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"What a lovely hotel in a great location. All the sights are within minutes to walk. Plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants around the hotel. Would definitely stay again. The only negative was being charged a destination fee on checking out. What is a destination fee and why?"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Kantu Hotel
Kantu Hotel
3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is ￥10,115 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
￥10,115
￥10,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Disappointed in the stay
"The hotel room wasn’t ready until 1 hour after check in. In 5 days, my room was never cleaned. No new towels. No trash removal. No additional toilet paper and other toiletries."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Kantu Hotel
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 ￥20,228 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
￥20,228
￥22,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"This hotel was fabulous! It is in a great location, walkable to many great shops and restaurants and parks! We loved the friendly helpful staff, the beautiful flowers in the courtyard and the FABULOUS restaurant! It made our stay in Cusco special!"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 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 ￥27,139 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
￥27,139
￥27,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Highly recommend; key highlight of our trip
"What an incredible stay. Beautiful building and art. Amazing, attentive staff. Exquisite restaurant and bar. Thank you to Victor, Emerson, Kevin, Grace, Miguel and the rest of the team for an exceptional experience."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

Antigua Casona San Blas
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Other neighborhoods 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.

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Coripata

When in Coripata, you can plan a visit to Plaza de Armas and Cusco Craft Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Coripata
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Santa Ana

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Ana and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza de Armas and San Francisco Church.

Santa Ana
You never know what you will see in Cusco. This cutie was waiting on its owner who had just delivered a huge bundle of flowers to the market.

Lucrepata

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

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 Viewpoint and San Blas Church.

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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 de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

Zaguan del Cielo

Cusco Historic Center