Cusco Historic Center

Cusco

La Merced Church showing a city
Plaza de Armas which includes 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 church or cathedral and a garden

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas featuring a church or cathedral and a garden

Plaza de Armas

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 featuring food and markets as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

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

San Pedro Market
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

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

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 when you spend time 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

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

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

P1,409
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
OLLAMTAYTAMBO TRAIN - MACHUPICCHU

Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)

P19,733
per adult
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

P24,187
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

P4,792
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch

Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch

P2,999
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch
Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour - Full Day

Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour - Full Day

P2,631
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour - Full Day
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Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center

Kantu Hotel
Kantu Hotel
3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is P3,849 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P3,849
P3,849 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful! Great location, walked everywhere, convenient for tour pickup . Friendly staff, clean room. Complimentary breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Kantu Hotel
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 P18,334 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P18,334
P22,335 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (905 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 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
The price is P8,588 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P8,588
P9,446 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Service was really good and location is very near to the main square"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Sonesta Hotel 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 P15,838 per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
P15,838
P19,742 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This beautiful hotel was built around an historic cloister and ancient walls and items were preserved, even a historic walking tour of the property was complimentary. It is located in the heart of Cusco, two blocks from the main square. The staff made our stay so memorable. They were efficient, friendly ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Novotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
4 out of 5
San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cusco, Cusco
The price is P10,131 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
P10,131
P11,144 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Good location and overall environment matches expectation"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Novotel Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Cusco
4 out of 5
Calle Inticahuarina 620, Cusco, Cusco
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (758 reviews)
"A great hotel in Cusco on a very quiet neighborhood about 10 min walking from the main square. The breakfast was included. The room was very comfortable, quiet and clean."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 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 Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Plaza de las Nazarenas.

San Cristóbal
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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 Plaza El Regocijo.

Santa Ana
It sure is a hike to climb up all the stairs and hills to get to this hotel

Quinta Toccocachi

Though Quinta Toccocachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de Armas and San Blas Viewpoint.

Quinta Toccocachi
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.

San Blas

Cusco Historic Center