Visit Balconcillo
Popular places to visit
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.
San Pedro Market
Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
Cusco Cathedral
An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.
Coricancha
Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.
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.
Things to do
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Rainbow Mountain Peru with ATVs FULL DAY - No hiking needed Tour
Top hotels in Balconcillo
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Great location in centre of Cusco near all the sites. Lovely hotel, great staff. Only 2 issues were breakfast was very limited, so I went out to eat at one of the excellent local breakfast restaurants nearby each day. Secondly the hotel recommended using Planet Peru for excursions who I would strongly ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Great property and very well locates
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good. Our room was just ok. There were windows in it that were covered with something very thin. You could hear other guests all night and into the morning. I found a hair in the bed (not my color) and the bottom of the tub was not very clean. There was a ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Wonderful staff, beautiful room with crisp linens. Big plus for me was the bathtub 🛁, I had a fabulous soak.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
Staff, location , breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Antigua Casona San Blas
Clean room. Very zen. Staff is amazing
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balconcillo
Tahuantinsuyo
When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza Tupac Amaru and Plaza San Blas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rosaspata
Though Rosaspata may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Tupac Amaru and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
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 Viewpoint.
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 San Blas and San Blas Church.
San Blas
San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza San Blas.
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte Precolombino and Plaza de las Nazarenas.
