Cusco Historic Center

Cusco

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

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas which includes a garden and a church or cathedral

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 markets and food 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 featuring 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 with a stop at Plaza San Blas. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Plaza San Blas
Cusco showing a city and street scenes

San Pedro Church

Step inside “the Sistine Chapel of the Andes,” a richly decorated 17th-century church full of carvings and religious paintings.

San Pedro Church

Things to do

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

RM106
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

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

RM359
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

RM1,813
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Cusco: Humantay Lake with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

RM102
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

RM169
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

From Cusco: Chinchero Weavers, Moray, Maras Salt Mines Tour

RM55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cusco: Chinchero Weavers, Moray, Maras Salt Mines Tour
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Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center

Kantu Hotel

Kantu Hotel

2.5 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is RM329 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
RM329
RM329 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro ...
9/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
"Great but noisy"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Kantu Hotel
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
The price is RM703 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM703
RM773 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,073 reviews)
Comfy, Convenient and Welcoming Stay
"Very convenient location close to city square. Staff are very friendly and helpful. We were also able to store our luggage here when going to Machu Picchu."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol 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 RM1,211 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
RM1,211
RM1,505 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Beautiful building and grounds. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Close to downtown square. Amazing hotel overall."

Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025

JW Marriott El Convento 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 RM1,319 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
RM1,319
RM1,625 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (932 reviews)
Incredible hotel in central Cusco!
"Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel By Marriott in Cusco is a first class hotel with first class service and within walking distance to all of the central Cusco attractions. They also have a baby Alpaca that you can pet each day in the hotel courtyard! 😁 We stayed in room 462 which has a ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sep 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 RM718 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
RM718
RM790 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent service and very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Cusco

Hotel Taypikala Cusco

4 out of 5
Calle Inticahuarina 620, Cusco, Cusco
The price is RM392 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
RM392
RM392 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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! (787 reviews)
"In general, the Taypikala hotel was good, there were only two details that particularly caught my attention: 1.- The absence of a soap disk in the bathroom. 2.- And the most important, the 6 days we were staying we had problems with the Internet connection, it became super slow or fell down especially ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Hotel Taypikala Cusco
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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 Plaza de las Nazarenas and Plaza Sán Cristobal.

San Cristóbal
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Coripata

While Coripata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de Armas and Cusco Craft Center.

Coripata
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Santa Ana

While Santa Ana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de Armas and Museum of Contemporary Art.

Santa Ana
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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 featuring 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
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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