Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide
Cusco
Visit Cusco Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Plaza de Armas
Learn about the local history of Cusco with a stop at Plaza de Armas. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
San Pedro Market
During your visit to Cusco, you can search for that perfect souvenir at San Pedro Market. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Cusco Cathedral
Learn about the local history of Cusco with a stop at Cusco Cathedral. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Coricancha
Find out about the history of Cusco when you spend time at Coricancha. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
San Blas Church
Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at San Blas Church. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Great hotel. The rooms and bathrooms are large and modern with a spa vibe. The hotel provides free breakfast buffet that it was impressively good.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Beautiful historic building in the heart of Cusco. Walking distance to major sites. Great breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Great room, very clean. The location is also very nice, close to all main tourist attractions. Hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. I would recommend staying in this hotel.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
Good service.good breakfast. Convenient area….
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
Ok
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
An incredible hotel Wonderful rooms, a beautiful spa, delicious breakfast and great colleagues We loved the additional activities- such as the history tour and meeting Panchita We wish that we could have stayed for longer!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Museo de Arte Precolombino.
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 Cusco Craft Center and Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.
Quinta Toccocachi
While there might not be top attractions in Quinta Toccocachi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza de las Nazarenas.
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 Museum of Contemporary Art and Plaza El Regocijo.
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.
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.
