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
Very convenient location
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Shops in close proximity. Great area to walk and explore. Concierge team are superb especially Lidia and Elmer.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Kantu Hotel
This is essentially a guesthouse. Ask for a quiet room, as many of them open on to the courtyard and you hear everything as people come and go. The washrooms are stinky. The location is great. The roof top is nice. It's a solid cheapish option.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Everybody at the hotel was super friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend this hotel if you’re planing to visit the Machu Picchu.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
Just as advertised.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
Great
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Pre-Columbian Art Museum 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 Coricancha and Santiago Plaza.
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 El Regocijo and San Pedro Market.
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.
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.
Tahuantinsuyo
When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza Tupac Amaru and Plaza San Blas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
