Cusco Historic Center
Cusco
Visit Cusco Historic Center
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco – Skip the Hike
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Excellent stay, breakfast from 3AM! Great idea for early tours.
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
The staff was very attentive to our needs. My wife received oxygen as soon as she arrive due to the altitude sickness. Providing a schedule for spa time outside of the office hours was handled well by the concierge. All in all, I highly recommend this hotel to family and friends!
Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2026
Kantu Hotel
Kantu hotel was a lovely place to stay for our five nights in Cusco. It exceeded our expectations. Its location was perfect, our room was large and well furnished. The breakfasts were wonderful, and when we went for an early tour, they packed a breakfast for us to take with us.
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Staff were courteous and the accomodation of a good standard
Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
A lovely space within easy walking distance of plaza, market, dining, and nightlife. Comfortable, clean room with a very welcome heater in the bathroom and filtered water available in room. A wonderful addition was a sweet rescued baby alpaca on the inner patio in very nice , clean living quarters, ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
We stayed at this hotel for 5 days and we had an excellent time Our room was large, spacious and clean. My favorite part was definitely the bed. It was so comfortable that we looked forward to coming back and resting in it each night. The hotel is in a great location and walking distance to the main ...
Reviewed on 11 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 Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales and Plaza El Regocijo.
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.
