What's Cusco Historic Center like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Cusco Historic Center, especially its shops and historical sites. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and rich culture. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to San Pedro Market to shop. Plaza de Armas and Cusco Cathedral are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Cusco Historic Center?

We have 678 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' top lodging choices in Cusco Historic Center:

Tocuyeros Boutique Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Garden • Central location

La Escala Guest House

2.5-star B&B

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

Luxury hotel with spa and outdoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Hot tub • Walkable location

Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel

Luxury hotel with winery and restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace • Central location

Hotel Boutique Gold Garden

3-star hotel

• • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Café • Garden • Central location

How to get to Cusco Historic Center

Cusco Historic Center is located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the heart of Cusco.

Flying to:

• • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.), 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Cusco Historic Center

Travelling to Cusco Historic Center by train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:

• • San Pedro Station
• • Cusco Wanchaq Station

Things to see and do in and around Cusco Historic Center

What to see in Cusco Historic Center

• • Plaza de Armas
• • Cusco Cathedral
• • Coricancha
• • San Pedro Church
• • San Blas Church

Things to do in Cusco Historic Center

• • San Pedro Market
• • Inca Museum
• • Quechua Museum
• • Calle Marquez
• • Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales

Other popular Cusco Historic Center attractions

• • Santa Catalina Convent
• • Museum of Religious Art
• • Plaza de las Nazarenas
• • Twelve Angled Stone
• • Kusicancha

When is the best time to visit Cusco?

• • Hottest months: October, December, November, September (average 13°C)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, May (average 11°C)
• • Rainiest months: January, February, December, March (average 131 mm of rainfall)