Name: El Balcón
Address: Tambo de Montero 222, Cusco City Centre, 051 Cusco, Peru, Tambo de Montero 222, Cusco, 051, Peru
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $53 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel El Balcón

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, history and culture – Check location Tambo de Montero 222, Cusco City Centre, 051 Cusco, Peru – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, history and culture – Check location

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*9.4* Cusco Main Square: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

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Great spot to land - delicious breakfast, good design, sweetest staff. Easy walk to the Plaza. Also- great vegan restaurant on the corner. We stayed here before and after trekking and it was lovely both times. So happy to have found it.

Christine

United States of America

This hotel is off a one way street in the hill above the historical district. We could walk everywhere. The hotel staff were very helpful and gave us recommendations for restaurants and transportation options for the Sacred Valley. The room was modest but very clean, comfortable (even a cozy baby alpaca blanket) and charming. The breakfast was delicious and the dinner menu looked very good. They offer to provide a box lunch for excursions too. We visited their sister hotel in Ollantaytambo (El Aubergine) and their restaurant there (Chuncho) which were very high end.

Jennifer

United States of America

Great little place near the Plaza de Armas. Comfortable, cute and convenient. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was good and they even stored our luggage during our hike to Machu Picchu. If I'm ever in Cuzco, I will definitely be staying there again!

Christine

United States of America

Lovely convenient location with really helpful staff. Great breakfast and lovely lady organising tables and service. Nice garden to sit in. Free tea all day and water and fruit in the room.

Margaret

United Kingdom

Comfortable and charming with an excellent breakfast and 24 hour tea bar. Beautiful grounds and friendly service.

Christine

United States of America

The whole atmosphere of this tucked away gem was perfect. From the stone walls to the wood burning stoves heating the restaurant in the morning everything was perfect. Great breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone staying in Cusco. Only a 5-10 minute walk into the main square.

Catherine

Canada

El Balcón is so peaceful, nurturing and comfortable in the center of Cusco. Love the collection of beautiful Peruano artifacts all around the property. The meals and offerings of fresh herbs for tea are so good. Nice hot shower can’t be beat!

Theonlyrebecca

United States of America

Very quaint and beautiful courtyard. I loved all the wood frame work of the hotel. pretty gardens, with good restaurant open late. Like your mama's kitchen! Good breakfast too. Room had a heater, which was needed at night. with warm clean bedding and bath.

Lenita

United States of America

Very characterful hotel. The breakfast was superb and the staff organising the breakfast were very friendly and attentive.

Flors

United Kingdom

Location is great, two blocks away from Plaza de Arms and lots of good restaurants! The staff are really friendly and go out of their way to help you. Breakfast is great, they cook your order on the spot.

Katherine

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“Great spot to land - delicious breakfast, good design, sweetest staff. Easy walk to the Plaza. Also- great vegan restaurant on the corner.”

Christine United States of America
“This hotel is off a one way street in the hill above the historical district. We could walk everywhere.”

Jennifer United States of America
“Great little place near the Plaza de Armas. Comfortable, cute and convenient. The staff was friendly and accommodating.”

Christine United States of America
“Lovely convenient location with really helpful staff. Great breakfast and lovely lady organising tables and service. Nice garden to sit in. Free tea all day and water and fruit in the room.”

Margaret United Kingdom
“Comfortable and charming with an excellent breakfast and 24 hour tea bar. Beautiful grounds and friendly service.”

Christine United States of America
“The whole atmosphere of this tucked away gem was perfect. From the stone walls to the wood burning stoves heating the restaurant in the morning everything was perfect.”

Catherine Canada
“El Balcón is so peaceful, nurturing and comfortable in the center of Cusco. Love the collection of beautiful Peruano artifacts all around the property.”

Theonlyrebecca United States of America
“Very quaint and beautiful courtyard. I loved all the wood frame work of the hotel. pretty gardens, with good restaurant open late. Like your mama's kitchen! Good breakfast too.”

Lenita United States of America
“Very characterful hotel. The breakfast was superb and the staff organising the breakfast were very friendly and attentive.”

Flors United Kingdom
“Location is great, two blocks away from Plaza de Arms and lots of good restaurants! The staff are really friendly and go out of their way to help you.”

Katherine United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Cusco – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, history and culture – Check location

One of our top picks in Cusco.In a renovated pre-colonial house from 1630, El Balcon features a charming terraced garden and views of Cusco from every room. Machu Picchu excursions and massage sessions can be arranged. Wi- Fi is free.

At El Balcon, guests relax on the rustic wood gallery balconies while sipping on a Coca tea and admiring panoramic views of picturesque Cusco and the Andean scenery.

Rooms are styled with natural fabrics, tapestries and details of regional décor. Some of them feature private balconies and seating areas with elaborately crafted furniture and rustic pillars.

All rooms have private bathrooms and laundry services are available. Guests can wake-up to a Continental breakfast with home-made jams, fresh orange juice, coffee and eggs. The restaurant serves home-made lunches and dinners.

El Balcon is a 20-minute walk from Saqsaywaman archaeological site. Shuttles to Velasco Astete Airport, a 17-minute drive are available. Car rental can be arranged.

Cusco City Centre is a great choice for travelers interested in food, history and culture.

This is our guests' favorite part of Cusco, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.

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Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

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An Inside Look at El Balcón

Located only three blocks from the Plaza de Armas in the city of Cusco, El Balcon has a commanding view of the entire city, cathedrals, churches, mountains and the Ausangate glacier. El Balcon is a renovated colonial Casona that dates back to the 1630s built atop the preceding Inca terraces. Inca stone work and colonial balustrades mesh harmoniously around terraced gardens creating an atmosphere that is beautiful, historic and authentically Peruvian. Some of our amenities and services include free airport transportation, complimentary hot breakfast and buffet, laundry, and free yoga classes. We are happy to help with any travel arrangements so that our guests can experience the best that Cusco and the Sacred Valley has to offer. At El Balcon we strive to provide our guests with the highest level of hospitality so that they have all they need to feel comfortable at our family establishment.

Hotel surroundings

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La Merced Church
0.3 miles
Cusco Main Square
0.3 miles
Inka Museum
0.3 miles
Cathedral of Cuzco
0.3 miles
Sacsayhuaman
0.3 miles
Church of the Company
0.4 miles
Holy Family Church
0.4 miles
Central Market
0.4 miles
San Pedro Train Station
0.4 miles
Santa Catalina Convent
0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Cicciolina Restaurant
0.6 miles
San Pedro Market Market
0.6 miles

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Sacsayhuaman Mountain
1 miles

Closest Airports *

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
3.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location,style, atmosphere,comfort”

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Turkey

“The location is super nice, the staff is really helpful and kind and the position is really good.”

Silvia

Italy

“Beautiful location with one of the nicest views of the city. The rooms are impeccable, and the breakfast was so much better than any breakfast I've ever had...”

Daniel

Canada

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Food: American, Local, Latin American, European

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.

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This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

El Balcón accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travelers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

Room options at El Balcón include:
- Quad
- Double
- Twin
- Triple
Check-in at El Balcón is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
El Balcón has 1 restaurants:
- Restaurant
From the nearest airport, you can get to El Balcón by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 20 minutes
In total, there are 2 rooms at El Balcón.

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El Balcón offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Full-body massage
- Yoga classes
The prices at El Balcón may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Guests staying at El Balcón can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet

“Great spot to land - delicious breakfast, good design, sweetest staff. Easy walk to the Plaza. Also- great vegan restaurant on the corner. We stayed here before and after trekking and it was lovely both times. So happy to have found it. ”

“This hotel is off a one way street in the hill above the historical district. We could walk everywhere. The hotel staff were very helpful and gave us recommendations for restaurants and transportation options for the Sacred Valley. The room was modest but very clean, comfortable (even a cozy baby alpaca blanket) and charming. The breakfast was delicious and the dinner menu looked very good. They offer to provide a box lunch for excursions too. We visited their sister hotel in Ollantaytambo (El Aubergine) and their restaurant there (Chuncho) which were very high end. ”

“Great little place near the Plaza de Armas. Comfortable, cute and convenient. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was good and they even stored our luggage during our hike to Machu Picchu. If I'm ever in Cuzco, I will definitely be staying there again!”

“Lovely convenient location with really helpful staff. Great breakfast and lovely lady organising tables and service. Nice garden to sit in. Free tea all day and water and fruit in the room.”

“The whole atmosphere of this tucked away gem was perfect. From the stone walls to the wood burning stoves heating the restaurant in the morning everything was perfect. Great breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone staying in Cusco. Only a 5-10 minute walk into the main square. ”

“El Balcón is so peaceful, nurturing and comfortable in the center of Cusco. Love the collection of beautiful Peruano artifacts all around the property. The meals and offerings of fresh herbs for tea are so good. Nice hot shower can’t be beat!”

“Very quaint and beautiful courtyard. I loved all the wood frame work of the hotel. pretty gardens, with good restaurant open late. Like your mama's kitchen! Good breakfast too. Room had a heater, which was needed at night. with warm clean bedding and bath.”

“Location is great, two blocks away from Plaza de Arms and lots of good restaurants! The staff are really friendly and go out of their way to help you. Breakfast is great, they cook your order on the spot.”

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Reviewed: October 18, 2019

Christine
United States of America
10

“Love El Balcon”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great spot to land - delicious breakfast, good design, sweetest staff. Easy walk to the Plaza. Also- great vegan restaurant on the corner. We stayed here before and after trekking and it was lovely both times. So happy to have found it.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Kate
United Kingdom
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Something was missing from breakfast..it wasn't interesting. Beautiful bread is made in Cusco why not use that rather than European style rolls. The staff need to remember to turn off restaurant lights or sleep in the garden rooms can be affected. Also fair taxi prices need to the norm..initially I was quoted $20 to get to the airport..not sure who would have benefitted had I not challenged it..we paid 20 soles..
The food in the restaurant was delicious. The decor in the rooms was lovely. The beds and sheets were comfortable. The hotel felt relaxing.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Jennifer
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

“Great Location with Local Flare”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This hotel is off a one way street in the hill above the historical district. We could walk everywhere. The hotel staff were very helpful and gave us recommendations for restaurants and transportation options for the Sacred Valley. The room was modest but very clean, comfortable (even a cozy baby alpaca blanket) and charming. The breakfast was delicious and the dinner menu looked very good. They offer to provide a box lunch for excursions too. We visited their sister hotel in Ollantaytambo (El Aubergine) and their restaurant there (Chuncho) which were very high end.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Christine
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
Great little place near the Plaza de Armas. Comfortable, cute and convenient. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was good and they even stored our luggage during our hike to Machu Picchu. If I'm ever in Cuzco, I will definitely be staying there again!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Margaret
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was comfortable but small.
Lovely convenient location with really helpful staff. Great breakfast and lovely lady organising tables and service. Nice garden to sit in. Free tea all day and water and fruit in the room.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Jordan
United Kingdom
10

“Beautiful place, great value and location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very comfortable bed, beautiful layout of the hotel and the staff were exceedingly helpful. Would recommend.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Christine
United States of America
10

“Lovely place to land!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Comfortable and charming with an excellent breakfast and 24 hour tea bar. Beautiful grounds and friendly service.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
9.6

“Wonderful stay...just book here already!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
The only thing I didn't love was that the rug in the room didn't have a rug pad so it was very slippery
This was, by far, the most beautiful property was stayed at while in Peru. The beds were very comfortable and the design of the entire place was spectacular. The breakfast was delicious and included and the overall feel of the place is peaceful and serene. The staff was helpful. Our luggage was delivered from a tour company and they had they stored in our rooms when we arrived and they set us up with a prompt taxi ride to the airport for our departure. Also, they had the softest alpaca blankets on the bed and they happened to sell them at the front desk which was great. Overall, great experience.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Catherine
Canada
10

“A beautiful, quaint hotel in a great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing I didn’t like
The whole atmosphere of this tucked away gem was perfect. From the stone walls to the wood burning stoves heating the restaurant in the morning everything was perfect. Great breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone staying in Cusco. Only a 5-10 minute walk into the main square.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Tom
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The upper floor rooms looked better (better view) than the lower floor and the bathroom of the room we stayed in was a bit spartan and cold and could perhaps do with sprucing up. Am quibbling slightly but given the price of a room !!
Interesting building and attractive enclosed garden. The small restaurant served great pasta and lovely breakfast. It is quite central and while it is on a small incline down to the town, I would ignore comments that the walk up is steep - it takes 3-4 mins of uphill walking - not too challenging if you are holidaying in Cusco.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Paula
Australia
8.8

“Great atmosphere in a central location - with great breakfast but terrible internet.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Internet bandwidth so poor in the room could not download or upload anything. Extremely frustrating. Had to sit in reception to use wifi, but still very slow down loading. Drove me mad.
Breakfast was delicious with a huge variety of fruits, cereals, breads plus choice of pancakes or eggs or french toast all supervised by the lovely Juanita in the kitchen. Great location, very nicely decorated with local handcrafts . Our room was a little on the small side but very nice atmosphere, with a hairdrier and dressing gown. Free water available.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“Stunning views and amazing staff!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing staff! Very helpful and friendly

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Theonlyrebecca
United States of America
10

“Love all Wendy Weeks hotels!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
El Balcón is so peaceful, nurturing and comfortable in the center of Cusco. Love the collection of beautiful Peruano artifacts all around the property. The meals and offerings of fresh herbs for tea are so good. Nice hot shower can’t be beat!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 24, 2019

Lenita
United States of America
9.2

“An excellent place! worth the $$”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing
Very quaint and beautiful courtyard. I loved all the wood frame work of the hotel. pretty gardens, with good restaurant open late. Like your mama's kitchen! Good breakfast too. Room had a heater, which was needed at night. with warm clean bedding and bath.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 20, 2019

Jill
United States of America
7.9

“Good value, but don't plan on sleeping in”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
The only complaint was noise. We had the room under the stairs and people would not carry their luggage down, but drag it down the steps. So, in the a.m. we were woken up by banging suitcases down the stairs. Could never figure out how to use the safe in the room.
Good location and good facility for the price.

Stayed in September 2019

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