Hotel
 El Balcón

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Tambo de Montero 222, Cusco City Centre, 051 Cusco, Peru – Great location - show map

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8.7
Excellent
553 reviews

This was our favorite place to stay in Cusco! We traveled around Peru quite a bit, and kept finding ourselves returning here to stay. It has a very homey feel and the staff is so kind! I love the garden, the flowers are so pretty and colorful. It was also close enough to el centro, yet far enough that there’s no bothers with noise. The staff helped us with coordinating taxis when needed and we were able to keep our luggage there for free while we ventured to Machu Picchu. I highly recommend El Balcon as a place to stay :)

Gabriela United States of America

Great location. Walking distance to plaza de Aransas. Clean room. Hot shower. Good breakfast.

Joseph United States of America

This is a less than 10 min walk from the Plaza de Armas. The garden in the courtyard is delightful. Breakfast was served with hot eggs prepared with your preference. The hotel managers spoke fluent English and arranged a taxi ride with no problem. The rooms are sparkling clean. It was chilly, but they had extra blankets. I also filled up my Nalgene with hot water from the restaurant which helped.

Anne United States of America

Breakfast was good and easy. Coca tea was nice to have.

Joseph United States of America

The ambience, the friendly staff, the easy access to the city

Anne United States of America

Great location , helpful stuff, nice rooms with hot shower and a super delicious breakfast included. will book again any time

Angelika United States of America

Great location, walking distance to shops & restaurants. Beautiful, historic building, lovely garden, great views.

Margot United States of America

Basic breakfast with no vegan options Very helpful stuff

Shai United States of America

Very cute and quaint. It’s technically a hostel and you definitely get that type of feel, except you have your own room and bathroom. It’s definitely no frills, so if you’re looking for luxury, this isn’t the place for you. But if you’re looking for a clean, comfortable place to lay your head, look no further. Location is great, just a quick walk to Plaza de armas and easy access to all the restaurants and cafes you could want. The food at the hotel was the highlight of our stay. The cook is a lovely Peruvian woman who feels like your favorite aunt or grandmother. And the food is spectacular. The quinoa soup is perfect for cool nights, and the pancakes are the best I’ve ever had.

Peter United States of America

Very nicely designed room, beautiful garden with fresh flowers, free 24h tea

Huong Germany
8.7
Excellent
553 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “This was our favorite place to stay in Cusco! We traveled around Peru quite a bit, and kept finding ourselves returning here to stay. It has a very homey feel and the staff is so kind!”
    Gabriela Gabriela United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location. Walking distance to plaza de Aransas. Clean room. Hot shower. Good breakfast.”
    Joseph Joseph United States of America United States of America
  • “This is a less than 10 min walk from the Plaza de Armas. The garden in the courtyard is delightful. Breakfast was served with hot eggs prepared with your preference.”
    Anne Anne United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was good and easy. Coca tea was nice to have.”
    Joseph Joseph United States of America United States of America
  • “The ambience, the friendly staff, the easy access to the city”
    Anne Anne United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location , helpful stuff, nice rooms with hot shower and a super delicious breakfast included. will book again any time”
    Angelika Angelika United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location, walking distance to shops & restaurants. Beautiful, historic building, lovely garden, great views.”
    Margot Margot United States of America United States of America
  • “Basic breakfast with no vegan options Very helpful stuff”
    Shai Shai United States of America United States of America
  • “Very cute and quaint. It’s technically a hostel and you definitely get that type of feel, except you have your own room and bathroom.”
    Peter Peter United States of America United States of America
  • “Very nicely designed room, beautiful garden with fresh flowers, free 24h tea”
    Huong Huong Germany Germany

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi 6.7
Low score for Cusco

Stay in the heart of Cusco – Great location - show map

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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 and enjoy a Continental breakfast.

El Balcon is a 20-minute walk from Saqsaywaman archaeological site.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

El Balcón has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 4, 2011

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk

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Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Cusco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 553 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi 6.7
Low score for Cusco

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gabriela
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This was our favorite place to stay in Cusco! We traveled around Peru quite a bit, and kept finding ourselves returning here to stay. It has a very homey feel and the staff is so kind! I love the garden, the flowers are so pretty and colorful....”
  • Joseph
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location. Walking distance to plaza de Aransas. Clean room. Hot shower. Good breakfast.”
  • Anne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This is a less than 10 min walk from the Plaza de Armas. The garden in the courtyard is delightful. Breakfast was served with hot eggs prepared with your preference. The hotel managers spoke fluent English and arranged a taxi ride with no problem....”
  • Joseph
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Breakfast was good and easy. Coca tea was nice to have.”
  • Anne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The ambience, the friendly staff, the easy access to the city”
  • Angelika
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location , helpful stuff, nice rooms with hot shower and a super delicious breakfast included. will book again any time”
  • Margot
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, walking distance to shops & restaurants. Beautiful, historic building, lovely garden, great views.”
  • Shai
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Basic breakfast with no vegan options Very helpful stuff”
  • Peter
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very cute and quaint. It’s technically a hostel and you definitely get that type of feel, except you have your own room and bathroom. It’s definitely no frills, so if you’re looking for luxury, this isn’t the place for you. But if you’re looking for...”
  • Huong
    GermanyGermany
    “Very nicely designed room, beautiful garden with fresh flowers, free 24h tea”

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • 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
  • Santa Catalina Convent
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Cicciolina
    0.6 miles
Top attractions
  • Religious Art Museum
    0.5 miles
  • Hatun Rumiyoc
    0.5 miles
  • San Blas Church
    0.6 miles
  • Santo Domingo Church
    0.6 miles
  • Coricancha
    0.8 miles
  • Qenko
    0.8 miles
  • Wanchaq Train Station
    1.2 miles
  • Central Bus Station
    1.8 miles
  • Pukapukara
    2.6 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Sacsayhuaman
    1 miles
Public transit
  • Train San Pedro Train Station
    0.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
    3.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of El Balcón

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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House rules El Balcón takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about El Balcón

  • Check-in at El Balcón is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • El Balcón is 1,650 feet from the center of Cusco.

  • Guests staying at El Balcón can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • El Balcón offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Full-body massage
    • Horseback riding

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to El Balcón by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 20min

  • Room options at El Balcón include:

    • Quad
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin

  • The prices at El Balcón may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.