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About this property

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.

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

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Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Cusco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

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

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet


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2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ellen
    United States United States
    This is a beautiful hotel not far from the Plaza de Armas. The gardens and view of the city from the second floor are very special and the breakfast is excellent. Have stayed here on three separate trips and have had an excellent experience every...
  • Jenn
    United States United States
    The room was spacious and clean. Nice touches with fresh water and fruit in the room.
  • Patricia
    United States United States
    Place was fantastic with the feel of an farm. Breakfast was lovely. Great location
  • Jenn
    United States United States
    The rooms were simple, clean, and included sweet touches like fresh fruit and water in each room. The towels were super soft. The staff went out of their way to be helpful. I would stay there again and recommend it without any reservations.
  • Mark
    United States United States
    The hotel has character! It doesn’t feel like a chain hotel, it has more personality. A few blocks from the main plaza, great location. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
  • Carmen
    United States United States
    Loved the staff, delicious breakfast and cozy room.
  • Warner
    United States United States
    Beautiful property. Great food on site. Would highly recommend
  • Lauren
    United States United States
    Lovely stay at El Balcón! Beautiful views of Cusco from the second floor rooms, quiet and authentic room, the breakfast was excellent- fresh fruit, local coffee, staff so helpful, peaceful courtyard garden
  • Radu
    Romania Romania
    Great little gem, with a wholehearted breakfast. This seemed like a typical peruvian house, close to the city center yet quiet. The garden really stand out as a space where one can spend a nice morning or evening. Staff was nice and really...
  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    Beautiful garden and view, comfy beds, and overall a great atmosphere

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour

House rules

El Balcón takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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