Name: La Posada del Viajero
Address: Santa Catalina Ancha 366, Cusco City Centre, 084 Cusco, Peru, Santa Catalina Ancha 366, Cusco, 084, Peru
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $50 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, history and culture – Check location Santa Catalina Ancha 366, Cusco City Centre, 084 Cusco, Peru – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, history and culture – Check location

*9.4* Cusco Main Square: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

*9.1* Cathedral of Cuzco: only 3 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for La Posada del Viajero – rated 8.9 by recent guests!

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The staff were super nice and knowledgeable. The room was clean. And the location was close to central.

Gwenwen, United States of America

Amazing. Arranged taxi’s for us to be picked up and dropped of at the airport, which was excellent after 24 hours of travel. We had an early morning expedition and there was a small snack packed, waiting for us. The area was very close to everything and the food recommendations were great. My Spanish is poor,” (that’s being nice) and they staff was able to help in every way. Highly recommend staying at La Posada del Viajero!!

Samantha, United States of America

The history of the place: Hiram Bingham used to stay there and that it was owned by the person on whose land Machu Picchu was discovered. The location is perfect for exploring old Cusco.

Stepan, United States of America

Friendly and helpful staff! Nice ambience! 24 hour tea, good tours

Sarah, United States of America

The beds were very soft and the staff were the sweetest and most helpful. The WiFi was extremely good compared to all other places I've been to in Peru. The bathrooms are clean and the tours that we booked through the hotel was definitely enjoyable and worth the price. (Sacred valley for 70 soles).

Vy, United States of America

The staff was amazing. They answered all my questions via email and helped with a lot of thecstay in Cusco. In person everyone was friendly and nice. The location was fabulous, just off the main square.

Barbara, United States of America

The staffs are very nice and really sweet! They even helps me send the post card, I am really appreciated.

Yingxi, Canada

The location was good, breakfast was good. The staff was very nice and helpful.

Robert, United States of America

Hot water to drink 24/7. Staff friendly. Excellent location.

Wei, United States of America

Loved the staff!!! Great location, interesting hotel design, cozy sitting places to visit with friends, delicious breakfast and perfect location for everything in Cusco. The best part was the staff. These girls were so nice to us that it really made us feel welcome and help us enjoy our time in Cusco much more.

Todd, United States of America

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9.7

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“The staff were super nice and knowledgeable. The room was clean. And the location was close to central.”

Gwenwen United States of America
“Amazing. Arranged taxi’s for us to be picked up and dropped of at the airport, which was excellent after 24 hours of travel. ”

Samantha United States of America
“The history of the place: Hiram Bingham used to stay there and that it was owned by the person on whose land Machu Picchu was discovered. The location is perfect for exploring old Cusco.”

Stepan United States of America
“Friendly and helpful staff! Nice ambience! 24 hour tea, good tours”

Sarah United States of America
“The beds were very soft and the staff were the sweetest and most helpful. The WiFi was extremely good compared to all other places I've been to in Peru. ”

Vy United States of America
“The staff was amazing. They answered all my questions via email and helped with a lot of thecstay in Cusco. In person everyone was friendly and nice. ”

Barbara United States of America
“The staffs are very nice and really sweet! They even helps me send the post card, I am really appreciated.”

Yingxi Canada
“The location was good, breakfast was good. The staff was very nice and helpful.”

Robert United States of America
“Hot water to drink 24/7. Staff friendly. Excellent location.”

Wei United States of America
“Loved the staff!!! Great location, interesting hotel design, cozy sitting places to visit with friends, delicious breakfast and perfect location for everything in Cusco. The best part was the staff. ”

Todd United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Cusco –

Located 1,650 feet from the commercial and financial area in El Sol Avenue, La Posada del Viajero offers accommodations in Cusco. Free Wi-Fi access is available here.

Rooms at La Posada del Viajero feature a TV and a private bathroom. Linen is included. A buffet breakfast is offered daily for free.

Guests will also find a shared lounge and TV area as well as free luggage storage. Guests can book tours at the tour desk and transportation to and from the airport is available for an extra fee.

La Posada del Viajero sits 1,000 feet from Cusco's cathedral. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is a 15-minute car ride away.

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.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Cusco! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Cusco! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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24-hour front desk

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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An Inside Look at La Posada del Viajero

La Posada del viajero is known for being a place where people feel at home, we have no frills, but we have a worm and cozy environment and we are willing to help you in any way you need to ensure a pleasant stay.

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, history and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Santa Catalina Convent
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Religious Art Museum
0.1 miles
Holy Family Church
0.1 miles
Cathedral of Cuzco
0.1 miles
Church of the Company
0.1 miles
Cusco Main Square
0.1 miles
Hatun Rumiyoc
0.2 miles
Inka Museum
0.2 miles
La Merced Church
0.2 miles
Santo Domingo Church
0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Shaman vegan Restaurant
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Gatos Market Supermarket
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Closest Airports

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
2.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“great place an location. staff very friendly”

Juan

Canada

9.5

“Location, great staff, excellent tours organised by the hotel, lovely courtyard where the kids could sit and play.”

Richard

United Kingdom

“Location excellent - in heart of all important tourist parts of Cusco. On a fairly busy street, but recessed down a quiet alleyway so that there is no noise at ...”

Francisco

Canada

9.1

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From 11:00 AM

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Until 10:00 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 and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 3 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

La Posada del Viajero 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 (IGV), 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.

Please inform La Posada del Viajero of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“Amazing. Arranged taxi’s for us to be picked up and dropped of at the airport, which was excellent after 24 hours of travel. We had an early morning expedition and there was a small snack packed, waiting for us. The area was very close to everything and the food recommendations were great. My Spanish is poor,” (that’s being nice) and they staff was able to help in every way. Highly recommend staying at La Posada del Viajero!!”

Samantha

United States of America

“The history of the place: Hiram Bingham used to stay there and that it was owned by the person on whose land Machu Picchu was discovered. The location is perfect for exploring old Cusco.”

Stepan

“The beds were very soft and the staff were the sweetest and most helpful. The WiFi was extremely good compared to all other places I've been to in Peru. The bathrooms are clean and the tours that we booked through the hotel was definitely enjoyable and worth the price. (Sacred valley for 70 soles).”

“The staff was amazing. They answered all my questions via email and helped with a lot of thecstay in Cusco. In person everyone was friendly and nice. The location was fabulous, just off the main square.”

Barbara

“Loved the staff!!! Great location, interesting hotel design, cozy sitting places to visit with friends, delicious breakfast and perfect location for everything in Cusco. The best part was the staff. These girls were so nice to us that it really made us feel welcome and help us enjoy our time in Cusco much more.”

Todd

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Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The temperature of the showers was never very consistent. Either extremely hot or cold.
The staff is very accommodating. They made it easy to book taxies to different sites and having water and coca tea on site was great!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 17, 2019

Jenifer
United States of America
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
the shower wasn't hot at all. we tried in the afternoon and early morning and both days it was really cold
the history of it. very cool place to stay

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing! Loved it.
Everything was perfect. Location could not have been better. Felt homey and was full of Peru flavor.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 6, 2019

Babak
Australia
9.6

“Charming and cozy! Great value”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Charming cosy place close to everything in Cusco. Staff were super helpful. Loved the complimentary lunch box in lieu of breakfast when we had to leave the hotel early! Great value for money.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

GWENWEN
United States of America
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing I don’t like was probably the blanket was too thick and heavy, had to take it off or it would be too hot (March).
The staff were super nice and knowledgeable. The room was clean. And the location was close to central.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Jackie
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff and the Location

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

Samantha
United States of America
10

“This place was more than I could have asked for!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Literally, no complaints.
Amazing. Arranged taxi’s for us to be picked up and dropped of at the airport, which was excellent after 24 hours of travel. We had an early morning expedition and there was a small snack packed, waiting for us. The area was very close to everything and the food recommendations were great. My Spanish is poor,” (that’s being nice) and they staff was able to help in every way. Highly recommend staying at La Posada del Viajero!!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

Michael
Australia
7.9

“Reasonably comfortable,safe and clean close to everything”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fairly basic aacomm ,reasonable for price and excellent location to main square and restuarants Breakfast very basic

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Stepan Riha
United States of America
9.6

“Perfect historical place to stay in central Cusco.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 5 nights
Had some plumbing problems, but the staff dealt with it professionally.
The history of the place: Hiram Bingham used to stay there and that it was owned by the person on whose land Machu Picchu was discovered. The location is perfect for exploring old Cusco.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 23, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Doors into bathrooms are short...older hotel. Expected to have quirks.
This is not a Hilton, it is a nice hotel with lots of history...Hiram Bingham used to stay here. Great location and gives cultural experience. Loved it.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 12, 2019

Lidia
United States of America
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of cleanness.
The hotel is cute and the location is perfect.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 8, 2019

Subramoni
United States of America
9.6

“Really enjooyed the stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Bathrooms could have been a little cleaner
Great location. Good breakfast.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 1, 2019

Maria
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly helpful staff. Location is perfect in the middle of town.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 25, 2019

Sarah
United States of America
8.3

“Overall good. Any issues made up for by helpful and friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beds were a little hard, leaking ceiling outside our room made it smell like mold.
Friendly and helpful staff! Nice ambience! 24 hour tea, good tours

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 13, 2019

Thomas
Canada
10

“A cozy and welcoming place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The historical significance of the site

Stayed in January 2019

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, history and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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