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Amaru Colonial

3.0 star property
3-star hostal near San Blas Church

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Balcony
Lobby
Property grounds
In-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Calle Chihuanpata, 642, Cusco, 8003
  • Plaza de Armas
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cusco Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Pedro Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 107 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cusco

Cusco Historic Center stay.You'll be steps from San Blas Church and within a 10-minute walk of Cusco Cathedral with a stay at this Cusco Historic Center hostal. Plaza de Armas and Inca Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • San Blas Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cusco Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coricancha - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Pedro Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cusco Wanchaq Station - 15 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Concepto Amazonia by Xapiri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pachapapa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Green Point - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Km 0 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Concepto - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Amaru Colonial

3-star hostal near San Blas Church
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Amaru Colonial.

This 3-star Cusco hostal is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Amaru Colonial offers 22 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cusco hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property’s breakfast service is available only by reservation and must be requested in advance of arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 20527528501

We should mention

  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
  • According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.

Property is also known as

Amaru Colonial Hostal Cusco
Amaru Colonial Hostal
Amaru Colonial Cusco
Amaru Colonial Cusco
Amaru Colonial Hostal
Amaru Colonial Hostal Cusco

Frequently asked questions

How close is Amaru Colonial to the airport?

Amaru Colonial is 3.4 mi (15-min drive) away from the Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Amaru Colonial have an airport shuttle?

Amaru Colonial offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 10.00 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Amaru Colonial offer free breakfast?

Amaru Colonial offers free English breakfast every day from 5:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Amaru Colonial?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Amaru Colonial?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Amaru Colonial?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Amaru Colonial have a pool?

Amaru Colonial does not have a pool.

Does Amaru Colonial have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Amaru Colonial to downtown Cusco?

Amaru Colonial is 1.2 mi away from Cusco.

Amaru Colonial Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with so much charm. The hotel is very taken care of and the room was extremely clean. Hotel is in walking distance to the square, restaurants, cafes, etc… thank you Amaru!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location and clean relaxing hotel

Beautiful interior with lovely garden and lots of outdoor seating. All employees were friendly and professional. only downsides were 1) nowhere to securely store luggage after we checked out and 2) lots of noise starting around 4 am from staff cleaning and preparing for morning - only a problem because the windows are very old and sound travelled easily to wake us up
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Amaru Colonial a few times in the past. I love this beautiful hotel. It has lovely gardens and the rooms have lots of character. There are many choices for breakfast. The staff are amazing and willing to help out how ever they can. It is close to some really great restaurants. The only challenge is walking down the hill. As a Canadian, we are definitely not used to the narrow roads and watching to make sure your purse strap doesn't get caught on a car mirror as the cars drive past. It just takes a little getting used to. But saying that, I keep going back! Also discovered they have a sister hotel in Urubamba called Amaru Valle. We stayed there also and loved it. It is the same style hotel (but not on a hill )
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venus

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and clean room, stunning view with balcony, delicious breakfast, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

The garden is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Refreshing!!! Quiet, clean and WONDERFUL!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren, Toronto

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious room. Quite comfortable. Excellent support arranging taxi from and to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this place, from check in to check out, staff very friendly. Walking distance from the center and everything you need, cutiest garden and very clean. Totally recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was fantastic! The property was beautiful, charming, and very clean. They have the nicest staff members, all of them extremely friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Riquelmy, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pros - clean boutique hotel with friendly staff. WiFi was pretty decent and the consistent hot water (something you shouldn’t take for granted in Peru) was a major plus. Cons - Cusco sits 11, 152 feet above sea level. One has to get acclimated to the altitude (for which they do provide coca tea), but one shouldn’t have to struggle with staying warm in a hotel. “HEAT” is only provided from 7 pm to 7 am (which, to be fair, is standard for Cusco) but even when the heat is on, it’s insufficient. You have to remain under heavy quilts if you don’t wanna freeze out. There is no mention of heat limits when I booked this on Expedia. Therefore, imagine the level of shock when I was told upon check in. Also, the surrounding streets are very narrow, with room for only 1 person or car at a time. You have to consistently stop to let vehicles go by and it gets annoying quick. Having said that, there are many dining options within a short distance. Overall, the experience was decent. Would I stay here again? Not unless real, sufficient heat was provided round the clock. To me, that’s a deal breaker.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorvalino

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located to walk to city centre, friendly staff , good size rooms, hotel general areas and rooms spotless and excellent breakfast .Very good value . We would certainly re book / recommend this hotel to fellow travellers :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, super friendly staff , comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast 👌 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT place - close to town, heating, free tea

One of the places I stayed in Peru - the only one with heating in the rooms, nice colonial style, breakfast was pretty good (also one of the only ones with avocado for breakfast for ex), the only one I stayed with free coca tea, tea or filtered water for any guest (can save you some money!), super friendly staff! I’d stay there again any time I came back to Cusco! Too bad it was fully booked for the other days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is steep walking conditions but other than that amazing! All the water and tea you could want. Wonderful restaurant recommendations. Simply beautiful interior. Quaint and cozy. And I grabbed a book from the little library they have!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for a stay in Peru. The vibe was authentic to the locals with a nice little view. Very cute hotel. It was clean and the breakfast was good. It was convenient enough from plaza de armas and other little market areas. There is a 24/7 front desk attendant and the doors are always secure. I would recommend this hotel if staying in Cusco.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, close to everything but just on the periphery so quiet and comfortable. Breakfast buffet was great and they packed a take-away breakfast bag since we left for our trek at 4AM.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Cusco.

Loved the property,our room, location, food. Would stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved it so much we kept coming back throughout our whole stay in Cusco! Great rooms, breakfast, friendly staff and an endless supply of filtered water and coca tea! Would stay here again without question. Close to the town square and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023