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El Tuco Hotel

2.5 star property
Hostal near Plaza de Armas in Cusco

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Avenida Grau 835, Cusco, Cusco
  • Place, San Pedro Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Coricancha
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Armas
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Twin Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Economy Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Mountain view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cusco

Santiago stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Santiago hostal, you'll find Coricancha and Iglesia de Santo Domingo. San Pedro Market and Centro de Textiles are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • San Pedro Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coricancha - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Pedro Church - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cusco Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station - 9 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Valeriana - Bake shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Parada Vegana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yola Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Don Esteban & Don Pancho - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Doňa Lola - ‬7 min walk

About this property

El Tuco Hotel

Hostal near Plaza de Armas in Cusco
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at El Tuco Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Cusco hostal is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
El Tuco Hotel offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Cusco hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption applies only to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 6.75 per person

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 10072320919

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.
  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

El Tuco Hotel Cusco

El Tuco Cusco

El Tuco Hotel Cusco

El Tuco Hotel Hostal

El Tuco Hotel Hostal Cusco

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Tuco Hotel to the airport?

El Tuco Hotel is 2.8 mi (5-min drive) away from the Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Tuco Hotel?

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Tuco Hotel on May 15, 2026 start from $22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Tuco Hotel have an airport shuttle?

El Tuco Hotel offers an airport shuttle, for a charge of USD 6.75 per person.

Does El Tuco Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Tuco Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at El Tuco Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at El Tuco Hotel?

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at El Tuco Hotel?

This hostal offers free self parking.

Does El Tuco Hotel have a pool?

El Tuco Hotel does not have a pool.

Does El Tuco Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is El Tuco Hotel to downtown Cusco?

El Tuco Hotel is 0.9 mi away from Cusco.

El Tuco Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rizel, Goose Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the area safe and super convenient for uber ride and walkable places like the bank,pharmacy,food and market.close to the airport.love the breakfast the owner coco and ana makes time to explain to me where’s a nice places to explore and see.as a solo traveler I feel safe.el-tuco hostel owner coco and ana makes me feel I’m home and safe.thank you coco and ana for the wonderful tips and ideas.good people and good service.I would recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, beds are confortable. Staff is friendly! Their strongest points are wifi (the fastest I’ve had in Peru so far) and shower (consistent hot water and good pressure).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shariatt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coco and Anna were quite helpful hosts. Property location was ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, Close to all atraction- walking distance. Friendly accommodating staff. Shame I woke up late and rushing out Didn't get a chance to try the food. Maybe next time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good at communication- have WhatsApp if you are from out of country and the owner will contact you directly. The room was clean and safe. Close to airport and city center. Just remember to bring cash they are cash only.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo E

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

Gran atención, recomendado

Coco super amable, estupenda atención y consejos. Totalmente recomendable, ni estancia fue muy placentera
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good stay

Owner is eager to help, very good service. Hotel is in a good location, walkable distance to city centre and attractions. Good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coco and Anna are very professional and ready to help you for everything you need . They are conversant in English as well and that helps a lot for non Spanish travellers . Though I wish I knew spanish !! . They even kept secure one of my personal item that I have forgotten in the room during checkout . Overall it’s a good and very safe place for the price !!!

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily the most comfortable I have ever been in a hostel. The owner and his wife were very welcoming and helpful in deciding my plans for each day. The room looked just like the photos on the website. The bed was comfortable and made each day. The showers were hot and had good pressure with towels provided each day. The property owner allowed me to store my bags when I went on the Salkantay Trek free of charge. Adding a night was simple. I felt extremely safe in the hostel as there was a gate and the owner or his wife would let me into the property at all hours of the day. I truly can’t say how enjoyable and comfortable I was staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and friendly couple who ran the hotel, surprisingly quite at night for it's location and great attention paid to keep the location clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location kind staff that made me feel at home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

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

Excellent stay in centre of Cusco

I had an excellent stay. The couple running this hotel are lovely and ensure that guests have a pleasant stay. They cook breakfast every morning and will happily assist if you need a help with anything. The location is great as it's just few minutes walk from the centre of Cusco. The room is cleaned everyday and the shower has hot water and good pressure which is not the case in all hotels. Really recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

tadeusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jest miło i spokojnie. Mozna dobrze się wyspać. Śniadania dobre i swierze.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

paul, canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coco is a great host. Breakfast is very good and included with a very reasonable room rate. Location is within walking distance to downtown with a few restaurants close by. Coco speaks English and is very helpful with information about Cusco. We'd highly recommend this hotel for your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yueru

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

Great hotel in Cusco!

We had a great stay here at El Tuco - one night before and two nights after our Machu Picchu trip. Rooms are clean. The gate to the street is always locked, which made us feel very safe. Owner Coco is really fun to talk to, and gave us solid suggestions on where to go. The earlier check-in time is definitely a plus, which helped with our morning flight arrival. You do need to check out earlier as well, but that shouldn’t be any problem since most take the train to Machu Picchu pretty early too. Overall, really recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Thank you Coco

Jorje (Coco the owner) was just amazing, he cooked me breakfeast and was very helpfull with The information I need it .The room was very clean and big. A true bargain. Keep it going Coco !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

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

More than 5*!!

We stayed 2 nights, went for a trekking for 4 nights and returned to El Tuco to spend 2 more nights. The Hosters Coco and Anna were amazing in making sure that our luggage were safe and that we had all the information needed to start our adventure, including really good advices on how to manage altitute sickness. No stress about Money or check out times, which is so rare!! I recommend El Tuco without reservation and I would repeat the experience again. Thank you for all the support provided and for making us feel at home :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

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

Feel at home in Cusco :)

We could not have chosen a best place to stay in Cusco. El Tuco Hotel is very well located, clean and really made us feel at home with such warmful environment. The Hosters Coco and Anna are amazing and gave us lots of useful advices to make our travel even more rich. The breakfast is homemade, fresh and really tasty. The hosters do their best to make sure we feel at home. I have no words to describe how grateful I am. Many Thanks Coco and Anna :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Li-Ning

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

Recommend

Excellent safety! The host open the door personally which ensures he knows every guest
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet hostel with amazingly friendly owner. Spent time before and after tour and was an excellent place to recover from Machu Picchu!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

N, Usa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coco the owner is committed to excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019