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Amaru Colonial

3.0 star property
Guests start their mornings with coffee while planning adventures at this retreat near San Blas Church, then return to browse books in garden surroundings

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Amaru Colonial offers a practical home base with amenities that enhance travel. Guests enjoy an included English breakfast, quiet garden moments, and multilingual staff assistance with local attractions. The property's WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding, a wooden wardrobe, and wall-mounted reading lights.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Triple Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two wooden beds with headboards, white bedding, and wall-mounted reading lamps.

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two wooden beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a small table with a vase.

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Cusco, Amaru Colonial is in the city centre. Cusco Cathedral and Plaza de Armas are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit San Pedro Market and Real Plaza Cusco. San Blas Church and Coricancha are two other places to visit that come recommended. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cusco travel guide
Map
Calle Chihuanpata, 642, Cusco, 8003

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a prominent cathedral and mountains in the background.
    San Blas Church
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.
    Plaza de Armas
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historic church with two towers, a plaza with people, and mountains in the background.
    Cusco Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • An arched corridor with a bell tower in the background.
    Coricancha
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A market entrance with a sign reading "Bienvenidos a tu Mercado San Pedro".
    San Pedro Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Perla Criolla
    3 min walk
  • Brew Brothers Specialty Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Llama Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Pachapapa Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Green Point
    2 min walk

About this property

Amaru Colonial

  • Hostal near San Blas Church
  • Located close to Cusco Cathedral and Inca Museum, Amaru Colonial provides free English breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and a front desk safe
    • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
    • Multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Amaru Colonial offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Cots/infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property’s breakfast service is available only by reservation and must be requested in advance of arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 20527528501

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Amaru Colonial pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Amaru Colonial?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Amaru Colonial?

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

What time is check-out at Amaru Colonial?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Amaru Colonial provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Amaru Colonial located?

Located in Cusco Historic Center, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of San Blas Church, Cusco Cathedral and Plaza de Armas. Inca Museum and Coricancha are also within 10 minutes. Cusco Wanchaq Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Pedro Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Amaru Colonial Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful getting rides, and great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and big rooms with a beautiful garden and view. Good breakfast and the people working there were very helpful. We got stuck on Machu Pichu because of issues with the train and were late for our check out. But they didn't mind and had simply been worried for us. While we threw our stuff into our bags they helped us arrange for taxis and made sure we got to the airport on time for our flight.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, in a great location and the staff was very accommodating. I would return here in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venus

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amaru Colonial was one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had. It is a beautiful hotel with stunning views of Cusco from the patio. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. The area felt safe and is a short walk to the city center. Breakfast each day was healthy and tasty. The staff went above and beyond with transporting and storing our luggage for a few days while we went to Machu Picchu at their sister hotel which we stayed at when we returned to Cusco.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, this is a decent value for the money if you are not particular with your accommodations. Breakfast is very decent too.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

8/10 Good

Leslie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Amaru Colonial on each of my 4 visits to Cusco. I have brought a group of 10 people each time and they all love it. This hotel is quaint, serene, full of pretty flowers and a colonial design. Most of the rooms overlook the garden. The showers are great and there is hot water. Their staff are very helpful. The breakfast includes fruit, yogurt, pastries, buns, cheese, meat, eggs cooked your way and of course coffee, tea and juice. The only con about this place is Amaru is located on a hill that is on a narrow street, but once you are at the bottom of the hill there are many options for restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Riquelmy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Amaru Colonial for 3 night, loved the location. Conveniently next to the San Blas Market, where you can find great affordable cheap dining options & local treats & souvenirs . The rooms are spacious & bathrooms are nice & big. The breakfast each morning was fresh & delicious with the kitchen staff making eggs just the way you like them. & the 2nd floor views of the city are worth going up for breakfast The staff was polite & helpful. The courtyard is a peaceful sanctuary blooming with flowers . I will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only isuue was a little noise of construction but it was easy to resolved they change our room number the rest of the service was excellent !!
Amazing view
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yogesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great helpful staff, great location and comfortable rooms. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

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

Beautiful Elegant and Comfortable

Elegant, great location, clean, and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, characterful hotel. Lovely staff, very clean and great breakfast. Superb
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It had a very boutique, kind of B&B type of vibe. The staff was very friendly, the breakfast was very good, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. I enjoyed my stay, and would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023