Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
If your budget allows it, this is an easy yes: the highest guest score and a perfect location score among the 12 hotels we compared in Cusco. Skip it if you want varied dinners at the hotel every night, or if the price is a stretch, since our other picks score well for a fraction of the cost.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco is our Luxury pick for the city. It is an official 5-star with a guest score of 9.8 out of 10 from 286 reviews, and a location score of 10.
It suits travellers who want to walk to Cusco's main sights and come back to attentive service. Guests single out a professional concierge, which helps when planning excursions. Pets appear in the property's tags; check the policy directly.
It is not for anyone counting costs closely. At over three times the local median, it is a splurge. Diners who plan to eat in the hotel most nights should also note the comments on the dinner menu.
Location at Plazoleta Nazarenas and getting around
The address is Plazoleta Nazarenas 337, in Cusco City Centre. Guests describe it as being in the historic centre, a short walk from the main square and museums.
Coricancha is about 0.6 km away, roughly 8 minutes on foot. Sacsayhuamán is about 1 km, around 13 minutes. Tambomachay is 4 km away, about 50 minutes walking, which is far, so plan on a taxi or public transport for that one.
These walking times are straight-line estimates. Real routes take longer, so leave some margin.
What guests say
Location is the clearest win, matching the perfect 10 score. Being able to reach the square and museums on foot comes up again and again.
Staff also earn strong praise: professional, friendly and attentive, with knowledgeable concierge support.
The one recurring criticism is dinner. Guests note that many local eateries are close by, but say the on-site dinner menus lack variety and consistency. Easy enough to work around: eat out on most nights.
Price, and how it compares with our other Cusco picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults) was €515.84 a night, so about €1,032 in total. This is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
The sample median was €165.04. Our Budget pick, Killaqente, a 3-star scoring 8.9, was €25.41 a night. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Rumi Punku, a 3-star scoring 9.3, was €99.46.
The gap is large. For roughly five times the price of Hotel Rumi Punku, you get a 5-star hotel, a 0.5 point higher score and a perfect location rating. The listed facilities are a restaurant, a garden, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and breakfast is a buffet, though inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible hotels in Cusco. Our Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first, and this official 5-star sits joint 1st of the 12 on guest score.
A 9.8 rating, a 10 for location and consistent praise for staff made it the obvious upscale choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. At this price, read the cancellation policy carefully.
Check what your rate includes, and plan dinners at nearby restaurants if variety matters. Confirm the pet policy if you are bringing an animal.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco from Coricancha?
About 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Sacsayhuamán is about 13 minutes away.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €515.84 a night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the hotel restaurant good for dinner?
Guests say the on-site dinner menus lack variety and consistency. Many local eateries are close by, so eating out is an easy alternative.
Can I walk to Tambomachay?
It is 4 km away, about 50 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Plan on a taxi or public transport.