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El Balcon

3.0 star property
El Balcon offers a historic retreat in the heart of Cusco, where knowledgeable staff help travelers discover authentic local experiences beyond the tourist trail

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Travelers experience Cusco's heritage at El Balcon with continental breakfast and coffee shop. The sun-filled terrace offers city views, and the garden provides a quiet retreat. Multilingual staff and concierge services help guests navigate the ancient Inca capital.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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A modern bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a hanging light fixture.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a mirror.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, Balcony | In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a wooden bench, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror with wall-mounted lights.

Superior Room, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cusco Historic Center, a neighborhood in Cusco, El Balcon is near a train station. Bird Watching in peru and San Francisco Church Museum and Catacombs reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Museo de Historia Natural and Planetarium Cusco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium or Action Valley. Visit our Cusco travel guide
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Tambo De Montero 222, Cusco, Cusco, 8002

What's nearby

  • A historic church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.
    Plaza de Armas
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic church with two towers, a plaza with people, and mountains in the background.
    Cusco Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A market entrance with a sign reading "Bienvenidos a tu Mercado San Pedro".
    San Pedro Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A cityscape with a prominent cathedral and mountains in the background.
    San Blas Church
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • An arched corridor with a bell tower in the background.
    Coricancha
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station
    13 min walk
  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Allpa & Nina
    4 min walk
  • El Duende
    4 min walk
  • Aulita Cafe Boutique
    4 min walk
  • Fuego
    4 min walk
  • El Mordisc'o Restaurant
    5 min walk

About this property

El Balcon

  • Hotel near Plaza de Armas
  • Located close to San Pedro Market, El Balcon provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An area shuttle, concierge services, and multilingual staff
    • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
    • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry services
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at El Balcon boast perks such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like safes and free bottled water.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 20442088811

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Balcon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Balcon?

As of Jul 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Balcon on Aug 1, 2026 start from $83, 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.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Balcon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Balcon?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is El Balcon located?

Located in Cusco Historic Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museo Irq’i Yachay and Plaza de Armas. Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales and Plaza Sán Cristobal are also within 10 minutes. San Pedro Station is 13 minutes by foot and Cusco Wanchaq Station is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

El Balcon Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 323 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nidhish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property with helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay at El Balcon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff; clean room and common areas; great breakfast; very pretty courtyard; great views; great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ailise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Extremely accommodating staff, great breakfast options, high quality sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and setting, kind and helpful staff, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the comfortable rooms and awesome hot showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast and good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast! Helpful staff, nice room, and hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place is beautiful and the room is clean. Breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aryaman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great view, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Haina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, friendly staff, the cleanness of room is ok, has some stains on the pillows and bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great, check-in went smoothly, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. Wonderful food options and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful, attentive staff, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Freya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, really walkable to the historic center, restaurants and shops. Good breakfast. Comfy rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel! The breakfast was perfect! Upstairs neighbors were loud and the hotel is a little ways away from everything which requieres a lot of walking to everything but on the upside less noisy than the center.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond during our stay. It felt like staying in an upscale hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place and staff are very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol Su Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, good environment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I loved the property, super cute for a fair price. The staff was so nice and the breakfast very tasty and healthy, they work just with organic products from the area which made the experience unique. The location is fairly close to the main plaza. We highly recommend El Balcón.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really felt taken care of at El Balcon. The kitchen staff: Juanita, Marlene, and Nely made delicious food and their care felt like a warm hug. We loved the very homey kitchen and restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, beautiful views of Cusco .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rustic and cozy hotel right in the heart of the city center. The restaurant had excellent food and the staff was all very pleasant.Easily walkable. Close to the train station and airport. My only complaint was the wi-fi signal in the hotel room was poor, though it worked fine in the common areas and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastiano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was fantastic and super unique - the staff was super friendly, the grounds were beautiful, and the room was clean and quiet. The hotel has a very antique and rustic feel which very much added to it as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a cute accommodation, very authentic and not a cookie cutter. The way it’s set is to disconnect, there is no tv in the room, just a good simple room with a good mattress. Breakfast is great, good cofffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious and fresh with plenty of choices. The fresh baked bread was amazing. The staff was very accomadating. And the coffee...Wow!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025