Hostal Turistico San Blas

Fireplace in the lobby where we relaxed in the evening.

This was the best base in Cusco for us! Situated in the center beautiful San Blas, the location was perfect with great access to quaint streets, boutiques and restaurants away from the hustle and bustle of the Plaza, while still being 5-10 minute walk away. Could not recommend this location any more, it’s just perfect. The rooms are clean and has all the necessities, there’s a small tea bar you can access anytime with coca (and other) teas and coffee, and the staff is super kind and accommodating. I actually had reservations elsewhere in Cusco for the second half of our trip, and I cancelled them to stay at Hostal Tursitico because I loved it so much! I’ve stayed here both with family and by myself, and both stays were excellent.

Rooms are very nice

Toast was a bit brittle

This was our favorite hotel (out of 8) in Peru. The staff was super helpful throughout our stay. We got great advice about things to do in and around Cusco. The breakfast was great - freshly squeezed orange juice, bread, cold cuts, cake, fruit, eggs made to order, tea, coffee, cocoa, cereal. Basically anything we would have wanted. There was hot water available at all times for tea or cocoa. Breakfast is served in a covered patio in the center of the hotel - super comfortable with a wood-burning fire, couches to sit in throughout the day, books, games. The room looked out onto the hills of Cusco. Besides the breakfast, we really enjoyed the location - less than 5 minutes by foot to the Plaza de Armas via the famous street with the 12-sided stone. We climbed up to San Blas for dinner (10 minutes) and visited quite a few of the markets on the same road.

No laundry service, but they recommended a great place only a few minutes around the corner by foot.

Decent place

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