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El Balcon

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Plaza de Armas

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Immerse yourself in Cusco's rich history at El Balcon, where a warm welcome awaits with continental breakfast and a charming coffee shop. Explore the city's vibrant spirit on the sun-kissed terrace or unwind in the serene garden, all while being supported by multilingual staff and helpful concierge services.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathrobes
The current price is $67
$74 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, 3 Twin Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden Area | In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Garden Area | In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, 3 Twin Beds, Garden Area

In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, 3 Twin Beds, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tambo De Montero 222, Cusco, Cusco, 8002

What's nearby

  • Plaza El Regocijo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza de Armas - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cusco Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Twelve Angled Stone - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Pedro Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 8 min drive
  • Poroy Station - 9 min drive
  • San Pedro Station - 13 min walk
  • Cusco Wanchaq Station - 23 min walk
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Yokomo Restaurant Cusco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Mordisc'o Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vikingo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Olivo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Balcon

El Balcon offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Plaza de Armas. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • 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.

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.
Property Registration Number 20442088811

Also known as

El Balcon Cusco
El Balcon Hotel
El Balcon Hotel Cusco
Balcon Hotel Cusco
El Balcon Hotel
El Balcon Cusco
El Balcon Hotel Cusco

Frequently asked questions

Does El Balcon offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, El Balcon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at El Balcon?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at El Balcon?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at El Balcon.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Balcon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at El Balcon and nearby?

El Balcon has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near El Balcon?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around El Balcon like?

El Balcon is in Cusco Historic Center, a short 6-minute walk from Plaza de Armas and 5 minutes' walk from Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales.

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El Balcon Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, high quality, delicious, fresh, and with plenty of choices. (36 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast and good coffee.
Naomi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel breakfast on my South America trip. only downside was Wi-Fi could use some improvement, as the connection frequently dropped.
Ratawan, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great, check-in went smoothly, clean room
Claudie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property, great view, great breakfast
Aryaman, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff that were super easy to work with, combined with a fantastic environment around the hotel with many things to do for all ages created a wonderful experience
Ramses, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay. Wonderful food options and very friendly staff.
Kyle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, beautiful, attentive staff, great breakfast
Benny, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Amalia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff went above and beyond during our stay. It felt like staying in an upscale hotel!
Jan-Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute hotel. Our stay there for 2 nights was perfect. The kitchen staff were very kind and the eggs were good.
Sarah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was a quaint, well kept, Peruvian style place with helpful staff. Restaurant was really good but limited. Was a good value! Would stay again.
Stuart, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was clean and basic. Breakfast was great and had wonderful service. The room and hotel are very rustic, no tv and you can hear outside noise.
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good breakfast, good environment
Carol Su Ming, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sebastiano, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Every thing is great except the room is small. The front desk, the breakfast are great
zhiqiang, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is clean, rustic with friendly staff, but can be noisy from street traffic. I would stay there again.
Jack, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and attentive staff, helped us book taxis as needed, breakfast buffet was high quality and included made-to-order eggs or pancakes, and close to the city center. Plus the view of the city from the second level is so beautiful.
Marco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I cannot recommend this property enough. Absolutely incredible.
Blake, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the place and staff are very friendly!
Bilma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, beautiful views of Cusco .
CRISTINA, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic time during our stay. The staff, in particular, are very personable and caring for their residents. I would certainly recommend staying here.
Benjamin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was extremely friendly and they were incredibly flexible about storing our luggage before we could check in and during the five days we were on our trek.
Abigail, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, the staffs was very helpful.
Abel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place. Very friendly staff, good food, beautiful old building and great views. Excellent start to our trip.
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, Clean, Comfortable

Wonderful staff, excellent restaurant, and super comfy room. Accommodating, friendly, and caring. Thank you for a lovely stay and the beautiful meals.
Jackie, 21-night trip