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Amaru Colonial

3.0 star property
Hostal with free breakfast, steps from San Blas Church

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Balcony
Coffee shop
Flat-screen TV
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Property grounds
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

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

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Chihuanpata, 642, Cusco, 8003

What's nearby

  • San Blas Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cusco Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coricancha - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Pedro Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pachapapa Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jugos Naturales Carmencita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Km 0 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brew Brothers Specialty Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cevicheria De Yanet - ‬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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Amaru Colonial feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cribs/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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Crib (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 elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

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 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%).

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 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

Property is also known as

Amaru Colonial Hostal Cusco
Amaru Colonial Hostal
Amaru Colonial Cusco
Amaru Colonial Cusco
Amaru Colonial Hostal
Amaru Colonial Hostal Cusco

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?

Check-out 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

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

10/10 Excellent

Arlenys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were really kind, and the breakfast was amazing. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little hotel is a wonderful surprise. Beautifully maintained and absolutely charming. Our room was very cozy and quite comfortable. The staff was very friendly and everyone welcomed us with smiles and warm greetings any time of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

MARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the San Blas neighborhood. The street is narrow and can get busy. It's 10 mins in walking distance of the downtown Cathedral. There are cute shops, cafes and restaurants nearby. The breakfast includes eggs of your choice, fresh bread, granola with fruit, fresh squeezed juices, and tea. The rooms include heat which is perfect for the evenings when it gets cool. The shower had incredible pressure and got warm quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitación limpia y cómoda, no pasas frío, el plus de mi estancia fue el desayuno,delicioso. La estancia en Amaru fue muy agradable, regresaría sin duda.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Some rooms I have stayed in do carry noise but it’s minor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hidden gem

The garden is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Zimmer war sehr schlecht isoliert, unter der Eingangstür 1cm Spalt, an den Fenstern ein paar Millimeter, es hat durchgezogen. Wir haben die Bettdecke an die Tür gelegt. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, brachte einen extra elektronischen Heizkörper. Im Bad könnt man damit leider nicht heizen, da gab es keine Steckdose, also immer nach dem Duschen frieren, hab mich direkt erkältet. Vom Hotel wurde eine Abholung am Flughafen für uns organisiert, das hat hervorragend geklappt!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

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

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