EL BALCON, Cusco – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Colonial Building
El Balcón Cusco is a renovated colonial house from 1630, built on Inca terraces. The property combines Inca stonework with colonial balustrades throughout its terraced gardens. Located three blocks from Plaza de Armas, it offers views of Cusco Cathedral, surrounding mountains, and the Ausangate glacier.
Rooms with Regional Decor
Rooms feature natural fabrics, regional tapestries, and handcrafted furniture. Some include private balconies with city views, seating areas with rustic pillars, and electric stoves. Room amenities include safes, filtered water, fresh fruit, robes, and hairdryers. Options range from double rooms to family suites measuring up to 31.84 m².
On-Site Dining Options
The hotel features a restaurant serving Peruvian cuisine and a coffee shop. Breakfast with bioregional products is included. Guests can enjoy coca tea on wooden balconies overlooking the city and Andean landscape.
Adventure Experiences Available
The hotel organizes horseback riding, mountain biking, river rafting, kayaking, and zipline tours. Transfers and guided tours to Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Moray, and Salineras are available. Picnic excursions can be arranged.
Services and Location
Services include free Wi-Fi, laundry, airport transfers (10 km to Alejandro Velasco Astete International), and reception in Spanish and English. The hotel is 2.5 km from Wanchaq train station and within walking distance of Museo de Plantas Sagradas, Cusco Cathedral, and Convent of Santo Domingo.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor