El Balcón

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

In a renovated pre-colonial house from 1630, El Balcon features a charming terraced garden and views of Cusco from every room. Machu Picchu excursions and massage sessions can be arranged. Wi- Fi is free. At El Balcon, guests relax on the rustic wood gallery balconies while sipping on a Coca tea and admiring panoramic views of picturesque Cusco and the Andean scenery. Rooms are styled with natural fabrics, tapestries and details of regional décor. Some of them feature private balconies and seating areas with elaborately crafted furniture and rustic pillars. All rooms have private bathrooms and laundry services are available. Guests can wake-up and enjoy a Continental breakfast. El Balcon is a 20-minute walk from Saqsaywaman archaeological site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Laundry

Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Cusco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

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Meghan
United States United States
“El Balcon is stunning; the views of Cusco from the property, the garden is beautiful + many of the restaurant herbs come directly from it, the rooms are lovely. This is a wonderful place to stay in Cusco, just a short walk to the Plaza and its...”
Jeremy
Canada Canada
“Convenient location. The rooms were clean and very well decorated. The breakfast was excellent, would definitely recommend.”
Panagis
Greece Greece
“A grue hacienda .amazing spaces . Amazing architecture . Sparkling clean rooms. Super polite stuff. Very central”
Panagis
Greece Greece
“It was an amazing hotel.with great anesthetics and the true atmosphere of a hacienda. Sparkling clean very polite stuff!”
Rachel
Australia Australia
“Gorgeous stay! rooms and bed are huge! garden is just gorgeous, hosts are so so lovely and helpful and breakfast was amazing (chefs cook you eggs, omelete etc). very happy with our stay. we booked the garden room and could hardly hear the street...”
Sandra
Canada Canada
“Very friendly staff , great breakfast and perfect location.”
Beth
Canada Canada
“It has a lovely garden and the rooms have newly renovated bathrooms. The breakfast chef is also very lovely.”
Leah
Canada Canada
“Location was close to all. Vibe is perfect for Cusco. So cozy. Small and authentic. Incan walls. Beds are cozy. Breakfast was delicious. Staff was helpful.”
Michi
United States United States
“Outstanding hotel. Clean and comfortable. Lovely gardens and views of the city. Close to the plaza. Hot showers. Sweet dining area, set up for easy hanging space to read, play games, write and do phone business.”
Thomas
Ireland Ireland
“Everything…the staff, the room, breakfast…everything was perfect. One very small suggestion…vary the fruit at breakfast, some mango and banana would be great.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour

Amenities of El Balcón

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Laundry

House rules

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From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travelers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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