Best luxury hotels in Cusco

Cusco's luxury hotel market is small and focused. The six properties below run from USD 240 to USD 1015 a night, and guest ratings on Trip.com sit between 9.4 and 10.0. The floor is high; the question is which property fits the trip, not whether any of them will disappoint. The differences come down to what each builds around the room: the dining program, the spa, the excursion desk, the transfer logistics. If you are passing through for one night before the Sacred Valley, prioritize airport pickup and a reliable on-site restaurant. If you are staying three nights to walk the city, the spa and the bar earn their keep over the transfer service. The list is sorted by overall rank.

1. 1

   Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco

   Luxury

   San Agustín, Cusco

   Full-service spa with mountain biking and horse riding excursions, plus a resident courtyard alpaca

   Light drifts across the courtyard on San Agustín where Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco keeps a resident baby alpaca at work. Trip.com guests rate the property 9.4 out of 5 at USD 389 a night. The full-service spa, sauna, massage room, and gym are expected at this tier; the mountain biking and horse riding excursions are not. Skip the cookie-cutter properties hugging the plaza. This address sits slightly farther from the main square, and that buffer is the reason to book: a courtyard that belongs to the guests, not the foot traffic.

   9.4/10 rating
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2. 2

   JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

   Luxury

   San Agustín

   Indoor swimming pool, 2 restaurants, bar, spa, and sauna in a single compound with airport pickup

   With an indoor swimming pool, 2 restaurants, and a bar under one roof, JW Marriott El Convento Cusco on San Agustín carries more built-in infrastructure than the boutique tier can match. Trip.com guests rate it 9.6 out of 5 at USD 379 a night. The spa, sauna, and massage room sit inside the same compound, and airport pickup solves the transfer before you land. The dining here is strong enough to skip the restaurants outside. At this price and this score, you are not paying for the name; you are paying for the list of things that work on arrival day.

   9.6/10 rating
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3. 3

   Antigua Casona San Blas

   Luxury

   235 Carmen Bajo

   Highest guest rating in this selection (9.8) with boutique-scale amenity suite at USD 290

   At 235 Carmen Bajo, Antigua Casona San Blas earns a 9.8 out of 5 on Trip.com. At USD 290 a night, the property delivers spa, sauna, massage room, hiking arrangements, a restaurant, and a bar without the footprint of a convention hotel. Airport pickup and luggage storage handle the logistics. Better than the large-format luxury properties for travelers who want fewer hallways and more attention from staff. Guests note the walk to the main plaza takes 6 or 7 minutes; that distance filters the noise without isolating you from the city.

   9.8/10 rating
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4. 4

   Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

   Luxury

   Plazoleta de Nazarenas, Cusco, 08001

   Comprehensive transfer coverage with 2 restaurants, bar, massage room, and foot bath

   One guest review on Trip.com calls Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco the best in the city, even after trying higher-priced alternatives. The property sits on Plazoleta de Nazarenas, 08001, and holds a 9.7 out of 5 guest rating at USD 490 a night. 2 restaurants and a bar handle the dining; a massage room and foot bath handle the recovery. Airport pickup, airport drop-off, and station pickup cover every arrival route. Don't bother with third-party transfer services; this hotel runs the logistics end to end.

   9.7/10 rating
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5. 5

   Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

   Luxury

   Plazoleta de Nazarenas, Cusco

   Outdoor swimming pool, sunbathing area, and library alongside a perfect 10.0 guest rating

   At USD 1015 a night, Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco on Plazoleta de Nazarenas sits at the top of this list's price range. The 10.0 out of 5 Trip.com guest rating is a perfect score, and the property earns it. An outdoor swimming pool and sunbathing area anchor the daytime; the spa, massage room, bar, and library fill the evening. Airport pickup is included. Avoid the properties that charge a premium for brand recognition alone; here the amenity list and the guest score both justify the rate. Guests describe the service as familial and single out the breakfast as the standout.

   10.0/10 rating
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6. 6

   Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel

   Luxury

   260 San Juan de Dios

   Full airport logistics and tour booking service at USD 240 a night

   Rated 9.5 out of 5 on Trip.com, Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel at 260 San Juan de Dios pairs that score with a nightly rate of USD 240. The property leans into logistics: airport pickup, airport drop-off, and a tour and ticket booking service handle the planning before you unpack. A restaurant, a bar, and a snack bar cover meals without sending you into the street. The locals head here when they need to book a guest into something reliable without the full production of the top-priced tier. Guests single out staff members by name in their reviews, which tells you the service model runs personal, not procedural. At USD 240, the 9.5 says nothing meaningful was traded for the lower rate.

   9.5/10 rating
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