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alconies with corner views of the plaza.
Check out the original Inca walls in the dining
room.
Los Andes de America HOTEL $$$
(Map p198; %60-6060; www.cuscoandes.com;
Calle Garcilaso 150; s/d incl breakfast S347/410)
A Best Western hotel noted for its buffet
breakfast, which includes regional specialties
such as mote con queso (cheese and
corn) and papa helada (frozen potato).
Rooms are warm and comfortable, bathrooms
are big and relatively luxurious, and
the atrium features a scale model of Machu
Picchu.
S140/126; W) While it’s pretty pricey for
what you get, this colorful Italian-owned
lodging is snug, with quixotic, bright rooms
and a cave-like cushioned lounge. Has an
in-house responsible-travel operator, and
sponsors community projects. Entrance is
on Resbalosa.
Teatro Inka B&B GUESTHOUSE $$
(Map p198; %24-7372, in Lima 01-976-0523; www.
teatroinka.com; Teatro 391; s/d/tr incl breakfast
S66/98/119; iW) An array of dark but decent
doubles sit around an interior courtyard. All
rooms are good value, and the penthouse
suite is well worth splashing out on.
217
Hostal Suecia II HOTEL $
(Map p198; %23-9757; Tecsecocha 465; s/d/tr
S40/60/80, s/d/tr without bathroom S30/40/60)
This long-standing backpacker favorite continues
to offer excellent value with central
location, friendly owners, a light, bright,
flowery patio, decent rooms and a booklending
library. Its hostess, Señora Yolanda,
has been here 20 years.
Hostal Corihuasi GUESTHOUSE $$
(Map p198; %23-2233; www.corihuasi.com; Suecia
561; s/d/tr incl breakfast S119/149/178) A brisk
walk uphill from the main plaza, this familyfeel
guesthouse inhabits a mazelike colonial
building with postcard views. Amply sized
rooms are outfitted in a warm, rustic style
with alpaca-wool blankets, hand-woven
rugs and solid wooden furnishings. Room 1
is the most in demand for its wraparound
windows, ideal for soaking up panoramic
sunsets. Airport transfer included.
Casa Grande HOTEL $$
(Map p198; %24-5871; www.casagrandelodging.
com.pe; Santa Catalina Ancha 353; s/d/tr incl
breakfast S110/140/170; iW) Location trumps
quality in this colonial hotel. The rickety
balcony wrapped around a charming patio
is the best of this place. Rooms are basic, but
all have cable TV and, unusually, separate
shower and toilet.
Hospedaje Monte Horeb GUESTHOUSE $$
(Map p198; %23-6775; montehoreb cusco@yahoo.
com; San Juan de Dios 260, 2nd fl; s/d incl breakfast
S84/112) With an inner-courtyard entry, this
serene and well-cared for option has big,
old-fashioned rooms, an inviting balcony
and a curious mix of furnishings.
Piccola Locanda GUESTHOUSE $$
(Map p198; %23-6775; www.piccolalocanda.
com; Kiskapata 215; d with/without bathroom
Albergue Municipal HOSTEL $
(Map p198; %25-2506; albergue@municusco.gob.
pe; Kiskapata 240; dm/d S17/40; i) The Cuzco
answer to the YMCA, it’s a good choice for
the tight of budget, with plenty of space,
great views, kitchen access (breakfast only)
and laundry facilities. All rooms have shared
bathrooms.
Los Angeles B&B HOTEL $$
(Map p198; %26-1101; www.losangelescusco.com;
Tecsecocha 474; s/d incl breakfast S117/140; iW)
This old colonial sports worn rooms with
gold bedspreads and dark, carved furniture
around a central courtyard.
Hostal Andrea GUESTHOUSE $
(%23-6713; andreahostal@hotmail.com; Cuesta
Santa Ana 514; s/d S40/45, s/d without bathroom
S10/20; iW) Cuzco’s cheapest, this place is
practically falling apart, but the kind, unassuming
staff make it a reader favorite. Wi-fi
is available only in the living room.
SAN BLAS
Second Home Cusco BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
(Map p198; %23-5873; www.secondhome
cusco.com; Atocsaycuchi 616; d/tr incl breakfast
S318/384; iW) A cozy boutique lodging with
three chic suites, featuring original artwork,
adobe walls and skylights. Carlos Delfin, the
affable and cosmopolitan English-speaking
owner, orchestrates free airport pickups
and even private tours; he has even hunted
down the best baguettes in town to serve at
breakfast. Longer stays are discounted.
La Encantada BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
(Map p198; %24-2206; www. encantadaperu.com;
Tandapata 354; s/d incl breakfast S212/265; iW)
Bright and cheerful, this modern boutique
hotel features terraced gardens and immense
views from iron-rail balconies. A circular
staircase leads to small, tasteful rooms
Cuzco & the Sacred Valley S C L u E zC E P O I N G