El Balcón

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

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About this property

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 archeological site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real 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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Availability

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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
3 single beds
2 single beds
3 single beds
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Steven
Australia Australia
“Good location near the city square. They packed us a sandwich and fruit to go when we were checking out early for our Inca trail tour which was a nice touch (just tell them the night before).”
Kjersti
Norway Norway
“The house, the filtered water, the early breakfast, the service.”
Kjersti
Norway Norway
“The staff was great and helpful.The room was spotless. There was a nice heater in the room. You get nice filtered water The building and souroundings are is very charming.”
Sophie
Germany Germany
“After my Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley I came back here again. I spend the days before MP here I stored my luggage. Best decision El Balcón for my stay at Cusco. Really love this place.”
Sophie
Germany Germany
“Lovely and very kind and helpful staff. It’s a quite oasis located not far from the Center. I had an amazing time and big thank you to the amazing staff helping me with my arrival in Peru. It felt like home here for me. Thank you...”
Newman
Australia Australia
“Good location close to main square. Nicely presented accomodation. Felt authentic. Clean rooms. Comfortable linen and beds. Enjoyed the included breakfast. Offers an array of different room layouts.”
Karolina
Poland Poland
“Their breakfast is amazing, I highly recommend you to try”
Andrew
South Korea South Korea
“The staff were incredibly lovely and welcoming. The restaurant and included breakfast with organic food from their garden was amazing and well priced. The building itself was really beautiful and we appreciated the oil heaters.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Charming and unique hotel, accessed through a simple discrete door in the street. Rooms spotless and excellent breakfast. We had a city view room overlooking the roofs to the cathedral- great in the day and by night.”
Emma
Australia Australia
“Always friendly staff and made us feel like we are home.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-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 travellers 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.