El Balcon

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Plaza de Armas

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Porch
Terrace/patio
Suite, Balcony | Balcony
View from room
In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$139
23 June - 24 June

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Room options

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Double or Twin Room, 3 Single Beds, Garden Area

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, 3 Single Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden Area

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, Garden Area

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Tambo De Montero 222, Cusco, Cusco, 8002

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Armas - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cusco Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Pedro Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Coricancha - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sacsayhuaman - 18 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Pedro Station - 13 min walk
  • Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aulita Cafe Boutique - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Los Perros Couch-Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Mordisc'o Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪JC's Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Balcon

Hotel near Plaza de Armas
Located close to San Pedro Market, El Balcon provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A local area shuttle, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Laundry services, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at El Balcon have perks, such as bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as safes and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 20442088811

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law; payments cannot be split between currencies

Property is also known as

El Balcon Cusco
El Balcon Hotel
El Balcon Hotel Cusco
Balcon Hotel Cusco
El Balcon Hotel
El Balcon Cusco
El Balcon Hotel Cusco

Frequently asked questions

Is El Balcon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Balcon?

As of 18 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Balcon on 23 June 2025 start from AU$139.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at El Balcon?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Balcon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Balcon?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is El Balcon located?

Located in Cusco Historic Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museo Irq’i Yachay and Plaza de Armas. Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales and Plaza Sán Cristobal are also within 10 minutes. San Pedro Station is 13 minutes by foot and Cusco Wanchaq Station is 23 minutes.

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El Balcon Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 222 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Fantastic place to stay. Wonderful food options and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

The hotel is clean, rustic with friendly staff, but can be noisy from street traffic. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very good breakfast, good environment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We had a fantastic time during our stay. The staff, in particular, are very personable and caring for their residents. I would certainly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Staff was extremely friendly and they were incredibly flexible about storing our luggage before we could check in and during the five days we were on our trek.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Loved this place. Very friendly staff, good food, beautiful old building and great views. Excellent start to our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great property, especially the architecture!!! So beautiful. My room was perfect. Staff was polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great hotel coupled with excellent views along with scrumptious food served in their restaurant which is all locally sourced. Even included hairdryer, bathrobe and fresh fruit in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice hotel,great breakfast, had a heater, robes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very hommie. Staff was extremely nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Had a lovely stay at El Balcon. It has a wonderful garden and restaurant and the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

A great place to stay with a nice garden and great views from the balcony. Staff were nice and helpful. Special thanks to the kitchen staff - very friendly and considerate. Love the breakfast. Downside could be room condition and cleanliness. But overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The hotel is beautiful. They wait for you with filtered water and fresh food. Breakfast was delicious. Their garden is magical
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

This little hotel is the prettiest and quaintest i have ever stayed in. Rooms are lovely, opening to a beautiful, lush garden. Staff is friendly and breakfast is generous and delicious.we highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

Good service, beautiful property. Rooms are freezing cold and the small heater they provide does absolutely nothing. Never been so cold in a hotel before. Not worth the price per room either honestly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Rooms were simple but had a nice design. The common area gardens were lovely. Comfortable beds and linens. Breakfast was fresh and had high quality ingredients. Staff was friendly. As others said, bathrooms were just ok, a bit musty, and could use a refresh and renovation to match the better quality of the rooms and overall hotel itself. I booked ahead of time and got a good price and value.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10

It’s a hostel. Scary showers and the doors don’t really lock.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

I thought that for the price of the suite, you would at least have wifi and adequate heating. I could not sleep unless the fire was going as it was so cold. I slept with my hoodie and sweats on additionally to multiple blankets I had asked for. There was also lots of noise at night which would wake me up every few hours. It was a very cute hotel and the food was quite good. Service was very kind. It’s about a fifteen minute walk down/up a steep hill to get to restaurants. Overall a very nice hotel if you’re paying a cheaper price, I wouldn’t bother with the suite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Family run attention to detail
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The entrance is somewhat underwhelming because of it being in a street with mostly walls and occasional entry doors. Once inside you realize you are in a very old hacienda. Was told it was from the 1680's. The rooms are unlike what you will see in modern hotels. But charming. Also great view of Cusco from the balcony. Only negative is lack of elevators ( but only 2 floors) and lack of outlets near the beds to charge phones etc. Small vegetable/herb garden in the courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We enjoyed our stay at El Balcon. It was conveniently located, clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. As you can see from the photos of others, it's very quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Great place in general.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10

I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Cusco! Beautiful place and lovely helpful staff! Very walkable distance to the main square but just far enough away to be a quieter area. Also a nice walk/hike from the hotel to the ruins!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We had an amazing stay at this hotel. The building and the view are beautiful and the restaurant was very good too. I would recommend to anyone looking for a hotel jn Cusco.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023