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El Balcon

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

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Porch
Restaurant
View from room
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
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$97
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

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Room options

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In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, 3 Single Beds, Garden Area

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden Area

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden Area

Highlights

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Garden Area

Twin Room, Garden Area

Highlights

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

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Suite, Balcony

Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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 - 6 min walk
  • Cusco Cathedral - 9 min walk
  • San Pedro Market - 10 min walk
  • Coricancha - 14 min walk
  • Sacsayhuaman - 15 min walk

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 smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff, laundry services and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • 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

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

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
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 24 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Balcon on 26 Feb 2025 start from AU$96.56, 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. 117 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 183 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 Excellent

Marcus

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Nice and rustic hotel with minimalistic amenities. Staff is extremely attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Family run attention to detail
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Okay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

luanna

Great staff and spacious room. Too many stairs around the hotel and in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

This hotel was beautifully restored and maintained. It is in a great location - close to the city's plaza - which makes walking around and exploring Cusco great. There is also a full jug of clean water in the lobby at any time, which allows for easy drinking. The staff was accommodating and kind, and allowed us to store our bags during the Incan trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denée

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

8/10 Good

Juan Carlos

Great place in general.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme Stuart

Property had plenty of character and made you feel absorbed into Cusco. Staff and food brilliant.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reid

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

10/10 Excellent

Shabbir

El Balcon is a nice hotel. However it is not reccomended for people with disabilities or problem with walking steep roads or climbing steps. The hotel breakfast is excellent and staff is very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Absolutely amazing with friendly staff and amazing food, give it a try, you'll love it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Berta Björk

Good comfortable hotel
We had a very nice stay at El Balcon. Good location, clean, good breakfast and helpful staff. Spacious room with comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Maria at reception is the best! She helped our family with coordinating transportation and finding out information about Cusco. All of the staff were friendly and kind. The rooms and property are beautiful and extremely well maintained. The meals in the restaurant were delicious and a full breakfast was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph g.

We have stayed at El Balcon twice and have a third stay booked. Well kept property and grounds, courteous staff, great breakfast, very clean and comfortable rooms and bed, common dining area open after hours, free luggage storage while a trek, 10 minute walk from plaza. Quiet street at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

marlo

Great chef and rest. Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simratpal

The staff is generous and property is clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

A quiet, friendly corner with a view!
Ei Balcon was perfect for me. Time for myself and writing in a beautiful place; an excellent breakfast, a good supper and glass of wine if I wanted it. Friendly service and easy access to the centre, along with wonderful views. I hope I will have the chance to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

The moment I walked into this hotel, I knew I made the right decision! The staff was so welcoming, kind, and eager to share some knowledge of places you may need and want to see in the area. It is right near El Plaza de Armas, making it super accessible to everywhere you want to see. The gardens they had in the centre of the the hotel, with the rooms surrounding it were gorgeous and a welcome place to relax, start and end your day. The complimentary breakfast bar, as well as having eggs or pancakes made on demand the way you like it was the best way to start the day! Breakfast starts at 6am, which is great if youre doing any daytours, as they primarily start very early in the morning. Highly recommend choosing this hotel for your trip to Cusco, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Fantastic place to stay in Cusco. The second floor really offered us a good view of Cusco city with Andean backdrop. Breakfast was very good, with everything was made in house including yogurt, jam, coffee and hot breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Excellent staff, very friendly. Everything clean and taken care of

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Beautiful view. Easy check in. Very helpful staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

This property is stunning. We stayed 3 nights at a 5 star prior to a trek, and stayed our last evening at El Balcon when we returned to Cusco. We are already planning our next trip and this hotel is our first choice. We stayed in 18, the balcony suite on the corner. The fireplace was loaded and set up when we arrived and the room was gorgeous. The decor was STUNNING. The shower was hot and water pressure was fantastic. The breakfast was delicious. Fresh juice, amazing guacamole, homemade butter and jam. The staff were the most thoughtful people we’d met in Peru. We felt very welcome. Can’t recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024