Hotel Rojas Inn works to capture the look and feel of the colonial era, preserving the inn’s history as first an 18th-century home and then a monastery. It’s located just a couple of blocks north of Cusco’s historic epicenter, the Plaza Mayor. On walks around your hotel, you’ll run into impressive remnants of the city’s intertwined colonial and Inca history.

While you’re here, you can see the remnants of Inca structures – like the remnants of the Inca temple to the sun at Santo Domingo and the fortress of Sacsayhuamán – as well as stunning colonial church facades. This is also where travelers board trains to explore of the Sacred Valley of the Inca, taking them as far as the citadel of Machu Picchu. On the way, you might stop at other Inca settlements, like the ruins that tower above Ollantaytambo. A stay at Cusco allows travelers to adjust to the high altitude, while taking city tours that stop at places like the Museo de Arte

Hotel Rojas Inn prides itself on being a small, friendly hotel that can provide personalized attention to its guests. The staff is happy to help with practicalities like laundry. You can also ask your hosts what restaurants and cafes within walking distance are worth checking out. There’s a breakfast buffet included in your stay — help yourself to cold cuts, cereal, baked goods, hot options, and fresh juices.

Although the inn is right in the downtown area, you’ll be glad to know that the rooms are soundproofed so that you can easily get a quiet night’s sleep. Rooms also come with balconies so you can get the most out of your view of the city street. All of the private bathrooms come equipped with convenient amenities like a bathtub and a hair dryer.

Rooms come with cable TV that allows for easy relaxation. Daily housekeeping keeps the warm, Old World design of the accommodation feeling fresh. You’ll have easy access to your favorite drink of choice with the help of the minifridge and the minibar. Throughout the hotel, there’s easily accessible Wi-Fi. You can store your valuables in the room’s safety deposit box.