Taypikala Hotel Cusco

Cusco is set near the entrance to the Sacred Valley. Many trips will stop here before or after exploring the Sacred Valley, and are right to do so—Cusco is an incredible, historic city that should find its way onto every traveler’s list. The city has all sorts of Spanish-colonial and Inca sites to visit, including the ruins of Sacsayhuamán and the central baroque Cathedral. Tasty restaurants abound, as do places to shop and purchase authentic handicrafts. Outside the city, you can hike, bike, ride horses, and kayak.

The Taypikala Hotel is located along a quiet side street in the historic district of Cusco. Coricancha, the sun temple, is nearby, and it’s about a ten-minute walk to get to the Plaza de Armas from the hotel.

This hotel provides travelers with a calm oasis while exploring Cusco. It has cozy rooms and a pleasant atmosphere.

The rooms here are clean and decorated with bright Peruvian textiles. All rooms have a private bathroom with a hot water shower. A safety deposit box and telephone are provided, as is a heater, which is especially nice during the cooler months in Cusco. The beds here are comfy and come with extra pillows and blankets. There are also suites that have a sitting area, coffee maker, and cable TV.

A complimentary breakfast buffet opens each morning at 5 AM. The ample spread includes eggs, cereal, bread, fresh fruit, meat, yogurt, juice, tea, coffee, and more. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating and looks out onto a small garden. The garden often has hummingbirds buzzing about.

The onsite restaurant offers modern cuisine that mixes new and old flavors of the Peruvian highlands. This is a convenient place for guests to fill up before or after exploring Cusco. The hotel bar serves a number of tasty drinks, including cocktails, beer, and wine.

The staff is friendly and helpful. Coca tea and oxygen tanks are offered for free in the lobby. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and there is a business center where guests can use computers to get online. Purchase souvenirs in the handicraft store, or take a moment to breathe deep in the meditation hall.