- Address
- Calle Palacio No 136, 000000
- Chain
- OE
- Opened
- 1600 (renovated 2006)
- Area
- Cusco
About Hotel Monasterio
Located in the heart of the Incan Capital of Cusco. The hotel overlooks Plazoleta Nazarenas and is two blocks from the Main Square Plaza de Armas. Built in 1595 on the site of the Ancient Incan Amaru Qhala Palace the building was converted into a hotel in 1995. Situated in the historical center of Cusco Hotel Monasterio is located 10 kilometers from Velasco Astete International airport and only 15 minutes by car from the areas famous archeological sites. Facilities at Hotel Monasterio include 6 banquet and meeting rooms, a bar lounge, business center, clothing and gift shop, entertainment, newsstand and tour desk. The hotel features the Tupay Restaurant serving Peruvian and International dishes. The Illariy Cafe offers light meals and snacks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The Hotel*s staff can assist with helping plan a variety of tours Including visits to Machu Picchu, canoeing on the Urubamba River, trekking the Inca Trail, visits to the nearby hot Springs or local shopping.
Hotel Monasterio is centrally located in Cuzco - only a two block walk from the Plaza De Armas - Cuzcos Central Square where the cathedral and most important museums are located. The hotels history as a former monastery makes its inner courtyard a quiet haven from the city outside. It's central location provides an ideal base from which to discover Cuzco and the ancient ruins of Sacsayhuaman - Pisac and several other archaeological sites in The Sacred Valley. Machu Picchu can be reached via a spectacular three-hour train journey from Cuzco. Hotel Monasterio is only a ten-minute drive from Cuzco Airport.