Belmond Monasterio
A former 16th-century monastery on Inca foundations, with cloistered courtyards and a centuries-old cedar, steps from the Plaza de Armas.
- Address: Calle Palacio 136, Plazoleta Nazarenas, Cusco
- District: Centro Historico (Plazoleta Nazarenas)
- Category: luxury, historic
Belmond Hotel Monasterio is a former 16th-century baroque monastery in Cusco's Plazoleta Nazarenas, raised on the foundations of an Inca palace and converted into the San Antonio Abad Monastery in 1595. It opened as a luxury hotel in 1965 and today offers 97 rooms and 20 suites arranged around cloistered courtyards, a short walk from the Plaza de Armas. The heart of the property is its central courtyard, with lawns, outdoor tables and an Andean cedar about 300 years old, described by the hotel as the last of its kind in Cusco. The ornate baroque chapel of San Antonio de Abad is still used for ceremonies. Rooms measure from about 205 to 440 square feet, junior suites from about 335 to 505, and one-bedroom suites with added oxygen from about 530 to 765 square feet, a welcome comfort at Cusco's altitude of roughly 11,000 feet. Dining is part of the experience. Oqre serves Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist in a courtyard framed by cloisters, El Tupay offers international fine dining beneath stone arches and has live opera, and Oqre Bar pours cocktails with small bites. A spa treatment suite completes the stay. The airport is about 20 minutes by car and Poroy train station about 40 minutes.
Why we chose it
- One of the most storied hotel addresses in Cusco, a working piece of the city's colonial history.
- Cloistered courtyards and a roughly 300-year-old Andean cedar, with the Plaza de Armas a short walk away.
- Suites with added oxygen for a gentler first night at altitude.
Highlights
- Former 16th-century baroque monastery on Inca foundations
- 97 rooms and 20 suites around cloistered courtyards
- Andean cedar about 300 years old in the central courtyard
- One-bedroom suites with added oxygen for altitude
- Oqre, El Tupay with live opera, and Oqre Bar
- Spa treatment suite
Ideal for
- couples
- history lovers
- first-time luxury travelers
- travelers who want a historic setting in the center
Practical information
- Good to know
- The hotel is in Plazoleta Nazarenas, Cusco. It lists about 20 minutes by car to Cusco airport and about 40 minutes by car to Poroy train station. The baroque chapel is used for ceremonies.
- Tips
- Ask about a suite with added oxygen when you book, and reserve a table at El Tupay if you want to hear live opera.
- Reservations
- Reservations +51 1 610 8300, or the hotel directly at +51 84 604 000.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Belmond Monasterio from the Plaza de Armas?
About a two-minute walk. The hotel sits in the Plazoleta Nazarenas, just off the main square.
Does Belmond Monasterio have rooms with added oxygen?
Yes. One-bedroom suites with added oxygen are available, a comfort many guests appreciate on their first night at Cusco's altitude of roughly 11,000 feet.
What dining options are on site?
Oqre serves Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist in a courtyard framed by cloisters, El Tupay offers international fine dining beneath stone arches, with live opera, and Oqre Bar serves cocktails and small bites.
Is Belmond Monasterio a former religious building?
Yes. It is a former 16th-century baroque monastery, converted in 1595 into the San Antonio Abad Monastery on the foundations of an Inca palace. The hotel opened in 1965.
How many rooms does the hotel have?
97 rooms and 20 suites, in several types including junior suites and one-bedroom suites.
What is the tree in the courtyard?
An Andean cedar about 300 years old, which the hotel describes as the last of its kind in Cusco.