Belmond Palacio Nazarenas

An Inca temple, a palace and a convent, now an all-suite Belmond hotel with a heated pool and the Mauka restaurant.

  • Address: Plazoleta Nazarenas 223, Cusco
  • District: Centro Historico (Plazoleta Nazarenas)
  • Category: luxury, all-suite

Belmond Palacio Nazarenas stands on a site that has been an Inca temple, a private palace reimagined in the 1500s for Mancio Serra de Leguizamón, a Jesuit college for aristocratic children from 1644, and later a convent. Belmond restored the building and reopened it in 2012 as an all-suite hotel of 55 suites, built on and around original Inca stonework. Suites range from junior suites of about 320 to 420 square feet to one-bedroom suites of about 670 to 730 square feet, studio suites, and two signature suites of about 740 to 1,400 square feet. Oxygen-enriched accommodation is a feature of the hotel, a gentle help at Cusco's altitude, and butler service is available. The courtyards open onto a heated outdoor swimming pool, the first of its kind in Cusco's historic center, and a secret garden adds a quiet corner. Mauka, the flagship restaurant, is led by chef Pía León, and Senzo is the bar, with small plates and pisco cocktails. Hypnôze Spa, inspired by Inca and Andean culture, offers treatments for physical and emotional wellbeing. The hotel also has a library, a chapel, a boutique, and offers cooking classes and liquor tastings. It was ranked No. 54 in the extended list of The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026, according to the hotel.

Why we chose it

  • All suites, with oxygen-enriched accommodation and Inca stonework you can see and touch.
  • A heated outdoor pool in the courtyards, the first of its kind in Cusco's historic center.
  • Mauka, led by chef Pía León, on site, and Plazoleta Nazarenas two blocks from the Plaza de Armas.

Highlights

  • All-suite hotel of 55 suites, built on original Inca stonework
  • Oxygen-enriched accommodation and butler service
  • Heated outdoor pool and a secret garden
  • Mauka restaurant, led by chef Pía León, and Senzo bar
  • Hypnôze Spa, inspired by Inca and Andean culture
  • Library, chapel, boutique, cooking classes and liquor tastings

Ideal for

  • couples and honeymooners
  • luxury travelers
  • travelers who love history and Inca stonework
  • food lovers who want Mauka on site

Practical information

Good to know
The hotel is at Plazoleta Nazarenas 223, Cusco. It lists about 20 minutes by car to Cusco airport and about 40 minutes by car to Poroy train station. It was ranked No. 54 in the extended list of The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026, according to the hotel.
Tips
Reserve a table at Mauka early, and try a pisco cocktail at Senzo before dinner.
Reservations
Reservations +51 1 610 8300, or the hotel directly at +51 84 582 222.

Frequently asked questions

Is Palacio Nazarenas an all-suite hotel?

Yes. All 55 are suites, from junior suites to one-bedroom, studio and signature suites.

Does Palacio Nazarenas have a pool?

Yes, a heated outdoor pool in the courtyards, the first of its kind in Cusco's historic center.

What makes the suites distinctive?

The hotel is built on and around original Inca stonework, and many suites keep stone walls, colonial frescoes and carved woodwork in view. Oxygen-enriched accommodation is a feature of the hotel.

Where can I eat at Palacio Nazarenas?

Mauka is the flagship restaurant, led by chef Pía León, and Senzo is the bar, with small plates and pisco cocktails.

Is Palacio Nazarenas connected to Belmond Monasterio?

They are sister Belmond properties on the same Plazoleta Nazarenas, two blocks from the Plaza de Armas, though each operates as its own hotel.

What spa does the hotel have?

Hypnôze Spa, inspired by Inca and Andean culture, with treatments for physical and emotional wellbeing.