Hotel Arqueologo - Casa Peralta - Exclusive Selection
A restored colonial house on Inca stone walls, with a terraced garden and views of Cusco, five minutes from the Plaza de Armas.
- Address: Calle Pumacurco 408, Cusco
- District: San Cristobal (cerca de San Blas)
- Category: boutique
Hotel Arqueólogo is a restored colonial house on Calle Pumacurco 408, in Cusco's San Cristóbal neighborhood, with a ground floor built directly on original Inca stonework. Its architecture layers the pre-Inca, Inca, Colonial and Republican periods, with arched patios, columns and wooden doors, and the house takes its name from its 20th-century owners, the archaeologists and historians Luis Eduardo Valcárcel and Luis A. Pardo. The 22 rooms, from about 160 to 290 square feet, mix traditional and modern touches in four types: Classic, Design, Duplex with Mezzanine and Suite. The duplex rooms, with vaulted bamboo-thatched ceilings, are a signature of the hotel. Outside, gardens of about 32,000 square feet climb Inca terraces with views of the city and Sacsayhuamán. The Plaza de Armas is about a five-minute walk away, roughly 0.3 miles, and the airport is about 15 minutes away. Breakfast is served each morning on the balcony overlooking the city, with vegetarian options. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi, central heating, laundry service, tours around Cusco and Peru, Inka massage and airport pickup, and it is pet-friendly.
Why we chose it
- The ground floor is built directly on original Inca stonework, centuries-old walls you can see and touch.
- Duplex rooms with vaulted bamboo-thatched ceilings and 22 rooms in a house with real character.
- A terraced garden of about 32,000 square feet with views of the city and Sacsayhuamán, five minutes from the Plaza de Armas.
Highlights
- Colonial house built on original Inca stone walls
- 22 rooms in four types, including duplex rooms with bamboo-thatched ceilings
- Terraced garden of about 32,000 square feet with city views
- About a five-minute walk to the Plaza de Armas, and close to San Blas
- Breakfast with vegetarian options, served on the balcony overlooking the city
- Free Wi-Fi, central heating, Inka massage and airport pickup
Ideal for
- couples
- travelers who want character over size
- history and architecture lovers
- travelers with pets
Practical information
- Good to know
- The hotel sits at about 11,150 feet (3,400 m) above sea level, in San Cristóbal. Its restaurant and bar were listed as under maintenance at our last check, so confirm their status when you book. Paid parking is available by prior reservation.
- Tips
- Ask for a duplex room if you enjoy distinctive architecture, and arrange airport pickup when you book.
- Reservations
- WhatsApp or phone +51 984 614 259, or email infocontact@hotelarqueologo.com. Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm (Peru time).
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Arqueólogo from the Plaza de Armas?
About a five-minute walk downhill, roughly 0.3 miles.
What's distinctive about the rooms?
There are 22 rooms in four types: Classic, Design, Duplex with Mezzanine and Suite. The duplex rooms with vaulted bamboo-thatched ceilings are a signature of the hotel.
Is the house really built on Inca walls?
Yes. The ground floor is built directly on original Inca stone walls, and the house layers pre-Inca, Inca, Colonial and Republican architecture.
Does the hotel have a garden?
Yes. Its gardens cover about 32,000 square feet on Inca terraces, with views of the city and Sacsayhuamán.
Is the on-site restaurant open?
The restaurant and bar were listed as under maintenance at our last check, so please confirm their current status before your stay. Breakfast is served each morning.
Does the hotel offer airport pickup, and is it pet-friendly?
Yes to both. Airport pickup is available, and the hotel is pet-friendly.