San Agustin El Dorado
A colonial-Andean hotel on Avenida El Sol, three minutes on foot from Koricancha and two blocks from the Plaza de Armas.
- Address: Av. El Sol 395, Cusco
- District: Centro Historico (Av. El Sol)
- Category: midscale-upscale
San Agustín El Dorado sits at Av. El Sol 395, the main avenue leading into Cusco's historic center, about a ten-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas and three minutes on foot from Koricancha. It is part of Hoteles San Agustín, a Peruvian hotel group, and its colonial-Andean style shows in Andean stone and traditional wooden balconies around an interior courtyard with stone archways. The 72 rooms come in six types: Single, Double, Standard Double, Family, Triple and Luxury Suite, a practical range for families and groups traveling together. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, a complimentary oxygen service for adjusting to Cusco's altitude of about 11,150 feet, a complimentary hot beverage station, an elevator with Braille signage, bilingual staff and 24-hour security. Kintu restaurant serves Novoandean and international dishes for up to 60 guests, and a small bar seats 14. A buffet breakfast is served from 4:30am to 10am, ideal for early trains to Machu Picchu. The El Dorado hall holds up to 100 people for meetings and events. Check-in is at 12:00 and check-out at 10:00, and the airport and Sacsayhuamán are each about 15 minutes away by car.
Why we chose it
- On Avenida El Sol, an easy, flat walk to the Plaza de Armas, with Koricancha three minutes away on foot.
- Family and triple rooms make it practical for groups traveling together.
- Complimentary oxygen service and a buffet breakfast from 4:30am.
Highlights
- 72 rooms in six types, including family, triple and luxury suites
- Three minutes on foot to Koricancha, about ten to the Plaza de Armas
- Kintu restaurant with Novoandean and international cuisine
- Complimentary oxygen service and hot beverage station
- Colonial-Andean style with a courtyard and stone archways
- El Dorado hall for up to 100 guests
Ideal for
- families
- groups
- first-time visitors
- travelers with early trains
Practical information
- Hours
- Breakfast buffet daily from 4:30am to 10am. Check-in 12:00, check-out 10:00.
- Good to know
- The hotel is at Av. El Sol 395, Cusco. It lists about 15 minutes by car to the airport and to Sacsayhuamán, and about 7 minutes by car to San Blas. Laundry and transfer services are available for an extra charge.
- Tips
- Tell the hotel your train time the night before so breakfast matches your departure.
- Reservations
- Phone +51 84 231 232 or email info@hsaperu.com.
Frequently asked questions
How far is San Agustín El Dorado from the Plaza de Armas?
About two blocks, a flat ten-minute walk along Avenida El Sol into Cusco's historic center.
Does the hotel have rooms for families or groups?
Yes. There are Family and Triple rooms, in addition to Single, Double, Standard Double and Luxury Suite types.
Is oxygen service available for altitude?
Yes, the hotel offers a complimentary oxygen service, which helps guests who are still adjusting to Cusco's altitude of about 11,150 feet.
What is the hotel's restaurant like?
Kintu serves Novoandean and international dishes and seats 60 guests, and the hotel also has a small bar for 14.
What time is breakfast?
A buffet breakfast is served from 4:30am to 10am, early enough for a Machu Picchu train departure.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 12:00 and check-out is at 10:00.