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In a renovated pre-colonial house from 1630, El Balcon features a charming terraced garden and views of Cusco from every room. Machu Picchu excursions and massage sessions can be arranged. Wi- Fi is free. At El Balcon, guests relax on the rustic wood gallery balconies while sipping on a Coca tea and admiring panoramic views of picturesque Cusco and the Andean scenery. Rooms are styled with natural fabrics, tapestries and details of regional décor. Some of them feature private balconies and seating areas with elaborately crafted furniture and rustic pillars. All rooms have private bathrooms and laundry services are available. Guests can wake-up and enjoy a Continental breakfast. El Balcon is a 20-minute walk from Saqsaywaman archaeological site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Cusco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for Cusco
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julia
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Beautiful location!
  • Jaclyn
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast included was fantastic! The garden in the middle of the property was beautiful. The room was simple but very clean and the staff were so friendly, welcoming and helpful.
  • Stephanie
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the breakfasts and just overall ambiance of the hotel. It felt so original to Cusco and I appreciated the rustic decor. Turndown service daily was great, and I highly recommend having dinner at their onsite restaurant as well! They made...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of El Balcón
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash El Balcón accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travelers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about El Balcón

  • The prices at El Balcón may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • El Balcón has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • El Balcón offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Check-in at El Balcón is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • El Balcón is 1,650 feet from the center of Cusco. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at El Balcón include:

    • Quad
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin