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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 9.0

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

Breakfast Info

Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ivan
    Canada Canada
    Amazing location close to city center, the staff were excellent, food was delicious. Really enjoyed our stay, the kids loved sitting in the green courtyard watching the city lights.
  • Catherine
    the United States the United States
    Rustic setting and excellent breakfast. Front desk staff always available.
  • C
    Chad
    the United States the United States
    Great location with an awesome view from the family suite.
  • Rosario
    the United States the United States
    The staff was great, always helpful and with a smile. They were all great! I cannot say enough about that. The place is beautiful also, and quiet. The beds are comfortable. You will have a nice night rest.
  • James
    the United States the United States
    Comfortable rooms. Hot showers. Nice breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.
  • Laura
    the United States the United States
    The breakfast was excellent, the cook was very nice. The reception staff was very helpful and attentive.
  • Kay
    the United States the United States
    The hotel was quaint and beautiful. The staff were very helpful and provided a map showing locations I might be interested in visiting. The small restaurant had exceptional food.
  • Alexey
    Israel Israel
    Very cozy and beautifull inside, helpfull staff, comfy beds. Good value for money. Recommend for a good rest after busy days in Cusco
  • Olivia
    the United States the United States
    Breakfast was really tasty. The facilities were clean and comfortable. Nice hot showers.
  • Ma
    the Philippines the Philippines
    The room is very big and the beds are so soft. View was great as well. Walking distance to plazas and main areas. Staffs are helpful and friendly.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour

Amenities of El Balcón
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

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

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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

  • Room options at El Balcón include:

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

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

    • Hiking
  • El Balcón has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Guests staying at El Balcón can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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