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Monasterio is a Belmond luxury hotel occupying a restored 16th-century baroque monastery in Cusco's San Blas neighborhood. Built on the foundations of an Inca emperor's palace and home to one of Peru's most significant art collections—18th-century paintings from the Cusco School—the hotel is situated at 3,300 meters above sea level. Accommodation includes rooms and suites with oxygen enrichment, dining across two restaurants featuring Peruvian cuisine and live opera, and cultural experiences centered on its architectural and artistic heritage.
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Monasterio stands in the historic San Blas neighborhood at Calle Plazoleta Nazarenas, five minutes' walk from Cusco's Plaza de Armas. Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, sits at 3,300 meters above sea level and is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Americas. The surrounding area blends colonial stonework with preserved Inca masonry, reflecting layers of the city's history.
Monasterio is a 16th-century Spanish-Colonial baroque structure originally built as the Saint Anthony the Abbot Seminary, founded in 1598 by Bishop Antonio de Raya y Navarrete. The building rests on the original foundations of a palace belonging to Sapa Inca Túpac Amaru, with ancient Inca stonework still visible and perfectly set beneath the colonial structure.
A major earthquake damaged the building in 1650. During reconstruction, an ornate baroque chapel was added, featuring vaulted ceilings, gilded altarpieces, and oil paintings. The structure remained a seminary until 1965, when it was converted into a luxury hotel. Today, Monasterio is designated a protected landmark by Peru's National Institute of Culture.
The hotel centers on a cloistered courtyard containing a 300-year-old Andean cedar tree—the last of its kind in Cusco. Stone arches, graceful cloisters, and gilded details throughout the building reflect centuries of cultural evolution and architectural refinement.
Monasterio offers 97 rooms and 20 suites in three accommodation types. Rooms range from 19 to 41 square meters, while Junior Suites measure 31 to 47 square meters. One Bedroom Suites are larger at 49 to 71 square meters and include separate living areas.
All suites feature elegant marble bathrooms and historic décor reflecting the building's colonial heritage. A distinctive feature is oxygen enrichment available in select rooms and throughout the hotel's common areas, designed to support guests adjusting to Cusco's high altitude.
Two restaurants showcase Peruvian and international cuisine. Oqre, located in the cloisters with views of the courtyard, offers Peruvian cuisine under Chef Jorge Muñoz, featuring seasonal ingredients including loche squash, native potatoes, paiche fish, and Peruvian lamb. El Tupay serves international fine dining under romantic stone arches accompanied by live opera. Oqre Bar, situated in the lobby, serves cocktails and small plates.
The hotel offers dining experiences including the Andean Spirit Tasting, Sunday Brunch, and cooking classes where guests can learn to prepare Peruvian dishes. These programs highlight the region's culinary traditions and locally sourced ingredients.
Monasterio includes a treatment suite where guests can access spa and wellness services. The hotel provides oxygen-enriched spaces to support guests acclimatizing to Cusco's 3,300-meter altitude. The courtyard features a fountain, offering a peaceful setting within the city center.
The hotel offers four event spaces and an ornate on-site chapel available for weddings, ceremonies, and celebrations. These venues draw on the building's baroque architecture and historic significance.
The hotel's art collection is among the most significant in Peru, featuring 18th-century colonial religious paintings created by artists of the Cusco School. These works—displayed in the chapel and throughout corridors—reflect the distinctive fusion of European devotion and Andean artistic expression. The collection is brought to life through daily expert-led tours exploring the symbolism and history of these paintings.
Cultural experiences include Gregorian chants in the chapel, Andean Spirit Tasting, opera performances at El Tupay, and Cusco School Art Tours. The hotel also offers cooking classes, 'Be a Chef for a Day' experiences, and the First Light Experience, connecting guests to Cusco's cultural and culinary heritage.
Monasterio is approximately 20 minutes' drive from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ), the primary gateway to Cusco. The hotel is 40 minutes from Poroy Train Station, which serves routes including connections to Machu Picchu (approximately 90 minutes by train) and connections to Lima (approximately 90 minutes by air from Cusco).
Editorial verification: Monasterio is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Monasterio is located at Calle Plazoleta Nazarenas in the San Blas neighborhood, five minutes' walk from the Plaza de Armas. The hotel is approximately 20 minutes' drive from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ).
Monasterio has 97 rooms and 20 suites. Rooms range from 19 to 41 square meters, Junior Suites measure 31 to 47 square meters, and One Bedroom Suites are 49 to 71 square meters with separate living areas. Many rooms include oxygen enrichment to support altitude adjustment.
The hotel operates Oqre, featuring Peruvian cuisine under Chef Jorge Muñoz in the cloistered courtyard; El Tupay, offering international fine dining with live opera; and Oqre Bar in the lobby, serving cocktails and small plates. Specialized experiences include Andean Spirit Tasting and cooking classes.
Yes, the hotel includes a treatment suite offering spa and wellness services. Oxygen-enriched spaces are also available throughout the hotel to support guests adjusting to Cusco's altitude of 3,300 meters.
Yes, Monasterio has four event spaces and an ornate baroque chapel available for weddings, ceremonies, and celebrations. The chapel and venues take advantage of the hotel's historic baroque architecture.
Monasterio offers Cusco School Art Tours led by experts, Gregorian chants in the chapel, Andean Spirit Tasting, opera performances at El Tupay, cooking classes, and the First Light Experience. These programs connect guests to Cusco's artistic, spiritual, and culinary heritage.
Monasterio is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Monasterio is in Cuzco, Peru. Address: San Blas, Cuzco, Cusco, Peru.
| Location | Cuzco, Peru |
|---|---|
| Address | San Blas, Cuzco, Cusco, Peru |
| Brand / alliance | Belmond |
| Official website | monasteriohotel.com |
| Area guide | Distrito de Cusco luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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