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3 luxury hotels in Cusco, Peru have passed the Luxury Hotels Journal editorial board's checks: each is matched to its official website or its page on the brand's own website, and its luxury brand or alliance affiliation is confirmed by the brand's own website or hotel list (for alliances, by the hotel's official website). Street addresses are shown only when they match the official website or Wikidata; areas follow official administrative divisions.
Official name: Cusco · Level: OSM admin_level 4 · Codes: ISO 3166-2 PE-CUS · Wikidata Q205057 · OSM r1923695
Cusco, the historical capital of the Inca Empire, is home to three verified luxury hotels through Belmond and Relais & Châteaux. Located in the city and near Machu Picchu, these properties serve travellers exploring Peru's principal cultural region.
Cusco is the historical capital of the Inca Empire and the fourth-largest department in Peru. The region comprises multiple provinces and encompasses varied terrain, from high-altitude plains to surrounding areas. Cusco city serves as the regional capital.
Three verified luxury hotels operate in Cusco. Monasterio and Sanctuary Lodge are Belmond properties: Monasterio is located in Cuzco city, while Sanctuary Lodge is situated near Machu Picchu. Inkaterra La Casona, a Relais & Châteaux property, is in Cuzco.
The Cusco region reflects indigenous cultural continuity. According to Peru's 2007 census, Quechua was the first language learned by 51.40% of residents in the department, and Spanish by 46.86%. The local variety is known as Cusco Quechua, reflecting the region's historical significance as the capital of the Inca Empire.
Cusco department includes agricultural production zones. The plain of Anta contains cultivated lands used to grow high-altitude crops including potatoes, barley, and quinoa. This varied landscape characterises the region and surrounds the verified luxury hotels.
Three: Belmond Monasterio, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, and Inkaterra La Casona (Relais & Châteaux).
Cusco is the historical capital of the Inca Empire.
Quechua and Spanish. According to Peru's 2007 census, 51.40% of residents learned Quechua first and 46.86% learned Spanish first.
Monasterio and Inkaterra La Casona are in Cuzco city, and Sanctuary Lodge is near Machu Picchu.
The region cultivates high-altitude crops including potatoes, barley, and quinoa, notably in the plain of Anta.
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| Hotel | Location | Brand / certificate | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmond Sanctuary Lodge | Machupicchu, Peru | Belmond | belmond.com |
| Inkaterra La Casona | Cuzco, Peru | Relais & Châteaux | relaischateaux.com |
| Monasterio | Cuzco, Peru | Belmond | monasteriohotel.com |
The Luxury Hotels Journal editorial board has verified 3 luxury hotels in Cusco, Peru as of November 10, 2026. Each is matched to its official website and its luxury brand, alliance or (in Türkiye) Ministry 5-star certificate is confirmed from official sources.
Verified brands and alliances with hotels here: Belmond (2), Relais & Châteaux (1).
Areas with verified luxury hotels: Distrito de Cusco (2), Urubamba (1).
We do not rank hotels or publish prices or ratings. A hotel is listed only after our editorial board confirms its official website, its luxury brand or alliance (or Ministry certificate) from official sources, and its location from official administrative boundaries.
See the full luxury hotels directory and our luxury hotels hub. Address data: Wikidata (CC0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
