Best for
Palacio Nazarenas suits travelers exploring Cusco on foot, with the Plaza de Armas a short walk away and San Blas nearby.
Best for
Palacio Nazarenas suits travelers exploring Cusco on foot, with the Plaza de Armas a short walk away and San Blas nearby.
What makes it special
Spend an afternoon at Tater Vera's workshop through the hotel's ceramics experience, learning traditional techniques as you paint your own piece.
Room to consider
The Nazarenas Suite offers a furnished balcony overlooking the square and city, worth considering if you want outdoor space above Cusco's streets.
Insider tip
Arrange the hotel's airport transfer if you would value an English-speaking guide alongside your driver, adding local guidance to the arrival journey.
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Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco gives the city center an unusually private interior. Beyond its entrance on Plazoleta Nazarenas, stone passages lead through cloistered courtyards, gardens, and arches. They reveal a former palace and convent built over Inca foundations. The hotel has only 55 accommodations, all of them suites. Butler service and an in-room oxygenation system extend across the collection. Plaza de Armas and San Blas are close on foot. A heated outdoor pool, botanical spa, and sheltered patios also reward time spent at the hotel.
A dining table, small desk and fresh-cut flowers accompany the sitting area. The category is found in both the Main Building and the Colonial Area, with some suites finished in hardwood flooring. Climate and bedside controls are provided, and the room has soundproofing.
One bedroom layout places a wooden bed inside a slender dark four-poster frame, with pale curtains along the upper rails. Carved bedside cabinets carry shaded lamps, and a patterned rug extends beneath the sleeping area. A desk and chair sit near the shuttered windows. A ceiling chandelier hangs above this bedroom arrangement.
A marble bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate walk-in rain shower, with heated floors and double washbasins. Premium bath products complete the room’s bathing facilities. Small dogs and cats under 10 kilos are welcome for a pet fee. All suites in this category are non-smoking.
A dining table, small desk and fresh-cut flowers accompany the sitting area. The category is found in both the Main Building and the Colonial Area,...
Some suites have a furnished balcony or patio; an outdoor space is not included with every room.
A dining table and small desk give the sitting area places to eat and write, with fresh-cut flowers among the furnishings. Suites are spread between the Main Building and the Colonial Area. Some have hardwood floors, while climate and bedside controls form part of the in-room setup.
In one room design, a mustard-coloured sofa sits at the foot of the sleeping area, with a carved coffee table and blue patterned rug in front. Wooden bed frames rise into slender dark posts, with pale curtains along their upper rails. Blue shutters frame the windows beside a wooden writing desk and chair.
The marble bathroom has a bathtub and a separate walk-in rain shower, together with heated floors and double washbasins. Premium bath products are provided. Some suites also have dual-voltage outlets. A pet fee applies to dogs and cats under 10 kilos. These suites are non-smoking.
A dining table and small desk give the sitting area places to eat and write, with fresh-cut flowers among the furnishings. Suites are spread between...
A private terrace or patio is available in some suites. The outdoor layout varies within this category.
The outlook takes in the inner gardens and shared pool area. Inside, the suite has a sitting area and a dining table. A large desk provides a separate work surface, and fresh-cut flowers feature in the room. The category spans the Main Building and the Colonial Area. Hardwood floors feature in some of the suites.
In one outdoor layout, two dark-framed chairs have pale seat cushions. A small round table stands between them. Turned wooden balusters edge the space, with tiled roofs and planting beyond.
Inside, the marble bathroom combines a bathtub with a separate walk-in rain shower. Double washbasins, heated floors and premium bath products complete the bathing space. The room has bedside controls and dual 110/220-volt outlets. Pets under 10 kilos may stay for a fee; all suites in this category are non-smoking.
The outlook takes in the inner gardens and shared pool area. Inside, the suite has a sitting area and a dining table. A large desk...
Only the Colonial Area suites have original Inca walls and bases.
A sofa and dining table furnish the sitting area, with a large desk and fresh-cut flowers nearby. The outlook is over the inner courtyard. These studios are found in both the Main Building and the Colonial Area, with furnishings that reflect the former convent’s character.
In one bedroom arrangement, an exposed stone wall stands beside a wooden bedside cabinet. A bedside lamp and carved headboard bring warmer finishes to that corner, while a slim dark bed frame carries pale curtains. Embroidered white bedding adds a finer pattern alongside the rough stone surface.
The marble bathroom offers a bathtub and a separate walk-in rain shower, as well as heated floors and double washbasins. Premium bath products are included. Climate and bedside controls are fitted, along with dual 110/220-volt outlets. Small dogs and cats under 10 kilos are accepted for a pet fee.
A sofa and dining table furnish the sitting area, with a large desk and fresh-cut flowers nearby. The outlook is over the inner courtyard. These...
San Blas and the southern part of Cusco form the outlook from this Main Building category. Inside, a sitting area and dining table sit alongside a large desk, with fresh-cut flowers adding a small detail to the furnishings. The rooms are close to the hotel’s shared pool. An in-room bar holds drinks and bottled water.
A bedroom design pairs a mustard-coloured sofa with a blue patterned rug at the foot of the sleeping area. Beside it, a wooden drinks cabinet stands near a framed painting beside the headboard. Slender dark posts rise above the wooden bed frame, carrying pale curtains.
A bathtub and separate walk-in rain shower are set within the marble bathroom. Heated floors, double washbasins and premium bath products are provided. Climate controls and dual 110/220-volt outlets are fitted, while the category is entirely non-smoking. Small pets under 10 kilos are welcome for a fee.
San Blas and the southern part of Cusco form the outlook from this Main Building category. Inside, a sitting area and dining table sit alongside...
A walk-in closet is a useful part of this studio’s layout, alongside a sitting area and dining table. There is also a large desk with fresh-cut flowers. An in-room bar stocks drinks and bottled water. The category is in the Main Building, with views across San Blas and the hotel’s shared pool.
In one sitting-area design, a blue patterned rug runs beneath a small round table and two wooden chairs. Wide glazed doors frame rooftops beyond. Pale walls and a ceiling cornice keep the carved furniture in view.
The marble bathroom contains a bathtub and separate walk-in rain shower, with heated floors and double washbasins. Premium bath products and dual 110/220-volt outlets are provided. Climate controls are fitted, with further controls at the bedside. This category is non-smoking, and small dogs or cats under 10 kilos may stay for a fee.
A walk-in closet is a useful part of this studio’s layout, alongside a sitting area and dining table. There is also a large desk with...
Two separate areas divide the suite into sleeping and living spaces within the historic Colonial Area. A dining table forms part of the sitting area, while a large desk offers a place to write. The outlook faces the courtyard. High ceilings feature in most suites, and some have hardwood floors.
One bedroom design has a carved wooden headboard and footboard within a slender dark four-poster frame. Pale curtains run along its upper rails, with wooden cabinets and shaded lamps at the bedside. The arrangement also includes a red patterned upholstered bench and a patterned rug over wooden floorboards.
La Bottega bath products accompany the marble bathroom’s bathtub and separate walk-in rain shower. Heated floors and double washbasins are included. Fresh-cut flowers, bedside controls and dual 110/220-volt outlets are further room details. Small pets under 10 kilos are welcome for a fee, and the suite is non-smoking.
Two separate areas divide the suite into sleeping and living spaces within the historic Colonial Area. A dining table forms part of the sitting area,...
High ceilings and hardwood floors give the living area its structure, with a separate sitting space and a dining table. The outlook faces the main courtyard and its 16th-century fountain. A large desk and fresh-cut flowers add to the furnishings in this historic part of the hotel. An in-room bar is stocked with drinks and bottled water.
A broad exposed masonry arch divides the bed area from furniture in one arrangement. The carved wooden bed and a wooden dresser form part of that arrangement. Pale curtains hang from the slender four-poster frame. A patterned rug lies beneath it, and a writing desk and chair sit beside the arch.
The marble bathroom has a bathtub, a separate walk-in rain shower and La Bottega bath products. Heated floors and double washbasins are provided. Climate and bedside controls, soundproofing and dual 110/220-volt outlets are fitted. This non-smoking suite welcomes small dogs and cats under 10 kilos for a fee.
High ceilings and hardwood floors give the living area its structure, with a separate sitting space and a dining table. The outlook faces the main...
The former Mother Superior’s room retains a vaulted ceiling carved and painted with pink roses against fine blue patterns. Handcrafted details by Cusco artisans sit alongside Spanish colonial décor, hardwood floors, a sitting area and a dining table. The balcony outlook takes in the Plazoleta and the city.
In one interior arrangement, a rust-coloured sofa stands close to a carved coffee table, with a pale armchair by the glazed doors. A writing desk and chair furnish the same arrangement, while a patterned rug covers part of the wooden floor. A carved wooden bed frame with tall dark posts marks the sleeping area in that design.
The marble bathroom is fitted with a bathtub and a separate walk-in rain shower, plus double washbasins and heated floors. Prija bath products are supplied. Check-in and check-out can take place in the suite. Suite services include a Pisco sour experience and an herbal bath. The suite is non-smoking.
The former Mother Superior’s room retains a vaulted ceiling carved and painted with pink roses against fine blue patterns. Handcrafted details by Cusco artisans sit...
A connecting Studio Suite is possible.
The suite is in the historic Colonial Area and has three separate areas. High ceilings rise above hardwood floors. A large sitting room and dining table form part of the layout. The suite looks into the courtyard. Original paintings include work by José Sabogal. Handcrafted details made by Cusco artisans appear among the furnishings.
One living-room design pairs a rust-coloured sofa with an armchair beside a carved coffee table. A patterned rug lies in the seating area, with wooden floorboards around it. Dark chandeliers hang from a pale beamed ceiling. A dining table and chairs are visible through an adjoining opening.
The marble bathroom has a bathtub and a separate walk-in rain shower. Heated floors, double washbasins and Prija bath products are provided. Check-in and check-out can be handled in the suite. Suite services also include herbal bath, Pisco sour and teatime experiences.
The suite is in the historic Colonial Area and has three separate areas. High ceilings rise above hardwood floors. A large sitting room and dining...
The address places guests within the historic core rather than on its edge. Plaza de Armas, churches, museums, galleries, and the lanes of San Blas are all within walking distance. That proximity is useful in Cusco. Cobbled streets, steep sections, and high altitude can make modest distances feel more demanding. Returning to a quiet courtyard between visits makes a slower, more comfortable style of exploration possible.
Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport is the local gateway and is connected to the hotel by road. Official Belmond pages currently give slightly different estimates for the drive, so transfer time should be treated as traffic-dependent. Once settled, most central plans work well on foot, while a driver remains practical for sites outside the city. Monasterio, another Belmond hotel, stands next door. The two retain separate identities, but Palacio Nazarenas guests can add its restaurants to their dining choices.
The current room structure has four families: Junior, Studio, One Bedroom, and Signature Suites. Junior Suites occupy some of the property's oldest fabric and measure about 30 to 39 square meters. Each has a small sitting area and dining table. This gives the entry category more day-to-day function than a standard room, though it is not an apartment. Studio Suites vary far more widely, from about 40 to 121 square meters. The outlook may face a courtyard, garden, pool, or the city, depending on the category.
One Bedroom Suites measure about 57 to 68 square meters in the current booking inventory. They separate the bedroom from the living area. That privacy suits longer stays and couples who keep different sleep schedules. It can also help parents who want to use the living room after a child goes to bed. High ceilings, garden views, and an in-room pisco station appear in this family, but layouts differ within the old building. Selecting the exact category matters more here than relying on a broad room label.
The Nazarenas and Palacio Suites form the Signature tier. The 69-square-meter Nazarenas Suite preserves a carved and painted vaulted ceiling. Its furnished balcony faces the plazoleta and city. The Palacio Suite reaches 130 square meters and looks toward the courtyard. These are not simply larger versions of the same plan; each is tied to a distinct part of the building. Guests drawn to architectural character should compare those features with view and outdoor space, rather than booking by square footage alone.
Belmond lists an oxygenation system across the suite collection. At Cusco's elevation, it can make the room feel more considered after arrival. It remains a comfort feature, not a substitute for sensible pacing or medical advice. Butler service is also part of the hotel experience. It can help with luggage, in-suite arrangements, local plans, and the small transitions of a multi-stop Peru journey.
Mauka gives the hotel a clear culinary identity rooted in Cusco and the Andes. Its menus use native crops, grains, seeds, tubers, regional fruits, and traditional methods interpreted in a contemporary way. Guests can approach it as a substantial part of the stay rather than a fallback after sightseeing. It works for both a focused dinner and a less formal meal. The emphasis on local ingredients keeps the restaurant connected to place without reducing Andean cooking to familiar tourist dishes.
Senzo Bar is the quieter counterpoint, serving cocktails and small plates beside the pool. It works for an easy first evening or a light meal after a late lunch. It is also a natural stop for a drink before returning to the suite. In-room dining adds another option when altitude, an early departure, or a long excursion makes going out unappealing. The neighboring Monasterio adds more restaurant choice. Central Cusco is also close enough for guests to explore on other nights.
The heated outdoor pool sits within the courtyard garden, overlooked by arcades and balconies. It changes the rhythm of a city stay. An afternoon does not have to be filled with another monument, market, or drive. Guests can return for a swim, read beside the water, or take a pause before dinner. The pool is not a resort complex with multiple decks and activities. Its value comes from being a calm outdoor space in the middle of historic Cusco.
Other shared areas support the same measured pace. Indigenous plants fill the gardens, while the library, secret garden, and cloisters provide places to sit away from the city's movement. The building itself rewards attention, with Inca stonework and Spanish colonial architecture appearing across passages and courtyards. These layers are more than a decorative heritage theme. They shape how guests move through the hotel and how its public spaces feel.
Hypnôze Spa occupies a converted part of the former convent. Its treatments draw on Inca and Andean botanical traditions. Facilities include four individual treatment rooms, a couples room, steam room, hot tub, and relaxation area. The treatment spaces are also oxygen-enriched. Massages, body treatments, and rituals can be useful after flights, walking tours, or time in the Sacred Valley. More importantly, the spa lets guests plan rest into the itinerary instead of waiting for fatigue.
Cusco rewards deliberate pacing. A sensible stay leaves room for an easy arrival, shorter walks, meals, and time in the suite before stacking excursions. Palacio Nazarenas supports that approach through its oxygenation system, butler assistance, heated pool, and in-room dining. These features do not remove the reality of altitude. They do make it easier to plan quieter days with fewer unnecessary transfers.
Children are welcome, and several suite categories sleep three or four guests. Exact rules differ. Some allow a child on existing bedding, while larger plans may use a rollaway and limit the number of adults. Families should confirm the chosen suite rather than treat maximum occupancy as a guide to comfort. One Bedroom Suites offer the clearest separation. Selected Studio and Signature options provide more space overall.
For stays extending beyond a brief stop, the all-suite format is genuinely useful. Wi-Fi, butler service, and in-room dining help on nights when rest takes priority. The central location reduces daily transport, while separate sitting areas in many suites make downtime more comfortable. These are still hotel suites rather than residences with kitchens. Guests planning a long stay should check the exact layout and facilities of their chosen category.
The hotel suits travelers who want Cusco's historic center close at hand but do not want every hour to feel urban. Its intimate scale, courtyards, heated pool, and spa soften days shaped by flights, trains, early starts, and long walks. Couples gain privacy and a strong restaurant without losing access to the city. Families benefit from selected multi-guest suites. Culture-focused travelers can engage with the building itself, not only the landmarks outside it.
Guests seeking a large resort, extensive evening entertainment, or apartment-style rooms should look elsewhere. Palacio Nazarenas concentrates on a smaller set of strengths. It has 55 suites, central access, layered architecture, oxygen-enriched rooms, personal service, and a serious Andean restaurant. A pool also sits behind the old walls. Its advantage over a conventional Cusco hotel is not excess. Guests can experience the city intensely, then return to a place that encourages a gentler pace.
Inca stonework and colonial courtyards make the former convent's history part of the stay, visible without setting out on a separate tour.
The heated outdoor pool gives guests somewhere to swim between city visits, adding an outdoor break to a stay in historic Cusco.
Mauka's vegetarian tasting menu puts Peruvian fruits, grains and tubers at the center of dinner, giving vegetarian diners a dedicated tasting experience.
Nazarenas 223, Cusco 08002, Peru
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Palacio Nazarenas is best for travelers who want Cusco's most refined all-suite stay, with oxygen-enriched rooms, historic architecture, a heated outdoor pool, spa, and Belmond service. It suits couples, families, culture travelers, and guests planning Machu Picchu or Sacred Valley trips.
Palacio Nazarenas is on Plazoleta Nazarenas in Cusco's historic center, close to Plaza de Armas, Cusco Cathedral, museums, galleries, and the San Blas area. The location is ideal for walking the old city.
Palacio Nazarenas has 55 suites. Every suite is designed for a high-comfort Cusco stay, with oxygen enrichment, butler service, historic details, and categories that range from junior suites to larger one-bedroom and signature suites.
Palacio Nazarenas combines Inca stonework, colonial courtyards, restored historic details, oxygen-enriched suites, and the only outdoor heated pool in Cusco. It feels like a quiet sanctuary inside the city's most atmospheric historic area.
Yes, all suites at Palacio Nazarenas are oxygen-enriched to help with Cusco's altitude. This does not replace sensible altitude planning, but it can make the first nights in the city feel more comfortable.
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