Near Museo de Historia Natural, Hotel Ruinas offers a blend of history and modern comforts. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, then explore the nearby Plaza de Armas or unwind in the library. With helpful staff and free WiFi, this hotel near Cusco Cathedral is perfect for those seeking adventure and relaxation.
Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl. Airport (CUZ) - 15 min drive
San Pedro Station - 15 min walk
Cusco Wanchaq Station - 15 min walk
Poroy Station - 27 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
& Jill’s - 1 min walk
Museo del Pisco - 1 min walk
7 Vidas Taproom Cusco - 1 min walk
Jack's Café Bar - 1 min walk
picarones ruinas - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ruinas
Hotel Ruinas is just 3.1 mi (5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free buffet breakfast is available daily between 5:30 AM and 9 AM. Also, Plaza de Armas and Cusco Cathedral are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 9 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 1312 ft (PEN 40 per day)
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 5:30 AM–9 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Computer station
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1997
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption applies only to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PEN 15 per vehicle (one-way)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs PEN 40 per day (1312 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.
Property Registration Number 20442053431
Also known as
Hotel Ruinas
Hotel Ruinas Cusco
Hotel Ruinas Hotel
Ruinas Cusco
Ruinas Hotel Cusco
Hotel Ruinas Cusco
Hotel Ruinas Hotel Cusco
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Ruinas offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ruinas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ruinas?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Ruinas?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PEN 15 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ruinas?
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 9 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Ruinas and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Cusco Cathedral (3-min walk) and Plaza de Armas (5-min walk), along with Museo de Historia Natural (5-min walk) and Museo de Arte Popular (6-min walk).
What's the area around Hotel Ruinas like?
Hotel Ruinas is in Cusco Historic Center, a short 5-minute walk from Plaza de Armas and 2 minutes' walk from Twelve Angled Stone.
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Reviews
Hotel Ruinas Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast options were enjoyed and considered the best in the area. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2025
Location is amazing! Staff was very accommodating, great breakfast and charming place!
hermelinda
hermelinda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
This is at the right location and walkable to most of the attractions!
Rohit
Rohit, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2025
Wifi on the 3rd floor was really unstable. 1st floor was really good. People there were really nice and the Christmas decorations are really good. Overall good experience.
Ruofei
Ruofei, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Excellent location, near historical city center
Jacek
Jacek, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Close to the main plaza. Good breakfast, very clean.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
This property was conveniently located near the city center, is a prime location for most tours that offer pick up at the location, and offered airport pickup and drop off. It was perfect for my sister and I.
Rajwinder
Rajwinder, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2024
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We especially enjoyed the breakfast options and that tea was available all day!
Elaine
Elaine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Very good service. And very good breakfast.
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
Love the location yet in a very busy area of the historical area. Lots of shopping, dining and transportation options. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. I would give the staff a 10/10. I loved they did same day laundry services. Breakfast was great and had options for my dietary restrictions.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Most hospitable
The staff at the Ruias is amazing; their purposeful hospitality stood out during our visit. Everything we requested at any hour was immediately got an immediate response. The hotel's location, near the main plaza, is very convenient.
Bryan
Bryan, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2024
Caring and compassionate from the doorman to the front desk and cleaning staff. My wife had a medical issue and the staff immediately assisted her needs. They also helped fix mistakes the travel agency had made in the booking. I can’t say enough good things about the hotel experience. It was the best part of our travel experience.
Philip
Philip, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 13, 2025
Hotel is nice, breakfast is good. There are glasses in the bathroom, and we called the front desk to ask if the water was safe to drink from the tap - some hotels in Peru have filtration systems - the guy at the front desk said emphatically that it was safe. We asked in both English and Spanish. My husband drank a little of the water and got quite ill. The next morning we advised the front desk and the woman working said under no circumstances is it safe to drink. It is our fault - we should not have taken the chance, because it’s rule of thumb in Peru to only drink bottled. However we were misinformed, which was probably a miscommunication of some sort… anyway, the hotel was apologetic but did not try to help
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2023
Good hotel with a great location
I really enjoyed this hotel. Its location, 2 minutes from the main square, was excellent. The customer service was also super friendly and helpful. I really only saw two drawbacks, and these may be true for any of the hotels in older buildings that are centrally located. Firstly, I had the option of taking a street facing room or not. I thought it would be nice to have a balcony to see whatever was happening outside. Unfortunately, this includes a dozen or so tour buses that show up every morning as early as 4:00am. That means early morning noise. Many day tours originating in Cusco begin very early each morning. This isn’t the hotel’s fault but is something to be aware of if given a choice of room. The only other thing to be aware of is that in older buildings it may take quite a long time for the hot water to make its way to your room if your up early for one of those 4:00am tours. This is just something to be aware of if you’re looking for a warm shower in the early morning but also something I ran into at a second hotel I stayed at.
Id definitely stay here again
charles
charles, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Great hotel! Stayed here during my last 3 times in Cusco!
Curt
Curt, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2025
Warm staff
Ruofei
Ruofei, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2022
Excellent location and hotel
Emma
Emma, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Great Hotel
Mason
Mason, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2022
Great location and friendly staff
Omar
Omar, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Friendly staff. Clean room. Comfy bed. The breakfast was the best I'd had in the Cusco area for hotels. Highly recommend taking a dip in the deep soak tub, especially if you just finished any of the treks in the area. High end feel to the hotel. I wish I would have stayed the whole trip here and would stay here again.
Renee
Renee, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Good for the night
Good for one night. The beds are a little uncomfortable, but the continental breakfast was good for those early mornings.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Great rooms but it did get a little warm. They provided us fans and that helped a lot
Daniel
Daniel, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Loved it. Will stay there again next time.
Isabella
Isabella, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Oct 20, 2025
Do yourself a favor - and do not book this hotel. There are soooo many other better options, for cheaper. Old, run down, you get a blanket for a duvet, smells really old - and worst of all, the noice. Both from outside, but also from the other guests.
Andenes by mountain lodge 5/5 ⭐️
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Nice breakfast included in our reservation. The hotel has an impressive collection of acient pottery and textiles. Very conveinient to center city.
Jody S.
Jody S., 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
Lovely hotel and staff. The first floor is flooded with Inca artifacts and stories.