Antigua Casona San Blas
At a glance: 4-star · Since 2016 · 49 rooms
Near: Templo del San Blas · 2 min walk
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You can start right at the hotel, which has a restaurant serving traditional highland dishes, a bar with tapas and drinks, and a snack bar. For a memorable meal with views, walk up to Limbus Restobar in San Blas. The neighborhood is full of restaurants, art galleries, and shops along the cobblestone streets. Plaza de Armas, a 7-minute walk away, also has plenty of dining options. Mauka and Pachapapa are a couple of blocks from the plaza, offering refined and cozy Andean fare respectively.
The hotel sits in the San Blas neighborhood, Cusco's bohemian arts district, on old cobblestone streets lined with art galleries, curated shops, and restaurants. The Iglesia de San Blas and Plazoleta San Blas are just a minute's walk away, and the Templo del San Blas is a 2-minute walk. The Twelve Angled Stone is 3 minutes away, and the Cusco Cathedral and Qorikancha are each a 6-minute walk. Plaza de Armas is a 7-minute stroll, and the Sapantiana Aqueduct is 8 minutes away. The area is mostly free of traffic and offers some of the best views of Cusco from its uphill location. The hotel's own restaurant, bar, and snack bar are also right here.
From Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), the drive to the hotel takes about 15 to 20 minutes. You can pre-book a transfer or use a ride-hailing app like Uber for a straightforward trip. If arriving by train, Estacion Wanchaq Train Station is about 1.12 km away, and Estacion de buses a Calca Bus Station is roughly 0.79 km from the hotel. From either station, a short taxi or ride-hailing ride will bring you to Carmen Bajo 243 in the San Blas neighborhood.
In the evening, the San Blas neighborhood around the hotel is a great place to stroll, with its cobblestone streets and art galleries. The hotel's own bar serves tapas and drinks, and its restaurant offers traditional local fare, so you can stay close by. For a short walk, the Plaza de Armas is just 7 minutes away, where you can find more dining and bars. The Templo del San Blas is a 2-minute walk, and the Twelve Angled Stone is 3 minutes away, both nice to see in the evening. You can also head to the Mirador desde el Cristo Blanco, an 11-minute walk, for a view of the city lights.
Yes, Antigua Casona San Blas is an excellent base for exploring Cusco. You can walk to the Templo del San Blas in 2 minutes, the Twelve Angled Stone in 3 minutes, and the Cusco Cathedral in 6 minutes. The Qorikancha and Plaza de Armas are each a 6 to 7 minute walk, while the Sapantiana Aqueduct is 8 minutes away. For farther sights like the Mirador desde el Cristo Blanco and Q'enco Archaeological Complex, both an 11 minute walk, you can easily set out on foot. The hotel's central location in the San Blas arts district puts you right in the heart of the historic center.
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