Is Tambo del Arriero Hotel Boutique a good base for exploring Cusco?

Tambo del Arriero is a great base for exploring Cusco on foot. The Mercado Central de San Pedro is a 5-minute walk, and Plaza de Armas is 7 minutes away. From there, the Cusco Cathedral, Twelve Angled Stone, and Saqsaywaman are each about an 11-minute stroll. For farther sights like Qorikancha and Templo del San Blas, you are looking at a 13-minute walk. The hotel's mountain location also makes it easy to connect to tours heading to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

Tambo del Arriero Hotel Boutique Cusco: Location & Reviews

Name: Tambo del Arriero Hotel Boutique
Address: C. Nueva Alta 484, Cusco, 秘鲁

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Guests like

Staff: Guests praise the staff for being friendly and helpful, including storing luggage for day trips and tours.
Breakfast: Reviews mention a plentiful breakfast with a buffet and made-to-order eggs, served fresh each morning.
Location: Guests note the hotel is a short walk from the main plaza, on a quieter street, ideal for sightseeing.

Guests mention

Room Selection: Some guests mention rooms on upper floors have no lift, so requesting a lower floor at check-in can help with luggage.
Restaurant Hours: A few guests note the restaurant is closed on Mondays and has limited evening hours, so it's worth checking before relying on it for dinner.

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kourosh abdi

5/5

Google· a week ago

Tambo del Arriero was the perfect base for our stay in Cusco. The hotel is a beautifully restored colonial house with a quiet, charming courtyard that feels like an oasis after a long day of exploring. Our Superior Double room was spacious, comfortable, and well-heated for the chilly Cusco nights, with cozy bedding and great hot water pressure in the shower. The staff was incredibly welcoming and thoughtful—having 24/7 complimentary coca tea in the courtyard made adjusting to the altitude much easier, and they safely stored our main luggage while we took off for day trips. Delicious, fresh breakfast as well. Key tips for travelers: Location: About an 8–10 minute downhill walk to Plaza de Armas and 5 minutes to San Pedro Market. The walk back up Calle Nueva Alta is slightly uphill, so take it slow on day one while acclimatizing. Access: Taxis can pull right up to the front door on Nueva Alta, which saves you from dragging luggage across cobblestones or steep pedestrian stairways.

X935NYlauraf

5/5

Tripadvisor· 3 weeks ago

I loved my stay at Tambo! The hotel rooms are set around two beautifully designed courtyards, rooms are spacious and clean and the breakfast was plentiful with a buffet selection and made to order eggs. The hotel is 5-10 mins walk from the main square in Cusco so ideal for sightseeing but also on a quieter street. The hotel staff were pleasant and kindly stored my luggage whilst I went away for two days on a tour. I read many reviews before booking so answering some main points: |- rooms do not have kettles but there is a tea station 24/7 in the lobby|- room was warm and had extra blankets (I didn’t need them) |- noise from the courtyard setup was not an issue for me|- area felt safe to walk home at night

Trip.com Member

2.7/5

Trip.com· 5 months ago

It’s okay, the whole room smells of bleach? Sewer? Idk what that smell is but it was not pleasant. Room was dusty, washroom was emulating this foul smell. I think the bathtub and toilet are both above the main city sewer cause it was not a pleasant smell. Breakfast was good, staff was friendly, everything else was good! Staff allowed us to store luggage for a couple days. 15-18 min walk from city centre (once acclimatized)

Rick H

4/5

Google· 4 weeks ago

Had a great stay Oct 2026; nice colonial style in nice condition; staff was great; room was very good with lots of space (we got the suite with 2 beds and a hottub that we never used); the hotel had tea and filtered water for use which is great. breakfast was very good as well. located about 10 minutes from the main plaza. All good - would stay again.

jose beltran

5/5

Google· 2 months ago

We enjoy our time in the hotel. Breakfast was excellent and all the staff was super nice and professional. Our room had a lot of space and the beds were very comfy. They also held our bags for a couple days for no extra cost! Definitely recommend them. Location is great too, walking distance from all the good things in the historic center of Cusco!

Ben Adams

5/5

Google· a month ago

Great boutique/colonial feel hotel within 5-10 mins walk of the main plaza. Staff are really friendly. Theres no lift if you get a room on the upper floors so if that is important to you take note. We stayed on two occasions. First time in a “quadruple” room and second time in a “family suite”. The quadruple room was better honestly - bigger bathroom. Beds separated at their feet by a half-height wall and TV. the family suite had the beds side by side and a smaller bathroom, plus the sitting area was upstairs on a mini mezzanine. Plus the room was upstairs which was a hassle with cases. Overall though I’d definitely recommend it as a place to stay in Cusco.

Weezie031

3/5

Tripadvisor· a month ago

Location is OK. Walking distance to center and a lot of the sights. Atmosphere is good. Staff is friendly. We had a family suite for additional space as were staying 4 nights. The ‘living area was on the second floor. All the furniture in lobby and rooms and nice to look at but not at all comfortable to sit on. After ling days of visiting and hiking, the last thing I want to do is go put searching for a place to eat. Don’t be fooled by the advertisement of a restaurant. Was here 4 nights: arrived late, wanting a bed and bed, restaurant closed on Mondays. Tuesday, we are told they are open until 8h45 so we ate there. Wednesday, we were disappointed to see lights off, door locked, no notice, chef is on his rest day. Thursday, lights are on, we sit we review the menu and make out selection, only to be i formed the chef is on another rest day so they only have a few options available from the menu. So if paying extra to have the convenience of in-hotel dining, do not come here. |They do no offer laundry service. Front desk was also quite useless with any recommendations. You and google will figure it out. |Breakfast was good. Great coffees made to order, eggs any way you like, nice selection of fruits, cereals…|There are heaters in the room but they turn them off when they feel it is sufficiently warm, so …. Even if you’re cold, no heat perhaps.|Also, no sound proofing. Especially if in first floor. |All in all, for the price, we saw far better places and I would not recommend this hotel.

Rick Lowell

5/5

Google· 6 months ago

What a fabulous hotel right in cusco. The service was fantastic, the breakfast was excellent and the rooms were huge. We stayed on either side of our Inka trail trek and really enjoyed the large room and comfy bed. Great location just a few blocks from the plaza de armas and all the Cusco attractions.

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Where can I eat near Tambo del Arriero Hotel Boutique?

Your best bet is the hotel's own restaurant Cocavi, serving traditional Peruvian dishes and international cuisine in a colonial-style setting. The market has food stalls with typical Cusco fare. If you want a sit-down meal, Cocavi's menu includes classics like lomo saltado. You are also close to Plaza de Armas, a 7 minute walk, where you'll find many more eating options.

What is the area around Tambo del Arriero Hotel Boutique like?

The hotel sits in the Nueva Alta neighborhood, just a short walk from Cusco's historic core. You're five minutes from the Mercado Central de San Pedro, where locals shop, and seven minutes from the lively Plaza de Armas. The streets around the hotel are filled with colonial architecture, and nearby you'll find places like the Cusco Cathedral and the San Blas artisan quarter. The area is well-connected for exploring the city's main sights on foot. If you want to go further, the hotel can arrange transfers to places like the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu.

How do I get to Tambo del Arriero Hotel Boutique from the airport or main train station?

From Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, the hotel offers a pick-up service; you can arrange it when booking, and it takes about 15 minutes by car. The main train station, Estacion Wanchaq, is about 1.69 km away, so a short taxi or ride-hailing trip will get you there. Alternatively, the Estacion de buses a Calca Bus Station is within 1.45 km for bus connections. Once you reach the city center, the hotel is just 5 minutes on foot from Mercado Central de San Pedro and a 7-minute walk from Plaza de Armas. Pre-booked transfers for other tours can also be managed through the hotel.

What's there to do near Tambo del Arriero Hotel Boutique in the evening?

In the evening, start at the hotel's own Restaurant Cocavi for Peruvian and international dishes. Then take a 7-minute walk to Plaza de Armas, with Cusco Cathedral 9 minutes from the hotel. The Twelve Angled Stone and Saqsaywaman are each an 11-minute walk, and Qorikancha is 13 minutes away. These landmarks are all within a short stroll, so you can easily explore the historic center after dark.

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