When the time comes to plan your trip to visit Machu Picchu, and choose where to stay, it's important to understand that the Machu Picchu archaeological site is in an isolated, high mountain location. The nearest town with good accommodation facilities is Machu Picchu Pueblo, also known as Aguas Calientes.
A popular option for visitors to Machu Picchu is to do a day trip from Cusco. Remember, the journey from Cusco to The Unesco World Heritage is about 4 hours. Doing the round trip in one day (around 8 hours) can be tiring.
For example, the Sanctuary Lodge, owned by Belmond, is the best luxury hotel near the entrance of Machu Picchu citadel. Remember that the Inca ruins are in a remote mountain area when planning your vacation and choosing a hotel.
Given the difficulty of accessing the lost city of the Inca, you must choose it as the starting point for your trip. You have the option to stay in Ollantaytambo, near the Urubamba River. It is 1 hour and 10 minutes away from Machu Picchu by train and 25 minutes by bus. Another option is to stay in Cusco, which is 4 hours away by train and 25 minutes by bus. As your last option, you can stay in Aguas Calientes, which is 25 minutes away by bus.
If you decide to choose this last option, it's essential to consider that lodging rates vary. They range from five-star hotels to hostels. Keep in mind that It only takes one day to see all the tourist spots, That's why picking an affordable hotel is a good alternative as luxurious and large lodgings can be quite expensive.
Machu Picchu has hotels for all budgets and preferences. There are luxury and affordable options. Discover and choose the best hotel for your visit by reading on!
These hotels provide facilities for personal use as well as comfortable lodging. Our partner hotels furnish their rooms with modern TVs, safes, telephones, and heating. In the same way, every accommodation features Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with hot water.
Most hotels in this category have a breakfast buffet. It's usually served early in the morning so that you can enjoy it before your tours. But don't worry, we've planned our trips to Peru so you may enjoy yourself and not be rushed for time.
Three-star hotels have larger, modernly decorated rooms in contrast to two-star ones. Some of them also offer modern spas and other extra amenities like laundry and luggage storage.
The ones that follow are the Machu Picchu Pueblo's top 3-star hotels:
• Ferré Boulevard Machu Picchu
• Flower House
• Retama Inn
• Ferre Machu Picchu
• Tara Machupicchu
You'll find services and amenities in these hotels that are better than in 3-star places. Deluxe suites, spas, and elaborate meals are features of many of these hotels. Every hotel has a distinct identity that can be seen in the beautiful finishes, luxurious furniture, and exquisite decoration.
Since many of the hotels in these categories are part of larger hotel chains, you may take advantage of the same degree of service at all their locations. Below are some suggestions for four-star accommodations in Aguas Calientes.
• Tierra Viva
• Taypikala
• Golden Sunrise
• El Mapi By Inkaterra
• Hatun Inti Boutique
The most luxurious accommodations in Machu Picchu are the five-star hotels. These hotels have great facilities like modern gyms, spas, pools, restaurants, and more. They also provide excellent comfort and quality.
Many hotels in this category provide a breakfast buffet. The buffet is typically served early in the morning. Guests can enjoy it before their tours.
Each room is equipped with fine furniture to create an extremely comfortable atmosphere. Among the most well-known five-star establishments in Machu Picchu are:
• Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
• Sumaq Machu Picchu
• Belmond Sanctuary Lodge (At Machu Picchu Citadel entrance)
These are some of the hotels that we partner with at Viagens Machu Picchu. We carefully check each one to ensure it meets your expectations. So, don't hold off any longer! Get in touch with us right now to begin planning your perfect trip to the Inca's hidden city.
