Amaru Colonial occupies a restored colonial building in the San Blas neighbourhood, on the heights of Cusco. A short walk from the Plaza de Armas, the property embraces architectural character: wooden balconies, interior patios and flowering gardens create a refined envelope, faithful to the identity of the former Inca capital.

Why choose Amaru Colonial

This accommodation suits travellers who wish to stay in a characterful house rather than a standardised hotel, while remaining within walking distance of the historic centre's major sites. The San Blas neighbourhood, renowned for its artisan workshops and galleries, offers a quieter atmosphere than the central plaza, a ten to fifteen minute walk downhill. The house's modest size and 24-hour reception enable personalised service, helpful during the first days of acclimatisation to the altitude (3,400 metres).

Architecture and atmosphere

The house preserves the codes of the Spanish colonial period adapted to its Andean context. Common areas are organised around open-air patios, crossed by hand-carved wooden balconies. The interior decoration blends antique furniture, colourful woven textiles, local artworks and Andean ornaments, without folkloric excess. The overall effect is coherent: a heritage setting that embraces its function as an accommodation without transforming into a museum.

Rooms

Four categories are available, all decorated in the same colonial-Andean style:

• Standard (15 m²): single bed, compact format for solo travellers.
• Double or twin (18 m²): two single beds, flexible configuration.
• Superior (20 m²): king-size bed, more spacious layout.
• Triple (22 m²): three single beds, designed for families or groups of three.

Each room features a private bathroom with hairdryer, heating (useful in Cusco, where nights are cool year-round), telephone, flat-screen television with cable channels and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Services

Breakfast is included, featuring fresh local produce served in the dining room. Reception provides round-the-clock service and can arrange transfers from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport upon request, luggage storage before check-in or after check-out, and laundry service for extended stays. The team also coordinates excursions to the region's must-see sites: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray and Maras salt ponds) and Sacsayhuamán fortress.

Location

The property sits in San Blas, an artists' neighbourhood nestled against the hillside overlooking the historic centre. On foot, it takes minutes to reach the Plaza de Armas, Cusco Cathedral and Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun). The Inca Museum and Museum of Pre-Columbian Art are within the same vicinity. For dining, the restaurant Mallku Casa De los Ponches is among nearby addresses to sample Peruvian cuisine.

Surroundings

Cusco is the logical base for exploring the southern Andes. To extend your itinerary, several Nomadays properties can complement your stay:

• Chez Natividad, a rural stop in the Sacred Valley at Huchuy Qosqo.
• Hotel Runcu, another charming option in the region.
• La Hosteria in Arequipa, to continue your circuit southward.
• The Lodge on Suasi Island, on Lake Titicaca.
• Villa Barranco Ananay, in Lima, useful at the start or end of your journey.

Preparing your stay

Amaru Colonial fits naturally into an itinerary combining Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. To build your complete route, consult our Pérou trips.