Hotels in Machu Picchu: all the information
Are you planning to travel to Machu Picchu? For a correct planning of the trip you must organize the tickets, tours, transportation and other details such as accommodation. The hotel offer near the Inca city is high since more than 1.5 million people visit it each year. There are services of 5, 4 stars and more. There is even a camping site ideal for ‘backpackers’. Learn all about the hotel offer on the trip to the wonder of the world.
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Most tourists stay in the city of Cusco and, from there, make their 1-day visit to Machu Picchu (round trip). However, another group of visitors prefers to stay in Aguas Calientes (just 10 kilometers from Machupicchu). Thus, they can be closer to the Inca city and explore it with patience and more free time. In any case, if you are staying in Cusco or Aguas Calientes, there is a wide range of hotels.
Are there hotels in Machu Picchu?
Every year more than 1.5 million people visit Machu Picchu. Many of them decide to stay the night as close to the Inca city as possible. To meet this demand there are dozens of hotels of all kinds and comforts.
However, there is only one hotel located a few meters from Machu Picchu. This is the 5-star Belmond Sanctuary Lodge hotel, which includes beautiful green areas that harmonize with the natural landscape that surrounds the Inca city.
The rest of the hotels are located approximately 10 kilometers from Machu Picchu, in the famous town of Aguas Calientes. This town is a mandatory stop to get to the Inca city. For this reason, many hotels of 5, 4, 3 stars and more were built there.
It is recommended to book hotels online and in advance. Thus, you can also access good prices. However, it is also possible to get accommodation on the day of the trip. This especially in the low season of tourism (from November to March).
5-star hotels
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge – 5 star hotel located next to the entrance gate to Machu Picchu. It offers luxurious rooms that harmonize that the exuberant nature that surrounds the wonder of the world. Includes all the comforts as well as personal desk, safe, green areas, wifi, breakfast, lunch, bar and more.
- Where is it ?: Hiram Bingham Road km. 75.
- How much does it cost ?: 900 USD. (approximate price per night).
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel – 5 star hotel located in the town of Aguas Calientes, right in front of the beautiful Vilcanota river and the mountainous landscape that surrounds it. Its rooms offer all the necessary comfort as well as a hydromassage bathtub, spa, private balcony per room, bar and gourmet breakfast. It also offers land payment ceremonies for guests.
- Where is it ?: Avenue Pachacutec 808, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 370 USD. (approximate price per night).
4-star hotels
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu – 4 star hotel located in the town of Aguas Calientes. It has rooms with views of the Vilcanota river. These, in addition, have artistic decorations as well as a balcony, Wi-Fi, safe, laundry, business room and all the necessary comforts in a luxurious service.
- Where is it ?: Carretera Puente Ruinas Mz. 4, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 120 USD. (approximate price per night).
Hotel El Mapi by Inkaterra – 4-star hotel located on the outskirts of the town of Aguas Calientes. It stands out for its rooms surrounded by nature. Its suites have all the necessary comfort as well as a mini bar, refrigerator, Wi-Fi, breakfast, spa and, above all, windows with spectacular views.
- Where is it ?: Avenue Pachacutec 109, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 190 USD. (approximate price per night).
Taypikala Hotel Machu Picchu – 4 star hotel located in the upper part of Aguas Calientes. It stands out for its modern structure with views of the town and the mountains. It offers suites with all the necessary amenities such as shower, telephone, hairdryer, wiki, laundry service, lounge bar and more.
- Where is it ?: Avenue Pachacutec 808, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 135 USD. (approximate price per night).
Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu – 4 star hotel located in Aguas Calientes, with spectacular views of the Vilcanota river and the mountains that surround the town. The rooms have television, wifi, safe, wifi, restaurant, breakfast included, ironing service, telephone and more.
- Where is it ?: Extension of Avenue Imperio de los Incas E-34, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 115 USD. (approximate price per night).
Casa del Sol Machu Picchu – 4 star hotel located in front of l Vilcanota river. In addition to the beautiful views, it offers rooms with mini bar, wifi, air conditioning, safe, breakfast, spa service, laundry service and more. Of course, it has all the comforts and good service of a hotel of its category.
- Where is it ?: Avenue Imperio de los Incas Nº608, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 190 USD. (approximate price per night).
Waman Hotel Machu Picchu – 4 star hotel located in the heart of the town of Aguas Calientes. Its rooms offer all the necessary comforts as well as telephone, television, bathtub, Wi-Fi, bar service, laundry service and more. It has a location close to the bars, restaurants and other tourist services of the town.
- Where is it ?: Wiracocha Street Nº202, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 125 USD. (approximate price per night).
More hotels
Hotel Ferre Machu Picchu – 3-star hotel located on the outskirts of the town of Aguas Calientes. It has beautiful views of the Vilcanota River. Its rooms have all the comforts. Its laundry services, restaurant, luggage storage, spa and more stand out.
- Where is it ?: Avenue Imperio de los Incas Nº634, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 70 USD. (approximate price per night).
Hotel La Cabaña Machu Picchu – 3-star hotel with modern structure and location on the top of Aguas Calientes. It has rooms with all the comforts. Likewise, it offers Wi-Fi, dining room, breakfast, showers with hot water (from a spring source) and views of the entire town.
- Where is it ?: Avenue Pachacutec No. 805, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 75 USD. (approximate price per night).
Hotel Vista Machu Picchu – 3 star hotel located in the heart of Aguas Calientes. It offers beautiful views of the high mountains that surround the town. It offers a modern structure that, in addition to all the comforts, includes Wi-Fi, breakfast, air conditioning, bus transfer to Machu Picchu and a swimming pool.
- Where is it ?: 507 Kori Wakanki Street, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 65 USD. (approximate price per night).
Hatun Inti Classic Hotel – 3 star hotel located in the heart of Aguas Calientes (a few steps from the main square). In addition to comfortable rooms, the hotel offers a telephone, bathtub – shower, hairdryer, free breakfast, Wi-Fi and more.
- Where is it ?: Avenue Pachacutec Nº606, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 125 USD. (approximate price per night).
Camp in Machu Picchu
The municipal campsite of Machu Picchu is located on Hermanos Ayar avenue in the town of Aguas Calientes (near the Ruinas bridge). It is a green area with space to place tents. It has toilets and showers for men and women. It is the cheapest option to spend the night on the trip to the Inca city.
The cost of the municipal camping site is 15 Peruvian soles (5 US dollars). The disadvantage is that it does not have spaces that protect against the rain. For this reason, it is recommended to bring waterproof tents or place plastic. Backpackers are the people who most like this option.
Economic options
Supertramp Hostel – Friendly hostel with personal and shared rooms. It is located in the town of Aguas Calientes. It offers Wi-Fi, a terrace lounge bar, laundry service, luggage storage and free breakfast. Its beautiful decoration with reasons for caring for the environment stands out. It is preferred by young ‘backpackers’.
- Where is it ?: Calla Chasqatika Nº203, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 22 USD. (approximate price per night).
Ecopackers Hostel – Budget hostel located on the edge of Aguas Calientes. It offers personal and shared rooms. It also has Wi-Fi, a lounge-bar, games room with pool table, luggage storage service, terrace and more. Includes breakfast and also offers a restaurant.
- Where is it ?: Avenue Imperio de los Incas Nº136, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 22 USD. (approximate price per night).
Machupicchu Packer – Economic hotel located in the town of Aguas Calientes. It offers comfortable rooms with television, private bathroom, hairdryer and Wi-Fi. It also offers a buffet breakfast service. It is a comfortable option at a low cost.
- Where is it ?: Calle Wiñay Wayna Nº107, Aguas Calientes.
- How much does it cost ?: 25 USD. (approximate price per night).
More information
In addition to hotels, Aguas Calientes has restaurants, bars, pastry shops, cafes and other tourist services. There you will find some ideal thermal baths to relax after visiting Machu Picchu.
In high tourist season (April to August), it is best to reserve hotel rooms online. If you hope to get to Aguas Calientes, you may not get the service you are looking for.
Aguas Calientes is the closest town to Machu Picchu (only 10 kilometers away) but it is not the only one. Other options are Ollantaytambo (30 kilometers) or Santa Teresa (20 kilometers). In both places there are also good lodging options.
The cities of Cusco with the most and best hotel offer are: Cusco, Urubamba and Aguas Calientes.
By Machupicchu Terra – Last updated, August 28, 2023