The El Mercado is unassuming from the outside, but stepping over the threshold you find yourself standing on the stone flags of a courtyard where Cuzco's farmers once traded.
Throughout the property you'll find characterful touches that remind you of its past, such as the traditional hats that line the walls of the lobby, and the central courtyard itself, which is overlooked by each of the hotel's rooms over wooden balustrades. The rooms span three floors and offer a comfortable retreat from Cuzco's bustling streets.
OUR OPINION:
A charming hotel with quirky little touches, such as a fruit juice lady at the breakfast buffet. Staying here, you never hear the noise of the city yet you're right in the heart of Cuzco.
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Rooms
The hotel offers three room categories. The smallest, but which still offer ample space, are the Superior rooms. Next in size are the Junior Suites, and there is also one Suite. Superior rooms and Junior Suites offer twin beds or a king size bed, with the latter also boasting cozy fireplaces, while the Suite accommodates either a king size bed or two double beds and a large separate bathroom. All rooms include a private bathroom, smart TV and Wi-Fi connection.
Please note: the layout of some of the rooms may not appeal to all, as part of the bathroom is open to the bedroom, but still offers privacy. For full details please speak to your specialist.
Location
Walk for five minutes from El Mercado along an attractive street lined with traditional colonial houses and you'll find yourself at the Plaza de Armas, the main square in the heart of Cuzco. Many of our favorite restaurants and caf茅s are either on or just off the plaza, which is the focal point of city life in the day and evening.
Food and drink
A buffet breakfast of home-cooked hot and cold dishes is served in the hotel's central courtyard or under the surrounding canopy. You can also order freshly squeezed blends of locally grown fruits from the juice bar. The La Taberna bar provides light lunches and evening tapas, along with specialty cocktails. As there is no restaurant for evening meals, the staff will point you to one of the numerous great restaurants in Cuzco.
Tour ideas in Cuzco
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at El Mercado as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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![Hotel Monasterio, Cuzco]()
Belmond Hotel Monasterio
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![The pool at Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, Cuzco]()
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![Casa Cartagena, Cuzco]()
Casa Cartagena
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![Casa San Blas, Cuzco]()
Casa San Blas
Cuzco
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Chinchero Market & Ruins ![Chinchero market]()
Chinchero Market & Ruins
Chinchero Market & Ruins
During your day of exploration, you visit the colorful local market in the town of Chinchero. This is one of the most traditional markets in all of South America, and you will be surrounded by locals in their traditional dress all buying and selling their produce.
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Cuzco City Tour ![Cuzco, Peru]()
Cuzco City Tour
Cuzco City Tour
A half-day tour of the city and nearby Inca ruins begins at Koricancha, which was the Inca鈥檚 sumptuous Temple of Sun before becoming the Spaniard鈥檚 Santo Domingo church.
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Huchuy Qosqo Trek ![Views of the Sacred Valley from the Huchuy Qosqo trek]()
Huchuy Qosqo Trek
Huchuy Qosqo Trek
The trail takes you through small hamlets and affords stunning views of the Sacred Valley and P铆sac below. The trail climbs steadily to a pass at 4,200 m, beyond which you will descend to a beautiful canyon, where a picnic lunch is served.
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Cuzco and nearby places
- Sacred Valley 32 miles away
- Machu Picchu 46 miles away
- The Southern Amazon 124 miles away
- Colca Canyon 146 miles away
- Arequipa 202 miles away
- Puno 208 miles away
- Lake Titicaca 222 miles away
- Paracas Nature Reserve 285 miles away
- Lima 356 miles away
- Trujillo 608 miles away