Hotels in Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu is on the top of the 'must see' list for every adventure traveler to South America. The four-day trek up the slopes of the Andes from the Sacred Valley is one of the most hiked trails in the world. Before or after the trek to Machu Picchu, staying in one of the many distinctive hotels in the area can be a cultural experience unto itself.

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is a the only hotel is located next to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. The lodge has 30 luxury rooms and suites, many with views of the ruins. The hotel has two restaurants and a bar on premises and a spa that offers massage services. The Machu Picchu Santuary Lodge offers guided tours of the complex at Machu Picchu as well as several surrounding natural areas, such as the "Happy Mountain," Putucusi, and Puente del Inca--a natural stone bridge that spans the Vacas river.

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
Carretera Hiram Bingham
Machu Picchu, Peru
011 (+51) 84 984 816 956
sanctuarylodgehotel.com

Wiracocha Inn Hotel

The Wiracocha Inn Hotel is located downtown in the town of Machu Picchu Pueblo, which is less than four miles from the ruins of the lost city. The hotel features 27 rooms with private bathrooms, hot water and a free continental breakfast. The town of Machu Picchu Pueblo has a central plaza that is surrounded by dining and shopping options as well as the natural hot spring baths that are known as Agua Calientes.

Wiracocha Inn Hotel
Jr. Wiracocha
s/n Aguas Calientes
Cusco - Perú
011 (+51) 84 21 1088‎
wiracochainn.com

Hatuchay Tower Machu Picchu Hotel

The Hatuchay Tower Machu Picchu Hotel is a modern five- story hotel with 41 rooms, many of which look out over the Urubamba River. The hotel is located just outside of Machu Picchu Pueblo and has an onsite restaurant and bar as well as free Wi-Fi and a spacious patio that affords views of the surrounding mountains. There are many tour companies within Machu Picchu Pueblo that offer a variety of hiking and overnight camping tours to the ruins and the surrounding Andes Mountains.

Hatuchay Tower Machu Picchu Hotel
Carretera Puente Ruinas Mz 4
Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, Peru
011 (+51) 84 21 1201‎
hatuchaytower.com

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Article Written By Vincent Madrone

Based in San Francisco, Vincent Madrone is a professional freelance travel writer and voiceover artist. He has written extensively for online and print publications, including USA Today Travel Tips, A to Z World Travel and Viva Travel Guides. Madrone also writes health-related articles for various online publications.

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