Hotels Cusco Christmas Market
Are you planning to stay in Cusco during the Christmas market? We have created the latest guide for Cusco to help you find a restaurant, an activity, a guided tour and best hotels close to the Cusco Plaza De Armas, – Santuranticuy Market – Cusco Christmas Market for the Winter of 2023!
The Cusco Christmas Market known as Santuranticuy Christmas Market is a magical place that comes to life in the heart of Cusco, a few days before Christmas.
This year the market runs from 24th December 2023 to 25th December 2023. The Cusco Christmas Market is located in Cusco’s Main Square, the old town of Cusco.
How is the weather in Cusco in December?
The average temperature in December is about 20° / 7° (low) and light rain is possible as well. A warm, waterproof coat or jacket is a must during the winter in Cusco and Peru if you plan to visit during the Christmas period!
Best Restaurants in Cusco for the perfect Christmas Dinner
- Mistura Grill Cusco
- La Huerta Del Tata
- Yaku Restaurant
- Morena Peruvian Kitchen
- Organika Restaurant
Best Day Tours in Cusco in Winter
Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden balconies and Incan wall ruins. The baroque Santo Domingo Convent was built on top of the Incan Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework.
1. Inkaterra La Casona Relais & Chateaux 4* – Hotels Near Cusco Christmas Market

In an exclusive historic Colonial mansion, Inkaterra offers luxury accommodation with marble fireplaces and a stone decorated Spanish gallery and central courtyard. Massage sessions can be booked. WiFi is free.
Inkaterra La Casona is styled with antique chandeliers, marble furnishings and baroque style columns. Private guides and drivers are available for guests wishing to explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
Rooms have cable TV, minibars and a seating area. They feature dark wood sculpted panels and elegant furniture. There are deep burgundy sofas and rich rugs and fabrics.
The bathroom features a free standing bath fully furnished in stone.
In a 16th-century manor house that faces a cobbled plaza, this elegant all-suite boutique hotel is 1 km from the Saqsaywaman Incan complex and 2 km from Wanchaq train station.
Featuring original details like murals and/or stone fireplaces, the genteel suites provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players and iPod/iPhone docks. All also have heated floors, minibars and living/dining areas. Room service is available 24/7.
A breakfast buffet is complimentary. There’s a bar, and an old-world restaurant with exposed stone walls, as well as a courtyard and a spa.
Room service is amazing. They bring everything to your room and even light a fire in your room. There is a honesty bar down stairs with fab selection of wines
Breakfast is small buffet with full menu of hot food.
The location of the hotel is excellent, it is located on a small quite square and is 5 mins walk to the main square in Cusco. There are quite a few of the top restaurants in Cusco just a 5-10 min walk
This is an expensive hotel but definitely worth the treat
Note there is no gym or spa/ pool, if there was it would probably be best hotel in world.
How much does a room costs at Inkaterra La Casona Relais & Chateaux?
Prices start 342$/night for Suite – First Floor. The Suite is 484$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.
This suite is furnished with either 1 king-size bed or 2 single beds, a stone fireplace, a large marble bathroom with 2 sinks, a bathtub, shower and special Inkaterra handmade toiletries, and heated floors. Free WiFi is available and a flat-screen cable TV is provided.
Where to book online – Inkaterra La Casona Relais & Chateaux
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2. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza 3* – Hotels Near Cusco Main Square

Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza enjoys an excellent location in the centre of Cusco, overlooking Plaza Regocijo. The historical building features modern interiors. Free WiFi internet service is offered throughout the property.
Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza offers en suite rooms with cable TV and work desk. Some offer views of Plaza de Armas.
Full buffet breakfast is available daily, and the restaurant also serves lunch and dinner upon request 24 hours in advance.
This modest hotel in the historic town center is a 9-minute walk from Coricancha, the ruins of a 15th-century Incan temple, and a 15-minute walk from Wanchaq train station.
The streamlined rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as desks and safes; some offer town center views.
A breakfast buffet is complimentary.
Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza has a central and great location just one block from the Plaza de Armas. From here, you can easily access the best places of the destination such as: the Cathedral, Plaza Regocijo, Machu Picchu, restaurants and shops.
Thinking about the comfort of our guests, we offer services like: rooms clean and comfortable, Free coca tea, Breakfast room, Internet WiFi, etc.
The hotel is right on the Plaza. You cannot get any closer than this.
The rooms are very well appointed. The front desk staff are a wealth of information about local sights, and eats. The hotel lobby has coca tea which was very refreshing to try after a long day sightseeing.
Breakfast in the morning was nice and it’s on the 4th floor with a nice plaza view. For a fast eat, try the pizzeria right opposite to the hotel.
We stayed here on Christmas, so a christmas market was available to us. Right in the center of the plaza, all the Andean women were selling their beautiful handmade objects for very reasonable prices.
We walked right out of Casa Andina and the market was right there.
We bought lots of traditional objects for our friends and family. The Casa Andina staff made sure our Christmas stay was magical.
The hotel is very well located and within walking distance are multiple places worth visiting including the main square with Cathedral, San Blas neighborhood, San Pedro’s market, Qorikancha, multiple museums, restaurants and shops.
Every morning from your breakfast table right under the roof of the hotel you enjoy a spectacular view of the front of the Cathedral over the roofs of the houses under you. What a start of a day in this beautiful mountain city.

How much does a room costs at Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza?
Prices start 61$/night for Traditional Twin Room. The Double Room with City View is 104$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.
This room features 2 single beds, a safety deposit box, a heater, a desk and a flat-screen TV.
Where to book online – Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza – Hotels Near Cusco Christmas Market – you can find the best hotels near Cusco Main Square – Christmas Market hotels in Cusco during Christmas which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Peru on Booking.com or Hotels.com or Trip.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
3. Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel 5* – Hotels Near Cusco Christmas Market

Aranwa offers 5-star luxury set in a refurbished sixteenth century mansion, declared National Historic Monument in 1980, in downtown Cuzco. Its regal interiors are decorated with stylish antiques and crystal chandeliers. Free WiFi access is provided.
The large suites at Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel have luxurious upholstery, wall frescoes and fresh lily bouquets. All feature an intelligent oxygen system and marbled bathrooms with a circular hot tub.
Occupying a 16th-century colonial mansion, this polished boutique hotel is a 5-minute walk from Cusco Cathedral and 11 minutes on foot from the ruins of Qorikancha temple.
Refined rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screens, as well as minibars, DVD players, and bathrooms with heated floors. Upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs and Scottish showers; some offer panoramic city views. Suites include living areas, balconies and marble bathrooms. Room service is available 24/7.
A breakfast buffet is complimentary. There’s an elegant restaurant, a cozy bar, an art gallery and a library.
An excellent hotel, peaceful, beautiful architecture, is close to the main square of Cusco, the attention is excellent, it has rooms finely decorated with colonial details to the delight of its guests.
Super comfortable beds for moments of relaxation and rest and spacious bathrooms.
Beautiful hotel with fascinating artworks. Rooms were wonderful, clean, spacious, great bathroom amenities, oxygenated. Food was plentiful, fresh, always something new to try, captured local flavors.
Perfect location near the two main square – not far away and safe to walk to and from restaurants at night. Staff were super kind and helped in any way, always smiling and greeted us warmly. An absolute must stay in a fabulous city.
Staff are so helpful – rooms clean with separate large bathroom with whirlpool bath and separate shower. Bathroom has under floor heating which was a nice plus. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. The hotel is located in a quiet street but is only a five minute stroll (max) to the main square and to many restaurants and shops.
Rooms have oxygen piped into them, free coco tea is available all day to give you energy and Mundo (or something similar) to help you relax before bedtime. Breakfast selection was good.

How much does a room costs at Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel?
Prices start 135$/night for Classic King Room. The Suite is 220$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.
Extremely luxurious suite with king-size beds, living rooms, balcony and spacious marble bathroom. All are located on the second floor and offer scenic city views.
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