The Top Hotels in Aguas Calientes, Peru – Gateway to Machu Picchu
Find the best hotels in Aguas Calientes, Peru on this handy list. Enjoy a great night's sleep before heading out to Machu Picchu, or relax and indulge after making the trek. These accommodations offer plush, cozy beds; spectacular views; fine dining; a convenient location, and more. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast, then enjoy stunning scenery courtesy of nature and the ancients – Peru is such a gracious land...
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Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
The Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel is located near the ruins of Machu Picchu. The hotel provides guests with unrivaled access to the crown jewel of Peruvian archeology.
From $1,922
Sumaq Machu Picchu
The Sumaq Hotel is located in Aguas Calientes. From here, travelers will have exclusive access to the incredible site of Machu Picchu.
From $583
Casa del Sol Boutique
This luxurious hotel offers rooms with views of either mountains or the Vilconata River. Casa del Sol is just a few steps away from the bus that takes visitors to Machu Picchu.
From $319
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
The Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is one of Peru’s best hotels. It’s set just outside Agua Calientes on a beautiful, jungle-clad piece of property.
From $512
El MaPi Hotel Machu Picchu
El MaPi Hotel is set in Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu. The hotel has a central location and acts as a good home base while visiting Machu Picchu.
From $288
Casa Andina Classic Machu Picchu
The Casa Andina Classic Machu Picchu hotel is located in Aguas Calientes. This hotel is comfortable and modern and the location gives travelers ideal access to Machu Picchu.
From $205
Intiwatana Machupicchu Hotel
Located within a 5-minute walk of Wiñaywayna Park and 1.4 miles of Manuel Chavez Ballon Museum, INTIWATANA EL TAMBO * has rooms in Machu Picchu. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property provides a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a closet, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower.
Camping Machu Picchu for the Short Inca Trail
The Short Inca Trail trek with Camping 2D/1N is perfect for nature lovers. You’ll sleep under the stars, which can be a thrilling experience. Camping brings you closer to nature and allows you to share the experience with fellow campers, making it a fun and social adventure.
Hatuchay Machu Picchu Hotel
The Hatuchay Machu Picchu Hotel is located in Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu. As such, this hotel provides guests with awesome access to these famous Inca ruins.
From $446
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu Hotel
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu Hotel faces the sacred Urubamba River, in the small town of Aguas Calientes. You can hike to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes, or take a 20-minute bus ride.
From $199
Taypikala Machu Picchu
Taypikala Machu Picchu is located in Aguas Calientes, a small town just outside Machu Picchu. It was named Aguas Calientes – “hot waters” in English – after the local hot springs.
From $177
La Cabaña Machu Picchu Hotel
La Cabaña Machu Picchu is a convenient home base for exploring Machu Picchu and the small town of Aguas Calientes. Accommodations here are comfortable, and a have a pleasant, rustic aesthetic.
From $163
Jaya Machu Picchu Hotel
Jaya Machu Picchu offers easygoing accommodations in downtown Aguas Calientes. It’s easy to get from here to Machu Picchu, as well as to the town’s main attractions. This is an adults-only hotel with nicely appointed, heated rooms.
From $121
Inti Punku El Tambo Hotel
Inti Punku El Tambo Hotel puts you a short distance from Aguas Calientes’ restaurants and bars, as well as train station that brings travelers from Cusco, and the bus that goes to Machu Picchu. Rooms here are simple but spacious, and some come with views of the surrounding mountains.
From $118
Andina Principal Hotel
Andina Principal Hotel is located in the heart of Aguas Calientes. This hotel is a convenient stepping-off point to catch the bus to Machu Picchu, as well as other surrounding attractions.
From $113
Retama Inn Machu Picchu Hotel
Retama Inn offers simple accommodations just outside of Machu Picchu. Stay here to get the most out of your time in the Andes and stay in a room that provides all the coziness you could want in a simple mountain lodge. Best of all, you'll be able to hear the soothing rush of the Río Vilcabamba from your room.
From $89
Hotel Presidente
Hotel Presidente (also called Hostal Presidente) is removed from the busy center of Aguas Calientes. It is located near the Vilcanota River that flows along the side of the mountain. This hotel is clean and comfortable, and you can request a room with a balcony and a view of the river.
From $89
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