Cusco, historic center, Peru · Colonial mansion hotel · 43 rooms and suites
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
A 16th-century mansion two blocks from Cusco's main square
In short
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel is a 43-room hotel in a 16th-century colonial mansion on Calle San Juan de Dios, two blocks from Cusco's Plaza de Armas, at 3,400 meters. Every room has a smart oxygen system, and the building holds a collection of more than 300 colonial artworks. The airport is about 1.7 miles away.
- Official rating
- 5 stars
- Peru's national hotel register (MINCETUR), certified 17 November 2020
- Size
- 43 rooms and suites
- As the hotel states
- Airport
- Cusco airport (CUZ), about 1.7 miles from Velazco Astete Airport; drive time not yet checked
- Dining
- Mishti Mestizo Restaurant
- Plus 2 more on site
- Wellness
- Smart oxygen system
- Plus 1 more
- Check-in, check-out
- 3:00pm, out by 12:00pm
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel fills a colonial mansion built in the 16th century, a building that became a National Historic Monument in 1980. It works partly as a museum: paintings of the Cusco School and other colonial pieces are spread through the lobby, corridors and rooms, and the guest rooms sit around a central courtyard. The Plaza de Armas is two blocks away, so the main square is an easy walk.
Cusco sits at about 3,400 meters, and the hotel's answer to the altitude is a smart oxygen system fitted in every room. The bathrooms add heated floors and a Scottish shower. Rooms start at around 20 square meters. The Deluxe Superior category faces the city or the colonial patios, while the Junior Suite Twin and the three suites start at 50 square meters.
Meals can stay in the house. Mishti Mestizo serves Andean recipes cooked with modern techniques around the main patio, and Khasikay Bar offers tapas and pisco-based cocktails in the evening. A breakfast buffet comes with the stay, which suits early starts for the Sacred Valley or the train.
Perfect if you are
- History and architecture
- Acclimatising to altitude
- Couples and honeymoons
Good to know
- The building is a historic mansion, so rooms are reached by stairs or a small elevator.
- Dogs are accepted, with an extra charge.
- The Plaza de Armas is two blocks away, so you can walk to the main square.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Deluxe Superior Room
Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · from 28 m² · City or colonial patios view
Larger than the standard and deluxe rooms, and the first category with the city or patio outlook.
Junior Suite Twin Room
Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · from 50 m²
Starts at 50 square meters, more than double the standard room.
Suite
Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · from 50 m²
Only 3 suites. One third-party guide says they have street balconies.
How it compares
How it compares in Cusco
From Peru's national register of classified hotels and each hotel's own website. "Not yet checked" means we have not looked, never "no". Nothing here is a price.
| Fact | Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel | Casa Andina Premium Cusco | Hampton by Hilton Cusco | Hilton Garden Inn Cusco |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms | 43 rooms and suites | 93 rooms | 120 rooms | 137 rooms |
| Pool | Not yet checked | Not listed by the hotel | Not yet checked | Not listed by the hotel |
| Spa | Not yet checked | Yes | Not yet checked | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Mishti Mestizo Restaurant
Andean recipes with modern techniques, set around the main patio.
Dining
Khasikay Bar
Tapas and pisco-based cocktails in a quiet lounge setting.
Dining
Breakfast buffet
Offered complimentary with the stay.
Wellness
Smart oxygen system
Fitted in every room to ease the effects of 3,400 meters.
Wellness
Spa-style bathrooms
Heated floors, Scottish shower, towel warmers, and a whirlpool or standard tub depending on room.
On site
Colonial art collection
More than 300 colonial artworks, plus antiques, shown through the building.
On site
Colonial patio
Rooms and dining areas are arranged around the central courtyard.
On site
Library
Listed among the hotel's features by a travel guide.
On site
Gift shop
Listed among the hotel's services.
Getting there
In Cusco
- Airport: Cusco airport (CUZ), about 1.7 miles from Velazco Astete Airport; drive time not yet checked
- Altitude: about 3,400 m above sea level
Questions we get
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel, answered
How high is Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel, and what helps with altitude?
The hotel stands at about 3,400 meters above sea level. All rooms have a smart oxygen system.
When can I arrive and when do I need to leave?
The hotel prints check-in at 3:00pm and check-out at 12:00pm.
How close is the hotel to the main square?
It is on Calle San Juan de Dios, near Plaza Regocijo and two blocks from the Plaza de Armas.
How many rooms does the hotel have?
It has 43 rooms and suites in the mansion. Views are either over the city or onto the colonial patio.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Peru's national register of classified hotels (MINCETUR), read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026