Cusco (San Blas area), Peru · Convent palace hotel · 55 suites
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
A former convent five minutes' walk from the Plaza de Armas
In short
Palacio Nazarenas is an all-suite hotel in a restored former palace and convent in Cusco, a five-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas. It has 55 suites with butler service, Mauka restaurant by chef Pía León, a spa and a heated outdoor pool. The hotel's own pages give the drive from Cusco airport as 20 or 25 minutes.
- Official rating
- 5 stars
- Peru's national hotel register (MINCETUR), certified 25 July 2017
- Size
- 55 suites
- As the hotel states
- Airport
- Cusco airport (CUZ), 20 minutes by car on the hotel's home page, 25 minutes on its location page (sources disagree)
- Dining
- Mauka by Pía León
- Plus 2 more on site
- Wellness
- Hypnôze Spa
- Plus 1 more
- Check-in, check-out
- 2pm, out by 12pm
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
The building has changed purpose many times. It began as an Inca temple, became a private palace in the 1500s for Mancio Serra de Leguizamón, and in 1644 turned into a Jesuit school for the children of aristocrats before serving as a convent. Belmond restored it and reopened it in 2012. It stands on Calle Plazoleta Nazarenas, in the San Blas area, a five-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas.
All 55 rooms are suites, from Junior Suites of 30 to 39 m² up to Signature Suites that reach 130 m². Studio Suites are the only category listed for up to four guests. Every suite has added oxygen to help with the altitude, useful on a first night in Cusco. Meals center on Mauka, where chef Pía León cooks with ingredients native to Cusco and the Andes. Senzo Bar serves small plates and pisco cocktails.
Hypnôze Spa is inspired by Inca and Andean culture. The hotel also has a heated outdoor pool, a library, a secret garden and a chapel, and afternoon tea features Andean botanicals. Check-in is at 2pm and check-out at 12pm. Facilities are for guests only, though outside diners can book the restaurants subject to availability. The hotel reports position 54 on the extended World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 list.
Perfect if you are
- Couples and honeymoons
- History and architecture
- Acclimatising to altitude
Good to know
- All suites are oxygen-enriched, which the hotel says helps guests adjust to the high elevation.
- The hotel does not sell day passes: facilities are for guests only, except the restaurants, which are subject to availability.
- Pets are allowed only in two rooms, Deluxe Studio Suite 102 and One Bedroom Suite 103, with a 10 kg weight limit.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Signature Suites
Sleeps Up to 3 guests · 69 to 130 m²
The largest category, with the widest size range; the hotel lists two signature suites.
Studio Suites
Sleeps Up to 4 guests · 40 to 121 m²
The only category listed for four guests, so the one to consider for families.
Junior Suites
Sleeps Up to 3 guests · 30 to 39 m²
The smallest category, suited to couples who do not need extra space.
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 | Belmond Palacio Nazarenas | San Agustin Plaza | Sonesta Hotel Cusco | Terra Andina Colonial Mansion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms | 55 suites | 77 rooms | 127 rooms | 51 rooms |
| Pool | Yes | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Spa | Yes | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Mauka by Pía León
Flagship restaurant using ingredients native to Cusco and the Andes.
Dining
Senzo Bar
Small plates and pisco cocktails.
Dining
Afternoon tea
Tea service featuring Andean botanicals.
Wellness
Hypnôze Spa
Botanical spa with treatments inspired by Inca and Andean culture.
Wellness
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Listed among the hotel's features.
On site
Library
Listed among the hotel's features.
On site
Secret garden
Listed among the hotel's features.
On site
Chapel
A reminder of the building's convent past.
On site
Palacio Nazarenas Art Studio
Hosts exhibitions, such as Grandes Maestros, on display until 10 January.
Getting there
In Cusco
- Airport: Cusco airport (CUZ), 20 minutes by car on the hotel's home page, 25 minutes on its location page (sources disagree)
Questions we get
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, answered
What are the check-in and check-out times at Palacio Nazarenas?
The hotel gives check-in as 2pm and check-out as 12pm.
Does Palacio Nazarenas help with altitude sickness?
Yes. All suites are oxygen-enriched to help guests acclimatize to Cusco's elevation.
How far is Palacio Nazarenas from Cusco airport?
The hotel's home page says a 20 minute drive from Cusco airport, while its location page says 25 minutes. It also lists a 40 minute drive from Poroy train station.
Can you walk from Palacio Nazarenas to the Plaza de Armas?
Yes. The hotel's location page lists a 5 minute walk to the Plaza de Armas and 10 minutes to Cusco's historic quarter.
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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