Antigua Casona San Blas, Cusco

Kimkim team favorite · 5.0 (35 reviews) · Comfort
Charming boutique hotel in the artistic San Blas neighborhood, with hand-carved local furnishings, spa services, and a restaurant

Overview

Located in Cusco's artisan neighborhood of San Blas, Antigua Casona San Blas offers a peaceful stay within a five-minute walk from the city center. San Blas is Cusco's oldest, continuously lived-in neighborhood, where you can find numerous artisan galleries, quaint coffee shops, and delicious eateries. You'll also be within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de Armas and Cusco Cathedral and just steps away from the San Blas Church and Hatunrumiyoc, making it easy to explore the UNESCO heritage city and immerse yourself in its centuries-old history and culture.

Antigua Casona San Blas features 14 elegantly designed guestrooms with hand-carved furniture sourced from local woods and allergen-free, high-quality linens on king-sized beds. Enjoy in-room heating, soundproofing, and cozy turn-down service with hot water bottles and sleepy-time tea. Superior rooms and suites offer more spacious accommodations, with some overlooking the hotel's beautiful gardens. Book one of the Xapiri Ground Art Suites with their curated selection of Indigenous art and artifacts for a truly unique stay.

You'll be well taken care of at Antigua Casona San Blas, with the staff's personalized attention and commitment to making your stay a memorable experience. Savor the breakfast at Piedra & Sal, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, or try an international classic with a Peruvian twist for lunch and dinner. Unwind at the hotel's Antigua spa, which offers a Jacuzzi, sauna, therapeutic massages, and a unique mild hyperbaric chamber to help with altitude adjustment. The hotel also provides a pisco bar, a wine cellar, outdoor dining by a firepit, and yoga classes. 

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +51 84200700
Hotel address icon Calle Carmen Bajo 243
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Outstanding Staff Service

The staff at the hotel received high praise for their friendliness, helpfulness, and accommodating nature. Specific mentions were made of staff members like Frank and Miguel who went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. (14 mentions)

Emma
“we were greeted by Frank who went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful room ready for us with hot tea, hot water bottles and more”  — Emma L.
K
“Wonderful customer service, friendly, helpful, responsive”  — Keela B.
Karen Lyn
“I cannot stress how wonderful & helpful the staff are”  — Karen Lyn V.
Excellent Breakfast Experience

Guests consistently praised the breakfast offered by the hotel. The breakfast includes a partial buffet with healthy choices and options to order eggs and other foods from the menu. (9 mentions)

Kari
“The breakfast was amazing and I wish I could have that breakfast bowl every morning.”  — Kari A.
C
“The breakfast was included and it was excellent! One of the best I've had.”  — Cathie B.
C
“There were many healthy choices at the partial buffet, and you also order eggs and other food from the menu.”  — Cathie B.
Central Location

The hotel is centrally located in Cusco, within walking distance to the main square, restaurants, shops, museums, and markets, making it convenient for guests to explore the city. (7 mentions)

Jeanette
“everything is just a walk away from restaurant museum and market”  — Jeanette C.
C
“Well located in Cusco - walking distance to the main square, and near many artists and shops and restaurants.”  — Cathie B.
Zvonko
“Perfectly located small hotel in the old part of Cusco.”  — Zvonko D.
Beautiful Courtyard and Decor

Guests loved the hotel's beautiful courtyard and decor. The setting and atmosphere were frequently highlighted as being particularly attractive. (6 mentions)

C
“The hotel itself is beautiful with many small touches to make guests feel welcome.”  — Cathie B.
Cris
“the atmosphere and decor of the hotel were fantastic”  — Cris K.
Matt
“beautiful hotel / courtyard”  — Matt M.

Traveler Reviews

35 total ratings, 27 with reviews
5.0
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Authenticity & Character
4.9
Location
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.9
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Kimberly D.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Dec 13, 2024
Great hotel with excellent bar, restaurant breakfast buffet and bagged breakfast Read more

Great hotel with excellent bar, restaurant breakfast buffet and bagged breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Wonderful decor and displays. Courtyard with fireplace
Location
Fun area to walk around
Staff
Very helpful with all our questions on local amenities
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in November 2024
Graham
Graham H.
Greensboro, NC | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024
This hotel was a jewel. It's tucked in a narrow street and you don't know how beautiful it is until you go through the door. The patio is the first thing you see and it's so pretty-lots of seating and firepits for cool nights. The restaurant is right off the rear and the bar as well, both of which are great. Our room was perfect for us. A comfortable king size bed, several bottles of water throughout the room, space for our clothes, and coffee/tea if we wanted it. The room was very... Read more

This hotel was a jewel. It's tucked in a narrow street and you don't know how beautiful it is until you go through the door. The patio is the first thing you see and it's so pretty-lots of seating and firepits for cool nights. The restaurant is right off the rear and the bar as well, both of which are great. Our room was perfect for us. A comfortable king size bed, several bottles of water throughout the room, space for our clothes, and coffee/tea if we wanted it. The room was very clean and the waters were replaced several times each day and there is also a filtered water fountain in the lobby. Everyone was very friendly and personable. We had a spa treatment our last day (massage and then they hyperbaric chamber--so great!) and that was wonderful. The lobby has a neat little room off to the side that has waters, teas, and coffee for you. The restaurant was great too--we ate breakfast there each morning which included a delicious buffet with fruits, oatmeal, breads, salads, fresh juices, and coffee or you could order from the menu. They also served lunch and dinner, and everything we ate was yummy. The bar staff was so friendly and made drink recommendations for us. We loved sitting at the open window at the bar and watching the activity on the patio. The location was great--within walking distance of so many restaurants, shops, market places. The entire vibe was wonderful and we would definitely stay there again.

Authenticity & Character
It used to be a multi family home (it was actually our guide's childhood home!) that has been transformed into a beautiful hotel. Very cozy and comfortable.
Location
Close to all you need-shops, restaurants, city squares, markets.
Staff
Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was very clean and cleaned each day. The bed was comfortable and it was great having filtered water available in our room all the time.
R
Ross M.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2024
I had the misfortune of getting sick while we were guests. The staff was wonderfully responsive. Lovely people. Lovely hotel. I recommend it very highly. I would be delighted to stay there again. Read more

I had the misfortune of getting sick while we were guests. The staff was wonderfully responsive. Lovely people. Lovely hotel. I recommend it very highly. I would be delighted to stay there again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
I had an illness after we checked in and the staff was very helpful and kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2024
K
Karen T.
South Africa | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2024

The first hotel we stayed at in Cusco was very much our style, more of a personal and boutique hotel. We really enjoyed it, as it was smaller and more suited to our preferences. It provided a warm and personalized experience that we prefer over larger, more commercial hotels.

Stayed in September 2024
Karen
Karen T.
South Africa | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

Staying at Antigua Casona San Blas in Cusco was wonderful. This hotel had a very traditional and cozy atmosphere, which we appreciated greatly. It felt very personal and was definitely our style. The service was attentive and the ambiance was perfect for our first stay in Cusco. It truly set the tone for the rest of our trip.

Stayed in September 2024
Abbas
Abbas K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
Excellent hotel, loved the hotel layout and personalised details. Amazing location and truely boutique hotel. Read more

Excellent hotel, loved the hotel layout and personalised details. Amazing location and truely boutique hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2024
Insiyah
Insiyah K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
We loved this little gem in the middle of Cusco . There were special perks like hot water bottle waiting for us after a long day . The hotel was really well designed and breakfast was great Read more

We loved this little gem in the middle of Cusco . There were special perks like hot water bottle waiting for us after a long day . The hotel was really well designed and breakfast was great

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2024
Kari
Kari A.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2024
Gorgeous hotel. We loved our rooms, and we all LOVED the hot water bottles and tea that were placed in the room each evening. Our daughters couldn't get over how cozy it was to snuggle with the fuzzy cover. The breakfast was amazing and I wish I could have that breakfast bowl every morning. The staff was very accommodating and if anything I wish we could have had more time there to relax and enjoy the beautiful courtyard. Read more

Gorgeous hotel. We loved our rooms, and we all LOVED the hot water bottles and tea that were placed in the room each evening. Our daughters couldn't get over how cozy it was to snuggle with the fuzzy cover. The breakfast was amazing and I wish I could have that breakfast bowl every morning. The staff was very accommodating and if anything I wish we could have had more time there to relax and enjoy the beautiful courtyard.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2024
C
Cathie B.
Bonita Springs, FL | Reviewed on May 13, 2024
This was a fantastic hotel! Well located in Cusco - walking distance to the main square, and near many artists and shops and restaurants. The hotel itself is beautiful with many small touches to make guests feel welcome. For instance, they warm the beds with hot water bottles and offer tea bags and a thermos of hot water to make tea in your room when you arrive.
The breakfast was included and it was excellent! One of the best I've had. There were many healthy choices at the partial...
Read more

This was a fantastic hotel! Well located in Cusco - walking distance to the main square, and near many artists and shops and restaurants. The hotel itself is beautiful with many small touches to make guests feel welcome. For instance, they warm the beds with hot water bottles and offer tea bags and a thermos of hot water to make tea in your room when you arrive.
The breakfast was included and it was excellent! One of the best I've had. There were many healthy choices at the partial buffet, and you also order eggs and other food from the menu.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2024
Emma
Emma L.
| Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024
Our best hotel in Peru, we wish we had more time to enjoy this amazing place. We were greeted by Frank who went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful room ready for us with hot tea, hot water bottles and more, and Miguel who was so friendly and fantastic at breakfast. Amazing place and beautiful building Read more

Our best hotel in Peru, we wish we had more time to enjoy this amazing place. We were greeted by Frank who went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful room ready for us with hot tea, hot water bottles and more, and Miguel who was so friendly and fantastic at breakfast. Amazing place and beautiful building

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centre of Cusco! Safe and beautiful
Staff
Frank and Miguel, both fantastic and so friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2024

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +51 84200700
Hotel address icon Calle Carmen Bajo 243