Best Luxury Hotels by Machu Picchu
Quite often, I’m giving my best advice on how to make travel more affordable. But not today! Today, we’re talking about the “Best Luxury Hotels by Machu Picchu!” I’ve been to Machu Picchu twice. The first time, my friend Tasha & I stayed in an underwhelming hostel, as part of our multi-day, “Inca Jungle Trek.” I do NOT recommend that. For my second visit, my friend Nina & I opted for luxury instead: staying at Inkaterra’s El Mapi Hotel in Aguas Calientes. Their gracious porters met us at the train station, took our bags, & escorted us to the hotel just a few blocks away.
I can tell you: this is the way to go at Machu Picchu!
The author at Machu Picchu.
In a Rush? Here are the Top Luxury Hotels by Machu Picchu:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Belmond Sanctuary Lodge (Only Hotel Right at Ruins) – Click here for rates & availability
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel – Click here for rates & availability
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Casa del Sol Machu Picchu – Click here for rates & availability
Map of Hotels by Machu Picchu
1. Belmond Sanctuary Lodge ($$$$)
Closest to Machu Picchu (literally right at the entrance), is Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. This is the ONLY hotel in the world that will give you views of Machu Picchu…..from your room!! This is a place to splurge, as it offers you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness these incredible mountains at all times of day, from the privacy of your own room.
My friend Tasha & I had breakfast in their luxurious restaurant: which was SO worth it after hours of hiking! This is the place to stay if you want to be as close to the ruins as possible. Check prices here.
No other hotel in the WORLD has a view like this: looking directly to Machu Picchu.
Best Luxury Hotels by Machu Picchu
2. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel ($$$)
This is my favorite luxury hotel by Machu Picchu: stunning, set-in-the-jungle Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo. It was voted as Conde Nast’s #3 Hotel in ALL of South America, & the #15 Best Hotel in the World! Rooms are spacious & absolutely gorgeous: so if you’re looking for luxury close to town (by restaurants & shops): stay here. Breakfast is included, & their restaurant is OUTSTANDING. Inkaterra is so nice, in fact, it has attracted celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, & model Molly Simms.
The only other hotel where you’re as likely to run into celebrities would be at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge ~ which sits right next to Machu Picchu.
Check prices for Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo here.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo was ranked by Conde Nast as the #3 Top Hotel in ALL of South America. Photo: Inkaterra.
Stars like Cameron Diaz & Leonardo DiCaprio stay at Inkaterra’s Machu Picchu Pueblo when in Peru. Photo: Peru for Less.
3. Inkaterra El Mapi Hotel ($$)
Next up is where Nina & I stayed last month: Inkaterra El Mapi Hotel. The location is perfect, set right in the center of Aguas Calientes (the town closest to Machu Picchu), just a few blocks from the train station. This is a calm oasis in the midst of the action in Aguas Calientes. Tired from our journey, we walked right by El Mapi & saw its gorgeous bar & restaurant. Not realizing it was our hotel, we said, “I wish we were staying here!”
Luckily, we were.
A welcome drink awaits you in the chic lobby of El Mapi!
Food at El Mapi’s restaurant is AMAZING!!! Our dinner was one of the best we had in Peru, with their traditional dish, “Lomo Saltado.” Rooms are large & modern. Our suite had three separate areas: bedroom, large bathroom, & cozy living room. All could be partitioned off for privacy, with incredible views towards the mountains around Machu Picchu.
If you have a chance, check out their spa, which has more soaring views of the mountains. Having a massage & hot tub with a view after hiking Machu Picchu (because trust me: you’ll do a TON of walking!) is the ultimate reward.
Best Luxury Hotels by Machu Picchu
4. Casa del Sol Machu Picchu ($$)
This is the least expensive hotel listed ~ but a fantastic option for affordable luxury: Casa del Sol Machu Picchu. Rooms are spacious. war. & decorated with authentic Incan accents…full of character. The location is perfect, in the middle of Aguas Calientes, & right across from the bus station (that takes you up to Machu Picchu).
Many rooms have river views, & if you’re on a budget: Casa del Sol is a great option. Check prices here.
The most reasonable accomodations on the list: Casa del Sol Machu Picchu.
5. Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel ($$$)
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel is an absolutely beautiful hotel, set on the rushing Urubamba River. In many rooms, you’ll be lulled to sleep by the sound of running water under your window. The hotel is also set along the road where buses hightail it up to Machu Picchu, so it pays to ask for one that faces the river! Travelers rave about the food here, & rooms are spacious & beautifully-decorated.
Breakfast with jungle views, at Sumaq. Photo: Audley Travel.
Best Luxury Hotels by Machu Picchu
I hope this post helps you plan your Peru itinerary, adding a touch of pampering to your stay. After trekking at altitudes of 8,000-11,000 feet ~ TRUST me: you’ll really enjoy a nice room & massage after all the adventures!
xoxo Noelia
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