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El Balcon vs Amaru Hostal

Both El Balcon and Amaru Hostal are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Amaru Hostal is the choice of most writers compared to El Balcon. Amaru Hostal ranks #13 in Cusco with recommendations from 4 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Frommer's.

El Balcon
El Balcon
7 / 10
Tambo de Montero 222, Cusco 5184, Peru
From $10 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This handsome and sprawling early-17th-century colonial building has beautiful long balconies and excellent views of the city."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A reader favorite, this renovated 17th century building features regional antiquities and 16 plain yet pleasant rooms, all with balconies, phone and TV." Full review
Amaru Hostal
Amaru Hostal
7 / 10
Cuesta San Blas 541, Cusco 001, Peru
From $51 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Situated in the artists’ neighborhood of San Blas, this Colonial townhouse offers panoramic city views. Rooms are clean with rustic furniture and polished wooden floors."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Amaru Hostal is a two-and-a-half-pearl inn in the historic Barrio de San Blas, a little over a five-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas." Full review
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It's a charming budget option, to be sure.
Frommer's Frommer's
"This cheery yellow republican house in San Blas, hugging a large garden patio with stellar city views, has some of the best value accommodations in Cusco" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In a characterful old building in a prime location, Amaru is deservedly popular... Rooms in the outer courtyard are noisy, and those at the back are newest." Full review