Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

Stone archways frame the courtyard at the centre of this hotel, once the residence of the Marqués de Picoaga. A fountain sits in the middle of it, ringed by murals dating to the 18th century. The building splits into two wings: one colonial, one contemporary, so a guest can choose between exposed beams and thick wooden doors or plainer, quieter rooms. It is a compact stay, just 88 rooms across standard, superior, colonial, and suite categories, each with heating and a flat-screen television against Cusco's cool nights. The location does the rest of the work: the Plaza de Armas is a five-minute walk, the Qorikancha temple close behind it, and Sacsayhuamán reachable in under fifteen minutes by car. You can eat without leaving the property. Check-in runs from 1pm and check-out from 11am. There is no pool, spa, or gym on site, a fair trade for a stone courtyard and a location this close to the cathedral and the old town's stepped streets.