Inkaterra Machu Picchu

Location, location, location! The Sanctuary Lodge’s setting is second to none right next to Machu Picchu where guests can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding mountains (although not directly of the citadel itself). Here, you avoid the bustle of Aguas Calientes and can relax amidst spectacular mountanscapeas under an incredible blanket of stars.

The Sumaq Machu Picchu is among the best accommodation options in Aguas Calientes, a modern, stylish hotel overlooking the Vilcanota at the foot of the mountains. It is particuarly renowned for its excellent restaurant – the Qunuq which delivers exquisite fusion cuisine blending traditional Andean ingredients with modern international flavours and techniques. With dishes ranging from Alpaca roast beef to confit duck with Andean kapchi, guests are invited to broaden their palate and even...

Owned by the prestigious Inkaterra chain but under their new “by Inkaterra” sub brand, El Mapi is a more affordable option in the centre of town, a short walk to a number of restaurants, bars and cafés. The hotel’s stylish “El Bar” is popular with locals and visitors alike offering traditional cocktails and tapas light bites while El Mapi’s “La Cafetería” serves buffet breakfast and lunch with fresh local products and a la carte meals in the evening.