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An all-suite Belmond hotel in a former palace and convent on Plazoleta Nazarenas, with oxygen-enriched suites, a heated outdoor pool and Pía León's Mauka.
Belmond Hotel Monasterio
A former 16th-century monastery built on Inca foundations, with a baroque chapel, cloistered courtyards, Cusco School art and the Oqre restaurant.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic monastery hotel
- Area
- San Blas, Cusco, Peru
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- belmond.com
Good to know
- Baroque chapel
- Cloister courtyard
- Cusco School art
- Oxygen suites
Why we recommend it
Belmond Hotel Monasterio is one of Cusco's grand historic hotels and has welcomed guests since 1965. It stands on the foundations of the palace of the Inca Amaru Qhata, whose stonework is still visible, and in 1595 the site became the San Antonio Abad Monastery, a place for monks to study and worship. An ornate baroque chapel was later built within its walls, and it is still used for ceremonies today.
The heart of the hotel is its cloistered courtyard, where a 300-year-old Andean cedar, described as the last of its kind in Cusco, still grows. Around it are 97 rooms and 20 suites. Standard rooms range from about 19 to 41 square metres, junior suites from 31 to 47 square metres, and there are one-bedroom suites with added oxygen, a welcome option at Cusco's altitude. The hotel houses a prized collection of Cusco School paintings, so walking the corridors feels a little like visiting a museum.
There are two restaurants and a bar. Oqre serves Peruvian cuisine with a twist in a courtyard framed by the old cloisters, and its chef, Jorge Muñoz, saw it nominated for best restaurant in Cusco at El Comercio's Premios Somos 2025. El Tupay offers international fine dining, and the hotel's listings mention live opera. The Oqre Bar serves cocktails and small bites. There is also a spa treatment suite, and live music features in the hotel's programme.
The hotel is popular for weddings and honeymoons, with four event spaces, and it highlights Inti Raymi and Cusco's other festivals for guests planning a stay around them. It holds an EarthCheck certification for 2025.
Monasterio suits travellers who want history, atmosphere and service in the centre of the city, and it is a natural choice for a first visit, especially if you want to be within walking distance of the main churches and museums. It lies on the Plazoleta Nazarenas, next to Palacio Nazarenas and the Museo de Arte Precolombino, a short walk uphill from the Plaza de Armas. The airport is about a 20-minute drive away, Poroy station about 40 minutes, and the train ride to Machu Picchu takes around three and a half hours.
Belmond Hotel Monasterio FAQs
What was the hotel before?
The San Antonio Abad Monastery, founded in 1595 on the foundations of the Inca Amaru Qhata's palace.
How many rooms does Monasterio have?
97 rooms and 20 suites.
Are there oxygen-enriched rooms?
Yes, the one-bedroom suites are offered with added oxygen.
Which restaurants are there?
Oqre for Peruvian cuisine with a twist, El Tupay for international fine dining, and the Oqre Bar.
Is there a chapel?
Yes, an ornate baroque chapel that is still used for ceremonies.
What is special about the courtyard?
It holds a 300-year-old Andean cedar, described as the last of its kind in Cusco.
How far is the airport?
About a 20-minute drive.
Since when has it been a hotel?
It became a luxury hotel in 1965.