How Axel worksAxel $51 a night vs $53 on Expedia at Hotel Montecristo Cusco, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $2 a night less (4%). Seen Oct 11.
3-star hotel · 320 Choqechaka, Cuzco
24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · Garden · Terrace · No elevators · Luggage storage · Breakfast · Free Wi-Fi · Pets Not Allowed
Hotels in CuscoA simple, independent 3-star in Cusco’s historic center
6.6/10
Central and friendly, but uneven housekeeping and cold rooms weaken the appeal.
Montecristo is a simple, independent 3-star near San Blas and Plaza de Armas. It has character, a rooftop terrace and included breakfast, and guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff. Booking.com and Expedia ratings suggest a generally satisfactory stay rather than a standout. We'd consider it for a short, location-first visit, but not as an easy recommendation.
The sticking point is consistency. Several 2025–2026 guests describe inadequate cleaning, with mold reported on both Tripadvisor and Expedia, although other recent visitors found their rooms clean and comfortable. Cold rooms, heater rental charges and noise from common areas also recur; breakfast gets mixed feedback. There is no elevator, and checkout is unusually early at 9 a.m. We'd skip it if reliable housekeeping, warmth or uninterrupted sleep are priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$51 a night with Axel against $53 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $2 a night less (4%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
$2/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
$2/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $51 a night vs $53 on Expedia at Hotel Montecristo Cusco, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $2 a night less (4%). Seen Oct 11.
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Central and friendly, but uneven housekeeping and cold rooms weaken the appeal. A simple, independent 3-star in Cusco’s historic center, scored for what it is.
Montecristo is a simple, independent 3-star near San Blas and Plaza de Armas. It has character, a rooftop terrace and included breakfast, and guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff. Booking.com and Expedia ratings suggest a generally satisfactory stay rather than a standout. We'd consider it for a short, location-first visit, but not as an easy recommendation.
The sticking point is consistency. Several 2025–2026 guests describe inadequate cleaning, with mold reported on both Tripadvisor and Expedia, although other recent visitors found their rooms clean and comfortable. Cold rooms, heater rental charges and noise from common areas also recur; breakfast gets mixed feedback. There is no elevator, and checkout is unusually early at 9 a.m. We'd skip it if reliable housekeeping, warmth or uninterrupted sleep are priorities.
Best for: Location-first travelers; Short sightseeing stays
Watch out for: Uneven cleaning and reported mold; Cold rooms; heaters may cost extra; Common-area noise, stairs and early checkout
Location: Historic-center setting within walking distance of San Blas and Plaza de Armas.
Rooms: Some spacious, comfortable rooms, but dated condition, cold interiors and noise recur in reviews.
Cleanliness: Mixed reports: recent praise sits alongside repeated housekeeping complaints and reported mold.
Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a consistent strength, though follow-through can vary.
Amenities: Included buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi, garden and rooftop terrace; no elevator.
Fees and surprises: Guests report heater rental charges; checkout is 9 a.m., and late arrivals should be arranged ahead.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Montecristo Cusco, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Montecristo Cusco within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $51 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $53 a night on Expedia | $2 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $51 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $53 a night on Expedia | $2 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $51 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $51 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $40 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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