Axel’s take
Colonial character and helpful staff make this a strong base, but rooms can be noisy.
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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · a historic 4-star in Cusco’s old town
Novotel Cusco is a historic 4-star with a glass-covered colonial courtyard and an easy walk to Plaza de Armas. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want character without giving up familiar hotel comforts. Recent Expedia, Trip.com and Accor guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, clean rooms and breakfast; the courtyard gives it more personality than a typical chain hotel.
Room choice matters. Colonial rooms offer more historic character, while some standard rooms draw comments about tired decor. Noise is the clearest recurring drawback: street traffic, courtyard activity and internal sound carry into some rooms. Request a quieter room away from the street and busy communal areas, without assuming silence is guaranteed. We’d skip it if undisturbed sleep or consistently polished luxury rooms are your priority.
- Rooms
- Colonial and standard categories differ in character; soundproofing is a recurring weakness.
- Cleanliness
- Strong overall feedback, with recent guests regularly praising clean rooms.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff are a consistent strength; occasional slow restaurant service.
- Amenities
- Covered courtyard, restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and an on-site paid spa.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast and spa treatments can cost extra; airport transfers are charged and there is no parking.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cuzco
Walkable old-town base near Plaza de Armas, restaurants and major sights.
Amenities and check-in
Covered courtyard, restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and an on-site paid spa.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Cafe
- Sauna
- Spa (extra charge)
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Novotel Cusco — Cusco, Peru
Novotel Cusco is a historic 4-star in Cusco’s old town in Cusco, Peru.
Address: San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cuzco. Property ID: 1228648.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/cusco/novotel-cusco-1228648
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $167 | $246 on Booking.com | $79 less (32%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $434 USD
2026-11-05 to 2026-11-08 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-04 | $152 for 1 night · 2 nights $319 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-05 | $167 for 1 night · 2 nights $291 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $124 for 1 night · 2 nights $267 |
| 2026-11-07 | $143 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-10 | $174 for 1 night · 2 nights $277 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $103 for 1 night · 2 nights $215 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $112 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $110 for 1 night · 2 nights $225 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $204 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $89 for 1 night · 2 nights $184 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $263 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $260 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $92 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $203 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $107 for 1 night · 2 nights $205 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $203 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $253 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $148 for 1 night · 2 nights $257 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $109 for 1 night · 2 nights $226 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $117 for 1 night · 2 nights $285 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $97 for 1 night · 2 nights $176 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $79 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $161 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $77 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $86 for 1 night · 2 nights $161 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $75 for 1 night · 2 nights $151 · up to 14 nights priced |
#5 of 6 hotels in Plaza de Armas and Nazarenas by Axel's take. Plaza de Armas and Nazarenas is #1 of 4 places to stay in Cusco. The best hotels in Plaza de Armas and Nazarenas, ranked · Where to stay in Cusco
Axel's take: 8.6/10
Colonial character and helpful staff make this a strong base, but rooms can be noisy. a historic 4-star in Cusco’s old town, scored for what it is.
Novotel Cusco is a historic 4-star with a glass-covered colonial courtyard and an easy walk to Plaza de Armas. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want character without giving up familiar hotel comforts. Recent Expedia, Trip.com and Accor guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, clean rooms and breakfast; the courtyard gives it more personality than a typical chain hotel.
Room choice matters. Colonial rooms offer more historic character, while some standard rooms draw comments about tired decor. Noise is the clearest recurring drawback: street traffic, courtyard activity and internal sound carry into some rooms. Request a quieter room away from the street and busy communal areas, without assuming silence is guaranteed. We’d skip it if undisturbed sleep or consistently polished luxury rooms are your priority.
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Best for: first-time Cusco visitors; couples who like historic character; travelers between trekking excursions
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Watch out for: street, courtyard and internal noise; some tired standard-room interiors; breakfast not included in every rate
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Location: Walkable old-town base near Plaza de Armas, restaurants and major sights.
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Rooms: Colonial and standard categories differ in character; soundproofing is a recurring weakness.
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Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback, with recent guests regularly praising clean rooms.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff are a consistent strength; occasional slow restaurant service.
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Amenities: Covered courtyard, restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and an on-site paid spa.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast and spa treatments can cost extra; airport transfers are charged and there is no parking.
Axel's opinion of Novotel Cusco, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Novotel Cusco
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Novotel
- San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cuzco
- Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Airport transportation (extra charge), No parking, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Cusco
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Single room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Economy room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
Standard room
Standard Duplex room
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Standard room with city view
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Standard room with view
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Standard Single room
Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Family room
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Standard Family Duplex room
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Standard Single Family Duplex room
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Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double Duplex room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
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Standard Double Family Duplex room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
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Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple Family Duplex room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Standard Single room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Superior room
Superior Single room
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Superior Triple room
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe room
Deluxe Single room
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Premier room
Premier Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
Executive room
Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Luxury room
- Room features: With view
Luxury room with view
- Room features: With view
Luxury Single room
- Room features: With view
Luxury Single room with view
- Room features: With view
Luxury Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
Luxury Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
Suite
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
Standard Suite
Apartment
Double Duplex Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Deluxe Apartment
Standard Studio
Deluxe Cottage
Deluxe Cottage with view
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