Casona San Blas
Colonial-meets-contemporary Andean. Artisan-crafted wooden furniture, terracotta and hardwood floors, native plants throughout, an on-site art gallery with Amazonian indigenous art, courtyard fire pit, and a strong sustainability ethos. Cozy rather than flashy. B Corp certified.
Book direct at antiguacusco.com for the best rate, free airport pickup, and a yoga class pass
Why It Matters
One of very few hotels in Cusco with a certified B Corp status, its own hyperbaric oxygen chamber (claims to be the only hotel in Cusco with one), a dedicated yoga studio (Exhala), and a restaurant — Piedra & Sal — serious enough to have its own brand. The 2016 restoration was supervised by Peru's Ministry of Culture, preserving original colonial architecture while adding modern radiant heating and solar panels.
Antigua Casona San Blas is a family-owned boutique hotel built into a colonial casona dating from roughly 1750–1800, sitting in the San Blas neighborhood of Cusco at 3,399 meters above sea level. The bones are original — thick adobe walls mixed with cactus and clay, a hand-carved wraparound balcony, and original stone arches around the central patio — all meticulously restored in 2016 under the oversight of Peru's Ministry of Culture. Three generations of the same family run the place, and it shows: the staff are genuinely warm, breakfast is included, airport transfers are free when you book direct, and the hotel quietly donates S/1 to local reforestation for every guest who stays.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Suite
Located in the old casona, every suite has a unique layout — that's not marketing copy, they genuinely differ. King bed, two in-room radiators, a proper lounge and sitting area, Amazonian hardwood floors, and a deluxe bathroom with both a walk-in shower and a bathtub. Spacious by Cusco standards.
King (twin on request, some accommodate a third guest) · 22 sqmSuperior Room
A step up with Amazonian hardwood floors, a 43" flat screen, heated towel rack, and standing balcony. Some are in the original colonial casona, others in the newer wing. All overlook the gardens. The Superior strikes a nice balance between character and comfort — the hardwood floors alone make it worth the upgrade.
King (twin on request) · 18 sqmTraditional Room
King-sized bed or separate twin beds in a room with authentic hand-kilned clay brick floors and a balcony overlooking one of the hotel's gardens. It's the most colonial-feeling category — walls are thick adobe, the bathroom has stainless steel fixtures and a Spanish-style shower. Compact but well-fitted.
King or TwinXapiri Ground Art Suite (Art Balcony Superior)
Three suites curated in partnership with Xapiri Ground, a Peruvian nonprofit protecting Amazonian art and indigenous culture. Booking one of these rooms directly funds the organization. The interiors feature a hand-selected collection of indigenous Amazonian art and artifacts — same suite-level amenities as the standard Suite, but with museum-caliber décor and a very specific sense of purpose.
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Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The central patio fire pit is lit every evening from 6pm to 10pm. Free for guests — a natural gathering point for a pre-dinner cocktail or just somewhere to sit after a long day of altitude hiking.
A 5-hour guided hike along the Antisuyo section of the Inca road system (Qhapaq Ñan), visiting the ancient Inka summer retreat known as the 'House of the Flowers' at Inkilltambo (3,600 masl). Easy to moderate difficulty. Just 15 minutes from the hotel. Includes transportation, guide, and a to-go lunch. Two-person minimum.
A 7-hour guided hike beginning at the Chinchero archaeological site (3,800 masl) and descending into the Sacred Valley, passing a waterfall and offering glacier views of the Cordillera Vilcanota. 5 hours on trail; 45-minute drive each way. Moderate difficulty. Includes transportation, guide, and a hotel-prepared to-go lunch. Two-person minimum.
The hotel's own yoga studio, Exhala, runs daily classes in Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Vinyasa to Yin, Yin Yoga, Yin/Nidra, Yin/Yang, and Pranayama & Restorative styles. Multiple teachers on rotation. Classes are open to hotel guests and Cusco residents alike. A single class pass costs S/40 (approx. US$11). Hotel guests booking direct receive a complimentary yoga class pass.
A full-day outing (7 hours total) to Piuray Lake at 3,800 masl in the Sacred Valley. Paddle board or kayak with panoramic views of snow-capped Urubamba mountains. Easy to moderate difficulty. Includes wetsuit, gear, guide, and lunch from the Piuray Outdoor Center. Pick-up from the hotel at 8am, return by 3pm. Two-person minimum.
An on-site gallery featuring Amazonian indigenous art curated in partnership with Xapiri Ground, a Peruvian nonprofit dedicated to protecting Amazonian culture. Open to hotel guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
High-speed WiFi throughout the property.
Included in all room rates. Served daily 6am–10:30am at Piedra & Sal.
Dedicated yoga studio with daily classes in multiple styles. Open to guests and Cusco residents.
Low-energy radiant water heating system (instead of air conditioning). Programmed 4:30pm–7:30am with breaks. Extra heaters available on request.
Guests can request softer pillows, additional pillows, or extra blankets by dialing 0.
Evening turndown includes a sleepy-time tea and hot water bottle placed in the bed.
Gift cards available for all Antigua experiences including spa, yoga, dining, and activities.
24-hour front desk. Concierge assists with experience bookings, restaurant reservations, and local recommendations.
Laundry service available. Bag and pricing form provided in room closet.
Mild hyperbaric chamber for altitude acclimatization. 45-minute sessions at $60 USD. Hotel claims to be the only hotel in Cusco with one in-house.
Private spa jacuzzi, available for spa treatments and packages. Bookable in advance.
Private sauna included in several spa packages.
UV and carbon filter station at hotel entrance. All rooms receive filtered water in glass pitchers — no plastic bottles.
Solar panels supply all hot water for kitchen and laundry operations.
Free airport pickup when booking direct. Must be requested at least 24 hours before arrival.
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