3 Best Hotels in Pisac, Cusco and the Sacred Valley

Just outside town, this branch of Peru's Royal Inka hotel chain and the closest lodging to the Pisac ruins, has rooms that vary in terms of design and views, with some having balconies affording vistas of the gorgeous surrounding landscape. All third-level rooms have a fireplace. With all the activities and facilities here (pool, tennis, racquetball, and more), you really never have to leave the grounds.

Bright airy rooms, skylighted bathrooms, and mountain views characterize this growing hotel just outside of town, and the entire complex conjures feelings implied in its name: peace and light. Besides relaxation, Paz y Luz also offers organized tours and healing ceremonies. Newly added are three two-bedroom bungalows with living room, kitchen, and fireplace. Long-term rooms are available with private bathrooms and shared kitchens. The hotel doesn't have a street address, but it's easily found by following the signs around town.

This cozy place with an unbeatable location right on the main square offers a home away from home—one in which common areas have murals crafted by the Peruvian-American owners, rooms are hung with Andean tapestries, and comfortable beds are made up with good clean linens. Breakfasts feature delicious homemade bread from the on-site Cuchara de Palo restaurant. The hotel also has a lovely spa nearby in Taray where you can have traditional therapies, such as herbal baths, massages, and other treatments.