A Guide to Where to Stay, and the Best Sacred Valley Peru Hotels

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Last Updated on December 9, 2025 by Ariana Svenson

Our guide to where to stay in the Sacred Valley and the best Sacred Valley Peru hotels.  We have stayed in all of these places we recommend over a period of 7 years.  In addition, we have had friends stay in others and let us know what they thought.  If we haven’t stayed in a place we will let you know.

There are three major towns in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.  Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo Peru; and a wide variety of other villages and localities that you could stay in, depending on the experience you are looking for.  People use their Sacred Valley hotel as a base for a couple of day trips.  Apart from that, when you get home to your hotel at night there are two major questions that will determine where you want to stay on your Sacred Valley of the Incas tour.

 1.  Are you looking for an isolated, serene and quiet time, or – are you wanting to experience some of the life of the Sacred Valley?

2.  Will you have your own transport, or will you be reliant on the hotel’s transport or drivers?

The Sacred Valley Peru hotels located in the villages mean that you can get out and visit the local markets, take your choice of restaurants, and basically feel quite independent.  For more information read, Fun Things to do in the Sacred Valley Peru for Families (2023).

The hotels located in more remote places are literally “in the middle of nowhere”.  These offer fantastic experiences for walking around the hotel, rest, meditation or reading.  In the case of kids, having a big garden or easily accessible walk trails is important.  However, once you are at the hotel at night you are “there” and need to eat at their restaurant.

Also, if wifi is important to you – then clarify!  Many places only have wifi in their reception and the reception can be spotty.

You’ll find links to Booking.com and agoda.com through this page.  We personally use these sites for our accommodation bookings as they offer competitive rates and very generous (or free!) cancellation policies.  If you book via the links on our site, we receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting us to keep up this work!

Specific Pro’s & Con’s of the Three Main Sacred Valley Towns

Pisac

Famous for its Sunday market, the Pisac market now is active every day.  However, the ‘typical’ market days (Tuesday and Sunday) are still frequented by colorfully dressed locals.  An interesting independent day trip would be to get transport up to the Pisac ruins and walk down.

Urubamba

This sprawling town is the capital of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.  The largest of these three towns and also the most commercial.  That said, of the three Sacred Valley places to stay, this provides some of the most authentic experiences because it’s largely unaffected by tourism.  It has a number of large 4 and 5-star hotels in its surrounds, plus some of the most beautiful farming land around in the Chichumbamba and Huincho.  Most Urubamba hotels are NOT within walking distance of the main town.

Ollantaytambo

The only remaining village set out according to an Inca Plan.  Ollantaytambo certainly has charm, with an Inca fortress visible from most parts of the village and gorgeous cobblestone streets surrounding the central plaza.  On the other hand, it’s the jumping off point to Machu Picchu!  Whatever way someone arrives at Machu Picchu, by road, or train, they have to pass through Ollantaytambo.

Any morning of the year the Plaza de Armas is packed full of Inca Trail trekkers as they head off on the trip of a lifetime.  However, come 5 pm, it got the same sleepy vibe of the other Sacred Valley towns, as a few restaurants remain open and its charm shines through.  With lots of artisan stalls and cute restaurants, this is not a bad place to spend a couple of days – if you can avoid – or overlook – the plaza in the morning!

Other Places to Stay in the Sacred Valley Peru

Close to Ollantaytambo, Yanahuara is a tiny village with a couple of great hotels on either side of the road.  These hotels are the type that once you are in them, you are there for the night as its quite a long distance

Yucay offers the opportunity to stay in a typical Sacred Valley of the Incas village.

Most expats love Calca for its authenticity and natural vibe.  If you are looking for a natural and real experience,  my friend loves staying at the Casita Huaran. Contact the folks at Apus Peru to ask them to book this hotel.

Pisac Hotels – For Families with Kids

llpawasi Pisac Lodge – With a free shuttle to the Cusco airport and spectacular mountain views, this lodge is great.  Guest rooms are spacious and some include terraces and spa tubs.  Check here for current rates to stay at Allpawasi Pisac Lodge.

Pisac Inn –  Only a three-minute walk from the main square, this inn also offers free wifi.  The Pisac Inn offers family rooms and an on-site restaurant.  Check here for current rates to stay at the Pisac Inn.

Urubamba Hotels – Recommended for Families

Aranwa Sacred Valley Wellness & Spa

This place a “resort” in every sense of the word.  It’s very beautiful (and kid friendly), and also surreal because it doesn’t feel like Peru.  It incorporates the Antigua Hacienda Yaravilca and its chapel but also has a very large new, modern section with large rooms, modern decor, big windows, and a Peruvian throw rug to complete it.

This is definitely a good kid-friendly option.  While we were staying there were about 4 families, and like us, spent quite a lot of time at the ‘sun heated’ pool and eating kids menus.

They have a wellness spa and a number of activities like a huge terrarium, shops, orchards, animals like llamas and alpacas, and herbarium.  The massive stain glass window in the foyer was a winner with Miss 2.5.  Check here for current prices to stay at the Aranwa Sacred Valley Wellness & Spa.

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

The newest hotel on this list and one that we have not yet stayed at, the recently opened Hacienda Urubamba is top of our bucket list for our next trip to Peru.  It is quite possibly the best of the Sacred Valley luxury hotels.

Why?  Inkaterra is an eco-conscious, ethical Peruvian hotel operator that are top of their class.  With an eye for detail and an understanding of understated Peruvian style elegance, these guys have created some of the most gorgeous hotels we have ever stayed at with their properties in Cusco and Aguas Calientes.  They offer rooms and casitas.

We are particularly interested in their An Earth to Table which is an organic plantation where guests are welcome to pick their own produce with Carbon-free crops such as quinoa, Urubamba giant corn, medicinal herbs and a variety of potatoes!  Check here for current rates to stay at the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba.

Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay

Amazing gardens, colonial buildings – full of atmosphere and so very pretty!  Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay is a good value for money and a charming hotel.  The traditional rooms are pretty small.  However, we stayed with a superior room with balcony.

This hotel belongs to the chain Sonesta and comes with that consistent feeling that chain hotels provide. That said, this is also a very unique hotel with abundant flowers and gardens and a chapel.  Little Miss adored playing in the gardens here, and this is an excellent mid-range option for families.  Check here for current rates to stay at the Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay.

Casa Colibri Eco Lodge

The garden of this small family run eco-hotel is absolutely wonderful.  There are flowers everywhere.  Also, there is an organic vegetable garden which they use for the meals served at the hotel.  There is a small bird hide for birdwatching, a yoga studio, and ecological information about the plants around the garden.

Casa Colibri Eco Lodge has several bungalows, that can be used for families or as individual hotel rooms.  There are no televisions in the rooms, nor wi-fi.  However, you can get wi-fi in the reception if desired.  This is one of the more basic Sacred Valley family hotels listed.  However, it is still absolutely fantastic.

This is a lovely family hotel, under the shadows of the mountains of the Sacred Valley.  Check here for current rates to stay at the Casa Colibri Eco Lodge.

Sol y Luna

Sol y Luna is one of our favorite Sacred Valley family hotels, for numerous reasons!  There are well appointed casitas (little houses) set among abundant gardens – sufficiently separated by gardens to make each casita feel secluded and special.

The decoration in common areas has been done by a Limeno artist and is very memorable, quirky and fun!  This really adds to the atmosphere of the site and makes it a fun place to stay.

They have a pool which they said was popular on sunny days as it is not heated.  Sol y Luna has a spa and also a very well-known restaurant Wayra.  In addition, they support a social project for children of the Sacred Valley.  Sol y Luna is the type of hotel that ticks all the boxes.  Check here for current rates to stay at Sol y Luna.   

Urubamba also has a range of great options for a longer stay, should you want to book through Airbnb.

Recommended Yanahuara Family Hotels

Hotel Hacienda del Valle

Hotel Hacienda del Valle is located up a winding dirt road quite some way up into the mountains.  It’s an older style lodge.  So, correspondingly, more affordable than many of the other Sacred Valley family hotels.

With large 1980s style rooms, well-appointed with Peruvian furnishings and a big bathroom with a bath, this was a winner for our family.  A cot was set up in the corner upon our arrival and the kids had an awesome time playing in the expansive gardens, full of streams, nooks and crannies.   An on-site restaurant provided a range of meal options.  This is a great option for where to stay in the Sacred Valley Peru. Check here for current rates to stay at Hotel Hacienda del Valle.

Casa Andina Private Collection Yanahaura

We have not yet stayed at this hotel, but it’s high on our Sacred Valley family hotels priority list.  Firstly, the Casa Andina chains of hotels always show excellent attention to detail when designing their hotels, combining modern amenities with some Peruvian characteristics.  With locally styled cabanas, in the shadow of the mountains, at the Casa Andina Yanahuara are views of the mountains and grounds on the rooms.

Reviews rave about the grazing llama on the grounds and mention a playground.  We haven’t verified that there is a playground; please ask if you are booking.  This is definitely a place we hope to stay soon.  Check here for current rates to stay at Casa Andina Private Collection Yanahaura.

Inkallpa

We stayed at Inkallpa back in 2009 pre kids and when it was first built.  We would love to return.  Especially as it’s just as beautiful, but a lot more affordable than some of the big name hotels.

A great experience in Yanahauara, a tiny village that drowses in the Sacred Valley’s eternal sunlight.  Custom designed hotel rooms, with Spanish showers and king beds.  Rooms have lovely views of mountains or gardens.  A fantastic place to enjoy a quiet night!  Check here for current rates to stay at Inkallpa.

Ollantaytambo Hotels – For Families with Kids

Pakaritampu Hotel

We love this hotel and have stayed a couple of times.  The rooms are large and simple, with 4 to 6 rooms making up a stand-alone house. The grounds of Pakaritampu are amazing, full of little paths, gardens and even some resident alpacas on the top level of the Andenes (typical Incan stone walls).

This hotel is on the main road to the train station, just a short walk to the station.  However,  it is serene and peaceful.  It had great gardens and lawns which make an excellent place for kids to run and play.  You feel like you are in the depths of the Sacred Valley even though you are actually in the village.

It’s several hundred meters walk up a busy road to the center of the village.  There are cute little tuk tuks (called motos in Peru) that will bring you back to the hotel for a small fee.  This is the most practical hotel in Ollantaytambo to stay in with kids, but also one of the pricier.  However, nothing in comparison to the 5 star hotels in other parts of the Sacred Valley.  Check here for current rates to stay at the Pakaritampu Hotel.

El Albergue

This is not only an Ollantaytambo institution but one of the most charming hotels in all of Peru with the El Albergue Hotel actually in the Ollantaytambo train station.

The original hotel, with creaking floors, and polished wood is lots of fun and we stayed here pre-kids.  They’ve since built a second wing out the back.  The new wing has beautiful rooms set among the garden and have shown excellent attention to detail.  These rooms are much quieter than the front rooms.

With the excellent Café Mayu on site, and the sound of trains coming and going this is a unique place to stay.  They also have an organic orchard and some play equipment. This is one of the best Peru Sacred Valley hotels.  Check here for current rates to stay at El Albergue.

Looking for something different in Ollantaytambo, then why not look at a complete list of hotels in Ollantaytambo?

Other Places to Stay in the Sacred Valley Peru

Close to Ollantaytambo, Yanahuara is a tiny village with a couple of great hotels on either side of the road.  These hotels are the type that once you are in them, you are there for the night.

Yucay offers the opportunity to stay in a typical Sacred Valley of the Incas village.

And, if you are looking to see some llamas and alpacas in the Sacred Valley, first read our post on alpacas vs llamas.

More Resources: Where to Stay in The Sacred Valley & Peru in General

With so much experience traveling in and around Peru, we have put together many resources.  Take a look below for some of our top Peru travel posts.

Peru Travel Tips – Advice for Traveling in Peru with Kids

Must See Places for Your Peru Family Vacation – Plus FAQs, Pro Tips & More

Peru Packing List: What to Pack for a Peru Family Holiday

Inca Trail with Kids

Best Tips for Visiting Machu Picchu with Kids

Machu Picchu with a baby or toddler

Things to Do in Cusco with Kids

The Best Things to do in Lima for Kids!

Tips For Acclimating To Altitude With Kids

The Best Peru Family Holidays – Itineraries with Kids

The Verdict – A Guide to Where to Stay, and the Best Sacred Valley Peru Hotels

We hoped you have enjoyed our guide of where to stay in the Sacred Valley and the best Sacred Valley Peru hotels.  We tried to include many options.  Everything from budget-friendly choices to Sacred Valley luxury hotels.  Peru is such a fantastic country.  A country that is very near and dear to this traveling families heart.

If you still have questions or need recommendations please contact me.  I’m planning to put together a “mud map” of key points so if you are interested I can send it through!  We are more than willing to help you with you Peru family vacation and any Sacred Valley Peru hotel questions you may have.

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