We stayed just the one night at Casa San Blas and loved it. Just a shame that circumstances did not permit a longer stay.

The hotel is tucked away down a quiet little cul de sac in the artisan district of Cusco and so perfectly placed for the main plaza, museums, shops, cafes, restaurants etc etc. It is, however, near the top of a fairly steep climb up from the plaza, which may prove a challenge if not yet acclimatised to the altitude.

Our room was a mezzanine arrangement providing a double bed on the upper level and a single sofa bed on the lower. This was where the hotel lost a mark because we had booked a twin room and none was available. Nevertheless we liked the room, with its very nice bathroom and small kitchenette.

As so often it can be the little things that make or break a stay and at the Casa San Blas the little things were all positive: the complimentary toiletaries were of a very good quality, the hotel is doing much to encourage environmentally friendly behaviour by guests, the staff provided free bags of ice for our leg injuries, internet access was free. In fact the staff could not have been more helplful.

Breakfast is taken in the little Tika Bistro at the front of the hotel. We really enjoyed our breakfast choice and freshness and were even more impressed by the evening meal that we had there the night before. We returned a week later with a friend and the staff remembered our name!

We spent three nights here and loved it! The location is amazing, so close to the Plaza de Armas. The rooms were bright and comfortable. Our room was close to the stairwell, but that was not really a problem. Internet access was easy and usually no wait. The staff was super helpful, whether giving directions to a local school or helping us negotiate with a taxi. This was probably my favorite hotel of the six hotels we stayed in during our trip to Peru. A great bakery is just up the street as well. We booked through Peru4Less and this wasn't actually our first choice, so I've glad that hotel was booked or we wouldn't have gotten to stay in this gem. If I ever return to Cusco, this is definitely where I will stay.

This hotel was nice in every way except for the noise. They first morning we were awaken around 6:45 am by a loud noise that sounded like tennis shoes in the dryer. It turned out to be drums.
All 4 mornings that we stayed at this hotel we were awakened by
fireworks at 7 am along with a very loud triangle clanging. This hotel is adjacent to 2 schools. One is a music school and the other is a primary school. If you don't mind waking up early (7 AM) it is a nice hotel. If you like to sleep late however, consider your options.

We stayed in Casa San Blas the last two nights of a trip to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Casa San Blas is located in the “San Blas” section of Cusco. It is within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas and many of Cusco’s best restaurants. The rooms are small but comfortable. The bathrooms are bright and clean. A buffet breakfast is included with the price of the room. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful.

My wife and I were traveling with a group of ten friends and family members. While we were gathering in the lobby preparing to go out for dinner, the owner of the hotel introduced himself. He offered to make a toast in celebration of the 4th of July. Most of the people in our group were Americans. He opened a bottle of wine and shared it with everyone. This was followed by some h’ordeuvres. His hospitality made a nice stay in Casa San Blas even nicer.

Casa San Blas is definately worth considering if you are looking for a hotel in Cusco.