Hello, today we will tell you the truth about Airbnb in the city of Cusco; a very touristy place as the seventh wonder of the world, “Machu Picchu,” is located here.

Información completa sobre Airbnb en Cusco

Since the opening of the Airbnb platform in 2008, it has provided more options for travelers to choose between an Airbnb and a traditional hotel, considering that this platform helps local people who can share their own space or Airbnb house at a comfortable price.

Considering that Cusco does not have enough lodging establishments to accommodate the 1.7 million people who visit Cusco and Machu Picchu, this platform helps to fill this accommodation gap.

What does Airbnb mean?

The acronym Airbnb stands for AirBed & Breakfast, which means Inflatable Air Bed & Breakfast in Spanish. It was created by two ingenious young people who converted a living room into a space that could be rented out by anyone.

What is the difference between a traditional hotel and Airbnb?

Hotel; Since its creation in 1794 of the first lodging, the City Hotel in New York that offered nightly service and in 1874 Cesar Ritz added restaurant service as modern infrastructure.

And today, the services of a hotel are; room service, restaurant, bar, nightclub, casino, laundry service, taxi service, always located in the city center.

Hotel rooms have a bed, television, wifi, shared or private bathroom service, hot shower, a sailboat and wardrobe.

Airbnb; Today, anyone can share their house or apartment and become local hosts.

Some Airbnbs offer country houses, houses in the city, apartments with services like; own kitchen, own laundry, own bathroom, hot shower, wifi, work table, TV, breakfast, etc.

What services are different in Airbnb Cusco?

Especially in Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, some hosts specialize in themes, meaning that some houses share the essence of their tradition such as food, language, customs, activities, etc.

Airbnb & Bike Cusco

This is one of the new themes that we are incorporating in the city of Cusco for cyclists who love this beautiful sport; here you can combine accommodation and bike adventure.

We are Búho Tours and we specialize in mountain biking in all categories such as MTB enduro, cross-country, and Downhill; today we offer you our own Airbnb space in Cusco located on Progreso Street, San Francisco A-10 Wanchaq urbanization just 10 minutes by taxi from the historic center.

From our Airbnb house, we recommend you to go on your own to the cycling routes or we also provide you with a bike, adventure guide, transportation, and safety equipment.

Which are the areas or districts to look for an Airbnb in Cusco?

District of Cusco; located in the historic center of Cusco, establishments 10 minutes from the Plaza de Armas, some are hotels and some are colonial houses; depending on the location, prices can vary from 70, 80 to 150 soles.

District of Wanchaq; this place already belongs to the modern city of Cusco, surrounded by malls, supermarkets, apartments, residential areas, stadiums; located just 10 minutes by taxi to the historic center.

San Blas neighborhood: also located in the historic center of Cusco, but with streets, houses, squares, artisan centers quite picturesque to enjoy a magical place.

What do I need to know to book a good Airbnb in Cusco?

Don’t be fooled by the photos of the house; you know what they say; appearances can be deceiving; always look for a location that is in the surrounding areas of Cusco in the mentioned districts.

Due to the high demand, Airbnbs in Cusco have started to grow a lot in places where you need to climb a lot of stairs and due to the altitude here it is a bit tough; we always suggest checking the exact location of the accommodation, so you don’t get a surprise.

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