5-Star Hotels in Ollantaytambo

This is one of the few places where you can walk on original Inca cobblestones, with water channels still running alongside streets laid out centuries ago. Ollantaytambo is a living Inca town, serving as the gateway to Machu Picchu via the train from its compact station. The main draw is the immense Ollantaytambo archaeological site, a fortress of terraces and temples that guards the Sacred Valley. Exploring its steep stone staircases offers a profound sense of history before you even reach the more famous ruins down the rail line.

Most visitors are here for a night or two as part of their journey to Machu Picchu, making it ideal for adventurers, history buffs, and couples. The town is small and easily walkable, with the best areas to stay being the central Plaza de Armas or along the main pedestrian streets leading to the ruins. It’s a practical and atmospheric alternative to staying in Cusco before catching the early train, with frequent colectivos and buses connecting to other Valley towns.

Accommodation here is dominated by charming, mid-range boutique hotels and comfortable guesthouses, often set in restored colonial buildings with stone courtyards. On HOTEVI, you can find options like the tranquil El Albergue, right at the train station, the well-located Hotel Sauce, and the rustic-luxury Tambo del Inka. Each offers a peaceful base amid the ancient landscape.