El Mercardo ● Cusco ● Peru
Opening its doors in 2015, El Mercado is built on the site of a former market around an open air courtyard. It is a quaint and intelligently designed hotel that is just a five minute walk from Cusco’s historic central plaza. This highly original hotel takes the concept of a market as its guiding theme. Believing that a market is an expression of a town’s culture and traditions, the hotel offers an authentic Peruvian experience.
“A superb little boutique hotel with heaps of character in a great location and lots of local charm.”
The La Taberna restaurant and bar offers traditional market food and tapas with a focus on local produce and at breakfast there is a market stall serving freshly blended fruit juices and smoothies. The rooms are luxuriously appointed with bright interiors and a harmonious mix of classic furniture with contemporary touches. The two suite categories are more spacious, feature a fireplace and come with the added luxury of a bathtub. From some of the rooms there are views of the cathedral across the rooftops to the mountains beyond. End the day around the fire pit in the open air courtyard.
