Hotels With a Bar Near Wanchaq Station
Four hotels near Wanchaq station in Cusco have a bar, which helps after a long day in the Andes when you prefer a drink without crossing the city again. XIMA CUSCO HOTEL, a four-star rated 8.8 from 1,698 reviews, pairs its bar with a full-service spa, five minutes on foot from Avenida El Sol. Hotel Jose Antonio, also rated 8.8, adds a hot tub and an airport shuttle six minutes from Avenida El Sol. Samay Hotel and Hostal Inkas Perú are simpler options with breakfast included. Wanchaq station is where trains towards Puno and Lake Titicaca depart, so a hotel bar suits the evening before an early train.
Estación Wanchaq, while primarily a transport hub, is surrounded by a district that balances local life with tourist amenities. The area offers a glimpse into daily Cusco routines, with markets and local eateries, yet remains well-connected to the city's main attractions. It's a practical base for exploring, providing a less frenetic pace than the historic center but still offering easy access to cultural sites. The presence of hotels with bars here adds a layer of convenience, blending local authenticity with traveler-friendly services.
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Four Bars Between El Sol and the Station
A hotel bar matters in Cusco because evenings can be cold at this altitude and the historic centre around the Plaza de Armas is a taxi ride away from Wanchaq. Having a bar downstairs means a quiet drink after Qorikancha or the San Pedro market without going back out. I would choose by comfort level: XIMA CUSCO HOTEL for a spa and a polished setting, Hotel Jose Antonio for a hot tub and airport shuttle, Samay Hotel for a family, and Hostal Inkas Perú for a simple budget stay.
XIMA CUSCO HOTEL is the most complete choice, a stylish four-star rated 8.8 from 1,698 reviews, the largest base on this page. It offers sophisticated rooms, a full-service spa, a restaurant with a free breakfast buffet, a bar, free Wi-Fi and on-site parking, five minutes on foot from Avenida El Sol and seven minutes by taxi from the Mercado Central de San Pedro. I would choose it first for a couple or a business traveller who wants to end the day at the bar after a spa session, without leaving the hotel on a cold Cusco evening.
Hotel Jose Antonio, rated 8.8 from 1,068 reviews, offers warm rooms and suites, a restaurant, a bar, a hot tub, free breakfast and Wi-Fi, on-site parking and an airport shuttle, six minutes on foot from Avenida El Sol. The hot tub and the shuttle make it practical for travellers arriving tired from the airport or from a train at Wanchaq station. Its score matches that of XIMA CUSCO HOTEL on fewer reviews. I would book it when the airport shuttle matters, since it removes one transfer at the start or end of a trip through the Andes.
Samay Hotel Cusco Perú is the family option, rated 8 from 380 reviews. It offers straightforward rooms, a bar, a laid-back restaurant, free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, full-service laundry and free breakfast, and it is kid-friendly, a short taxi ride from the Plaza de Armas. Parents can have a drink at the bar while children rest nearby, and the laundry helps on a long trip that combines Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca. I would pick it for a family that wants simple comfort and a calm evening rather than a spa or a polished four-star setting.
Hostal Inkas Perú is the budget choice, rated 7.8 from only 47 reviews, so its score rests on a small sample. It offers straightforward rooms, free breakfast, a relaxed café and bar and on-site parking, six minutes on foot from Restaurante La Estación. It suits a traveller who mainly needs a bed and a quiet drink before an early train from Wanchaq towards Puno. I would keep it as the backup when the other three are full, and check recent reviews before booking because the number of guests behind its rating is still limited.
A traveler's perspectiveI would choose a hotel with a bar near Wanchaq station according to the evening I want. After a day at Qorikancha and the San Pedro market, I would book XIMA CUSCO HOTEL for its spa, bar and 8.8 rating across 1,698 reviews. Before an early train to Puno, I would pick Hotel Jose Antonio, whose hot tub and bar make a short night easier, six minutes on foot from Avenida El Sol.
4.4Guest scoreBarHotel Jose Antonio
Warm rooms with a hot tub, free breakfast, and on-site parking
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Jose Antonio is a four-star hotel with warm rooms and suites, and I find it a comfortable choice for families who arrive by car or need an airport transfer. There is a restaurant, a bar and a hot tub, and breakfast and WiFi are free. Parking is on site and a shuttle serves the airport. Avenida El Sol is a six-minute walk. Guests rate it 8.8 across 1,068 reviews.
4.4Guest scoreBarXIMA CUSCO HOTEL
Sophisticated rooms, a spa, and free breakfast near Avenida El Sol
View hotel →Why guests love itXIMA CUSCO HOTEL is a stylish four-star hotel a 5-minute walk from Avenida El Sol, with a free breakfast buffet that gets families out of the door well fed. The restaurant and bar keep evening meals simple, on-site parking helps families on a road trip, and the full-service spa gives parents a break after a day at altitude. Mercado Central de San Pedro is 7 minutes by taxi. With a guest score of 8.8 from 1,698 reviews, I would choose it for a comfortable family base.
4.0Guest scoreBarSamay Hotel - Cusco Perú
Free parking and breakfast, with a restaurant and bar on site
View hotel →Why guests love itSamay Hotel - Cusco Perú is a three-star hotel described as kid-friendly, with straightforward rooms, a laid-back restaurant and a bar, so families can eat on site after a day of sightseeing at altitude. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are free, and full-service laundry is handy on a long trip through Peru. Plaza de Armas is a short taxi ride away. Guests rate it 8.0 from 380 reviews, and I would book it as a calm, practical family base.
3.9Guest scoreBarHostal Inkas Perú
Budget-friendly stay with free breakfast and on-site parking
View hotel →Why guests love itHostal Inkas Perú is a three-star, budget-friendly stay with straightforward rooms, free breakfast, a relaxed cafe/bar and on-site parking, rated 7.8 by 47 guests. Restaurante La Estación is a 6-minute walk away, so dinner is easy. I would choose it for a family with a car that wants a simple Cusco base with breakfast included and no extras to pay for.
Local tips
- 1Choose XIMA CUSCO HOTEL if you want a spa as well as a bar, as it lists a full-service spa and a breakfast buffet.
- 2Book Hotel Jose Antonio if you need an airport shuttle, which it offers along with a bar and a hot tub.
- 3Pick Samay Hotel Cusco Perú for a family stay, as it is kid-friendly and offers laundry and free breakfast.
- 4Bring warm layers for the evening, as Cusco gets cold after sunset at this altitude, even when you only go down to the hotel bar.
- 5Check which station your train uses: Wanchaq serves trains towards Puno and Lake Titicaca, not the usual Machu Picchu departures.
- 6Read the review counts: Hostal Inkas Perú has 47 reviews, so its rating is less settled than those of the other three hotels.