Conveniently located in the heart of Aguas Calientes, this popular and stylish hotel offers the perfect base for exploring the wonders of Machu Picchu, with the bus to the archaeological site just a stone’s throw away. It’s also just a short walk from the main train station, and staff are happy to help with luggage transfers. It’s a great Machu Picchu hotel choice and a top recommendation from Good Life Expeditions.
El Mapi Hotel
Straight off the bustling main street, the small but welcoming lobby is always busy with groups coming and going. Refreshing iced tea is on offer to quench arriving guests’ thirst, before being whisked off to your rooms.
Contemporary and modern rooms feature simple décor sparsely adorned with whimsical quotes. All have two twin beds and room amenities include flat screen TVs, phones, free Wi-Fi, open plan en-suite bathrooms with showers and simple toiletries. The suites offer King sized beds and separate living areas
After a long day at the ruins, the Spa del Bosque on the top floor offers a range of massages and other therapies, a pine sauna, hydro-massage showers and a heated plunge pool and jacuzzi.
The onsite café is bright and welcoming, serving three meals a day, including the included breakfast buffet. There’s a good spread for lunch, with a live pasta station. Packed lunches are available, useful for full-day excursions to Machu Picchu. The adjacent bar is popular in the evenings with a pool table and free pisco sours as a welcome drink.
Machu Picchu Travel
If you’d like to stay at El Mapi as your base for exploring Machu Picchu, let Good Life Expeditions take care of all the arrangements. Our expert travel team are ready to advise you on the best tours, transfers and more, to seamlessly create the perfect Peru adventure for you. Contact us today.