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title: "El Balcon vs Qolqampata Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick El Balcon. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. El Balcon or Qolqampata Hotel in Cusco Province? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/el-balcon-cusco-vs-qolqampata-hotel-cusco/
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# El Balcon vs Qolqampata Hotel

Both are in Cusco Province, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Cuzco
## [El Balcon](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/el-balcon-cusco/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1378835/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Cuzco
## [Qolqampata Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/qolqampata-hotel-cusco/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1996890/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick El Balcon

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 250 m apart.

### Why is El Balcon better than Qolqampata Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5) (+0.3)

### Why is Qolqampata Hotel better than El Balcon?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | El Balcon | Qolqampata Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Public transport | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 15  (+4) | 11 |
| Rank in Cusco Province | top 59%  (+15%) | top 74% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Distance to Cuzco centre | 520 m | 560 m |
| To public transport | 400 m | 430 m |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 38  (+2) | 36 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

250 m apart

## El Balcon or Qolqampata Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, El Balcon or Qolqampata Hotel?

El Balcon leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, El Balcon or Qolqampata Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are El Balcon and Qolqampata Hotel?

The two hotels are 250 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/el-balcon-cusco-vs-qolqampata-hotel-cusco/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/