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title: "Hotel Royal Qosqo vs Posada Villa Mayor: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Royal Qosqo or Posada Villa Mayor in Cusco? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-royal-qosqo-cusco-vs-posada-villa-mayor-cusco/
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Hotel Royal Qosqo vs Posada Villa Mayor

Both are in Cusco, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Cuzco
## [Hotel Royal Qosqo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-royal-qosqo-cusco/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.9 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 9.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1621602/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Cuzco
## [Posada Villa Mayor](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/posada-villa-mayor-cusco/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1971417/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 190 m apart.

### Choose Posada Villa Mayor if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 6.9)

### Why is Hotel Royal Qosqo better than Posada Villa Mayor?

1.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00) (−1h)

### Why is Posada Villa Mayor better than Hotel Royal Qosqo?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 6.9) (+2.1)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Royal Qosqo | Posada Villa Mayor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 9.0  (+2.1) |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.8  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 9.0  (+2.1) |
| Number of reviews | 11  (+4) | 7 |
| Rank in Cusco | bottom 4% | bottom 49%  (+45%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.8  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Cuzco centre | 260 m | 140 m |
| To public transport | 140 m | 80 m |
| To the airport | 5.0 km | 4.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 260 m | 200 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13 | 17  (+4) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 4  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−1h) | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

190 m apart

Hotel Royal Qosqo: city centre: 470 m, nearest station Inca Rail: 140 m, Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ): 5.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Posada Villa Mayor: city centre: 360 m, nearest station Inca Rail: 80 m, Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ): 4.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Cusco

[Cusco weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/peru/cuzco-department/cusco/weather)

## Hotel Royal Qosqo or Posada Villa Mayor: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Royal Qosqo or Posada Villa Mayor?

Posada Villa Mayor leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Royal Qosqo or Posada Villa Mayor?

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

### How far apart are Hotel Royal Qosqo and Posada Villa Mayor?

The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/hotel-royal-qosqo-cusco-vs-posada-villa-mayor-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/