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title: "Hotel Ruinas vs Novotel Cusco: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hotel Ruinas. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Hotel Ruinas or Novotel Cusco in Cusco Province? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Hotel Ruinas vs Novotel Cusco

Both are in Cusco Province, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Cuzco
## [Hotel Ruinas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-ruinas-cusco/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

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Hotel · ★★★★ · Cuzco
## [Novotel Cusco](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-cusco-cusco/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1906302/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Ruinas

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 110 m apart.

### Why is Hotel Ruinas better than Novotel Cusco?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 9.1) (+0.7)
2.  Has an on-site restaurant
3.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 11:00) (−1h)

### Why is Novotel Cusco better than Hotel Ruinas?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (169 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable (×9.9)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 9:00) (+3h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Ruinas | Novotel Cusco |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+0.7) | 9.1 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 9.0  (+0.4) | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.1) | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+0.7) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 17 | 169  (+152) |
| Rank in Cusco Province | top 7%  (+5%) | top 12% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Distance to Cuzco centre | 340 m | 290 m |
| To public transport | 330 m | 410 m |
| To the airport | 4.5 km | 4.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 100 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 15  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 10:00  (−1h) | 11:00 |
| Check-out until | 9:00 | 12:00  (+3h) |
| Amenities |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

110 m apart

## Hotel Ruinas or Novotel Cusco: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Ruinas or Novotel Cusco?

Hotel Ruinas leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Ruinas or Novotel Cusco?

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

### How far apart are Hotel Ruinas and Novotel Cusco?

The two hotels are 110 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/hotel-ruinas-cusco-vs-novotel-cusco-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/