El Mercado Tunqui

El Mercado Tunqui is a boutique property in Urubamba, in the lower Sacred Valley, positioned for easy access to Ollantaytambo, Pisac, and the valley's weaving villages and Inca ruins. The hotel has a contemporary Andean design, with modern rooms set around gardens and framed by mountain views, offering a quieter alternative to staying in Cusco itself. Rooms are simply furnished but comfortable, with several opening onto garden terraces. The on-site restaurant is a particular strength, serving farm-to-table cuisine that draws on produce grown in the Sacred Valley, and a complimentary breakfast is included with every stay. There is no spa or pool, keeping the property modest in scale, but free parking and a helpful tour desk make it practical for travelers exploring the valley by car or organized tour. Staff are known for warm, personal hospitality and can arrange transport and guided visits to nearby Inca sites, making the hotel good value for its location and quality. The restaurant's menu changes with seasonal availability from the surrounding valley farms, and the kitchen is known for elevating traditional Peruvian dishes with a contemporary presentation. Rooms are arranged around the gardens rather than stacked in a tower, giving most guests direct outdoor access and a sense of openness uncommon in larger Cusco hotels. Urubamba's lower elevation compared to Cusco also makes it a popular stop for travelers easing into the altitude before continuing into the mountains.