Sleep where the Incas walked
A family-run hotel in the original Inca quarter of Ollantaytambo — warm hospitality, mountain views and the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Inca neighborhood
Qosqo Ayllu: cobblestone streets and Inca water channels
5 min to the main square
And a 10-minute walk to the train station
Mountain views
Rooms facing the Andes, the garden or the Inca ruins
Breakfast & Wi-Fi included
Breakfast with every booking and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Our story
A family legacy born in Ollantaytambo
Hostal Iskay opened in 2002 as a family project devoted to heartfelt hospitality. In 2008 Jorge created Parwa Guest House, decorating every corner himself, to offer guests more than a place to rest: a place to make memories. In 2019 both houses became one — Parwa & Iskay Hotel.
24+years welcoming travelers
13rooms
10tours & transfers
★ 4.7on Google
Life at Parwa
Gardens, terraces and breakfast with a view
Stone paths, flower gardens and sunny terraces facing the mountains. Breakfast is included with every booking.
Accommodation
Rooms & suites
Every room has its own name in Quechua, warm Andean decor and a private bathroom — and every stay includes breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Choose yours by view, bed or size.
Chaski Room
- 2 single beds
- Access to the rooftop terrace
- Window with mountain view
- Armchair and desk
The chaskis were the Inca messengers. Two single beds under a rustic log-beam ceiling, a big window over the tiled rooftops to the mountain, an armchair and a desk.
Breakfast included · Free Wi-Fi
Urubamba Room
- Queen bed
- Window with table for two
- Armchair and full-length mirror
- Modern stone-tiled bathroom
Named after the sacred river. A queen bed against a turquoise wall, a window with a table for two over the rooftops and a modern stone-tiled bathroom.
Breakfast included · Free Wi-Fi
Apu Room
- King bed
- Windows on two sides
- Sofa and table
- Wooden floors
The apus are the sacred mountain spirits. A king bed with windows on two sides and panoramic views over the town and the mountains.
Breakfast included · Free Wi-Fi
Inti Suite
- Two sleeping areas
- Exposed-brick arch
- Large windows
- Bathroom with bathtub
Inti is the Inca sun god. A family suite with two sleeping areas joined by an exposed-brick arch, big windows onto the hillside and a bathroom with a bathtub.
Breakfast included · Free Wi-Fi
Canal Room
- King bed
- Floor-to-ceiling windows onto the garden
- Desk and TV
- Inca water channel outside
Our most unique room: a king bed facing a wall of windows onto the garden trees, with an Inca water channel running right outside.
Breakfast included · Free Wi-Fi
Killa Room
- Queen bed
- Inca-style stone wall
- Garden view
- Romantic
Killa is the Inca moon goddess. A queen bed against a striking Inca-style stone wall, with windows onto the garden.
Breakfast included · Free Wi-Fi
Experiences
Tours & transfers
We arrange everything — from your airport pickup to a private guide at Machu Picchu.
Private Transfers
Private transfers from Cusco airport or the city to Ollantaytambo and back. A driver will be waiting for you.
Private service to Machu Picchu
The journey of a lifetime, fully arranged: transfer to the station, train tickets, entrance to the citadel and a private guide.
Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras & Moray
The salt pans of Maras, the circular terraces of Moray and the weaving town of Chinchero — a full day of Andean wonders.
Also in Cusco
Entire apartments in Cusco
Staying in the city? Rent a whole apartment with kitchen and living room, for up to 4 guests — run by our family.
Qosqo Apartment
- Entire private apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- Up to 4 guests
- 1 full bathroom
Your own private apartment in Wanchaq, Cusco: two bedrooms for up to 4 guests, a full kitchen, laundry, Wi-Fi and hot water — 15 minutes by taxi from the historic center.
Location
In the heart of Ollantaytambo
We are in the Qosqo Ayllu, the historic Inca quarter of town, surrounded by ancient stone enclosures (kanchas) and water channels. Walking to the hotel is already part of the experience.
- 5-minute walk to the main square and the Ollantaytambo fortress
- 10-minute walk to the train station (trains to Machu Picchu)
- Qosqo Ayllu, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru
- +51 940 184 579
Guest reviews
What our guests say
We had an amazing three-night stay here with our small kids. The location is perfect — right in the middle of everything but still incredibly peaceful. Our room had the best of both worlds: from one window, we could see the mountains and ruins.
We arrived in Cusco very late after a delayed flight, but the Parwa staff had everything perfectly arranged — including a driver waiting to pick us up from the airport. From the moment we arrived, everything felt seamless and cared for.
We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Machu Picchu. The location was perfect — convenient to the train station and the main square. Mr. Jorge and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming.
Un lugar que se siente como en casa. Nuestra habitación triple con vista a las ruinas era muy encantadora. Desayuno saludable y una atención muy personalizada. Sin duda, volveríamos.
Just spent 3 nights at Parwa. The staff and room were fantastic. Quick check-in and our bags were carried to our room. Room was spacious, clean and the bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend — just a minute walk to the main centre.
The host Jorge was phenomenal. He connected us with a taxi from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and back. This is someone who develops a genuine interest in his guests and wants them to fully immerse themselves in the country.
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