Italia was the most amazing host. In addition to being so welcoming and providing wonderful accommodation she went out of her way to help us with some personal issues we had. Spending her own time away from Maison Fortaleza to assist us. Italia also arranged a private tour for us to sacred valley and joined us for the day as tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and made the day special for us. When we were doing a tour to Macchu Pichu she pointed out that my treking poles would not be acceptable at this site and offered to lend me hers if required. This was really appreciated as to turn up and find that I could not use my poles would have made the day much harder.

Roslyn Australia

Very friendly hosts. Very clean bedrooms. Amazing location.

Bijan Canada

the property was very clean and tidy the owner itala super nice and ponctual she was very helpful all the way

Leo Chile

Don't look for another place in Cuzco, you'll just loose time. Fortalezza is worth the climb (ask the taxi for San cristobal and walk down 30m, easy peasy). Jean-Claude and Ita are fantastic hosts and their home is just perfect. Comfort, spotless rooms, flexibility, all day hot drinks, hot water and heating, all you can dream. Options not far away for food, and short wlak down to get to the city center. You will have to clib back of coruse, but once again, largely worth the effort. Be friendly and open for discussion, exchange and not just consumers clients, and your stay will be even more great. Thanks for all, rare pleasure to find such place !

Jacques France

Maison Fortaleza truly is one of the best places to stay in Cusco: The rooms with their wooden floor are bright and clean, the location is close-by to all the places you’d want to go in cusco (from the top of the guesthouse thats on top of a little hill you have a beautiful view) and the hospitality gave us a feeling of coming home abroad from home. The rooms have a heater and cozy bed, the shower is always hot (which was not for granted in some other places) and there is a little woodfire oven in the community room which is very cozy. As others wrote in their reviews here - we had the feeling of visiting friends instead of staying at a hotel from the beginning and actually became friends with the hosts Itala and Jean-Claude during our stay who always supported us when we needed help and advice on our hikes, daytrips etc.. :) We extended our stay twice and really enjoyed the hospitality and the beautiful room. thanks again!

Kim Germany

Everything! Amazing comfortable bed, consistent hot showers and water, natural light and warm in the room (a novelty in Cusco!). was wonderful to return from the Inca trail to stay at Maison Fortaleza! Laundry available from a local lady across the street. Breakfast was great (adjusted for vegans) with fresh bread, juice, jam and speciality teas! Drinking water and hot water for mate de coca and tea available all day. The property is very cosy and feels like home, and in addition Itala and her husband are super accommodating, very friendly and helpful! We stayed twice and would come back anytime we are in Cusco!

Amy United Kingdom

We had a nice stay. Everything was good. The owners are very friendly and helpful.

Yvonne Austria

third time staying here. see other review. all is just perfect! from the room, bed, shower, host. it’s really home away from home in the best location of Cusco.

Esther United Kingdom

great gem of a place, beautiful rooms, amazing hot shower, comfortable beds, but the best of all is the host Itala. I felt like staying with a friend instead of a hotel. the location is in my favourite spot too!

Esther United Kingdom

price per night did not included a breakfast but for $7.50 per person extra a day we had good healthy breakfast every morning. The location of the hotel in the old city is with breathtaking views, just 15 min walk from Sacsayhuamán and 5 min down the street to the Cuzco main historic square. (to go up takes longer, of course, in the Cuzco elevation but it is great exercise). The room was big and cozy with wood floor, wood shutters and original wood beams on the vaulted ceiling. No flat TV screens are disturbing the sensitive restoration of the interior and architectural design of the historic house. The fire in the wood stove in the sitting area during the June cold Cuzco nights was welcoming us home every evening. The owner is also travel guide and always advised us how to plan our day trips to archeological sites around Cuzco. The cleanliness is the high priority of the establishment.

Helena United States