CabinLas Casitas Del Arco Iris
€79/ nightPrice checked July 20, 2026
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€30median / night€29–€30 typical
1for 2 guests
2family-sized
9.3/10avg rating3 rated
Building types3 Cabin
Landscape
Mountains
Best time
May to September In season now
Getting there
1.5 hrs from Cusco.
Climate
High-altitude dry season May-Sep; cold nights.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas runs between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, a fertile corridor of terraced fields at a lower, gentler altitude than Cusco itself - which is exactly why travelers use it to acclimatize before pushing on to Machu Picchu. The tiny cabins here are simple refugios, several with views straight up at snow-capped peaks, priced at a fraction of what similar mountain stays cost elsewhere.
At an average of 46 euros a night, this is some of the best value mountain lodging anywhere in this list, and the setting does the rest of the work - Pisac's ruins and market are a short drive one way, Ollantaytambo's fortress and the trains to Machu Picchu the other. May through September is the dry season, meaning cold, clear nights and reliably sunny days for exploring the terraces and weaving villages that still work the valley floor.
Weather & climate
High-altitude dry season May-Sep; cold nights.
Things to do nearby
Inca ruin visits Horseback riding Weaving-village tours Pisac ruins and market Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu
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Good to know
Is the Sacred Valley a good place to acclimatize before Machu Picchu?
Yes - it sits lower than Cusco, so many travelers spend a few nights here first to adjust before the altitude climbs again toward the Inca Trail or the train to Aguas Calientes.
What's included in a typical cabin stay here?
Simple refugio-style cabins, often family-run, some with mountain or valley views - basic but comfortable, and at an average of 46 euros a night, some of the best value in the region.
When is the best time to visit?
May to September, the dry season - cold nights but clear, sunny days that are ideal for visiting Pisac market, the Ollantaytambo ruins and the surrounding weaving villages.
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