Gringo Bill’s hotel Machu Picchu was one of the first hotels in Aguas Calientes set up by Margarita Valencia and William Kaiser almost 40 years ago! They started off with just three rooms and have now grown to become one of Machu Picchu’s best budget to mid-range hotel options.

Located just off the main square, the hotel is within a five minute walk of the train station, the bus stop to Machu Picchu and all the best restaurants in town. The hotel itself is a warren of thirty rooms spread out over various levels and floors. Rooms are spacious with the newer, brighter, more modern rooms located on the upper floors (you will need to climb several stairs to get to them but the view and quiet is well worth it!).

The hotel is now run by Margarita and her son Lawrence who are usually on hand to help make your stay as pleasant as possible. This is a small, family run business and is less formal than some of the bigger hotels in town, so it has the benefit of offering a very personalized service. Whatever you need they will try and organize for you. It’s also a great choice for families with inter-connected family rooms available, a comfy lounge area with games and cable TV and a small pool  on offer.

Some of the older rooms are quite dated in terms of decor so do ask for one of the newer rooms on the upper floors (rooms 40, 44, 46 48 and 50 were our favourites with a bright, modern feel and great views of Machu Picchu mountain). Bathrooms are also slightly dated and showers a little temperamental, but they do have a plan to remodel all the bathrooms in 2016 and this will be a big bonus to the hotel.

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Overall a great location and hotel option in the $100 price range if you’re looking for a comfortable, laid-back personalised Machu Picchu experience. Gringo Bill’s is also very family-friendly and one of our top accommodation choices for families travelling to Machu Picchu.

Best of Peru Travel Recommends:

  • If you are on honeymoon, let them know and they can set up wine and flowers in your room.
  • If it’s a nice day ask to have breakfast on the roof top terrace for stunning views of Machu Picchu and Putucusi mountains.

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