Must-see hotels in Peru

  • Tierra Viva

    Cuzco

    Doubles have hardwood floors or Berber carpets, white linens and colorful throws. Buffet breakfast is available from 5am. The location of this branch,…

  • Casa Andina Standard

    Puno

    The classic version of this fashionable Peruvian chain features snappy service and 50 tasteful rooms with muted colors, decorated with Andean folk motifs…

  • Hostal El Patio

    Lima

    On a quiet side street just steps from Parque Kennedy, this gem of a guesthouse is named for its plant-filled courtyard with a trickling fountain. With a…

  • Familia Meza Lodging

    Huaraz

    In the same building as Café Andino, this charming family guesthouse has cheery rooms and is decorated throughout with homey touches. What’s more, the…

  • Pariwana

    Lima

    This well-heeled and central party hostel has proved a hit with the international backpacker crowd. It's full service, with tours on offer, an on-site…

  • Olaza’s Bed & Breakfast

    Huaraz

    This smart little hotel with a distinctly orange decor has spacious bathrooms and comfortable beds, but the best part is the big lounge area and massive…

  • Libertador Ciudad Blanca

    Arequipa

    The grande dame of Arequipa’s hotels, this stylish building 1km north of the center is set in gardens with a pool and playground. Rooms are spacious and…

  • Terruño de Yarabaya

    Arequipa

    All the large rooms here look onto a calming green garden. Rooms and bathrooms are clean and modern with cable TV, microwave and fridge; reclaimed doors…

  • Cola de Mono Treehouses

    Cuzco & the Sacred Valley

    Sleep in the canopy with views up the Sacsara valley? Yes, please. Rooms with wraparound windows and private bathrooms are suspended 2m up. Campers can…

  • Tryp

    Lima

    This Melia property updates the international chain hotel with hipster sensibilities: a smart, contemporary style, bicycles to borrow and bluetooth…

  • Puerta del Sol

    North Coast

    Right in Zorritos, Puerta del Sol is an attractive, skinny little hospedaje (small, family-owned inn) with a miniature garden dissected by a winding path…

  • Hospedaje My Friend

    North Coast

    This hole-in-the-wall attracts droves of backpackers and surfers with only a few nuevo soles left in their pockets. The little cafe downstairs serves…

  • Hotel San Francisco de Paula

    Ayacucho

    This rather rambling, oldish hotel isn’t flashy, but it is presentable, with public areas decorated with indigenous art. It has a restaurant and bar and…

  • 3B Barranco B&B

    Lima

    Cool, clean and modern, this service-oriented lodging is a traveler favorite. A common area charged with Warholesque pastiche art leads to 16 minimalist…

  • Milhouse

    Cuzco

    Booming with backpackers, this busy colonial has all the standard features of a Cuzco hostel: bean bag chairs, ping-pong, travel-agent service and happy…

  • Hotelier

    Máncora

    If you travel for food, this artsy choice is your resting spot. The owner, Javier Ruzo, is the son of one of Peru’s most famous chefs and he carries on…

  • Quinta San Blas

    Cuzco

    In the heart of busy San Blas, this 20-room colonial offers an oasis of calm. Spare rooms feature king-sized beds with crisp white bedding and walls, with…

  • Casona Plaza Hotel

    Puno

    This well-run, central hotel with 64 rooms is one of the largest in Puno, but is often full. All rooms are modern and neutral, and the bathrooms are great…

  • Hotel El Tumi

    Huaraz

    Tumi is one of those mid-range big city hotels that lures you in with a plush lobby and then plants you in slightly darker, less inspiring rooms. The…

  • Hotel Colomba

    Huaraz

    Hidden behind a high wall in a scruffy part of town, the Colomba is Huaraz' surprise package, a green oasis replete with compulsively trimmed hedges,…

  • Casa Nuestra

    Lima

    With cool decor, murals and retro poster art, this sweet home sits on a peaceful, shady side street. It provides a great base for exploring Barranco, and…

  • Hospedaje Genais

    Huaraz & the Cordilleras

    Just getting off the ground at last visit, the Genais has filled a run-of-the-mill Huari tenement with small but wonderfully comfortable rooms, all with…

  • Amaru Hostal

    Cuzco

    In a characterful old building in a prime location, Amaru is deservedly popular. It is certainly the only Cuzco hotel with a complimentary welcome massage…

  • Hotel Ibis

    Lima

    This French hotel chain is a good option with a great location, a chic Ikea-style look, blackout curtains and soundproof windows. The hotel is cleverly…

  • Inka Frog

    Lima

    Targeted at mature hostel-goers wanting private rooms, this subdued and friendly property features ample and spotless modern rooms with fans and flat…

  • Marcilia Beach Bungalows

    Máncora

    A friendly trilingual Peruvian couple started these rustic bungalows on Vichayito Beach after years working the cruise-ship circuit. Each bungalow has…

  • El Huacachinero Hotel

    Huacachina

    Recently upgraded, the Huacachinero logs the finest restaurant in the oasis (by a stretch), a relaxing pool area (no blaring music), and immediate dune…

  • Los Delfines de Chicama

    North Coast

    This large surfer hotel has simple painted brick rooms, all with private balconies, that somehow feel more formal than their counterparts in the village…

  • Cumaceba Lodges Office

    Iquitos

    This company has been in business since 1995 and operates two lower-end lodges, Cumaceba Amazon Lodge and Cumaceba Botanical Garden. Guides speak English,…

  • Casablanca Hostal

    Arequipa

    You might marvel at what you get for your money at this hotel. It has a prime corner location on the main plaza (though with accompanying street noise),…

  • Tambo Blanquillo Lodge

    Amazon Basin

    Near the Manu Wildlife Center, rustic Tambo Blanquillo Lodge has rooms with shared and private bathrooms.

  • Orkkowasi Casa de Montaña

    Arequipa

    Don't let the cramped entrance at this hostel near the Plaza de Armas put you off. The quiet rooms upstairs are clean and spacious with sofas, desks, flat…

  • Casa Andina Select Tacna

    South Coast

    Part of a popular chain, this large, new hotel tower is not huge on character but offers the most comfort and best facilities in town. It has generic but…

  • Pony's Lodge

    Huaraz & the Cordilleras

    Upstairs at Pony Expeditions is this simple little lodge with small, cozy rooms and a equally diminutive terrace. Under the tutelage of owner Alberto you…

  • Casa Andina Premium

    Puno

    On the outskirts of Puno, with lovely lakeside ambience, this upmarket hotel features 46 rooms, gardens and a gourmet restaurant. It even has its own…

  • Inka’s Rest

    Puno

    Tucked into a small alley, this hostel earns high marks for service. Very clean, it features bunks with down duvets, and attractive old tile and parquet…

  • Casa Andina – Chincha Sausal

    South Coast

    A rather odd outpost of Peru’s plushest hotel chain, glued to the frankly horrible Panamericana Sur 1km north of Chincha’s bus station, the Sausal is…

  • D’Osma B&B

    Lima

    A personable, family vibe brightens this unassuming little B&B with small rooms featuring polished concrete, skylights and fans. There's some English and…

  • Hotel B

    Lima

    This refurbished mansion mixes modern with classical to dramatic effect. There are 17 eclectic rooms (some can feel a bit overstuffed) surrounding a…

  • Hotel Rima Rima

    Huaraz & the Cordilleras

    The most comfortable hotel in town, Rima Rima has spacious rooms that don't lack light or color. The rooms at the back have great views of the Cordillera…

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