We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Arequipa, Peru. We have also included hotels in historic properties, mansions, historic villas, french "relais" (mansions), palaces, colonial mansions and monasteries. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Historic property. Cosy rooms. Set in a refurbished colonial house dating from 1702, Casona Solar has rooms with chic décor. There is a picturesque Spanish courtyard and free WiFi. The hotel is situated in the heart of Arequipa, 250 metres off the main square nearby the museum district and commercial area. In addition the hotel has special trekking and Colca tours. Hotel Casona Solar has rooms with flat-screen cable TV and private bathrooms with showers. Some of them feature city or patio views and are styled with fireplaces and exposed antique bricks made of volcanic stone. Studio apartments and suites include kitchen facilities. La Merced Church is a 2-minute walk and the tour desk is happy to provide advise for visiting the highlights of the city. Shuttle services, including to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, located 7 km away, are possible for an extra fee.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most HISTORIC small hotels in Arequipa.
Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Set in a refurbished mansion with charming colonial style architecture, La Casa de Melgar is set in Arequipa’s historical district. Guests can relax in the garden or in the central courtyard with a stone fountain. Wi-Fi is free. La Casa de Melgar has rooms styled with antique-style exposed bricks and parquet floors. They are equipped with cable TV, seating areas and private bathrooms with showers and free toiletries. A full buffet breakfast with tropical fruits can be enjoyed daily and room service is available. Melgar is 2 blocks from Santa Catalina Monastery. Arequipa’s main square and commercial area are 4 blocks away. There is 24-hour front desk assistance and Arequipa International Airport is a 20-minute drive.Show full description
Romantic. Gorgeous surroundings. Only a 10-minute walk from Arequipa’s Main Square, Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and plasma TVs. It features a garden and a bar, free parking is provided. The historic centre is 1 km away. Arranged in charming colonial-style house, rooms at Boutique Villa Elisa are decorated with parquet floors and warm-coloured walls. All of them have heating and private bathrooms. Drinks and snacks from the bar can be enjoyed in the garden. Massage sessions can be requested and excursions can be booked at the tour desk. Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa is 12 km from Alfredo Rodriguez Airport.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most romantic boutique hotel in Arequipa.
Delightful property. This colonial-style mansion is situated at the edge of Arequipa’s centre, 7 blocks from Plaza de Armas. It provides accommodation with private balcony, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms at Posada El Castillo are designed with a mix of wood. Large doors open onto the balcony providing city views. Rooms are equipped with cable TV and the private bathrooms have hot water 24/7. A buffet breakfast is served in the on-site restaurant. For dinner, guests can easily walk into the centre of the city or use the shared barbecue facility which is set in the garden. Facilities at El Castillo include a tour desk which organises tours to the Colca Canyon. There is a library and book exchange is available. The Posada functions as a museum where 800 year old ceramics from the pre-Inka culture are displayed. El Castillo Posada is situated 8 km from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport and an airport shuttle is available upon request.Show full description
I think this place could be the most RELAXING small hotel in Arequipa.
Great breakfast. Set in an 18th-century building, this hotel features colonial architecture. It offers a cafe and restaurant, plus a tour desk . Accommodation includes a private bathroom and free WiFi. Located in Arequipa´s historical centre, Hotel Los Tambos Colonial is surrounded by famous attractions. Plaza de Armas Square and the cathedral are 400 metres away. Santo Domingo Church is only 200 metres from the hotel. With a warm touch of colour, rooms at El Conquistador display lively canvas or wall paintings signed by local artists. Their amenities include an LCD TV with cable channels. American breakfast is served daily. After eating, guests can relax in the garden or in the impressive lobby with high stone arches. Due to its central location, visitors find many restaurants, shops and bars within walking distance. Rodríguez Ballón International Airport can be reached in 20 minutes by car.Show full description
Very cosy. Superb interior design. Located 3 km from Plaza de Armas main square, Azul Colonial offers free Wi-Fi and a cafeteria in Arequipa. Real Plaza square is a 5-minute walk away. Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Azul Colonial feature private bathrooms. Guests are provided laundry and luggage storage services. Tourism information is available to explore the area. Azul Colonial is a 15-minute drive from Rodriguez Ballon airport.Show full description
Close to beach front. Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa offers accommodations in Arequipa. This 5-star hotel is just a 15-minute walk from the city’s historic centre. The location is ideal for day trips to Volcano Misti and to the Colca Canyon. The luxurious and spacious rooms at Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa have a stylish, contemporary décor. Each room is equipped with cable TV and private bathrooms. The hotel also features a bar and a restaurant, Paprika, which serves Peruvian dishes as well as the traditional pisco sour. 24-hour room service is also available. At Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa guests can enjoy the extensive gardens garden and pool. Children will be able to enjoy the playgrounds available onsite. Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa also features a fitness center and a sauna. Massage treatments are available at an extra cost. Guests can also relax by the fireplace located in the lobby.Show full description
Luxurious. Great location. Popular among couples. Located at the Plaza de Armas, across from the city’s historical Cathedral, Katari Hotel at Plaza de Armas offers accommodations with free WiFi access in Arequipa. The property features a terrace with panoramic views of the city and the volcanoes. Each room here has a colonial-style décor, brick floors and alpaca textiles. Satellite TV, heating and a private concrete bathroom with colonial style mirrors are also featured here. A daily breakfast is included. At Katari Hotel at Plaza de Armas guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage. The Hotel is ideally located less than a block from the tourist information centre, travel agencies a minimarket and several restaurants.Show full description
Beach front location. Stunning pool facilities. Situated in a former colonial mansion, Queen's Villa is six blocks from Arequipa’s Main Square. It has a garden and pool, and offers Wi-Fi access and a tour desk. All guest rooms at Queen’s Villa Hotel have a minibar and cable TV. Room service is also available. The cafeteria has indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast, with the terrace offering panoramic views of the city and its volcanoes. The terrace also has BBQ facilities. Guests can relax in the poolside seating area or in the villa’s library. The tour and ticket desk offers a variety of excursions including canyon trekking, mountain biking and climbing volcanoes. Queen’s Villa is a 15-minute drive from the Airport.Show full description
CIRQA - Relais & Châteaux features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Arequipa. The property is located 300 metres from Arequipa Main Square, 10 km from Sabandia Mill and 400 metres from Goyeneche Palace. An à la carte breakfast is available daily at CIRQA - Relais & Châteaux. Popular points of interest near CIRQA - Relais & Châteaux include Umacollo Stadium, Yanahuara Church and Melgar Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. The nearest airport is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, 7 km from the hotel.Show full description
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