We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Arequipa, Peru. 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 Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated January 2024.
Inn / Guest House.Very stylish. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Only 1 km from the Main Square, Casa Arequipa offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and plasma TVs in Arequipa. A rooftop bar and common kitchen facilities are featured. The commercial area is 1 km away. Decorated with stylish wooden furnishing, rooms at Arequipa Casa are very bright. They feature fan, heating, minibars and private bathrooms. A buffet breakfast is served daily. Guests can cook their own meals in the common kitchen, and enjoy cocktails at the rooftop bar during the evening. A garden and a terrace are featured. Excursions can be booked at the tour desk, and airport shuttles can be arranged. Casa Arequipa is 6 km from Arequipa’s International Airport.Show full description
This is likely the most STYLISH boutique hotel in Arequipa. It also has very cosy rooms and great affordability. And it is very popular among couples travelling to Arequipa.
Lively. Romantic. 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. Arranged in charming colonial-style house, rooms at Boutique Villa Elisa are decorated with parquet floors and warm-coloured walls. Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa is 12 km from Alfredo Rodriguez Airport. The historic centre is 1 km away. 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.Show full description
I think this is one of the most LIVELY AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Arequipa.
Great views. Rooftop restaurant. Popular among couples. Palla Boutique Hotel offers rooms in Arequipa's historical city centre, only 200 metres from the main square. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.Show full description
Historic property. Unique. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Situated in Arequipa and with Yanahuara Church reachable within 1.2 km, Acolpacha Tambo Boutique features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 700 metres from Umacollo Stadium, less than 1 km from Arequipa Main Square and a 8-minute walk from San Agustin Church. Guests at Acolpacha Tambo Boutique can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. The nearest airport is Rodríguez Ballón International, 7 km from Acolpacha Tambo Boutique, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Non-stop advice is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Spanish. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Santa Catalina de Siena Convent, Moral House and Cathedral of Arequipa.Show full description
One of the most historic, unique and authentic boutique hotels in Arequipa! AMAZING.
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Featuring a garden and a coffee shop, Hotel Boutique Selva Alegre offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and fans in Arequipa. Free parking is provided. Decorated with parquet floors, rooms at Hotel Boutique Selva Alegre are very bright. Hotel Boutique Selva Alegre is 15 minutes away from Rodriguez Ballon Airport by car. They feature minibars and private bathrooms. Snacks and hot beverages can be ordered at the property’s coffee shop.Show full description
Hip. Historic. Comfortable beds. Casa Andina Premium Arequipa in the center of the White City, is a unique18th-century colonial mansion made of volcanic stone. The traditionally decorated rooms are equipped with LCD TV and tea and coffee facilities. Alma Restaurante & Bar, opens up to the main courtyard and serves Peruvian cuisine and local specialties from Arequipa. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests can enjoy views of Arequipa Cathedral and El Misti Volcano on the fourth floor sun terrace. The hotel is a short walk from Santa Catalina Convent and the Plaza de Armas. Casa Andina Premium Arequipa is 15 minutes by car from Rodríguez Ballón Airport. Nessus Hoteles Peru SA RUC: 20505670443 . Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest boutique hotels in Arequipa.
Nice style. Charming. 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
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most well designed boutique hotels in Arequipa.
Unique. Historic. 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
Guest House.Charming. Lovely property. Good breakfast. Popular among women. 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
In my judgement this could be one of the most CHARMING guest houses in Arequipa.
Great views. Set in a renovated Colonial house with a charming courtyard decorated with tile work and a small fountain, the inn offers rooms with free WiFi just a 5-minute walk from Arequipa’s main square. Guests are welcome to enjoy the spa and sauna services which are available for an extra fee. At La Hostería Boutique Hotel, guests are a 5-minute walk from the historic district, just across from Santa Catalina Monastery. They can enjoy a red-tiled terrace with mustard walls, potted plants and flowers or relax in the nicely decorated living room. Rooms feature carpeted floors, dark wood furnishings and white bedspreads. They have cable TV and minibars. Some of them feature fireplaces and balconies with city views. All rooms have modern private bathrooms. A Continental breakfast with tropical fruits and regional jams is offered daily at the bar, styled with parquet floors and rustic walls. There is 24-hour front-desk assistance and airport shuttles may be arranged.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great bar. The Viza Hotel is located in the centre of Arequipa, a five-minute walk from the main square and a 1-minute walk from a pedestrian area. Free Wi-Fi is available as well as free private parking upon request. Every room has a private bathroom with a ceiling mounted rainfall shower head, a hair dryer and customized toiletries. Beds include a night light underneath for a discrete ambient glow. Hot water is available 24 hours a day. All rooms are equipped with LCD flat-screen TVs with cable channels, safe deposit boxes and digital door locks. The buffet breakfast includes fresh juices, homemade cakes and pies, local bread, seasonal fruits, different types of coffee and eggs and much more. This recently remodelled hotel offers modern and elegant interiors. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, free baggage storage, laundry facilities, room service and concierge. Hypoallergenic cleaning services are available. Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon International Airport is a 20-minute drive away from the hotel.Show full description
Beautiful. Stylish. Great location. Popular among women. Set in a charming colonial-style building with Spanish galleries, Majestad Boutique Hotel offers nicely decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi just 1 block from picturesque La Merced church. Arequipa's main square is 300 metres away. Majestad Boutique Hotel features interior galleries with wrought-iron details. Regional flavours can be enjoyed at the restaurant and room service is available. There are courtyards with stone fountains and small passageways with clinging plants and antique floor tiles. Rooms have private bathrooms, wood furnishings, work desks and cable TV. Some of them have carpeted floors. A full buffet breakfast with fruits, eggs, cereals and yogurt is served daily. Bicycle rental can be arranged at Majestad Boutique Hotel and tour discounts are available at the tour desk. Rodriguez Ballon International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.Show full description
Great value. Located in the traditional neighbourhood of Yanahuara in Arequipa, Posada Nueva España offers accommodation in a colonial house from 1810, only a 5-minute walk from the city centre on a traditional and very quiet street. Free WiFi is available in public areas. The brightly decorated rooms of the hotel feature private bathrooms with hot water provided by solar energy, a balcony and a cable TV. Family rooms are also available. Posada Nueva España features a tour desk which can help guests arrange tours in the surroundings, as well as visits to Colca Canyon and activities such as mountain bike and rafting. The lodge is a 12-minute walk from Plaza de Armas, a lookout point for the El Misti, El Chachani and Pichu-Pichu volcanoes.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Lively. Cosy rooms. Great value. Featuring a complimentary breakfast and free WiFi access, Hostal Bubamara offers accommodations in Arequipa. Rooms here are all fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, bed linen and a magnificent mountain view. At Hostal Bubamara guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant and a bar. The hostel is only a 1-minute walk from Santa Catalina Convent, 3 blocks from San Francisco Church and 4 blocks from the Main Square of Arequipa, where guests will find an array of commercial options and restaurants. Some rooms have a private bathroom. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a solarium, a tour desk and luggage storage. Daily housekeeping is included. Shuttle service can be arranged for an extra fee.Show full description
Great views. Great bar. 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. The Hotel is ideally located less than a block from the tourist information centre, travel agencies a minimarket and several restaurants. 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.Show full description
This boutique hotel has outstanding views, an amazing hotel bar and a popular rooftop bar!
Great breakfast. Great value. Located in Arequipa in the Arequipa Region, 1.2 km from Umacollo Stadium, Casa Baraquel boasts a sun terrace and views of the river. Free WiFi access is available. In addition, a complimentary breakfast is served daily and guests will find 2 on-site cafeterias. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. The rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. This accommodation features private parking. You will find a shared lounge at the property. The property is on the limit of 3 different districts, Cercado, Yanahuara and Sachaca and only a 10-minute drive from the main square and bus terminal of the city. The airport is located a 20-minute drive away and guests can arrange shuttle services to several destinations for a fee.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. 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. A buffet breakfast is served in the on-site restaurant. Large doors open onto the balcony providing city views. Rooms are equipped with cable TV and the private bathrooms have hot water 24/7. 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 would describe this as the most RELAXING boutique hotel in Arequipa.
Lively. 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 hotel also features a bar and a restaurant, Paprika, which serves Peruvian dishes as well as the traditional pisco sour. 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. 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
Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Hotel Los Tambos Boutique is an elegant hotel in Arequipa, a city constructed entirely from white volcanic rock. It offers a rooftop terrace with views of Misti Volcano and adventure sports excursions. The front desk at Hotel Los Tambos Boutique can arrange a 2-day regional mountain bike tour, or rafting on Chili River. Rooms at Hotel Los Tambos Boutique have brown tiled floors with large floodlit windows and patterned bedding. Guests can visit the Andean Sanctuaries Museum, or relax with a coca tea in front of the cosy fireplace. All are equipped with LCD and cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Some have a king-size bed. An American breakfast with fruit salad, bread rolls and eggs cooked to order is served daily. Hotel Los Tambos Boutique is one block from Plaza de Armas, which offers several lively restaurants. Guests at Hotel Los Tambos Boutique can contact the hotel to arrange an airport shuttle service.Show full description
Great location. Located 300 metres from the main square and Mercaderes street and right behind the Monastery of Santa Catalina (built in 1579), Las Torres de Ugarte offers free Wi-Fi and buffet breakfast in central Arequipa. It combines modern and colonial decor. The rooms in Las Torres de Ugarte feature private bathrooms with 24/7 hot water, a wide screen cable TV, and free Wi-Fi access. Tourism information and massage sessions are available. Rodriguez Ballon Airport is 8 km away. The restored colonial house Casa de la Moneda (built in 1794) is located right next to the property.Show full description
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