The Best Hotels in Historical Center, Arequipa - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hostal Solar	2.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 158 reviews	View
Los Tambos - Boutique	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 547 reviews	View
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 324 reviews	View
Palacio Guaqui	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View

Where to stay in Historical Center

Find the best Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.

Yanahuara

While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.

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A historic plaza with a fountain, palm trees, and a large building with two towers.

Cerro Colorado District

While Cerro Colorado District isn't home to many top sights, Yanahuara Plaza and Arequipa Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

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A cityscape with a prominent cathedral and a volcano in the background.

José Luis Bustamante y Rivero

Though José Luis Bustamante y Rivero may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall Aventura Porongoche and Parque Lambramani.

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Alto Selva Alegre

While Alto Selva Alegre may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yanahuara Plaza and Casa Ricketts.

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A historic church with two bell towers and intricate stone carvings.

Cayma

If you're spending some time in Cayma, Mall Aventura Plaza Cayma and Cerro Cueva de Orejones are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Historical Center Hotel Reviews

Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely small hotel at a perfect location. Just a few minutes away from the main square. Walkable area with lots of restaurants around. I always felt safe. Breakfast was nice too. Beautiful view from the rooftop of the volcanoes. Would definitely stay here again."

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very good breakfast and the rooftop bar is perfect ! Rooms are great too, comfortable bed and the staff was so sweet packing us a lunch and arranging airport transportation at 5 am. One thing to note is there is no AC- depending on time of year may not be an issue. I assume some rooms have windows so that would have been helpful. You can leave the top of your door open but then the noise is a bit much if you are trying to sleep early. Still a great spot I’d recommend !"

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas

8/10 Good

"This review is tricky because I feel there are better rooms and we just got a bad one which is why I can’t give 5 stars Let’s start with the good. Loved the staff and location. You cannot get a hotel with a better location and the staff goes above and beyond. Do note that the view in the photo of the plaza del Armas doesn’t look like that right now. The trees are very over grown and the entire left side you cannot see. That isn’t the hotels fault but it was badly obstructed. Luckily you can go to other roof top restaurants for a better view Now for the reason I removed one star and almost more but I am sure I got a bad room because I find it hard to believe no one else has complained about the rooms… our room was so hot.. no AC and there’s just a fan and a sliding window that goes to a shaft that reaches outside. We would even leave our room door open to get some air flow but it didn’t help. The first night we were able to sleep with the sliding glass open… the second night… we had neighbors who apparently had full access to this shaft location cause they were standing right in front of our bed …. It was totally nuts. On top of that we could hear them talking the entire night because we had to have some air in our room and left the window open This hotel is not the place if you want rest. It’s loud from everyone leaving early on their hikes and even more loud if you get our room and have to basically hear your neighbors."

Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa

10/10 Excellent

"This place is in a very quiet neighborhood and the garden was so peaceful and serene. Thank you Ani for the amazing service, text me sometime okay! Amazing time in Arequipa. 100% would recommend this place. Get this! The owner does 11 day motor cycle tours. Unreal Thanks again!!! See you on my next trip"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Historical Center?

Historical Center is an historic neighbourhood that travellers like for its mountain views and temples. Make sure that you visit Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Arequipa Cathedral as part of your Historical Center travel plans.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Historical Center?

If you're searching for places to stay in Arequipa, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 214 Historical Center hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historical Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Historical Center.

What can I see and do in this Arequipa neighbourhood?

Arequipa Cathedral, Casa Ricketts and Casa de Moral are some local landmarks to explore in Historical Center. You could also plan a visit to Arequipa Plaza de Armas or San Camilo Market while you're in the neighbourhood. Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, Claustros de La Compañía and Society of Jesus Architectural Complex are just a few of the places to visit in and around Historical Center. While you're out sightseeing in Arequipa, make sure that you visit other sights such as Museo de la Universidad Nacional de San Agustín (UNAS) or Patio del Ekeko.

How can I get around Historical Center and the greater Arequipa area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Arequipa Station.

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1. Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas

2. Los Tambos - Boutique

3. Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

4. Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza

5. ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

6. Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio

7. Palla Boutique Hotel

8. Casa Andina Premium Arequipa

9. CIRQA by Andean

10. Los Tambos - Colonial

11. Hotel Santa Rosa

12. Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa

13. Casa Andina Standard Arequipa

14. La Hostería

15. Palacio Guaqui

16. Hotel La Casa de Irma Arequipa

17. Inkarri Express Arequipa

18. Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza

19. Acolpacha - Tambo Boutique

20. qp Hotels Arequipa

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Where to stay in Historical Center

Yanahuara

Cerro Colorado District

José Luis Bustamante y Rivero

Alto Selva Alegre

Cayma

Top Historical Center Hotel Reviews

Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza

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