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Our top choices for Historical Center hotels

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, lanterns, and a view of a historic building with two towers and a mountain in the background.

1. Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
3.5 star property
Historical Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (318 reviews)
"The staff is so nice and helpful"
United States
KARIN
The price is ￥15,768
￥17,345 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small table with a vase of sunflowers.

2. Los Tambos - Boutique

Los Tambos - Boutique
3.5 star property
Historical Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (537 reviews)
"Centrally located with very kind staff"
United Kingdom
mark
The price is ￥8,370
￥9,416 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Los Tambos - Boutique
A modern building with a staircase leading to a second floor. There are potted plants and a framed artwork on the wall.

3. Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza

Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza
3.0 star property
Historical Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (477 reviews)
"I love the hotel location, room, breakfast, and staff. The receptionist was friendly and helpful."
United States
Delia
The price is ￥9,556
￥10,512 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza
A modern building with glass facades and a reflective pool.

4. ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
4.0 star property
Historical Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (233 reviews)
"Great location. I loved the rooftop dining. Staff was willing to do anything to help"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥18,665
￥20,532 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a built-in aquarium.

5. Hotel La Casa de Irma Arequipa

Hotel La Casa de Irma Arequipa
3.5 star property
Historical Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. Location was great only a short walk to the plaza. "
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥5,415
￥5,415 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Hotel La Casa de Irma Arequipa
A courtyard with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a tiled floor.

6. Los Tambos - Colonial

Los Tambos - Colonial
3.5 star property
Historical Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"The room and bathroom were spacious. First morning, we enjoyed a buffet style breakfast. Second morning, we ordered from their menu. The natural fruit juice and the crepe made with quinoa was delicious!"
United States
Marisol
The price is ￥7,836
￥11,248 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Los Tambos - Colonial
A well-maintained garden with various potted plants and flowers, a large decorative pot, and a stone pathway.

7. HOTEL AREQUIPA INN

HOTEL AREQUIPA INN
3.0 star property
Historical Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"The hotel is spotless and comfortable, and just a short walk from the Plaza de Armas. The breakfast is plentiful and well prepared, and the staff is super helpful. We would absolutely stay here again."
United States
Penelope
The price is ￥6,528
￥6,528 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
HOTEL AREQUIPA INN
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden flooring, woven poufs, and a bench.

8. qema Arequipa

qema Arequipa
3.0 star property
Historical Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"Great location, rooms and amenities."
Canada
Amanda
The price is ￥5,418
￥5,960 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
qema Arequipa
A courtyard with stone flooring, a central door with a decorative arch, and potted plants.

9. Acolpacha - Tambo Boutique

Acolpacha - Tambo Boutique
3.5 star property
Historical Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"Acolpacha - Tambo Boutique is the perfect balance between history and modern accomodation. The hotel premises were beautiful and the rooms were spacious and offered all the modern comforts."
United States
Leomar
The price is ￥11,553
￥12,708 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Acolpacha - Tambo Boutique
A buffet with various food items and beverages, including fruits, cereals, and a coffee station.

10. Las Torres de Ugarte

Las Torres de Ugarte
3.0 star property
Historical Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (236 reviews)
"Excellent staff, breakfast, considerate and location. "
United States
Devprakash
The price is ￥11,181
￥11,181 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Las Torres de Ugarte
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of a church with a bell tower, and a clear blue sky.

11. Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza

Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
3.5 star property
Historical Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (236 reviews)
"This place is amazing especially has a beautiful view and the Awesome staff I really enjoyed the time there. The only problem was too short. I enjoyed the breakfast buffet. It was amazing. Having breakfast in terrace 😍😍 I enjoyed the view. its an excellent place. What an excellent customer service the place sparkles. Thank you to every single one."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥17,037
￥19,090 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
A stone arched window with a cushioned bench and two pillows, overlooking a garden with plants and a door.

12. Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
4.0 star property
Historical Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Extremely helpful staff, great location for city walking tour and shops. Loved it!"
United States
Kenneth
The price is ￥15,927
￥17,520 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
A restaurant with arched doorways, tables, and chairs.

13. Hotel Santa Rosa

Hotel Santa Rosa
3.0 star property
Historical Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"Good location. But rooms, service and breakfast was just ok."
United States
Maria L
The price is ￥7,884
￥7,884 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel Santa Rosa
A building with ornate architectural details, including a decorative entrance and a balcony with intricate metalwork.

14. El Balcon Hostal Turistico

El Balcon Hostal Turistico
3.0 star property
Historical Center
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"We love our stay here. The staff was really friendly, super nice quite place."
United States
Jhobanska
The price is ￥6,974
￥6,974 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
El Balcon Hostal Turistico
A breakfast table with various dishes, a coffee cup, and a juice glass.

15. Hotel Los Angeles

Hotel Los Angeles
3.0 star property
Historical Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Excellent service!"
United States
Segundo
The price is ￥5,176
￥5,176 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Hotel Los Angeles
A breakfast table with a variety of dishes, a vase with flowers, and a potted plant by a window with columns.

16. Casa Arequipa

Casa Arequipa
3.0 star property
Historical Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Nice rooms with a good breakfast. "
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥9,875
￥9,875 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Casa Arequipa
A cozy living room with a brick floor, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

17. Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio

Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio
3.5 star property
Historical Center
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (313 reviews)
"Staff was really nice, the location is perfect .. only thing I miss was to have AC… beside that everything was perfect."
United States
Julio
The price is ￥12,438
￥12,438 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fountain view, and arches.

18. La Plaza Arequipa Hotel Boutique

La Plaza Arequipa Hotel Boutique
3.0 star property
Historical Center
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (106 reviews)
"Great location. The hotel has no elevator which is a drag carrying luggage up the stairs. Room was spacious with comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent. And the staff magnificent. "
United States
JULIO
The price is ￥13,675
￥13,675 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
La Plaza Arequipa Hotel Boutique
A courtyard with stone walls, a wooden door, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

19. Hotel Casona Solar

Hotel Casona Solar
3.0 star property
Historical Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (130 reviews)
"Wonderful stay for three Seniors traveling together. Everything was perfect and breakfast very special. Thank you,"
United States
Priscilla
The price is ￥13,767
￥15,144 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Hotel Casona Solar
A historic building with a balcony, large wooden doors, and a cobblestone street.

20. La Casa de Margott

La Casa de Margott
2.5 star property
Historical Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (27 reviews)
"convenient location, friendly staff, highly recommended"
Australia
Ruopeng
The price is ￥6,371
￥6,371 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
La Casa de Margott
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Compare popular hotels in Historical Center

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A breakfast buffet setup with coffee makers, a fruit dispenser, and a variety of dishes and utensils.
Hostal Solar
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
6 reviews
View
A pathway leading through a garden with a stone border, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.
Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
144 reviews
View
A courtyard with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a tiled floor.
Los Tambos - Colonial
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
62 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small table with a vase of sunflowers.
Los Tambos - Boutique
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
537 reviews
View
A modern building with glass facades and a reflective pool.
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
233 reviews
View

Where to stay in Historical Center

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

salazar bondy

While there might not be top attractions in salazar bondy, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yanahuara Plaza and Arequipa Cathedral.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.
Photo by James Pinkney
Open Photo by James Pinkney

Yanahuara

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

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

Cayma

While visiting Cayma, you might make a stop by sights like Mall Aventura Plaza Cayma and Cerro Cueva de Orejones.

Aerial drone view of Arequipa main square and cathedral church, with the Misti volcano at sunset. Arequipa, Peru.

José Luis Bustamante y Rivero

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

A historic plaza with a fountain, palm trees, and a large building with two towers.
Photo by Always Wanderlust (Adonis V.)
Open Photo by Always Wanderlust (Adonis V.)

Cerro Colorado District

While there might not be top attractions in Cerro Colorado District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yanahuara Plaza and Arequipa's Historical Museum.

Top Historical Center Hotel Reviews

Los Tambos - Colonial

Los Tambos - Colonial

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic location. Really attentive and helpful staff. Lovely rooms."
guy 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Los Tambos - Colonial

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Historical Center?
Historical Center is a historic neighborhood that travelers like for its mountain views and temples. Be sure to check out Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Arequipa Cathedral as part of your Historical Center travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Historical Center?
Based on our traveler data, Hampton by Hilton Arequipa is one of the top choices for your stay in Historical Center. This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Arequipa Plaza de Armas, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the area include Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa and qema Arequipa.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Historical Center?
If you're searching for places to stay in Arequipa, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 215 Historical Center hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historical Center, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Historical Center.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Historical Center?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Historical Center, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Arequipa neighborhood?
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 neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like 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.