The best boutique hotels in Arequipa place you in some of the most idyllic locations in Peru.

Arequipa, also known as the “White City” due to its widespread use of white volcanic stone, is a vibrant and charming city located in southern Peru. It is a popular travel destination due to its rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking natural beauty. Visitors can explore the colonial-era buildings and plazas of the city center, visit the nearby Santa Catalina Monastery, and take a trip to the nearby Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world.

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The 10 Best Arequipa Boutique Hotels

 

1. CIRQA – Relais & Châteaux

9.4 Average Rating
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CIRQA – Relais & Châteaux is a 5-star hotel located 1.1 km from Umacollo Stadium in Arequipa. The boutique hotel has a terrace, a restaurant, a bar, and a garden, and offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and a TV. Room service, a 24-hour front desk, and currency exchange are available to guests.

A daily breakfast is offered with buffet, à la carte, or American options. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Yanahuara Church, Melgar Stadium, and Arequipa Main Square.

The nearest airport is Rodríguez Ballón International, 7 km from CIRQA – Relais & Châteaux, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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2. Plaza Central

9.4 Average Rating
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Plaza Central is a hotel located in Arequipa, Peru, offering guests a comfortable stay with views of Misti Volcano and Arequipa’s Plaza Mayor. Rooms are decorated in chic décor and feature flat-screen cable TV and private balconies with city views. Guests can access free Wi-Fi in the common areas and make use of the currency exchange service.

A full buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring a variety of tropical fruits. The boutique hotel is conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Arequipa’s financial area and car rental is available. Rodriguez Ballon International Airport is only 20 minutes away. There is a 24-hour front desk available to assist guests with any queries.

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3. Acolpacha Tambo Boutique

9.0 Average Rating
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Acolpacha Tambo Boutique is located in Arequipa, within 1.2 km of Yanahuara Church. It offers a variety of amenities, including concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi, and a bar. Guests can also take advantage of the shared kitchen, room service, and currency exchange services.

The boutique hotel rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels, and a minibar.

Breakfast is available each morning, and the 24-hour front desk staff is able to speak both English and Spanish.

Nearby attractions include Santa Catalina de Siena Convent, Moral House, Cathedral of Arequipa, Umacollo Stadium, Arequipa Main Square, and San Agustin Church. The nearest airport, Rodríguez Ballón International, is 7 km from the property, and a paid airport shuttle service is available.

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4. Los Tambos

9.2 Average Rating
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Los Tambos is an elegant boutique hotel in Arequipa, a city built entirely from white volcanic rock. It offers stunning views of Misti Volcano from its rooftop terrace, as well as adventure sports excursions. The front desk can organize activities such as a 2-day regional mountain bike tour, or rafting on the Chili River.

The rooms at Los Tambos are spacious and comfortable, with brown tiled floors, large floodlit windows, patterned bedding, LCD and cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms also have a king-size bed.

Guests can enjoy an American breakfast with fruit salad, bread rolls, and eggs cooked to order, and served daily. There are also several lively restaurants located one block away at Plaza de Armas. Or, guests can relax with a coca tea in front of the cozy fireplace. The Andean Sanctuaries Museum is also nearby.

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5. Las Torres de Ugarte

9.1 Average Rating
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Las Torres de Ugarte is situated in the heart of Arequipa, just 300 meters from the main square and Mercaderes street. It is also located behind the Monastery of Santa Catalina, built-in 1579. This boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a buffet breakfast and combines modern and colonial decor.

The hotel’s rooms feature private bathrooms with 24/7 hot water, a wide-screen cable TV, and free Wi-Fi access. Additional services offered are tourism information and massage sessions.

Rodriguez Ballon Airport is 8 km away. Guests will find the restored colonial house Casa de la Moneda (built-in 1794) right next to the property.

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6. Casa Baraquel

9.4 Average Rating
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Casa Baraquel is located in Arequipa, in the Arequipa Region, 1.2 km from Umacollo Stadium. The accommodation is surrounded by 3 different districts: Cercado, Yanahuara, and Sachaca. It is only a 10-minute drive from the main square and bus terminal of the city.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Some rooms have a balcony or patio. Free WiFi access is available.

The accommodation features private parking and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast served daily and 2 on-site cafeterias. There is also a sun terrace with views of the river.

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7. Posada El Castillo

10.0 Average Rating
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Posada El Castillo is a colonial-style mansion located 7 blocks from Plaza de Armas in the center of Arequipa. It offers guests private balconies with city views, free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor swimming pool.

The rooms are designed with a mix of wood and feature large doors that open onto the balcony. Each room also comes with cable TV and a private bathroom with hot water 24/7.

The on-site restaurant offers a buffet breakfast, and guests can also walk into the city center for dinner or use the shared barbecue facility set in the garden.

El Castillo provides a tour desk that organizes tours to the Colca Canyon. Other facilities include a library, a book exchange, and a museum where 800-year-old pre-Inka ceramics are displayed.

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8. Palla Boutique Hotel

8.9 Average Rating
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Palla Boutique Hotel is located in Arequipa’s historical city center, just 200 m away from the main square. It offers free WiFi throughout the property and free private parking on site. There is also an on-site bar where guests can enjoy a drink.

Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box. Some rooms also come with a seating area.

For added convenience, the hotel provides a 24-hour front desk service.

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9. Majestad Hotel Boutique

8.6 Average Rating
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Majestad Boutique Hotel is located in a charming colonial-style building with Spanish galleries, just one block from La Merced church and 300 m from Arequipa’s main square. The boutique hotel features interior galleries with wrought-iron details, courtyards with stone fountains, and small passageways with clinging plants and antique floor tiles.

The rooms are nicely decorated and offer free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, wood furnishings, work desks, and cable TV. Some of them have carpeted floors.

A full buffet breakfast with a variety of fruits, eggs, cereals, and yogurt is served daily, while regional flavors can be enjoyed at the restaurant or through room service. Bicycle rental and discounts at the tour desk are also available.

Rodriguez Ballon International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

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10. Le Foyer Arequipa

8.1 Average Rating
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Hostal Le Foyer offers guests a charming colonial-style experience in Arequipa, Peru. Located 200 m from the Main Square, the hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi, private balconies, and city or patio views.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary American breakfast with natural juices, homemade jams, and eggs. There is also a bar and patio which offers volcano views and barbecues.

The lobby features comfortable armchairs and a TV set. Airport shuttles can be arranged upon request. Hostal Le Foyer is located 9.6 km from Rodriguez Ballon Airport.

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