Arequipa

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Arequipa
Arequipa
Arequipa
Arequipa
Arequipa

Where to stay in Arequipa

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Historical Center

4.5/5(158 area reviews)

Unique features of Historical Center include the mountain views and historic sites. Make a stop by Arequipa Plaza de Armas or Arequipa Cathedral while you're exploring the area.

Historical Center
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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.

José Luis Bustamante y Rivero
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Vallecito

Vallecito might not have many top sights, but San Camilo Market and Arequipa Plaza de Armas are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vallecito
La Ruta del Sillar located in the quarries of sillar

Cerro Colorado District

4/5(5 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Cerro Colorado District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.

Cerro Colorado District
Can't get enough of the conical shape of El Misti. Peru

Yanahuara

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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

Yanahuara
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Alto Selva Alegre

Though Alto Selva Alegre might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.

Alto Selva Alegre
Los Tambos - Boutique
Los Tambos - Boutique
3.5 out of 5
Puente Bolognesi 129, Arequipa, Arequipa
The price is AED 275 per night from May 30 to May 31
AED 275
AED 302 total
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (450 reviews)
"Nice cozy and comfortable room, very clean, very comfy bed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Location great!"

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Los Tambos - Boutique
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
4 out of 5
Calle Puente Grau 205, Arequipa
The price is AED 374 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
AED 374
AED 411 total
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews)
"Amazing brand new hotel near the old city. Quiet rooms great breakfast, staff could not do enough. I recommend"

Reviewed on 21 April 2025

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
5 out of 5
Plaza Bolivar S N Urb Selva Alegre, Arequipa, Arequipa
The price is AED 453 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
AED 453
AED 498 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Quiet cordiality
"Excellent place to stay. Friendly knowledgeable Staff at the ready. Quietly moving around offering support when needed. And their quiet and kind cordiality wins hearts. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
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La terraza del Portal
La terraza del Portal
3.5 out of 5
123 Portal de San Agustín, 123, Arequipa, Arequipa
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Arequipa. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and ...
"This is near Plaza de Armas, which is a beautiful spot. But there have been protesters in the streets for the last two years and are very loud with megaphones. And there is a bar next to this property, which is exceedingly loud other than two in the morning till five in the morning. The shower just ..."

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

La terraza del Portal
518 Jerusalén st
518 Jerusalén st
3 out of 5
518 C. Jerusalén, Arequipa, Arequipa
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Arequipa. Enjoy free WiFi and premium bedding. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Puente Grau are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"We had a great stay, we are vegan and there were so many vegan restaurants less than 10 minutes away walking. Close to the beautiful Plaza de Armas, very safe area had hot water which is a plus and good WIFI. Also had a refrigerator and microwave which we definitely used."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

518 Jerusalén st
Apart Hotel Incamin
Apart Hotel Incamin
2.5 out of 5
Calle García Calderón 121, Urb. Vallecito, Arequipa, Arequipa
Stay at this aparthotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Mario Vargas Llosa ...
"Agradable Comoda"

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Apart Hotel Incamin
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Popular places to visit

Arequipa Plaza de Armas

Arequipa Plaza de Armas

4.5/5(66 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Arequipa with a trip to Arequipa Plaza de Armas. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Arequipa Plaza de Armas
Santa Catalina monastery a must see place in Arequipa. Peru. This is a detail from the multicoloured walls. Oranges,reds,blues, a fascinating wander through a large and impressive complex, founded in the 16th century.. #BVSBlue

Santa Catalina Monastery

4.5/5(53 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Arequipa with a visit to Santa Catalina Monastery. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Santa Catalina Monastery
Pretty Cathedral in Arequipa at night

Arequipa Cathedral

4.5/5(54 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Arequipa with a trip to Arequipa Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Arequipa Cathedral

Catholic University of Santa Maria

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Catholic University of Santa Maria during your visit to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Catholic University of Santa Maria

Mall Aventura Porongoche

4/5(1 review)

During your trip to Arequipa, you can do some window-shopping at Mall Aventura Porongoche. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.

Mall Aventura Porongoche

National University of St Augustin of Arequipa

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Walk around the campus at National University of St Augustin of Arequipa as part of your travels around Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

National University of St Augustin of Arequipa

Reviews of Arequipa

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
66
5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
37
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
6
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love this city. It’s full of history and at the same time very contemporary

5/5 - Excellent

BA

Lovely city. Also visited the Quebrada de Sillar which was fascinating. It is the quarry where the stones are cut from which much of the city is built.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful city

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It was ok, city/country tour was underwhelming and centro is pretty though not that interesting.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Be sure to go to Santa Catalina Monastery. Peru should do something to their urban motor pollution problem.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Is still the ciudad blanca