Historical Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa in Peru.
plaza in arequipa
Arequipa, Peru
Volcano El Misti overlooks the city Arequipa in southern Peru
Historical Center

Stay near popular Historical Center attractions

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa in Peru.

Arequipa Plaza de Armas

4.8/5 (509 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.
See properties

Our pick of the best Historical Center Hotel Deals

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

4 out of 5
Calle Puente Grau 205 Arequipa
The price is AU$149 per night from 19 June to 20 June
AU$149
19 June - 20 June
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Museo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
"todo muy bien!!"

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
qema Arequipa

qema Arequipa

3 out of 5
Calle Jerusalen 606 Arequipa Arequipa
The price is AU$47 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$47
22 June - 23 June
Stay at this hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Puente Grau ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
"Lamentablemente, mi experiencia en este lugar fue muy decepcionante. Durante mi estancia, la música de la mini discoteca o centro de eventos en las instalaciones se mantuvo a un volumen extremadamente alto desde aproximadamente las 10:00 p.m. hasta las 2:00 a.m., acompañada de personas gritando y ..."

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

qema Arequipa
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa

5 out of 5
Plaza Bolivar S N Urb Selva Alegre Arequipa Arequipa
Stay at this luxury hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (323 reviews)
"I had an excellent time at the hotel. The hotel was very clean, very well priced for a 5 star hotel. The breakfast was included and food was fresh!"

Reviewed on 7 June 2026

Get rates
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

4 out of 5
211 Calle San Francisco Arequipa
The price is AU$171 per night from 25 June to 26 June
AU$171
25 June - 26 June
Stay at this spa hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (213 reviews)
"The location and arquitecture"

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza

Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza

3.5 out of 5
Portal de Flores 116 Arequipa
The price is AU$238 per night from 17 June to 18 June
AU$238
17 June - 18 June
Stay at this spa hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Arequipa Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)
"Good stay. A bit loud on the plaza"

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas

3.5 out of 5
Portal de la Municipalidad 126-128 Arequipa
The price is AU$147 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$147
26 June - 27 June
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (311 reviews)
"We spent three nights at Katari hotel in Arequipa (May 2026). You can't beat the location, right on the central plaza! They serve a very nice breakfast (made to order) on the open-air terrace overlooking the Plaza de Armas. It was so peaceful and lovely. We also had drinks at sunset from the same ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
See all 353 properties in Historical Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Historical Center

Find the best Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Facade of the Cayma Church, in Arequipa city, Peru.

Cayma

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

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.

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.

Photo by Rich Barton
Open Photo by Rich Barton

Miraflores

While Miraflores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arequipa Stadium and Parque Lambramani.

Fachadas de viviendas particulares construidas con piedras de sillar, en una calle del Barrio San Lázaro, Arequipa, Perú.

San Lázaro

When in San Lázaro, you can plan a visit to Arequipa Cathedral and Arequipa Plaza de Armas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Historical Center Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: