What is the best budget hotel in Arequipa?

Hotel Benavides (Historical Center): 8.8/10 · 954 reviews · €25 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly team provide packed food for early tours and luggage storage.”

What is the best value hotel in Arequipa?

Hotel Los Tambos Boutique (Historical Center): 9.2/10 · 1,074 reviews · €61 / night · Guests say: “Location: Steps from the Plaza de Armas and within walking distance of restaurants and attractions.”

What is the best luxury hotel in Arequipa?

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa (Historical Center): 9.2/10 · 704 reviews · €153 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, attentive, and professional team ready to help.”

Where should I stay in Arequipa?

Our three picks are in Historical Center. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Arequipa.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 11 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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BudgetHotel Benavides8.8/10 · €25 / night Best ValueHotel Los Tambos Boutique9.2/10 · €61 / night LuxuryWyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa9.2/10 · €153 / night

Budget

8.8€25 / night

Hotel Benavides

★★★Historical Center

Best forSmart-budget trips · Families · Sightseeing on foot

8.8/10 from 954 guest reviews
≈ 9 min walk to Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, Arequipa
Chosen from 11 hotels

954 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.8Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayStaff: Friendly team provide packed food for early tours and luggage storage.
Noise Levels: Rooms facing the park are peaceful, but those near the avenue hear traffic.

Family rooms
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 954 guest reviews; joint review-score position 8 of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €25.37 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €25.37/night versus a sample median of €61.24/night (59% below the median).
Location: Historical Center, Arequipa. Address: Pasaje Selva Alegre 106_A, Cercado. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best Value★ Our pick

9.2€61 / night

Hotel Los Tambos Boutique

★★★Historical Center

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

9.2/10 from 1,074 guest reviews
≈ 3 min walk to Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Chosen from 11 hotels

1,074 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.9Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Steps from the Plaza de Armas and within walking distance of restaurants and attractions.
Room Size: Some units are spacious, while others feel compact with limited storage for luggage.

Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 1,074 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €61.30/night versus a sample median of €61.24/night.
Location: Historical Center, Arequipa. Address: Puente Bolognesi 129. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa, Arequipa

Luxury

9.2€153 / night

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa

★★★★★Historical Center

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

9.2/10 from 704 guest reviews
≈ 12 min walk to Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, Arequipa
Chosen from 11 hotels

704 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayStaff: Friendly, attentive, and professional team ready to help.
Swimming Pool: Attractive outdoor area, though the water is often cold and unheated.

Family rooms
Spa
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Luxury pick

Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 704 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 11 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €152.95/night versus a sample median of €61.24/night.
Location: Historical Center, Arequipa. Address: Plaza Bolívar s/n Urb.Selva Alegre. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 28 days ago.

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Where to stay in Arequipa

All three picks are in Historical Center, so you can choose purely on budget and style.

Budget

Historical Center

Hotel Benavides · ≈ 9 min walk to Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, Arequipa

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Families, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Historical Center

Hotel Los Tambos Boutique · ≈ 3 min walk to Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury

Historical Center

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa · ≈ 12 min walk to Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, Arequipa

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryHistoric Centre of Arequipa · Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa · Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, Arequipa

Arequipa hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Hotel Benavides	Historical Center	3	8.8 (954)	€25
Best Value	Hotel Los Tambos Boutique	Historical Center	3	9.2 (1,074)	€61
Luxury	Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa	Historical Center	5	9.2 (704)	€153

Questions about hotels in Arequipa

What is the best budget hotel in Arequipa?: Hotel Benavides (Historical Center): 8.8/10 · 954 reviews · €25 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly team provide packed food for early tours and luggage storage.”
What is the best value hotel in Arequipa?: Hotel Los Tambos Boutique (Historical Center): 9.2/10 · 1,074 reviews · €61 / night · Guests say: “Location: Steps from the Plaza de Armas and within walking distance of restaurants and attractions.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Arequipa?: Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa (Historical Center): 9.2/10 · 704 reviews · €153 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, attentive, and professional team ready to help.”
Where should I stay in Arequipa?: Our three picks are in Historical Center. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 28 days ago.

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