Hotel El Arroyo
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a central, reasonably priced hotel near the historic district and government offices, with friendly staff. If you want top-tier comfort and the highest score in the city, the Luxury pick is the one to look at, at about six times the price.
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This works well for people with business at government offices and for visitors who want to see the historic district on foot. Guests praise the central setting and the staff. Free parking and family rooms are listed too.
It is less suited to travellers who want a five-star experience or the strongest reviews. At 8.4 it placed fourth of 8 on score in our sample. Some guests also find the key policy a small nuisance: you hand your key in at reception each time you go out.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Avenida Lecuna, and the location score is 8.8. Miraflores Palace is about 0.9 km away, roughly an 11 minute walk on a straight-line estimate. The National Pantheon of Venezuela is about 1.4 km, around 18 minutes.
The Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim is about 2.4 km, around 30 minutes on foot. That is at the edge of a comfortable walk, so a taxi may be easier. Real routes are usually longer than straight-line estimates, so allow extra time.
What guests say
Guests score it 8.4 out of 10 from 281 reviews. The location gets the most credit: central, close to government offices and the historic district.
Staff are described as friendly, attentive and professional.
The recurring niggle is about keys. Reception is friendly, but you have to leave your key at the desk whenever you head out. It is a minor point, though worth knowing if you come and go often.
Price and what you get
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults, was about €50.80 per night. The sample median was €180.51, so this was roughly 72% lower. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Hotel Plaza Venezuela, our Budget pick, was about €37.13 a night with an 8.0 score and four stars. Eurobuilding Hotel & Suites Caracas, our Luxury pick, was about €304.10 with a 9.0 score and five stars. For about €13.67 more a night than the Budget pick, this hotel gives you a higher score and a central location.
Listed facilities include a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace. Breakfast is listed as American and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Caracas. Our Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price. An 8.4 score from 281 reviews, at well under half the median price, gave this hotel the best balance in the sample.
Its walkable position near the historic district adds to the case.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each on the booking page for your dates.
Confirm restaurant hours and whether breakfast is in your rate. If you plan to be out late, ask how key collection works after hours.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Hotel El Arroyo from Miraflores Palace?
About 0.9 km, roughly an 11 minute walk on a straight-line estimate.
Do I have to leave my key at reception?
Yes, guests say keys must be left at the front desk when you go out. Ask how this works if you return late.
Is parking free?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €50.80 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is it close to the historic district?
Guests describe it as central and near the historic district. The National Pantheon of Venezuela is about 1.4 km away, around 18 minutes on foot.