Hotel Los Nogales

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.

Yes, for budget travellers who want a spotless, quiet room and helpful staff at a very low price. Skip it if you want to step straight onto the main square, which guests put 15 to 20 minutes away on foot.

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Who it suits and who should skip it

This is our Budget pick in Cajamarca, and it is cheap without being a compromise on cleanliness. Guests describe spotless bedrooms and bathrooms with a fresh smell, and a friendly team available around the clock that helps with information and, for some, early check-in. Backpackers, couples on a tight budget and families can all make it work, since the property lists family rooms.

It is a two-star hotel, so do not expect a long list of extras. Travellers who want to be on the main square, or who dislike walking, may prefer to pay more for a central spot.

Location and getting around

You will find it at Jr. Mariano Melgar 496. Guests describe a quiet setting near a park, which is a plus for sleep, but they also mention a 15 to 20 minute walk to the main square. The location score is 8.5, lower than the rest of the ratings.

St. Catherine's Cathedral is about 1.2 km away, roughly 15 minutes on foot by our straight-line estimate. The two classic excursions are much further. Ventanillas de Otuzco is about 6.6 km away, some 83 minutes walking, and Cumbemayo about 8.1 km, roughly 101 minutes. Both are far, so plan on a taxi, a tour or public transport.

What guests say

The hotel scores 9.1 out of 10 from 255 reviews, joint first among the 7 eligible properties in the provider sample. The two themes that stand out are the staff, described as friendly and attentive at any hour, and the cleanliness of rooms and bathrooms.

The only recurring drawback in our data is the distance to the main square. Room size, noise and renovation condition were not assessed, so treat them as open questions.

Price and how it compares with our other Cajamarca picks

The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €25.36 a night, around €51 for both nights. That was 53% below the sample median of €54.31. It is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.

Our other two picks cost roughly twice as much. Hotel Sol de Belén Cajamarca, the Best Value choice, was about €54.31 a night with a score of 9.0. Wyndham Costa del Sol Cajamarca, our Luxury choice, was about €59.02 with 8.9. Los Nogales actually scored the highest of the three, so the saving does not come at the cost of guest satisfaction. What the others may offer is a more central position or more facilities, so compare them if those matter to you.

Why it made our top 3

We compared 7 hotels in Cajamarca. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice is set aside, and Los Nogales came out cheapest while also holding the top guest score. Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a terrace, and a Continental breakfast is listed.

Before you book

Check whether breakfast is included in your rate, since our data lists a Continental breakfast but not which rates include it. If you arrive early, ask in advance about early check-in rather than assuming it. Confirm the restaurant's hours, and read the cancellation terms, which we have not assessed. For day trips to Cumbemayo or Ventanillas de Otuzco, sort out transport before you go.

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Our other two picks in Cajamarca

• Hotel Sol de Belén Cajamarca · Best Value · 9.0/10 · €54
• Wyndham Costa del Sol Cajamarca · Luxury · 8.9/10 · €59
• See all three picks in Cajamarca →