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Posada El Castillo

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Arequipa Plaza de Armas

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
Lobby lounge
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$133
5 May - 6 May

Explore the area

Map
Pasaje Campos 105, Arequipa, Arequipa, 4001
  • Catholic University of Santa Maria
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Camilo Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Arequipa Plaza de Armas
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Arequipa

At Posada El Castillo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Mario Vargas Llosa Palace and La Mansión del Fundador. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. A meeting room, a 24-hour business centre, and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this 3-property class Historical Center hotel, you'll find Arequipa Plaza de Armas.

What's nearby

  • Catholic University of Santa Maria - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Camilo Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Arequipa Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Arequipa Plaza de Armas - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Santa Catalina Monastery - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Arequipa Station - 12 min walk
  • Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Turistico Tipika - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arrayanes - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Cuca - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mares - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafetería ISUR - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Posada El Castillo

Hotel with free breakfast, near Arequipa Plaza de Armas
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Posada El Castillo. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Arequipa hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Posada El Castillo offers 20 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard.

Property Registration Number 20498626875

We should mention

  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
  • According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.

Property is also known as

Posada El Castillo
Posada El Castillo Arequipa
Posada El Castillo Pousada
Posada El Castillo Pousada Arequipa
Posada El Castillo Hotel Arequipa
Posada El Castillo Hotel
Posada El Castillo Hotel
Posada El Castillo Arequipa
Posada El Castillo Hotel Arequipa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Posada El Castillo?

Posada El Castillo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Posada El Castillo?

As of 4 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Posada El Castillo on 5 May 2025 start from NZ$132.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Posada El Castillo?

Yep, Posada El Castillo has a free self car park.

Does Posada El Castillo have a pool?

Posada El Castillo has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Posada El Castillo serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Posada El Castillo?

No, Posada El Castillo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Posada El Castillo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Posada El Castillo?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Posada El Castillo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Posada El Castillo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, amazing breakfast and excellent service. Was a surprise as the area near the hotel is not particularly great but the stay proved to deliver on promises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super clean, comfortable and unique hotel.

Beautiful, unique, extremely clean hotel with very comfortable rooms and the best breakfast we've had in Peru. Little heaven of peace and tranquility and can highly recommend. We were a family of 5, stayed 2 nights and had the two rooms downstairs next to the terrace and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Rhode island, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Arequipa.

We stayed 2 nights in this grand, boutique hotel, a 15 minute walk to the main square in a nice and quiet area. Great restaurant,Tipika, right down the street. Highly recommend it, one of the nicest places we stayed at a reasonable price. Very clean, nice garden, impressive architecture in main building. Great value. Hans, a Dutchman, and his lovely wife were fun to talk to and very helpful about the basics of Arequipa and the restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel and friendly service

This is a very nice hotel situated in an old mansion. My wife and I have spent 2 nights there and we were very happy of our stay. It is a family run hotel just a 15 minutes walk for the Plazza de Armas. The room was spacious and very clean. We liked very much our balcony overlooking the garden and having a view of el Misti from the room. The garden was so lovely and well tended. Nice breakfast with fresh fruit juices. The owner was very very friendly and allowed us to check out late for our evening bus ride to Cusco. We would stay here again and highly recommend it!

8/10 Good

Heather, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hidden gem

Posada el Castillo is hidden behind a plain wall and gate. Once in, you have a lovely landscaped lawn and gorgeous colonial Spanish residence. We stayed in the main building, and our room was very spacious with windows and a balcony. The bathroom was very modern and had loads of hot water (very unusual in Peru). The mattress was a bit firm, but that seemed to be the norm at all of our hotels in Peru. The hotel was fairly quiet and the thick walls blocked the majority of the traffic sounds.

10/10 Excellent

Doug, Wellington, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close to the centre of arequipa

Only the owner speaks english and is only available at 2pm for check in. We arrived early so left our bags and walked into town. We returned after 2pm and had a smooth check in.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming place to stay in Arequipa

It is a little out of the way, but a lovely place and the owners were super nice and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

This is a beautiful property in a very old building, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Very clean, very friendly, beautiful garden, good breakfast in Ma beautiful room decorated with artifacts found from excavations on site. My only complaint is the bed was very hard -- I've encountered this same bed elsewhere in Peru so I think they all get their mattrresses from the same place! Would definately recommend.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Away from main plaza ,20 mts. walk. Breakfast could have been better. Amt. of food varied depending on how many guests present in the hotel. Only one person working. Does not speak English

10/10 Excellent

Paul, British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean & quiet oasis in busy Arequipa.

Very pleasant stay. 15 minute walk from main square. Beautiful architecture: clean and comfortable. Great breakfast & friendly & helpful staff.

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Jeff, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

My wife and I stayed at the hotel for two nights and it was great. The woman at the front desk was very helpful! The breakfast in the morning was nice including fresh juice. The hotel is about a 15-20 minute walk to the Plaza de Armas or a short taxi ride for 5 soles. The only draw back was there was no heating or air conditioning in the room. The only ventilation we had was if we openned our doors to the balcony. The balcony was shared with 2 other rooms. While we were there no one else stayed in the other rooms but it was the low season for tourism (January). If I were in Arequipa again I would stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

10/10 Excellent

Jen, B.C., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful oasis in the city.

Beautiful hotel and grounds. Close to the centre, but far enough to be peaceful and quiet. Exceptional service. Room was large, very clean, and the bed comfortable. We always had hot water and good wifi. Breakfast was delicious. We had a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Bev, Arequipa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A European-style Haven

If you are tiring of less than clean rooms, poor plumbing and eclectic styles, this guesthouse is the perfect antidote. The rooms have an understated elegance and the bathrooms are beautifully-appointed with reliable hot water - some have bath tubs. Breakfast consists of fresh fruit juices, fruit, cereal, yoghurt, cheese, ham, avocado, scrambled eggs and bread. Great value for money.

8/10 Good

whitlocm, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Generally Very Good

Even though the hotel was virtually empty (maybe total 4 people/groups), I was pretty disappointed with the first room offered. There is a separate section to the hotel (newer. not shown in the photos). The room was ground floor (though in the garden) and was not very impressive (unless you are purely looking for a bed to sleep in) and slightly musty (I have asthma). After asking for another room because of my asthma I was taken into the main building (in the photos) and given a much bigger room with fantastic views over half of Arequipa with the mountain in the distance. A wonderful breeze flowing through the room. My estimate went from about 5/10 to 9/10. Breakfast buffet was fine/great. Simple but fresh (only a small people staying so reduced catering for us (eggs cooked to order also)). Staff great. Location is OK, but if you don't get the views I would be disappointed with the location/price combination. Highly recommend, but be demanding about what building/room you get (room 18 is brilliant). Pool etc. etc. nice, but just find out about the room you will get first.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastic hotel

Very nice hotel, well located, clean. Breakfast was very nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hidden Gem

I was a little nervous booking this hotel because I've never been to Arequipa before and didn't know what to expect. When we got there I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel looks like a big yellow home and felt like a bed and breakfast. The couple helping us was so friendly and attentive. She made us a complimentary breakfast each morning with fresh squeezed pineapple juice. This place was also in a good location, just a 15 min walk into town. I would definitely stay here again

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arequipa Hideaway

This place is wonderful. It is halfway between the bus station and the square. It has beautiful rooms, Historic and charming common areas, A nice pool, a good breakfast. Admittedly it is a bit away from the center but the luxury for the price will allow you to take cabs if you don't like to walk. The host is so helpful and delightful. I am not sure if she speaks English because we never tried. But she was always willing to help. I might return to Arequipa just for the pleasure of staying here.

10/10 Excellent

BPlace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Tranquil Oasis, New and Nice

My son and I stayed here for 2 nights and found it to be just what we needed after travel in some dusty, dirty areas. Posada el Castillo was an unexpected surprise...very new, nice facility yet with an old world feel...nice courtyard setting with gardens, ample comfortable seating areas, a pool, nice breakfast room, good wi-fi, but above all quiet. Set a half block off a main avenue, it was very quiet and secure. If you want to be in the middle of the Plaza de Armas, this place is not for you...but I did not mind the 15-20 minute walk (or 5 minute cab) to the central square. There are two main buildings...the castillo, an older style building with rich wood accents and the new courtyard building where we stayed. Rooms are fairly basic but with new furnishings, new carpet, new linens, and very nice new bathrooms with shower and tub.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay!

This hotel really looks like a small castle with a nice garden. Very quiet at night. The rooms are comfortable and the service is excellent, including breakfast at 5 pm. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Distance to city center is a 10-15 minute walk (reasonably safe). Suggestion for small improvement: add hair dryer in rooms. Rating could be 3-4 stars.

10/10 Excellent

Anitatony, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

an excellent hotel in Arequipa

An excellent hotel in immaculate condition,a liitle difficult to find unless you have the actual street address, some taxi drivers do not know where the hotel is. Staff are very helpfull and friendly. I would definately recommend this hotel and would stay there again.

8/10 Good

Y&P, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy and Quiet

Good location, Comfortable, Good hotel views. We stayed 3 nights around some Colca Canyon trekking and really enjoyed the stay (especially the jaccuzzi bath after trekking, though don't thik this was available in every room?). Breakfast is okay, but no restaurant - but reception can dial take away easy enough - we had Domino's Pizza by the swiming pool.....