Lima
All business on the outside, these 39 shiny suites (think 1980s) face a plant-filled interior. All units have cable TV, minibar and sitting area – plus…
Must-see hotels in Peru
Chiclayo
Brighter and cheerier than its immediate neighbors, the value equation falls in Hotel Paraíso’s favor. It boasts all the mod cons of far fancier hotels…
Nazca & Around
Offering some of the best value in downtown, this modernish hotel offers two floors of bright, freshly painted rooms and a pleasant terrace out front…
Chiclayo
Blink and you’ll miss the tiny entrance to this place. Things don’t get any bigger inside, but if you’re willing to forgo space, there are clean and tidy…
Amazon Basin
This is probably Lagunas’ best option. Rooms are smallish but clean enough, with Spanish-language TV and OK bathrooms. The best feature is the secluded…
Central Highlands
The implication in the name – that you've found paradise here – is not totally true, but this is the best-located hotel in town, poised above the Plaza de…
Lima
You’ll find this peaceful option behind a row of international flags (there is no sign) close to the relaxing cliff-top park on the north side of…
North Coast
The best budget spot in town. The rooms are hot and the beds are spongy, but it's friendly and clean, and there's a laid-back porch looking onto the beach…
North Coast
Just steps from the Plaza de Armas, the ritzy Rizzo gets solid reviews from travelers. With a business center, it leans vaguely suit-and-tie-like, with…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
The cheapest place to crash in Pomabamba is the genial Alojamiento Estrada, behind the Plaza de Armas church. It has a small courtyard and a hands-on…
South Coast
A massive wooden door serves as a slightly deceiving portal to this hotel half a block from the main square, which, though clean, isn’t anywhere near as…
Lima
With its cumbersome name, this pleasant option stakes its claim as an alternative hostel. Shared spaces are cozy and tranquil, with mellow music and a…
Cuzco & the Sacred Valley
A colonial mansion with a whiff of former grandeur, this city landmark features rooms that are plainer than what you might imagine. They're still…
North Coast
In a great location, the Roma is an upper-level budget option and provides guests with clean, comfortable rooms with hot shower, high-octane fans, phone…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
One of the town’s longest-running ventures is starting to show the wrinkles of age, though it's safe and friendly enough with plenty of religious pamplets…
Ayacucho
This is a great, central bargain, with voluminous rooms (each with a cable TV set that isn't a lot smaller) set way back on the other side of a courtyard…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
Above a chicken restaurant in Caraz's main square, this modest hotel surpasses initial expectations (which aren't high), supplementing its smallish noisy…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
Once considered the best place in town, but recently overtaken by newer opposition, the Huagancu still clings to respectability. There are colorful…
Cuzco
This long-standing backpacker favorite continues to offer excellent value with a central location, friendly owners, a light, bright, flowery patio, decent…
Arequipa
This 2nd-floor hostel has rundown but spacious, sunny rooms and a well-equipped shared kitchen, reliable hot water and a tranquil rooftop sitting area…
Lima
A cheerful addition to Lima, this immaculate Peruvian chain offers good service and modern rooms with lockboxes, berber carpets, king-size beds and woven…
Lima
Tucked into a small shopping gallery, this welcoming surprise offers 31 spacious units with 1970s style. Think ship-shape, accidental-retro. There’s a…
North Coast
On the town’s small Plaza de Armas, this cozy little place has spartan rooms and a handsome backyard concealing a secluded pool and garden. There are…
Puno
Serene but close to the action, this friendly, good-value hostel has outdated decor, with its best rooms on the upper floors. The roomy light-filled patio…
Huacachina
Right amongst the action at the main entrance to the lagoon, this motel-style place has a garden and pool in the middle to cool off on those hot south…
Central Highlands
A cluttered entrance leads up to surprisingly large rooms with comfortable beds and intermittent hot water. Many rooms get good views over town. It still…
Northern Highlands
A simple cheapie with a bright paint job and the occasional frilly touch such as toilet-seat covers and kaleidoscopic bedspreads. Rooms are basic and some…
Cuzco
Maybe you’re paying for the plaza location, since ‘boutique’ is an overstatement here. Dimly lit in daytime, Loreto has well-heeled, snug rooms bathed in…
South Coast
This is an economical and modern spot that’s hard to resist if you aren't willing enough to cough up the extra cash to stay in one of the fancier digs in…
Lima
This upmarket Peruvian chain has three hotels at various price points scattered around Miraflores. This branch sports 50-plus rooms decorated in…
Cuzco
Popular with small tour groups, this small hotel is classic and comfortable. Enormous rooms feature a living area, brocade fabrics and firm beds. Locally…
Arequipa
There’s a bit of a hospital feel to the giant rooms and ample communal kitchen at this hotel, popular with climbing groups and long-term stays. But the…
North Coast
Rooms at this tidy budget spot just steps off the malecón are a tad small and the bathrooms are tiny, but those on the 3rd floor and above offer…
Amazon Basin
In a quandary about whether to aim for budget or luxury? Komby has rooms that veer between the two brackets. Accommodations overall are clean but basic,…
Northern Highlands
It's a long way from Cancún (and the beach), but this solid budget option with a convenient location a block from Jaén's main square is comfortable and…
Puno
A mellow spot with a barrage of cultures and exceptionally large, comfy, clean rooms. It might feel like grandma's house, but it provides personal service…
Hospedaje el Artesano de San Blas
Cuzco
If you’re wondering why it’s such a deal, just try walking here with a full pack. Still, this peaceful and falling-down-charming colonial house has large…
Northern Highlands
This standard local hotel setup is a reasonable deal if you can forgive it the slightly outdated carpeting and faux-wood-lined walls. Rooms are certainly…
Lima
This Spanish Revival building is modern and uncluttered, with 20 pleasant, high-ceilinged rooms with terracotta tiles and Andean textiles. Breakfast is…
Central Highlands
This hotel in a revamped colonial style and a convenient half-block from the Plaza de Armas appears idyllic, but something is lacking. Despite the rooms…
