Huaraz & the Cordilleras
It might be in back-of-beyond Yanama, hemmed in by massive mountains, but the Andes Lodge feels like home sweet home thanks to the generosity of its…
Must-see hotels in Peru
Pisac
Talk about sibling rivalry: this excellent new property is next door to the Pisac Inca Guesthouse, which is run by the same family. This one, run by the…
Ica
This romantic roadside hotel on the outskirts of town inhabits a delightful 200-year-old hacienda that has undeniable rustic charm. Rooms exude a classic…
Islas Uros
Hosts César and Lucy have created a special experience on Islas Uros, and if you wish to deal directly with a Uros family without an agency, this is one…
Amazon Basin
This is the nicest of several good lodges on the La Merced–San Ramón road: vast peaceful grounds, its own private waterfall trail, large well-appointed…
South Coast
Not far from the ‘beast’ of Lima’s southern suburbs lies the ‘beauty’ of El Molino, a lovingly tended hotel complex set on the banks of the Río Cañete on…
Lima
The kind of effortlessly beautiful but comfortable old house that instantly feels like home. This Barranco boutique hotel is brimming with style, from the…
Ollantaytambo
Backed against the ruins, this modern lodge with a sprawling lawn is a real retreat, thanks to the welcoming staff, big breakfasts and the helpful…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
This rustic-chic inn in a gated mansion set back from the road has been thoughtfully decorated inside and out. It offers outstanding rooms verging on…
Ollantaytambo
On the train platform, this romantic pit stop exudes Andean charm. Surrounded by green lawns with lush flowerbeds, tasteful tile rooms feature a dark…
Lima
Why can't every hotel be like this? Service is personal, breakfasts are satisfying, and the style is modern, with authentic travel memorabilia to help…
Amazon Basin
It's not significantly more 'eco' than other lodges, but this beauty on the Río Marañón is significantly flashier. Shiny, dark-wood 56 sq meter cabins,…
Arequipa
This gorgeous ‘secret garden’ is situated – incredibly given its tranquility – only three blocks from Arequipa's main square. Grand 18th-century rooms are…
Lima
With a fairy-tale feel, this lovely five-room Bavarian-style casona has claw-foot tubs, sculpted ironworks, a swimming pool and breathtaking views of the…
Ollantaytambo
As locations go, this is one of Ollanta's finest, with riverside garden hammocks and papaya trees. Dorms feature individual bed lights and attached…
Lake Titicaca
It would be hard to miss the museum-like, arched-window exterior of Taypikala Lago at its prime and singular position near the lake. Handsome rustic…
Cuzco
A fine addition to San Blas, this hidden treasure sits far off the street, accessed via a long stone tunnel. With only nine rooms, this boutique hotel…
North Coast
The best place to stay in Colán. Built from a combination of natural materials, it has an upmarket, Robinson Crusoe feel and hosts cute, pastel-colored…
Central Highlands
Presentable old Hotel Presidente Huancavelica is, truth be told, very pricey for what you actually get, but locations do not get much better. Rooms are…
Amazon Basin
Across from Oxapampa's bus station, this is an oasis of pretty wooden cabins and rooms run by descendants of one of the town's original German settlers…
Amazon Basin
Escape Pucallpa's dusty thoroughfares in this serene expanse of leafy grounds, dotted with terra-cotta-roofed cabins. For families, taking one of the…
Aguas Calientes
Your best bet for hostel digs, this stylish newcomer in a brand-new building features mixed and female dorms with raw wood furnishings, lockers, attached…
Arequipa
Worth every sol is this picturesque colonial hotel with a flower-bedecked courtyard, light and quiet rooms (with minibar), carefully chosen antiques, a…
Lake Titicaca
On Titicaca's only private island, this is as exclusive as resorts get. Terraced rooms are well-appointed, with down duvets, fireplaces and lake views…
Islas Uros
A long-standing accommodation provider on Uros is on Isla Khantati. The tariff is steep but includes top-notch accommodations, three meals, fishing, ample…
Cañón Del Colca
As upmarket as Cabanaconde gets, Kuntur Wassi is rather charming. It's built into the hillside above town, with stone bathrooms, trapezoidal windows…
Cañón Del Colca
Pachamama has plenty of room options (doubles, triples and other combos), a pizza oven, a fantastic crepe breakfast and an unexpectedly warm-hearted bar…
North Coast
At the northern end of Huanchaco, and top of the pops in the budget stakes, Naylamp has one building on the waterfront and a second, larger building…
North Coast
These former budget digs got the kind of makeover normally reserved for Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. It’s now a full-on midrange boutique hotel that is…
Huacachina
This peaced-out crash pad on the north side of the lagoon only offers packaged stays. They include a room for the night – choose between four-bed dorms…
Hotel La Posada del Monasterio
Arequipa
On a prime corner, this hotel gracefully inhabits an architectural mix-and-match building combining the best of the European and South American style. The…
Puno
This delightful traditional Puno home has a flower-filled courtyard and inviting rooms lining a 2nd-floor balcony. But the real draw is the sincere…
Cañón Del Colca
‘Heaven’s Well,’ as the name translates, is all low doorways, high ceilings, weirdly shaped rooms and winding paths. One half expects the seven dwarfs to…
Cañón Del Colca
The purposefully rustic rooms here inhabit thatched-roof stone cottages in neatly sculpted grounds. The best features are the unusual extras such as an…
Cañón Del Colca
Just what Chivay needed: a hotel right on the Plaza de Armas where you can rest in clean, spacious rooms with very comfy cotton bedding, spotless modern…
Nazca & Around
There's a decidedly oriental feel to this excellent midrange hotel with its open gardens and glistening swimming pool. Occasional farming artifacts grace…
Arequipa
Inside a cotton-candy-pink colonial mansion in the gardens of suburban Vallecito, this gay-friendly B&B offers more than half a dozen guest rooms with…
Puno
Yes, a midrange Puno hotel with a sense of style. The 33 large, heated rooms feature snug duvets and earth tones, extra pillows, desks, flat-screen TVs…
Amazon Basin
A two-hour boat ride southeast of Boca Manu on Río Madre de Dios takes you to Manu Wildlife Center. This is a lodge owned by Manu Expeditions and co-run…
Amazon Basin
About seven hours’ river travel from Puerto Maldonado, this important research facility and lodge is known for a famous salt lick nearby that attracts…
