Amazon Basin
Some 70km from Puerto Maldonado, this lodge is run by the effervescent French Anny and her English-speaking Peruvian partner, Daniel. An open, relaxing…
Must-see hotels in Peru
Kuélap
The name isn’t a boast about the lodge’s quality (although it is pretty marvelous) but rather a reference to the Marvelous Spatuletail Hummingbirds that…
Tarapoto
Staying at this tranquil ecological retreat, surrounded by birdlife and butterflies, is like taking a chill pill and waking up in a new, less frenetic…
North Coast
Spend the night in the wonderfully rustic Chaparrí EcoLodge, where well-appointed adobe and bamboo bungalows await under the looming mountain of the same…
Tarapoto
This small lodge offers an authentic Amazon experience just 3km from town, next to the Alto Shilcayo nature reserve and accessed by a narrow suspension…
Huancayo
This hostel run by tour operator Incas del Perú makes every effort to welcome tired travelers. The brightly painted house is clean and friendly, with…
North Coast
Grillo Tres Puntas Ecohostel was constructed (mainly by volunteers) from natural materials such as bamboo and cane. Everything here, including water, is…
Amazon Basin
A cheap option, and a good journey-breaker, is this rustic lodge around 10 hours from Cuzco near Pilcopata (you could almost hit the village nightlife…
North Coast
Ideally located between one of the town’s most lush and pleasant plazoletas (small squares) and the ocean, this superbly welcoming, family-run spot will…
Urubamba
Hidden 3km above town, these rustic woodland cottages make for the perfect getaway. Rooms feature comfortable beds and fireplaces. The site, nestled among…
Amazon Basin
Just before the mouth of the Río Yarapa, a tributary of the Ucayali on the edge of Reserva Nacional Pacaya-Samiria, this lodge remains surrounded by water…
Northern Highlands
The Owlet Lodge offers large, exceptionally quiet rooms ideal for nature lovers and anyone who just wants to get away from the noise of civilization. It's…
Amazon Basin
Adrenalin-pumping adventures take priority over wildlife watching here. This popular lodge near Lago Sandoval, with its two spick-and-span blocks of…
Lima
On the wide boulevard that evokes Barranco's former grandeur, this stately 1920s Republican-style home sashays onto the hotel scene. Inside, there's a…
North Coast
While there's a slight Jonestown vibe, this place is pretty damn cool. Housed in the skeleton of a run-down 1920s-era bodega, the open-air surfer hangout…
Máncora
This relative newcomer upped the ante into the stratosphere for trendsetters and remains the discerning choice of honeymooners and other deep-pocketed…
Cajamarca
In a land of ubiquitous colonial courtyards, this friendly inn is a value standout. Compared to Cajamarca's grander mansions, the Jazmines appears a…
Tarapoto
Set in a beautiful garden surrounded by jungle around 1.5km out of town, this well-run lodge has cute little bungalows with sweeping views of forested…
The Sacred Valley
These clear capsules clinging to the rock face high above the Urubamba Valley draw plenty of curiosity. They are essentially bolted-in bivvies, spruced up…
Huancayo
The best newcomer among Huancayo's central hotels, the Isha attempts to brighten a desperately ugly part of Av Giraldez. Rooms are very smart, although a…
Northern Highlands
This friendly, rambling guesthouse run by a brother-sister team is chock-full of antiquated character and homespun charm. Old rooms feature polished…
Iquitos
A blast of icy, air-conditioned air welcomes guests to this comfortable hostelry. It has excellent beds and sizable rooms that include fancy reading…
Cajamarca
This simple homestay is a mototaxi ride (S3) to a residential neighborhood southeast of the center. It’s an interesting choice for long-term stayers or…
Puerto Maldonado
This lodge is a striking complex of comfortable wooden bungalows overlooking the Río Madre de Dios (and its flash bridge!). Higher tariffs are for air-con…
Trujillo
This tastefully renovated, rose-colored colonial mansion has a great location just a block from the Plaza de Armas. It's a top contender in both the…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
Within walking distance from Carhuaz but with a distinctly rural vibe, these comfortable and well-equipped bungalows make a great base for exploring the…
Trujillo
This chain hotel has a large resort compound about a 10-minute taxi ride from the city center. The resort has a grand circular pool, spa with Jacuzzi,…
The Sacred Valley
For a stint of serious relaxation, stay at this retreat with a meditation and alternative therapies room. Replete with dogs lounging on their pillows, the…
Northern Highlands
One of Chachapoyas' newest hotels continues the city's charm offensive to lure more tourists to understated northern Peru. It piles on plenty of colonial…
Lima
A downtown hot spot, this old mansion designed by Gustavo Eiffel is revamped with modern design touches, though it maintains the marble floors and other…
North Coast
Popular, friendly, welcoming and secure behind high walls and a locked gate, the Bracamonte is one of the oldest of Huanchaco’s nicer hotels and it…
Amazon Basin
Rustic Cumaceba Lodge, in operation since 1995, is about 35km downriver from Iquitos. It has 15 screened rooms with private showers, and focuses on local…
Ica
This five-story central hotel is hidden down a long, dark passage behind reception that delivers more than it initially promises. Fairly small rooms have…
North Coast
Right across the road from the water, this spacious hostel run by a hip young couple is a great place to hang out. Rooms are basic but homey and there are…
Kuélap
One of the quirkiest places to stay in the area, this beautiful hacienda-style compound has rustic and well-designed rooms with the requisite gaudy…
Cuzco & the Sacred Valley
Staying at this thatched lodge lets you sample jungle living right outside of Santa Teresa, with optional adventure-tour packages that also include Machu…
Urubamba
‘Rainbow Stone’ in Quechua, this walled compound of two-story cottages tucked into gardens offers a lost retreat. It’s family friendly, small and…
Huaraz
The structure itself feels a little bit too much like a chain hotel, so you sacrifice on cozy charm at this 54-room, Swiss-run hotel, but the immaculate…
Aguas Calientes
This high-end hotel has impeccable service and a soothing interior, thanks to the double-pane windows and neutral palette with splashes of bold color…
Huaraz
A kind of cross between a hostal (guesthouse) and hostel, the 'Backpacker' is run by the same family as the wonderful El Jacal Classic, meaning you get…
