Northern Highlands
One of two lodges run by Peru's Association of Andean Ecosystems (ECOAN), the Huembo is smaller and a little more modest (and cheaper) than its sister…
Must-see hotels in Peru
Máncora
This great couples spot sports a Mediterranean-esque olive-skin tone on the outside and minimalist white rooms with wood accents on the inside. The small,…
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Iquitos
Iquitos
With a prime plaza location, this modern hotel is the town’s priciest (undoubtedly) and best (hmm… possibly), now switched to become part of the Hilton…
North Coast
All tiles and bricks, this surfers’ hang-pad has good rooms varying from económico (basic) to de lujo (luxury). All have hot water, communal balconies and…
Aguas Calientes
Spare and ultramodern, this design hotel is central and sprawling, with 130 rooms. Lofty ceilings, burnished steel and oversized nature photos create a…
Cuzco
Feeling luxurious but also lived-in, this antique French-owned guesthouse gives a real feel for Cuzco, down to the Inca stonework. Tasteful rooms with…
Lima
The lively five-star Marriott has a superb seafront location by the LarcoMar shopping mall, ideal for watching paragliders floating outside the glass…
Huaraz
Family-run, friendly and a favorite with travelers on a budget who consider themselves too old (or uncool) for hosteling, El Jacal is a great…
Tarapoto
Mitu Wasi pulls off that wonderful Tarapoto trick of hiding a peaceful jungle-like retreat inside the city limits. Traditional thatched bungalows with…
Trujillo
This is a solid (though slightly boring) midrange option. It is clean and quiet, and its location close to several northern bus stations adds to the…
Piura
About 2km north of Plaza de Armas, on a lively street surrounded by bars and restaurants, this smart B&B has far more charm than most offerings in this…
Iquitos
This bright new hostel-cum-guesthouse has a dorm room and three comfortable private rooms (two of which have private bathrooms). The guys in charge have…
North Coast
A team of siblings owns this lovely budget option, which has been in the family since opening in 1959. Cell-like rooms have windows onto the corridor,…
Tarapoto
Travelers swoon over this budget spot. Maybe it's because the family owners offer up the warmest welcome in Tarapoto; or perhaps it’s about the excellent…
Cuzco
A clutch of cozy apartments high up on the hill (staircase-only access), this charmer features suites themed according to historical periods in Peru, with…
Amazon Basin
This lodge, run by Cumaceba, has an extensive botanical garden showcasing rainforest plants and herbs. It has a lodge office in Iquitos. There are 18…
Ayacucho
A long entranceway hung with hanging baskets leads back to this four-story establishment, one of the nicest, brightest, best-value hotels in Ayacucho…
Cuzco
Recognizable by the monumental Inca stonework around the entrance, Rumi Punku (Stone Door) is a stylish complex of old colonial houses, gardens and…
Cuzco
Arranged around graceful 16th-century cloisters, the five-star Monasterio has long been Cuzco’s jewel, with majestic public areas and over 100 rooms…
North Coast
El Hombre is the original surfers’ hostel and is run by the daughter of local legend ‘El Hombre,’ a surfer guru who’s now into his 90s but still resides…
South Coast
Of the several 'backpackers hostels' on this strip, this is the original and still the most popular. Most rooms have private baths and look onto the…
Amazon Basin
The Treehouse looks very cool – the 10 luxurious apartments perched high up in the branches here above the Río Yarapa are some of the Amazon's most…
North Coast
The majestic, restored, Republican-era facade doesn’t carry over to the interiors, but there is a great rooftop terrace, small pool and ground-floor bar…
Ayacucho
This capacious hotel with twin courtyards has spacious, airy rooms in need of a decor update. Some come with a fridge (a luxury in the Central Andes) and…
Piura
It was a low bar, but this remodeled casona (mansion) now offers a smidgeon more character than other spots in town. It earns its top Piura honors for the…
Trujillo
This long-time budget favorite has been given a fresh outlook by energetic new manager Daniel, who goes out of his way to ensure guests make the most of…
Ayacucho
The interior of this impressive-looking colonial building exudes a certain kind of charm, but for what you pay, the rooms are oh-so-plain and merely…
Amazon Basin
One for the budget hunters! This lodge is very nice for the price, offering basic but clean rustic wood-built rooms in blocks raised on stilts above the…
Máncora
This laid-back pad is a great find, one block back from the beach in its own little rustic oasis. Older Indonesian-style bamboo bungalows sit around a…
Cuzco & the Sacred Valley
This Peruvian-Italian-run lodge, just beyond the village of Cachora toward Capuliyoc, is a pleasant haven for Choquequirao hikers. With gorgeous views…
Río Huallaga Hotel & Business Center
Amazon Basin
Courteous service; spacious, clean, well-designed rooms; a swimming pool and bar; a three-floor restaurant (perhaps the best in town) with cracking Río…
Cañón Del Colca
This charming, hut-like inn in Coporaque is built with traditional materials and presides over terraced valley views. The cozy rooms have no TV, but there…
North Coast
Hands-down the town's nicest hotel, Lobitos Lodge has just eight rooms on a big swath of beachfront property. The rooms have flat-screen TVs, balconies…
Huancayo
Sporting plenty of namesake, hard-to-miss balconies, this is an attractive, modern, airy and spacious hotel. Tastefully furnished rooms come with cable TV…
North Coast
Across from the Plaza de Armas, the town’s most comfortable option is run with a helpful smile. Equipped with elevators, this hotel, with its gaudy facade…
South Coast
The best of the simple hotels in Pucusana, El Mirador de Pucusana has a breathtaking location atop the bayfront with fantastic views. Rooms are basic, but…
Huaraz
With Coke-bottle glass windows, plaid bedspreads and cherry-red brick walls, the Benkawasi has a kind of '70s mountain chalet feel to it. It's not the…
Amazon Basin
Avatar makes no claims to guarantee you the best wildlife sightings: instead, in pleasant secondary jungle you can stay in comfort in well-appointed…
Aguas Calientes
A respected Peruvian boutique chain has set up shop in this five-story hotel. While the design isn't as smooth as at its other outlets, rooms still work a…
Chiclayo
This fab 23-room choice makes no bones about it: lime and tangerine are its favorite colors and you will be pummeled with them at every turn – like being…
