Posada El Castillo

Hotels
9.2 (31 reviews)
Pasaje Campos 105 , Arequipa , pe

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Pleasant environment
Great breakfast
Cons:
Pool not operational
Dampness in one accommodation

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
One of the accommodations had dampness and peeling paint, which indicates a cleanliness issue.
Service
9.99
Guests appreciated the welcome and availability of the staff, indicating high service quality.
Location
8.55
Distance from the city center mentioned, but easily compensable with bus or taxi.
Room Quality
9.5
Spacious and comfortable lodging noted positively, despite some concerns.
Amenities
8.03
The pool not being operational during the stay was a downside mentioned.
Value for Money
9.49
Good value highlighted through the quality of breakfast and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.54
Breakfast received positive feedback with particular mention of good coffee.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall satisfaction expressed with the environment and ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 02:11

Property Description

City-Centric Colonial Mansion

Charming Accommodations: Experience city views from private balconies in rooms featuring a mix of wood and modern amenities like cable TV and 24/7 hot water.

Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in history at our on-site museum displaying 800-year-old ceramics, or explore Arequipa with tours to the Colca Canyon organized by our tour desk.

Relaxation and Exploration: Unwind by the outdoor pool or enjoy a buffet breakfast in the restaurant before venturing into the city center or utilizing the shared barbecue facility in the garden.

Book your stay at Posada El Castillo for a memorable blend of comfort, culture, and convenience.

Important information:

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travelers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: AQP

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 31 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 9.99
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 9.49
Food and Beverage: 9.54
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Omar solo_traveller cl
9
esta bien
Pros:

la atencion del personal

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Mélanie family_with_children ca
9
Bien satisfaite
Pros:

L’environnement, le déjeuner, l’ambiance. On était bien en soirée pour jaser dans la cour. C’était tranquille

2025-11-05 via Nuitee
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laurent couple it
7
2025-08-12 via Nuitee
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laurent couple it
8
2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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walter family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

L'accueil et la disponibilité du personnel.
La chambre avec terrasse et le calme

Cons:

La distance par rapport au centre ville, mais facilement compensable avec bus ou taxi.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children ca
10
Pros:

L’accès à la cour intérieure est exceptionnel. Notre logement était confortable et spacieux.

Cons:

Tout était parfait

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
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Chris family_with_children fr
7
Très belle maison adaptée pour un court sejour
Pros:

La maison coloniale est superbe ainsi que son jardin.
Dommage on ne dort pas dedans.
Très bon petit déj avec café en grain.
Bon accueil

Cons:

La piscine n'est pas en eau.
Un des 2 logements était humide (odeur et peinture décollée).
Si vous prenez l'appartement de 4, il n'y a pas de passage pendant le séjour (changement des serviettes), contrairement aux chambres.

2025-07-02 via Nuitee
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Zsolt family with young children hu
9
Superb
Pros:

Owner is perfect

Cons:

Location a bit far from the história center, but still okay

2024-09-06 via Nuitee
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Ken young couple pe
8
Lovely hotel, lovely owner, good breakfast, lovely room.. shame about the swimming pool
Pros:

The hotel itself was a lovely colonial style building with tasteful furnishing and lovely gardens. The restaurant was lovely and had an Incan burial site in an alcove to the restaurant which was interesting. The room was large with a lovely small balcony to sit out on during the day. The owner was absolutely lovely and helped with taxi reservations. Breakfasts were good without being lavish, the Granola was particularly good

Cons:

The bed was a bit firm for my wife's liking. The main disappointment was that the swimming pool was not functioning and that was one of my main reasons for booking the hotel

2024-06-25 via Nuitee
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Gustavo family with young children us
10
It’s a beautiful place everything need an organized
Pros:

The location very nice got treated like family

Cons:

There is nothing not to like

2024-06-17 via Nuitee
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Guillermo review category business travellers us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

This place is just unique, invaluable history among their walls. Staff very friendly and helpful. 15 min walk from Close the City Center in very quiet residential neighborhood far from the crowds. I will definetly stay here again.

Cons:

AC is the rooms, however, by opening the windows you have cool air coming in from the mountains.

2023-09-28 via Nuitee
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Theresia
10
Pros:

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.

2017-08-18 via Nuitee
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Theresia
10
Super clean, comfortable and unique hotel.
Pros:

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.

2017-08-02 via Nuitee
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Stephen
10
Best hotel in Arequipa.
Pros:

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.

2017-06-03 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Lovely hotel and friendly service
Pros:

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!

2016-09-02 via Nuitee
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Heather
8
Lovely hidden gem
Pros:

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.

2016-05-16 via Nuitee
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Doug
10
Nice hotel close to the centre of arequipa
Pros:

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.

2015-08-14 via Nuitee
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Olivia
10
Charming place to stay in Arequipa
Pros:

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

2015-05-27 via Nuitee
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Nicole
10
Hidden Gem
Pros:

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.

2014-11-13 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

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

2014-06-11 via Nuitee