Katari Hotel at Plaza de Armas

Hotels
9.2 (1105 reviews)
Portal de La Municipalidad, 126 -128 Cercado , Arequipa , pe

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Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noise in rooms
Breakfast quality
Service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
General sentiment indicates good cleanliness, with some comment about the room quality.
Service
9.46
Staff is friendly, but some inconsistencies in service quality noted.
Location
10
The location is repeatedly praised as ideal and perfectly situated.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms are well-decorated but some report noise issues.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities were noted as standard, with suggestions for improvement in breakfast offerings.
Value for Money
9.08
Value perceived as good overall, but reported issues with cash change practices.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Breakfast and food options received mixed reviews, indicating room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.69
Overall guest satisfaction is high, with a few highlighted areas of improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:39

Property Description

Historical Charm and Modern Comforts
Katari Hotel at Plaza de Armas seamlessly blends historical charm with modern comforts. Each room features colonial-style décor, brick floors, and alpaca textiles, offering a unique and cozy atmosphere.

Breathtaking Views and Relaxing Spaces
Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city and volcanoes from the hotel's terrace, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. The terrace provides a tranquil setting to soak in the beauty of Arequipa.

Convenient Location and Excellent Service
Situated across from the city's historical Cathedral, the hotel is centrally located near tourist information centers, travel agencies, and restaurants. With a 24-hour front desk, tour desk, and a bar, guests can expect excellent service throughout their stay.

Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at Katari Hotel at Plaza de Armas. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Arequipa!

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.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AQP

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for US$50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1105 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.46
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 9.69
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Elizabeth • couple • us
8
Location was excellent but the room was noisy due to other clients
Pros:

Location and rooftop bar

Cons:

Noise!

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Annegret • couple • be
10
Toller Aufenthalt im Zentrum von Arequipa
Pros:

Die Lage ist traumhaft an der Plaza de Armas mit Blick von der Dachterrasse auf Kathedrale und Vulkane. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Zum Geburtstag gab es Kuchen und Gesang vom Personal, das war eine tolle Überraschung. Hervorragendes Frühstück. Transfer vom Flughafen hat gut geklappt.
Kann man nur empfehlen.

Cons:

Es gibt nur das Lokal auf der Dachterrasse, das bei den geringen Temperaturen sehr zeitig schließt.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • extended_group • pe
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Prof.dr.sc. Darko • solo_traveller • hr
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Rodica • solo_traveller • ro
10
Pros:

Hotelul arată foarte bine,curat, mâncarea foarte bună,se servește la restaurantul de pe terasă cu o priveliște minunată
Personalul minunat
A meritat cazarea aici

Cons:

Mi-a plăcut totul

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
H
Hong • couple • au
10
Pros:

The location is excellent, right on Plaza de Armas, and within walking distance of the city's main attractions—just a few minutes to ten minutes' walk. The breakfast is delicious, and the rooftop observation deck (where you eat breakfast) is fantastic!

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Bora • couple • de
9
Frühstück gut, Lage sehr gut. Personal sehr freundlich. Preis-Leistung ok.
Pros:

Frühstück gut, Lage sehr gut. Personal sehr freundlich.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
G
Gabriel • couple • br
10
O melhor hotel de Arequipa, não há outro igual da região.
Pros:

Estadia incrível, eu analiso muito bem toda estadia antes de fechar, e sem dúvidas, o Katari Hotel atendeu demais minhas expectativas! Café da manhã na medida, atendimento impecável de todos os atendentes do hotel e o quarto, um dos melhores da região de Arequipa.

Sem contar da localização, a MELHOR VISTA para o principal ponto da cidade, a Plaza de Armas de Arequipa. Vale cada centavo o booking com eles. Nada a reclamar da estadia e foram super atenciosos em guardar minhas malas para visitar a cidade tanto antes do check-in quanto depois do check-out.

Vai visitar Arequipa e busca um hotel? Katari Hotel é o lugar.

Cons:

Não teve nada do que não gostei do hotel, atendeu todas as minhas expectativas. Ambiente acolhedor e super aconchegante em toda a minha estadia.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Mel Machado • solo_traveller • br
8
Cons:

Infelizmente o café da manhã deixa a desejar, além de não ter opções, as poucas ainda faltam. Deixar frutas e ovos livres ao consumo e não faltar pães, suco ou café é o mínimo.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Celia • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The rooftop bar was amazing (although open to non-residents in the evening). Staff were professional and room nicely decorated and laid out.

Cons:

As mentioned by others, external windows are lacking. Ours opened onto a stairwell (albeit with pot plants and an opening to fresh air above). We saw the room facing onto the square with visibility only at head level and another that looked to open onto a light well. Having said that, our room wasn't stuffy (we had the door to the stairwell open at night) and was very quiet.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Bart • solo_traveller • nl
10
Heel erg fijn verblijf in prima ambiance
Pros:

Perfecte locatie in het centrum van de stad met dakterras en een fenomenaal uitzicht over het centrale plein en de vulkanen. Zeer comfortabel van alle gemakken voorzien

Cons:

Niets specifieks

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
M
Mathieu • couple • be
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
9
Loved it!
Pros:

The location, the room we had a suite overlooking the Plaza de Armas (perhaps optimistically named the Presidential suite but a very nice change from the standard room.

The terrace facing the Cathedral with Vulcan Misti behind it is a must as the sun goes down. Best Pisco Sours and their Trilogy of Ceviche (white fish, octopus and trucha) take top marks!!!

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • fr
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Katya • extended_group • ru
10
Well-maintained charming hotel with a stunning terrace above Plaza de Armas. Unforgettable
Pros:

Outstanding location with a terrace overlooking the stunning Plaza de Armas! Having breakfast there in the morning in the early light of day was a magical experience. The rooms are well-designed and filled with interesting artifacts and flowers. Very good shower! Truly stunning hotel, and one of the few on our long trip around Peru that we enjoyed taking pictures and hanging out in. The terrace was absolutely stunning and well-maintained!

Cons:

We had to pre-order our breakfast (it was a la carte) the night before, and still the staff in the terrace bar had trouble understanding what to serve to whom and mixed up a few things, with some items never making an appearance at all.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Nic • couple • au
9
Lovely place and great staff. Rooftop breakfasts were great food and views. Recommended
Pros:

Best location in town

Cons:

There was quite a bit of noise at night but that’s understandable when you stay right in the main square of town and they are celebrating

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
P
Parra Iglesias • couple • pe
10
En general muy bueno
Pros:

Todo estaba muy bien

Cons:

Calidad precio muy elevado

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Vera • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Mondell-Buta • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Wonderful location, incredibly helpful staff, great laundry service and excellent breakfast overlooking the square.

Cons:

Our room was near some service areas so was a little noisy early in the morning, but we were up early for exploring anyway so not a major issue.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee