Plaza Central

Hotels
8.9 (1619 reviews)
La Merced 105 , Arequipa , PE

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Room service
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Airport shuttle
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Excellent location
Comfortable rooms
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
No elevator
Noise from nearby bars
Hot water issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
General sentiment indicates varying levels of cleanliness but with some positive notes on room cleanliness.
Service
9.2
Many reviews highlight great, friendly, and helpful staff, indicating excellent service.
Location
9.24
Location is consistently praised, especially for its proximity to main attractions.
Room Quality
8.69
Positive remarks on comfort and modern amenities despite some noise issues.
Amenities
8.72
Adequate amenities mentioned, but some concerns regarding the lack of an elevator.
Value for Money
8.98
Good value noted across many reviews, especially considering location and services.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Breakfast quality received good feedback, with variety and taste appreciated.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall enjoyment of stay expressed, with recommendations highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 02:19

Property Description

Stunning Views and Chic Decor
Experience breathtaking views of Misti Volcano and Arequipa’s Plaza Mayor while staying in elegantly decorated rooms at Plaza Central.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of flat-screen cable TV, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi in all rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom and city views.

Convenient Location and Services
Located just a short drive from Arequipa’s financial district, Plaza Central offers easy access to car rental services, a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and proximity to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport.

Book now to indulge in luxury and convenience at Plaza Central.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1619 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.69
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.98
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Emily • couple • au
10
Loved the huge room, the antique features, the kettle and the view of the Plaza De Armes
Pros:

The location, the room size, the views, the historical values and the best pillows I have ever slept on!

Cons:

Nothing to not like!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Szilvia • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Szilvia • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jörg • couple • de
10
…einfach sehr gut und ‚mucho‘ freundliches Personal.
Pros:

Die zentrale Lage und das koloniale Flair!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • couple • it
8
Un piacevole soggiorno nella città bianca
Pros:

La posizione centralissima.
La colazione molto buona e alla carta.
La struttura molto bella, accogliente e calda, la camera spaziosa.

Cons:

Nella camera c’era stata sicuramente un’infiltrazione e non è stata sistemata la macchia, che per essere una suite comunque mi aspetterei più ordine.
Trovo un po’ assurdo che non ci sia il phone in camera e bisogna sempre richiederlo, la prima volta mi è stato detto da un dipendente che lo aveva qualche altro cliente senza nemmeno propormi di farmelo avere dopo, ho dovuto attendere il giorno dopo.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • be
9
Pros:

Location, friendliness of the staff, comfortabel bed.

Cons:

Noisy square - bring earplugs !

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Katja • couple • ch
10
Jederzeit wieder!
Pros:

Super schönes altes Gebäude, gepflegt und super zentral. Freundliches Personal.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Amaya • couple • es
6
Lo mejor, sin duda, fue la ubicación. Sin embargo, nuestra experiencia con el hotel dejó bastante que desear.
Pros:

La ubicación, las zonas comunes y el desayuno.

Cons:

Sin embargo, nuestra experiencia con el hotel dejó bastante que desear.

Llegamos al hotel con bastante equipaje y, aunque entendemos perfectamente que no hubiera ascensor, nos sorprendió que la persona de recepción ni siquiera hiciera el gesto de ayudarnos con las maletas y se limitara a indicarnos que teníamos que subirlas nosotras mismas.

Para una de nuestras excursiones, como teníamos que salir muy temprano, preguntamos por la posibilidad de solicitar un lunch box en lugar del desayuno. La verdad es que el contenido fue bastante decepcionante: una botella de agua y un sándwich con una única y triste loncha de queso. Especialmente teniendo en cuenta que el desayuno habitual del hotel era mucho más completo.

De hecho, esa misma mañana llamé a recepción a las 6:00 para preguntar si finalmente podríamos desayunar en el hotel, ya que nos habíamos levantado antes de lo previsto por el jet lag. En ese momento entendí perfectamente que no fuera posible y no me molestó. Sin embargo, después de ver el contenido del lunch box, la comparación resultaba inevitable.

Lo que más nos decepcionó, sin embargo, fue la habitación. Habíamos reservado una habitación con vistas a la Plaza Mayor y, al llegar, nos asignaron una habitación interior diferente a la que habíamos contratado. Nos explicaron que en ese momento estaban realizando obras en el resto de las habitaciones. Entendemos perfectamente que unas obras puedan surgir y que determinadas circunstancias sean impredecibles. Lo que no entendemos es por qué el hotel no nos informó de esta situación antes de nuestra llegada y nos permitió llegar al establecimiento esperando recibir una habitación con unas características que finalmente no se correspondían con nuestra reserva.

En definitiva, entendemos que pueden surgir imprevistos, pero creemos que la comunicación con el cliente y la atención recibida podrían haber sido mucho mejores.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Céline34420 • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Excellent emplacement, personnel très sympathique, dévoué
Excellent petit déjeuner, literie très confortable

Cons:

Hôtel un peu vieillot, mal insonorisé

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Pietro • couple • it
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Katheryn • solo_traveller • pe
7
Pros:

Excelente ubicación

Cons:

No hay personal que asista a los clientes a

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Tania • solo_traveller • bl
8
Close to the main square
Pros:

Very close to Plaza de las Armas.
Nice and convenient in a way but expect a lot of noise.
They have kindly stored my luggage while I was on a trekk.

Cons:

The noise especially if you have to sleep early to wake up for a tour.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • it
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
10
Absolute gem on the square in Arequipa
Pros:

We absolutely loved this hotel. The hotel is located on the corner of the main square. The room was a good size and matched up the photos - even the dressing gowns. The staff were brilliant and the included breakfast was exceptional. For the price and location this is one of the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. Genteel without being overstated. A gem from a previous era.

Cons:

WIFI was slow and bathroom was a bit small.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Camila • solo_traveller • br
7
Pros:

É um hotel em um prédio antigo. Dessa forma nos surpreendeu pela comodidade do quarto. Ótima localização.

Cons:

Banheiro um pouco antigo.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Rogerio • couple • br
9
Tudo muito bom
Pros:

Cama confortável , chuveiro bom , localização excelente , café da manhã não é buffet , mas é de muita qualidade

Cons:

Não tem elevador

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Allan • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Vanesa • solo_traveller • es
9
Excelente
Pros:

Lo bien mantenido que estaba, las camas cómodas.

Cons:

Que no tiene ascensor y para subir las maletas cuesta

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Christiaan • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Het hotel zit in een prachtig koloniaal pand vlak aan het centrale Plaza de Armas. Onze kamer was erg groot, met een fijn bed en een goede douche (als deze na zo’n 5 minuten eindelijk warm is). Het ontbijt is uitstekend en het personeel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

Cons:

Er mag een keer met een stofzuiger over het tapijt in de kamer.
Doordat het hotel zich aan het centrale plein bevindt kan het wat lawaaiig zijn op de kamer, oordoppen voor de nacht zijn geen overbodige luxe.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee