Plaza Central

Hotels
8.9 (1507 reviews)
La Merced 105 , Arequipa , pe

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Children allowed

Facilities

Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
Car hire
Currency exchange
Non-smoking throughout
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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.

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

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 9 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1507 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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Klaus • couple • de
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Rocua18 • family_with_children • cz
9
Very comfortable stay. The location is fantastic, very close to the central square of the city.
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Oliver Stephan • couple • de
3
Pros:

El desayuno fue bueno pero lamentablemente pudimos disfrutar 1 de los 4 días que nos quedamos

Cons:

No recomiendo este hotel las instalaciones muy antiguas el hotel no tiene ascensor, la ventana de la habitación la 205 no tenía seguro (estaba rota) y había mucho ruido, el espacio para tomar el desayuno solo tiene 7 mesas contadas lo cual fue extraño para todo el hotel, también está dejar en claro que hotel no tiene ascensor la caja fuerte no funcionaba, el desayuno es de 7am a 9am lo cual me pareció extraño nos ofrecieron los box lunch ya que teníamos un tour y solo fue 2 botellas de agua dos mixtos sin queso una manzana y una banana super madura lo cual por lo que pagamos todos los servicios no cubrieron expectativas básicas.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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RACHEL • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Right in the plaza.
Staff
Breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

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

Very central.
We left our luggage with them. Very convenient for Lake trip.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Anita • extended_group • gb
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

The building is lovely and the style of decor etc. also very nice and the balconies with views over the street and plaza. Don't bother with the more expensive room types - they're not as nice; just have extra rooms. Very good breakfast; didn't test the takeaway breakfast, but they were willing to give us boiled eggs to take for the day. Location is perfect, just off the central square and as it's a pedestrianised road, the road noise isn't an issue. Felt like very good value. Liked it so much, we booked to return after our tour.

Cons:

Slight competency failure - the person on reception at the time of payment the second visit, didn't understand the currency selection but was happy to void the payment and correct it when I pointed it out. Beware. Hot water is available all the time but you need to run it for a long time - old building I guess. Reception is up a flight of stairs so something to be aware of if that's an issue.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • nl
8
Geweldig
Pros:

Fantastische locatie aan Plaza de Armas. Mooi hotel gerund door een eigenaresse en haar dochter. Erg karakteristiek, en vanuit de ontbijtzaal prachtig uitzicht op het plein. Er is een 24/7 receptie waardoor je de kamersleutel kan achterlaten bij de receptie, en de kamer heeft een kluisje. Bedden waren fijn en douche was mooi opgeknapt.
Ontbijt werd elke ochtend vers bereid, en je had de mogelijkheid om van een kleine menukaart te kiezen wat je wilde eten.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalo • couple • es
8
Excelente ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación (casi en la misma Plaza de armas), y las vistas desde la habitación.

Cons:

Sin ascensor (es un edificio protegido, creo). Se hace duro subir las escaleras con equipaje pesado

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • ma
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Sergiy • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

The breakfast was simply magnificent! The staf is very friendly and helpful. The location is excellent.

Cons:

None.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Tew • couple • nz
8
Great location, good value for money . Would definitely stay again :)
Pros:

Location was great, very comfortable beds .

Cons:

The shower leaked

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Joerg • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal, sehr hilfsbereit, uns wurde immer umgehend geholfen. Absolut tolle Lage. Auf Grund der zentralen, nochmals, tollen Lage, befindet man sich in einer belebten Zone der Stadt, in der es sicher nicht so ruhig zu geht wie möglicherweise äußeren Bereichen der Stadt. Aber in unserem Fall hat uns das ebenfalls gut gefallen und das Hotel wäre wieder die erste Wahl hätten wir die Möglichkeit diese Stadt nochmals zu besuchen.

Cons:

Für uns hat es keine negativen Erfahrungen gegeben.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • de
9
Sehr gute Lage inmitten der Stadt. Straßenlärm während der Nacht war nur begrenzt hörbar.
Pros:

Toplage praktisch an der Plaza des Armas, schönes geräumiges Zimmer, Bad sehr sauber, Frühstück wurde serviert.

Cons:

Es war alles vollkommen in Ordnung.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Aida • extended_group • es
9
Pros:

Ubicación perfecta en el centro.
Hotel precioso.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Patrizia • couple • at
10
Perfekte Lage
Pros:

Perfekte Lage, frisch zubereitetes Frühstück, extrem freundliches Personal, wir würden es sofort wieder buchen

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • pe
10
Recomendable.
Pros:

La inmejorable ubicación y el excelente trato del personal.

Cons:

Pocas opciones para el desayuno.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Location was amazing!!

Cons:

Airflow in room. This was to be expected for such a beautiful old building

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Violaine • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

L'emplacement est parfait, les lits sont confortables , le petit déjeuner très bon

Cons:

La douche au milieu de la chambre , qu'il n'y ait pas de vraie fenêtre dans la chambre

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

L'emplacement de l'hôtel est parfait. La vue est magnifique et cela permet d'être dans l'ultra centre pour faire les activités et visiter. Les lits sont très confortables, et le personnel gentil.

Cons:

L'appel à 9h30 pour dire que le petit déjeuner se termine :'-)
Laissez les gens dormir.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Coca • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

Tudo, o apartamento é ótimo, tudo limpinho, cama confortável. Atendimento muito bom, café da manhã com muitas opções.
Muito bom!

Cons:

Foi tudo ótimo

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee