Posada El Castillo

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Arequipa Plaza de Armas

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Sundeck
Free daily buffet breakfast
Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Pasaje Campos 105, Arequipa, Arequipa, 4001
  • Place, Mario Vargas Llosa Palace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Catholic University of Santa Maria
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Arequipa Plaza de Armas
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Arequipa

Historical Center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historical Center hotel, you'll find Mario Vargas Llosa Palace and Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum. Catholic University of Santa Maria and Museo Arqueológico de la Universidad Católica de Santa María are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mario Vargas Llosa Palace - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catholic University of Santa Maria - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Camilo Market - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Arequipa Plaza de Armas - 10 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Arequipa Cathedral - 10 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Arequipa Station - 10 min walk
  • Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Del Jere - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería ISUR - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tipika Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Cuca - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sabine - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Posada El Castillo

3-star hotel near Arequipa Plaza de Armas
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Posada El Castillo. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Arequipa hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Posada El Castillo offers 20 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hair dryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption applies only to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 20498626875

We should mention

  • Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorized responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarized supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
  • According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.

Property is also known as

Posada El Castillo

Posada El Castillo Arequipa

Posada El Castillo Pousada

Posada El Castillo Pousada Arequipa

Posada El Castillo Hotel Arequipa

Posada El Castillo Hotel

Posada El Castillo Hotel

Posada El Castillo Arequipa

Posada El Castillo Hotel Arequipa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Posada El Castillo to the airport?

Posada El Castillo is 5.6 mi (22-min drive) away from the Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Posada El Castillo?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Posada El Castillo on Jun 3, 2026 start from $79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Posada El Castillo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Posada El Castillo.

Does Posada El Castillo offer free breakfast?

Posada El Castillo offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Posada El Castillo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Posada El Castillo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Posada El Castillo?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Posada El Castillo have a pool?

Posada El Castillo features an outdoor pool.

Does Posada El Castillo have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Posada El Castillo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Posada El Castillo to downtown Arequipa?

Posada El Castillo is 1 mi away from Arequipa.

Posada El Castillo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

My wife and I stayed at the hotel for two nights and it was great. The woman at the front desk was very helpful! The breakfast in the morning was nice including fresh juice. The hotel is about a 15-20 minute walk to the Plaza de Armas or a short taxi ride for 5 soles. The only draw back was there was no heating or air conditioning in the room. The only ventilation we had was if we openned our doors to the balcony. The balcony was shared with 2 other rooms. While we were there no one else stayed in the other rooms but it was the low season for tourism (January). If I were in Arequipa again I would stay here again!
Verified

8/10 Good

whitlocm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Generally Very Good

Even though the hotel was virtually empty (maybe total 4 people/groups), I was pretty disappointed with the first room offered. There is a separate section to the hotel (newer. not shown in the photos). The room was ground floor (though in the garden) and was not very impressive (unless you are purely looking for a bed to sleep in) and slightly musty (I have asthma). After asking for another room because of my asthma I was taken into the main building (in the photos) and given a much bigger room with fantastic views over half of Arequipa with the mountain in the distance. A wonderful breeze flowing through the room. My estimate went from about 5/10 to 9/10. Breakfast buffet was fine/great. Simple but fresh (only a small people staying so reduced catering for us (eggs cooked to order also)). Staff great. Location is OK, but if you don't get the views I would be disappointed with the location/price combination. Highly recommend, but be demanding about what building/room you get (room 18 is brilliant). Pool etc. etc. nice, but just find out about the room you will get first.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jose Abelardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

RESERVA CONFIRMADA PERO HOTEL CERRADO

Definitivamente deberian sacar de la pagina los hoteles que no estan en funcionamiento. Llegue el dia de mi reserva despues de un viaje de 18 horas para que me atiendan diciendome que no sabian nada y que estaba cerrado. La dueña no estaba pero me habian confirmado la reserva. PESIMA COMUNICACION
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Baños nuevos, personal amable, cerca de buenos restaurantes, buen desayuno
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

CARLOS FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No cumple con los precios de reserva

Todo bien salvo que el precio final no fue el indicado al momento de realizar la reserva.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super clean, comfortable and unique hotel.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Arequipa.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

precioso sitio Encantador

Atendido con amor por dueños
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel and friendly service

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!
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hidden gem

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bell'hotel e simpatico il proprietario

il nostro soggiorno è andato molto bene, disponibile il proprietario e la moglie, gustosa la colazione, stupendo l'hotel e la camera con uno stile molto elegante. Consigliamo!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close to the centre of arequipa

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chauffage dans la chambre aurait été apprécié, de même que vrai café Site tranquille avec vue sur volcan.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like home

The hotel owners and staff took every chance to impress us and to make us feel welcomed. The hotel is Great, familiar and in a great safe neighbourhood with healthy walk from The centrum of arequipa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming place to stay in Arequipa

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Realmente parece un castillo!!

Hermoso hotel y excelente atención!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buen hotel, sencillo pero muy cómodo y agradable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean & quiet oasis in busy Arequipa.

Very pleasant stay. 15 minute walk from main square. Beautiful architecture: clean and comfortable. Great breakfast & friendly & helpful staff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful oasis in the city.

Beautiful hotel and grounds. Close to the centre, but far enough to be peaceful and quiet. Exceptional service. Room was large, very clean, and the bed comfortable. We always had hot water and good wifi. Breakfast was delicious. We had a wonderful stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Oscar Sosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Octubre en Posada El Castillo

Las instalaciones del hotel son muy confortables y limpias. La atencion muy esmerada. El barrio en donde queda es tranquilo (de noche algo solitario). En general es una buena opcion para alojarse.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A European-style Haven

If you are tiring of less than clean rooms, poor plumbing and eclectic styles, this guesthouse is the perfect antidote. The rooms have an understated elegance and the bathrooms are beautifully-appointed with reliable hot water - some have bath tubs. Breakfast consists of fresh fruit juices, fruit, cereal, yoghurt, cheese, ham, avocado, scrambled eggs and bread. Great value for money.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy buena estancia

Una posada de lujo, con habitaciones completas y tranquilas. Muy bien atendidos.