Cauca Department, Colombia
Hotels in Popayán, Colombia
Popayán is a large city in Cauca Department, Colombia with about 318,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 107 hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN), about 2 km away. The most comfortable months are usually July, August and September, with average highs around 24–25°C.
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- Hotels found
- 107
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- PPN · 2 km
- Guillermo León Valencia Airport
- Best months
- July and August
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Popayán
HOTEL SAN JERONIMO POPAYAN
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Peruginos Hotel Galería
★★★Hotels4.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Apartamento entero bien ubicado en zona exclusiva wifi
★★★Apartments4.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Ayenda La Terraza Popayan
★★Hotels1.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Ayenda Cafetal Arami
★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Calma en el centro de Popayán con mobiliario nuevo
Apartments1.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Apartamento Centro Comercial Campanario
★★★Apartments3.5 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Acogedor Apartamento en zona turistica de Popayán
★★★Apartments1.5 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
Apartamento moderno Miravalle
★★★Apartments1.3 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
Alojamiento Colonial Popayán
Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Popayán?
| 5-star | 4 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 8 |
| 3-star | 22 |
| 2.5-star | 4 |
| 2-star | 5 |
| Hotels | 57 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 38 |
| Villas | 4 |
| Country house | 2 |
| Lodges | 2 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 2 |
When to go
Weather in Popayán by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Low °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Rain mm | 62 | 67 | 96 | 127 | 98 | 57 | 37 | 27 | 44 | 117 | 145 | 95 |
Things to see
Famous places in Popayán
Cathedral · 0.8 km from centre
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Popayán
- PPN · Guillermo León Valencia Airport2 km
- CLO · Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport125 km
- PSO · Antonio Nariño Airport138 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Popayán at a glance
- Country
- Colombia
- Region
- Cauca Department
- Population
- 318,059 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 1,760 m
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Coordinates
- 2.438, -76.613
Nearby
Destinations near Popayán
FAQ
Popayán hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Popayán?
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How many hotels can I book in Popayán?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 107 hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Popayán (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Popayán?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, July, August and September usually offer the most comfortable weather in Popayán. August is the warmest month (average high 25°C) and November is the wettest (145 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Popayán?
Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) is about 2 km from the centre of Popayán. Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) is 125 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Popayán?
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What are the most famous sights in Popayán?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Popayán are Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán.
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