Peru
Hotels in Arequipa, Peru
Arequipa is a major city in Peru with about 1.2 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), about 7 km away. The most comfortable months are usually August, September and November, with average highs around 18–20°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- AQP · 7 km
- Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
- Best months
- August and September
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Arequipa
Hotel Tu Paraiso Cancun
★★★Hotels1.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
La casa de Theo
★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Departamento Amplio y Centrico en Arequipa
Apartments2.1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hermoso Dpto-Buena ubicación 302
Apartments2.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Cayma’s Apart
Apartments3.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Vita Hoteles Arequipa
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Casa Villa Arequipa
★★★Hotels3.6 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Casa Arequipa
★★★Innsunder 1 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Hotel Boutique Villa Elisa
★★★Hotels1.4 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Arequipa?
| 5-star | 4 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 17 |
| 3.5-star | 1 |
| 3-star | 91 |
| 2.5-star | 3 |
| 2-star | 23 |
| Hotels | 117 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 60 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 12 |
| Inns | 2 |
| Country house | 1 |
| Aparthotels | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Arequipa by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Low °C | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 35 | 47 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 16 |
Things to see
Famous places in Arequipa
Monastery · 0.5 km from centre
Santa Catalina Monastery
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 Arequipa
- AQP · Rodríguez Ballón International Airport7 km
- ILQ · General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport146 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Arequipa at a glance
- Country
- Peru
- Region
- Arequipa
- Population
- 1,195,700 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 2,397 m
- Time zone
- America/Lima
- Coordinates
- -16.399, -71.537
About
About Arequipa
Arequipa is a city in southern Peru and the capital of Arequipa Province and the Department of Arequipa. With a projected population of 1,195,700 in 2025, it is the country's second most populous city after Lima.
From the Wikipedia article “Arequipa”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Arequipa
FAQ
Arequipa hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Arequipa?
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How many hotels can I book in Arequipa?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Arequipa (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Arequipa?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, August, September and November usually offer the most comfortable weather in Arequipa. October is the warmest month (average high 20°C) and February is the wettest (47 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Arequipa?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) is about 7 km from the centre of Arequipa. General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport (ILQ) is 146 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Arequipa?
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What are the most famous sights in Arequipa?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Arequipa are Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, Historic Centre of Arequipa, Santa Catalina Monastery.
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