La Casa de Melgar
Calle Melgar 108 Cercado
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Why people book this hotel
“Everything was perfect, the place, the room, the staff, the location, value for …”
“Lovely old property in central Arequipa, thoughtfully renovated”
“The hotel has real character, great staff and atmosphere”
“Friendly staff”
“The rooms are really cool, you get to read a bit about the Melgar family as well”
“The room was spacious and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay”
“Breakfast ladies were super joyful, wonderful way to start your day”
“Good breakfast”
“the initial room we were given was not that good but they agreed to upgrade to a…”
Overview
Set in a refurbished mansion with charming colonial style architecture, La Casa de Melgar is set in Arequipa’s historical district. Guests can relax in the garden or in the central courtyard with a stone fountain. Wi-Fi is free. La Casa de Melgar has rooms styled with antique-style exposed bricks and parquet floors. They are equipped with cable TV, seating areas and private bathrooms with showers and free toiletries. A full buffet breakfast with tropical fruits can be enjoyed daily and room service is available. Melgar is 2 blocks from Santa Catalina Monastery. Arequipa’s main square and commercial area are 4 blocks away. There is 24-hour front desk assistance and Arequipa International Airport is a 20-minute drive.
Traveller reviews
Paul
couple
June 22, 2026
“Unique stay in a colonial mansion.”
Great stay. Would highly recommend.
Paul
couple
June 22, 2026
“A wonderful place to stay”
The hotel has real character, great staff and atmosphere.
minzie lin
couple
June 19, 2026
Breakfast ladies were super joyful, wonderful way to start your day! The rooms are really cool, you get to read a bit about the Melgar family as well.
Alessandro
solo_traveller
June 17, 2026
“Lovely place to stay in Arequipa”
Everything was perfect, the place, the room, the staff, the location, value for money etc. Cannot recommended it more!
Sarah
solo_traveller
June 13, 2026
“Historic property in central Arequipa”
Lovely old property in central Arequipa, thoughtfully renovated. Good location, less than 10 minutes’ walk to Plaza de Armas. Excellent restaurants & cafés nearby. Pretty garden.
Siobhan
extended_group
June 11, 2026
“Comfortable, characterful hotel in excellent location.”
Great location. Characterful building. Friendly staff.
Fraser
couple
June 10, 2026
“A great place - beautiful old colonial home and central. Highly recommend”
Loved this property. Gorgeous courtyards, short walk to central square & Santa Catolina Monastery friendly & responsive staff.
Beata
family_with_children
June 7, 2026
“Perfect for a few days in Arequipa.”
A truly charming hotel with a wonderful atmosphere. The entire property is beautifully maintained, creating a relaxing and welcoming environment. The room was spacious and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The only minor downside was the very poor lighting – in the evenings, even with all the lights on, the room was quite dark. The staff was very friendly - special thanks to the lady in the restaurant – her smile truly gave us energy for the entire day :) The location is also excellent, with the Plaza de Armas just a short walk away.
Sarah
couple
June 7, 2026
Beautiful building and courtyards
Kostiantyn
couple
May 27, 2026
Great period property, lots of character. Good breakfast. Location is good, about 5 min walk to the monastery and 10 min to Plaza de Armas.
Fiona
couple
May 25, 2026
“Loved Our Stay”
Gorgeous old property in a fabulous location. Close to all the best restaurants and attractions in Arequipa. Our room was huge and super comfortable - it felt like a little sanctuary every time we came back "home". Breakfast was plentiful and the ladies in the kitchen were very lovely and helpful.
Ananda Maye
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
This was one of the best hotels I stayed on my trip to Perú, 100% recommended, they helped me with an early check-in, the breakfast and facilities are superior.
Susan Lynn
couple
May 12, 2026
“Beautiful property in an exquisite setting.”
Casa de Melgar is a rambling old building full of character. I couldn’t imagine staying in a nicer setting in Arequipa. It is an easy walk to the Plaza de Armas. The staff are friendly and accommodating. They offered to prepare us breakfast for our 3am start on our last day. Breakfast is plentiful.
Sue
family_with_children
May 10, 2026
Room had a smelly drain and 1 bed was rock hard. We were swiftly moved to another room it was a double but it was a much nicer room. Breakfast staff were very friendly Reception staff were all nice
Georgina
couple
May 7, 2026
“Perfect for a few days in Arequipa”
Gorgeous interior and really large rooms with great bathrooms and hot water. The staff were lovely and the hotel felt very safe as there was always someone on the door to lock and unlock. The location was perfect for being walkable to all of Arequipa’s main attractions.
Mary
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
This was a unique property with so much history
Laura
couple
April 30, 2026
“Very comfortable and enjoyable”
Great location. Good breakfast and really friendly staff. Beautiful internal gardens and courtyard
Christelle
couple
April 24, 2026
The casa is beautiful and very peaceful, whilst right in the city center. Our room was spacious, with a lot of character.
Mark
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
“Great location for a stay in fab Arequipa”
Location is excellent, building is quirky and feels homely, lovely garden and breakfast spot
Apostolos
extended_group
April 17, 2026
“lovely place lovely people great breakfast great internal yard”
the initial room we were given was not that good but they agreed to upgrade to another room with not much of a price difference and was much better!
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Luggage storage, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Room service, 24-hour front desk
Standard Double Room
The room features colonial-style décor, cable TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Superior Double Room
The room features colonial-style décor, cable TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Standard Twin Room
The room features colonial-style décor, cable TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Superior Twin Room
The room features colonial-style décor, cable TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room provides a seating area, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 4 beds.
Standard Single Room
The room features colonial-style décor, cable TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
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