Ayacucho
The large, three-floor yellow edifice looks impressive from the outside and the rooms are very comfortable, quite spacious and tastefully decorated in…
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South Coast
The rooms here are functional and admirably clean, all with cable TV, clean lines and fans to cool off from the considerable heat. There's a rooftop…
Arequipa
If the spacious courtyard garden doesn’t swing it for you, the congenial personalized service ought to – this is not some ‘yes sir, no sir’ chain hotel…
Puno
The 'blue moon' name might conjure images of a cozy, tranquil night's rest, and this small hotel is tucked far enough away from the noise that it's true…
Cañón Del Colca
A family-run guesthouse in a thatched house set amid a garden in central Yanque. The friendly couple who own it communicate with simple English and plenty…
Cañón Del Colca
A good old-fashioned crash pad that will probably seem like luxury after a few days hiking in the canyon. Simple rooms have blankets (thank heavens!) and…
Arequipa
This friendly hostel in a quiet location behind the Monasterio de Santa Catalina has small, bright modern rooms with blackout curtains, colorful woolly…
Cuzco
With understated class, this longtime Swiss-run hotel features central heating, large bedrooms with down duvets and colonial-style art. It may seem…
South Coast
This renovated colonial home a few kilometers west of Lunahuaná is the ultimate relaxing getaway. Rooms are rustic but elegant and the grounds feature a…
Cuzco
With bohemian flair, this inviting, intimate backpacker haunt is perfect for couples or those who want an atmosphere that is a little more intimate. It…
Trujillo
It feels more like a youth hostel than anything else in Trujillo. It has hammocks out back, three big dorm rooms that sleep 10 to 12 (bring your earplugs)…
Lima
A great midrange option in a relentlessly expensive area, this expansive former 1950s home has contemporary rooms accented by indigenous textiles…
Máncora
Offering excellent value down a quiet alley just steps from the main beach, this small guesthouse has 11 spotless, fan-cooled rooms with fresh paint jobs…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
With its old sofas and dark lobby, the Chavín couldn't be described as a hip and happening hotel, but the central plaza location is good and the spacious,…
Aguas Calientes
A clean and convenient hostel in a newish building with a moss-covered courtyard featuring a pool table. Staff are welcoming. Dorms have two to three…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
About 10 blocks north of the plaza along Cordova, this quiet lodge provides a glow of relative luxury if you've just emerged from the Cordillera outback…
Huaraz
The helpfulness of Zarela, the owner, is legendary and the 18 rooms here are neat and comfortable, but the best thing about this quality questhouse is the…
South Coast
Many hotels in Moquegua offer excellent value but hotel Los Balcones takes it to the next level with bright modern rooms with faux wood floors, top…
Cuzco
A Best Western hotel noted for its buffet breakfast, which includes regional specialties such as mote con queso (cheese and corn) and papa helada (frozen…
Ayacucho
Rivals any of the other midrange options in town, with rooms the size of two or three rooms at many other hotels. There are also appealing public areas…
Puerto Maldonado
It's quite expensive as hostels go, but it's quite nice, too, with a prime central location with the benefit of the on-site pool and tour agency offering…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
The gregarious and generous Señora Gamboa rents out 13 spartan rooms with decent mattresses brightened by colorful bedspreads, plus there's hot water…
Arequipa
White sillar (volcanic rock) bricks look chic and minimal alongside real wood floors and furniture at gorgeous, central Palla. Rooms are small but suites…
North Coast
Barranca’s big-shot hotel has comfortable rooms that are perfectly preserved in a resplendent 1970s style, contrasting with striking new hardwood floors…
Cuzco
Attentive and lovely, this polished Swiss-German lodge wouldn’t look out of place in the Alps. Nice touches include air purifiers and complimentary tea…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
This go-to, family-run option for the few travelers who stay overnight in Chavín has well-appointed rooms with cute bedspreads, large bathrooms and –…
Cuzco
A spacious and quiet courtyard hotel. Rooms are bordered with floral accents, with heated towel racks and down duvets. Some feature bathtubs. Breakfast…
Lima
A little, service-oriented boutique hotel in a convenient neighborhood. It's stylish and elegant, with eight rooms, with styles ranging from classical to…
Aguas Calientes
One of the original Aguas Calientes lodgings, friendly Bill’s features smart rooms in a multitiered construction. Beds are covered in thick cotton quilts,…
Lima
This intimate hotel features 20 monochromatic rooms outfitted with soft sheets, slippers and marble baths. Service is proper and the on-site restaurant…
Arequipa
Housed in an 18th-century building, this scenic hotel is nonetheless fitted out with all the expected modern comforts. High-domed ceilings and unique…
Puerto Maldonado
A relatively flash, central place, the Paititi has a series of spacious, airy rooms, many full of attractive old wooden furniture, along with telephones…
Amazon Basin
This sizeable central hotel is not nearly as flash as it fancies itself, but it’s comfortable. Set around a swimming pool, the somewhat old-fashioned…
Amazon Basin
Six to seven hours' drive from Cuzco, Manu Cloud Forest Lodge is a basic 16- to 20-bed lodge providing six rooms with hot showers, a sauna (!), a…
Cuzco
Behind a tall wall, this modern inn offers a personable option with bright, imaginatively themed rooms, with family photos and colonial accents. Rooms…
Puno
Bright and cheery, Pukara leaves no corner undecorated, with an eye-catching four-story relief, murals and other touches. Rooms all have cable TV, phones…
Cañón Del Colca
A fairly upscale option, Casona Plaza Ecolodge has bright, large, heated rooms with safes and cable TV in independent bungalows over spacious grounds…
Lake Titicaca
When you arrive, Amantaní Community Lodging, basically the island families, will allocate you to your accommodations according to a rotating system…
Cuzco & the Sacred Valley
On the outskirts of Cachora gazing down on the valley below, this two-story lodge offers attractive rooms with electric showers. You can also order meals…
Lake Titicaca
Community leader Félix Turpo has a gorgeous garden and the Capachica Peninsula’s most spectacular view, overlooking Isla Taquile. It’s also the spot to…
