Arequipa — Traveler Guide
Traveling to Arequipa with children requires a particular kind of hotel — one that genuinely welcomes families rather than merely tolerating them. The properties in this guide have been selected for their spacious family configurations, swimming pools, flexible dining, and locations that put the city's most family-friendly attractions within reach. They're also places where parents get to enjoy the trip too: the best family hotels here manage the difficult balance between catering to children and offering the quality of experience that adults travel to Arequipa for.
Quick Answer
Our top pick for family hotels in Arequipa is Casa Andina Premium Arequipa in Historic Centre — rated 9.0 Superb and offering Volcano views, Colonial mansion. For an excellent alternative, Hotel La Casa de Mi Abuela in Historic Centre is a superb choice at the $$ price point.
About This Guide
Family travel to Arequipa rewards those who plan carefully and choose their hotel with children in mind — not as an afterthought, but as the primary consideration. The properties in this guide have been selected because they genuinely understand what families need: space to spread out, dining that works for different ages and appetites, and staff who treat children as valued guests.
The best family hotels in Arequipa have solved the hardest problem in family travel: keeping parents happy while keeping children entertained. This might mean a pool that holds the attention of a ten-year-old for three hours while their parents read, or interconnecting rooms that give everyone space without separation, or a breakfast buffet that has something for the pickiest eater without requiring a parent to negotiate.
Arequipa offers exceptional experiences for families, and the hotels in this guide are positioned to maximise access to them. The city's most family-friendly attractions, parks, and restaurants are within easy reach of these properties, and the concierge teams at each have been briefed specifically on family-oriented recommendations. This is what good family-hotel service looks like in practice.
In This Guide
8 hotels · Updated March 2026
Historic Centre
The finest conventional luxury hotel in Arequipa, Casa Andina Premium occupies a beautifully restored sillar stone colonial mansion with rooms arranged around a fountain courtyard and a rooftop terrace with views of El Misti volcano. The restaurant serving contemporary Arequipeño cuisine has earned a passionate local following as well as pleasing guests.
Historic Centre
A beloved landmark of Arequipa hospitality for over forty years, La Casa de Mi Abuela occupies a sprawling garden property in the historic centre with colonial-style rooms, a magnificent swimming pool surrounded by subtropical plants, and the kind of warm Peruvian hospitality that makes first-time guests feel immediately at home.
Historic Centre
A grand colonial hotel in a prime historic-centre location with beautifully maintained gardens, a large outdoor pool, and rooms that open onto the internal courtyard's fountain and bougainvillea. The excellent service and the on-site travel desk for Colca Canyon and Cotahuasi expeditions make it a popular base for adventurous travelers.
Selva Alegre
A gracious hotel in the residential Selva Alegre district with views of El Misti from the outdoor pool terrace and the serene atmosphere of a garden resort within easy reach of the city centre. The Libertador brand's connection to Peru's UNESCO-listed colonial heritage is expressed in the architecture and the local art throughout.
Historic Centre — Plaza de Armas
A restored colonial casona directly on the Plaza de Armas, Casona Plaza offers rooms with cathedral views, a rooftop terrace that may have the best vantage point in the city, and a central location that is truly impossible to beat for first-time visitors. The quality of the location-to-price ratio is exceptional by any South American standard.
Historic Centre
A 400-year-old sillar stone house converted into a small boutique hotel with a collection of Peruvian colonial art, rooms with hand-painted ceiling timbers, and a pisco bar that is one of the city's most civilised evening destinations. Every detail communicates the owners' passion for the White City's architectural heritage.
Historic Centre
A boutique hotel in a colonial building with an inner garden courtyard, original stone arches, and rooms that combine Andean textiles with the white sillar stone architecture. The location a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas and the quality of the Peruvian breakfast make it a consistently popular choice for independent travelers.
Colca Canyon
Not in Arequipa city itself but just outside the Colca Canyon — the world's deepest canyon — this remarkable eco-lodge built from local stone and totora reed sits beside natural hot springs with condor-flight views. It's the most extraordinary natural experience available within a day's drive of Arequipa.
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Common Questions
Interconnecting rooms or family suite configurations, a pool, a flexible breakfast with kids' options, proximity to family-friendly attractions, and staff who treat children as genuine guests. Safe areas for kids to run around are often more valuable than any specific amenity.
For younger children, all-inclusive removes the stress of meal logistics and can be excellent value. For families with older children who want to explore local restaurants and culture, a well-located non-all-inclusive hotel offers more variety.
Most hotel kids clubs cater to ages 4–12, though some extend to teens. Confirm the age range, supervision ratios, and programme quality before booking — the difference between a token babysitting service and a genuinely enriching programme is significant.
Book directly and request early check-in explicitly — hotels with availability can often accommodate without charge, especially for families. Arriving with a tired child to a lobby with no room available is one of travel's most avoidable stresses.
Several hotel chains offer family perks within loyalty programmes — kids stay free, complimentary cribs, and children's welcome amenities. IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, and Hilton Honors all have family-friendly policies worth registering for before you travel.
Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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