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Hostal La Casa de Melgar

2.5 star property
Start your day with an energizing breakfast buffet and take advantage of tour assistance to explore this historic city.

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Superior Double Room
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Experience the warmth of Arequipa at Hostal La Casa de Melgar, located in the Historical Center. Begin your day with a breakfast buffet and connect to WiFi, then unwind in the garden or grab a snack from the deli.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$79
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room | Living area

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Calle Melgar Nro. 108 - Cercado, Arequipa, Arequipa, 04001

What's nearby

  • Santa Catalina Monastery - 7 min walk
  • Arequipa Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • Arequipa Plaza de Armas - 7 min walk
  • San Camilo Market - 10 min walk
  • Catholic University of Santa Maria - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Arequipa Station - 9 min drive
  • Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prana Vegan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zingaro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ary Quepay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeehaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Los Leños - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostal La Casa de Melgar

Hostal near Arequipa Plaza de Armas
At Hostal La Casa de Melgar, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • A reception hall and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal La Casa de Melgar include comforts such as free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: PEN 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 20601185653

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law; payments cannot be split between currencies
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hostal Casa Melgar Hostel Arequipa
Hostal Casa Melgar Hostel
Hostal Casa Melgar Arequipa
Hostal Casa Melgar
La Casa De Melgar Hostal Hotel Arequipa
Casa Melgar Arequipa
La Casa De Melgar Arequipa
Hostal La Casa de Melgar Hostal
Hostal La Casa de Melgar Arequipa
Hostal La Casa de Melgar Hostal Arequipa

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal La Casa de Melgar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal La Casa de Melgar?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal La Casa de Melgar on 18 Feb 2025 start from AU$78.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hostal La Casa de Melgar?

Hostal La Casa de Melgar doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostal La Casa de Melgar?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hostal La Casa de Melgar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hostal La Casa de Melgar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PEN 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostal La Casa de Melgar located?

Located in Historical Center, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Iglesia de San Francisco and Arequipa Plaza de Armas. Museo de Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa and Puente Grau are also within 5 minutes. Arequipa Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Hostal La Casa de Melgar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel
Staff were very friendly and hotel is only a few minutes walk to main area. Many places to eat nearby and cash exchange places. Hotel is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramsubramani

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay in the center of Arequipa, with the garden which is a little paradise, nice hosts and great service. The hotel is made of Sillar, a beautiful and thick rock, which makes the noise isolation great, the insulation too, but can limit the wifi speed in some rooms (if you go there for work, tell them, they will give you a room where the network is perfect).
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Alfonso

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was not working good and staff did not give me a reasonable solution
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La Casa de Melgar : Service with a big smile
La Casa de Melgar is in a beautiful old building. Breakfast, with a selection of fruit, juices, yoghurt, bread as well as ham, cheese and eggs is served in a boring area, although you can have it in the beautiful garden. The rooms have very high ceilings which can turn the room quite chilly in the evening (there is no heating, so make sure that the sun warms up the room during the day) The shower is good, but unfortunately too much water was spilled before it was warm/hotthe area is quite close to the Plaza de Armas and Santa Catalina monastery and next door is a great pizzeria and close by are a coffee house/Biergarten and very good laundrette. Staff was just amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and convenient location. Noisy because of thin walls.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the atmosphere at this unique hotel. The rooms were designed around the colonial stone architecture, and the community breakfast nook in the courtyard/garden was a beautiful, tranquil oasis with flowers and hummingbirds, and tasty eggs to order. The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful to arrange transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer, New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this older hotel. One of the rooms did not have much light and the water pressure was low. Our other room didn’t have this problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Taunton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room in beautiful building
This was an excellent room (expect tasteful bare stone walls and original furniture) with a large, clean bathroom. The property offers a fantastic range at breakfast, which is served within the beautiful grounds. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming but iffy on cleanliness
Check in was fine but it looked like the front desk guy checked the bathroom just then to see if it was OK. He thought it was but it wasn't. In addition to the old condition of the towels, gray and tattered, there was actually what looked like blood splattered on one. The sheets looked mostly clean, very small pillows, but on the cover there were many stains and hairs on the inner layers of covers. Yes we could have asked to switch rooms or have it fixed but it was the end of a long travel day and we were exhausted. Bring a pack towel and shower slippers and check your room thoroughly. We checked out a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jenn, Leduc, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice!
The hotel was in a great location being only a short walk to the plaza de armas, the monastery (must see!) and restaurants and shops. The hotel is very old, which we absolutely loved! The character was amazing and the grounds were beautiful with a garden to view during breakfast. The hotel staff were excellent! We loved that we chose to stay here and would definitely return if we ever have a chance to in the future :)

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite rustic environment but I loved it.Lovely garden you walk through to get to your room and breakfast area outside and covered.House is an old casona of the area.

4/10 Poor

globalfeminist, canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in Puno
They accommodated my 5 am arrival but with a lot of grumbling. I know that an early check in is not always expected, and I did appreciate it, however, arriving at 5 or6 am to Puno seemed to be the norm. The staff did not speak any English nor try to accommodate my limited Spanish. I didn't think they were very friendly - only friendly when they wanted to sell me an overpriced tour. The hot water was limiting- I let the shower run for 10 mins before I even got a little bit of heat in the water. My room was suppose to have city views and instead I had a view of the hotel stairway. The breakfast is super minimal- bread,cheese, hot beverage. They freaked out when a friend came up to my room to use the banos. The manager eyed me suspiciously each time I came to the hotel. It is not conveniently located to any of the limited sights in Puno.

10/10 Excellent

Karoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, peaceful, lovely, large comfortable room
Beatiful hotel - charming architecture, good basic breakfast with eggs, cereal, fresh fruit tea and coffee overlooking the garden. We loved our room 204- it was on top floor at one end with a sunny terrace. Loved the vaulted ceilings in the large room with its 3 foot thick walls and wooden interior shutters- quiet and dark. Lovely. Steps away from the old town with its noise and traffic congested roads yet you step inside the hotel and suddenly it's serene, quiet and the air feels fresh. The beds were also comfortable and the shower nice and hot.

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a place
Great lication near main historic plaza. Service was average (only Peruvians I have met who didn't smile) but the room and hotel uniqueness and location more than made up for it!

8/10 Good

Matthew, New York

Liked: Staff & service
La Casa de Melgar Hostal is a good value. They have complimentary breakfast and free wi-fi. The buildings look original and the aesthetics make this hostel feel like it's part of the monastery. It's got a almost whimsical feel. The bathroom needs updating. We had to turn the sink faucet a couple times just to get a little water to come out. For the shower, it took about 10 minutes of running the water in order to get hot water to come out. And, the toilet flush button got jammed, which resulted in a constant sound of running water. The room itself was moderately sized. There weren't a lot of outlets in the room, so we had to unplug the TV and bedside lamp in order to charge our phones and camera batteries. As for the bed, it didn't look like it would be comfortable as the mattress was rather thin, but I was able to sleep fairly well. Beware, if you stay here, don't let the wool blanket touch your skin. Two of my friends I traveled with made that mistake and had bug bites in the morning. I don't think they were bed bugs, but possibly mite bites or something else. This hostel could be great if they improve the facility a little bit and clean their blankets better. Stayed May 2016, traveled with friends

8/10 Good

Woody, Epping, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place & next to a good Italian trattoria
This Hostel is a real gem. Staff speaks English and is manned 24 hrs a day. The hostel is like a home with internal courtyards and full of atmosphere. It is next to a fantastic Italian trattoria which happen to be a new business opened 2 weeks ago. It is run by brother and sister team. The brother bakes and makes fresh pasta daily and the sister cooks. Quite a team. Fornellino trattoria is a real winner.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
feel like royalty
This place was beautiful and artistic.You step bacon time with enormous ceilings and grand doors & windows. It is more of a boutique place, you will not feel like you are in the holiday inn! The staff was helpful and courteous, they even changed out our TV because the reception was poor on the channel we wanted! the place is located just a 3 min walk from the "hub" of entertainment-enjoy!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint, unique hotel with picturesque courtyards and walkways. Staff is friendly and helpful. Loved it. A little chilly at night in July.

10/10 Excellent

alba, VT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enchanting
Enchanting hotel... Feels like a different time. Must stay.

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Beautiful gardens, a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Didier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel merveilleux! irréprochable! Imbattable!
Hôtel surprenant avec un charme fou... Derrière la façade simple, une succession de jardins intérieurs vous amènent aux différents appartements coloniaux en pierres volcaniques . Pourrait- être une attraction touristique tellement il reflète l'âme et la particularité architecturale de la Ville. Merveilleux! Le service irréprochable s'ajoute au reste. Parfait!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immersi in un’altra epoca
Struttura bellissima ricavata in una antica abitazione, camere originali dove si respira l’autenticità di Arequipa. Il personale è gentilissimo sempre disponibile. Colazione più che buona.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023