The best accommodations Peru

Budget & Tips

Peru offers a wide variety of prices and comfort. The more touristic regions have more choices and it is not uncommon to find alternative accommodations, glampings, cabañas or lodges, but in a more upscale category. You can always find small hotels or hostels at reasonable prices up to S/ 100 or 30 US$ for a double room. These are usually family-run hotels. In some of them, the service is still good and the atmosphere very relaxed. However, you should not dwell on the details. Youth hostels and dormitories have been renovated in the last few years in line with the workation trend. So there are also new attractive places with many services (kitchen, luggage storage, tours, parties). Air BnB also works very well locally. A classic hotel equivalent to our 2** is around 40 US$ and 60 US$ per room. Finally, a more comfortable room and/or a room with charm oscillates around 70 US$ to 120 US$, all depends also on the region and the season. Do not hesitate to book directly on the hotel websites

To be booked

The busiest period is July-August, when the Andes are dry and the weather is good, although the nights are cold. You can travel in equally good weather conditions from April to June or between September and December. The jungle lodges, which are less numerous, can be more easily unavailable, so book early if you have your eye on a unique place. Holy Week, Fiestas Patrias (July 28th and 29th) and Christmas are traditionally times when there is less availability and prices tend to go up.

What's very local

One of the experiences to try when you come to Peru is that of rural community tourism which consists in sleeping one or more nights in traditional communities. It is often necessary to book through an agency, some direct contacts also circulate between travelers, unfortunately the good plans change quite often. You can have a look at these experiences on the state platform, turismocomunitario.com.pe.

In Peru you can still find shared bathrooms(baño compartido) in some simple hotels or hostels. In general, sheets and towels are provided everywhere.

For food lovers

Breakfasts are almost always included, from basic coffee/bread to buffet style. It's important to ask beforehand.

Smokers

Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms. The establishments provide special areas for smoking.

Tourist traps

In some cities, you are expected to arrive at the airport or bus terminal to be sold a bill of goods. These hotels are not bad, but they are often modern, out of the way and not necessarily at a much lower price.