Name: El Albergue Español Backpackers
Address: Calle Peral 117, Areq01 Arequipa, Peru, Calle Peral 117, Arequipa, Areq01, Peru
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $4 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hostel El Albergue Español Backpackers

Calle Peral 117, Areq01 Arequipa, Peru –

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*9.4* Historic Centre of Arequipa: only 1 minute away! (50 feet by foot)

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The rooms were very clean, aesthetically pleasing, and the beds very comfortable. The location was a couple of blocks from the plaza and the staff was very helping.

Leandro

United States of America

I liked the architecture. I didn’t mind the peeling paint and plaster.

Laurel

United States of America

The staff was always willing to chat and help organize trips or recommend restaurants, things to do in the city. Very friendly and welcoming always! The building is very unique in its design with all rooms facing the interior courtyard. I loved the hostel!

Kathy

Spain

REALLY great location just a few minutes walk from the plaza de armas! Staff are kind and accommodating. The rooms are really well attended to and the beds are clean and comfortable. The price for private rooms is also super affordable!

Isabelle

United States of America

The staff was very helpful and nice. The hostel itself is very peculiar with its white and blue colors, and from the terrace there's a very nice view. The location is good, close to the city center.

Giuliavvv

Poland

Nice room. Decent quality for the price. Not worth it for the lack of wifi though.

Gringo

Ecuador

Great rooftop area, great location in the middle of time and very good value for money

Christopher

United Kingdom

This hostel is in a great location, close to the main square. It's also great value for money and has a nice roof terrace. They kept our bags during the Colca trek

Frantisek

United Kingdom

Very friendly staff who allowed us to check in to our rooms at 5:30am due to Peru Hop overnight bus to Arequipa. Excellent location, nice views from the rooftop, right in the city centre, 7min walk to Plaza de Armas. Great value for money, comfortable beds.

Laura

United Kingdom

Bed was quite comfortable, lockers were big (bring your own lock). The hostel's location is close to the centre.

Stijn

Netherlands

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9.2

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“The rooms were very clean, aesthetically pleasing, and the beds very comfortable. The location was a couple of blocks from the plaza and the staff was very helping.”

Leandro United States of America
“I liked the architecture. I didn’t mind the peeling paint and plaster.”

Laurel United States of America
“The staff was always willing to chat and help organize trips or recommend restaurants, things to do in the city. Very friendly and welcoming always!”

Kathy Spain
“REALLY great location just a few minutes walk from the plaza de armas! Staff are kind and accommodating. The rooms are really well attended to and the beds are clean and comfortable.”

Isabelle United States of America
“The staff was very helpful and nice. The hostel itself is very peculiar with its white and blue colors, and from the terrace there's a very nice view.”

Giuliavvv Poland
“Nice room. Decent quality for the price. Not worth it for the lack of wifi though.”

Gringo Ecuador
“Great rooftop area, great location in the middle of time and very good value for money”

Christopher United Kingdom
“This hostel is in a great location, close to the main square. It's also great value for money and has a nice roof terrace. They kept our bags during the Colca trek”

Frantisek United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff who allowed us to check in to our rooms at 5:30am due to Peru Hop overnight bus to Arequipa.”

Laura United Kingdom
“Bed was quite comfortable, lockers were big (bring your own lock). The hostel's location is close to the centre.”

Stijn Netherlands

El Albergue Español is a youth hostel located in Arequipa's historic center, just 1,000 feet from Plaza de Armas Square and 1,650 feet from Santa Catelina Convent. Free WiFi access is available here.

The colonial-style property offers simple rooms with vaulted stone ceilings. Some rooms have a private bathroom and cable TV. Solar panels are used to heat the water.

El Albergue Español has an attractive terrace with volcano views. The reception offers free luggage storage, and there are also laundry facilities.

There is a large market just 500 feet away, while the main financial area is within a 1-minute walk.

This is our guests' favorite part of Arequipa, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Arequipa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

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Area Info

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Arequipa’s old town is known for its white "sillar" rock-crafted buildings that show off their Baroque design. The main square, Plaza de Armas, is surrounded by numerous museums and churches.

Closest Landmarks *

Historic Centre of Arequipa
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Santo Domingo Convent and Church
0.2 miles
Ricketts House
0.2 miles
Compania de Jesus Church
0.2 miles
Cathedral of Arequipa
0.3 miles
Plaza de Armas
0.3 miles
Policlínico Metropolitano
0.3 miles
Goyeneche Palace
0.3 miles
Arequipa's Historical Museum
0.3 miles
Santa Catalina de Siena Convent
0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

EL SUPER Supermarket
0.1 miles
STARBUCKS Restaurant
0.2 miles
MC DONALDS Restaurant
0.2 miles
LA LUCHA Restaurant
0.2 miles
CAPRICCIO Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
SAN CAMILO Market
0.2 miles
FORUM Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
DEJA VU Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles

Closest Airports *

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
4.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“We got there very early in the morning, woke up the guy at the reception. He was very friendly, offered us a cuppa and gave some directions for the city. The ro...”

Roberto

Italy

8.0

“Good location and well decorated in Greek style. Nice rooftop terras”

Nicolas

Belgium

7.9

“Close to centre and plaza de armas Rooftop terrace Bright colors everywhere ”

Alicia

Belgium

7.9

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Children not allowed.

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This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Please note that the property has steep and narrow stairs. There is a bar located next to the property.

Please note that as solar panels are used to heat water, hot water is not guaranteed 24 hours a day.

Please note the property does not have the facilities to accommodations senior citizens or families with children.

“The rooms were very clean, aesthetically pleasing, and the beds very comfortable. The location was a couple of blocks from the plaza and the staff was very helping. ”

“The staff was always willing to chat and help organize trips or recommend restaurants, things to do in the city. Very friendly and welcoming always! The building is very unique in its design with all rooms facing the interior courtyard. I loved the hostel!”

“REALLY great location just a few minutes walk from the plaza de armas! Staff are kind and accommodating. The rooms are really well attended to and the beds are clean and comfortable. The price for private rooms is also super affordable!”

“The staff was very helpful and nice. The hostel itself is very peculiar with its white and blue colors, and from the terrace there's a very nice view. The location is good, close to the city center.”

“Very friendly staff who allowed us to check in to our rooms at 5:30am due to Peru Hop overnight bus to Arequipa. Excellent location, nice views from the rooftop, right in the city centre, 7min walk to Plaza de Armas. Great value for money, comfortable beds. ”

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Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Eva
Australia

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the check in staff were very friendly and spoke fantastic english, with other staff it was sometimes hard to communicate and weren't as welcoming
the location is great, the terraces are great, we had a room on the top floor with a great view. great value for money and a comfortable sleep. perfect for your stay in Arequipa

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Ali
Turkey

2 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is no kitchen. Just some place to heat some food.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Falk
Germany
5.0

“Good for staying 1-2 night´s before going to Colca Canyon... would not really stay much longer there”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Could have had real hot water...even if I showered after 10 AM as suggested for using solar hot water...
I liked the location and the price...

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Saskia
Netherlands
2.5

“Property does not provide promised services!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
For travellers whom would like to do laundry in this hostel be informed the hostel mentiones laundry service but cannot provide this service in mentioned time. Laundry should be delivered to them before 10:00 am. We tried to hand it in at 09:40 but were dissapointed to hear laundry service already passed by.
No hot water! Hot water can only be realized when the sun is out. Unfortuanetly for us no hot water the entire stay! At 06;00 am a new check in arrived of 15 people whom did not ubderstand the concept of early morning silence. The front office host did not care about their paying guests and did not take any action to avoid a mess during this morning.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 3, 2019

Roberto
Italy

2 helpful votes
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
We got there very early in the morning, woke up the guy at the reception. He was very friendly, offered us a cuppa and gave some directions for the city. The room was big and clean, bed comfy. The neighborhood is quiet and just 5 mins away from the main square. Recommeded.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Schmiddiii
Peru
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We got exactly what we expected. Nice small cheap hostel in the center of arequipa

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 17, 2019

Anonymous
Germany

1 helpful vote
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- no clean bed when we arrived, but they changed the bedsheets after we asked for - sparse equipment in the room
- direct in the city center - great view from the rooftop, where you can enjoy the sun

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 29, 2019

Nicolas
Belgium

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kitchen is very small en almost no equipment.
Good location and well decorated in Greek style. Nice rooftop terras

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 7, 2019

Emma
Italy

7 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was loud music playing until after midnight. There was only hot water only between 10am and 3pm so we couldn't get a warm shower since we were only staying for one night and checked in after 3 o'clock.
Bed was comfortable. It was cheap.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 31, 2019

Yonatan
Israel
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The showers dont have hot water at night. Only at noon.
The place wasn't expensive and comfortable beds.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Gamau
Belgium

1 helpful vote
7.9

“Great place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some cuttlery in the kitchen would be nice
Very nice place with a great terasse to enjoy the sun! I recommend the tour they offer to the Colca canyon. We had a great time there!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 25, 2019

Stefan
Australia
9.2

“Australian Single Room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No breakfast included, but it’s so cheap to stay and there are many cheap and tasty spots around
Was in two difference single rooms, the first was upstairs and okay, the second was on the ground floor and super comfortable and romantic. Great value, and towel hire is only 2 soles, a big water only 4 soles, and the property seems very authentic and easy on the eye.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 22, 2019

Leandro
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The showers are powered by solar panels for hot water which resulted in us not taking a hot shower at all during our stay. I agree with the other reviews that this is the biggest downside to this hostel. It will be very rare if you ever get even warm water at the times they recommend to shower: 11 am - 3 pm
The rooms were very clean, aesthetically pleasing, and the beds very comfortable. The location was a couple of blocks from the plaza and the staff was very helping.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Kevin
France

2 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
One of the two guys at the reception doesn't speak any English and makes no effort to help understanding his English.
Most of the tours (canyon de colca, etc...) are bookable at the hostel

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 16, 2019

Kbomb
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Luke warm water. Not great social atmosphere.
Super cheap. Friendly staff. Comfy beds.

Stayed in July 2019

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