Casa Andina Premium Arequipa
A restored colonial manor house behind the Santa Catalina Monastery.
- Address: Calle Ugarte 403, Cercado, Arequipa 04001
- District: Historic center (Cercado), 3 blocks from Plaza de Armas
- Category: upscale, historic
Casa Andina Premium Arequipa occupies a restored 18th-century colonial manor house just three blocks from the Plaza de Armas, directly behind the Santa Catalina Monastery, one of Arequipa's signature sights. The property blends the original sillar-stone courtyards, arches and carved wood details of the manor house with a newer wing built in the same style, so most of its 41 rooms -- including an Imperial Suite and two Senior Suites set inside the historic house itself -- keep the thick stone walls and high alcoved ceilings typical of Arequipa's colonial architecture. Public areas include a restaurant serving Peruvian and international dishes, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center and small event spaces, making it as workable for a short business stay as it is atmospheric for leisure travelers. Its location, tucked into the quiet cobbled streets of the historic center, puts the Monastery, the Cathedral and the Plaza de Armas all within an easy walk.
Why we chose it
- One of the very few hotels in Arequipa actually inside a restored colonial manor house, not just near one.
- Walking distance to the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Cathedral and the Plaza de Armas.
- A quiet, historic setting near the Plaza de Armas.
Highlights
- Restored 18th-century colonial manor house, 3 blocks from the Plaza de Armas
- Directly behind the Santa Catalina Monastery
- Imperial Suite and two Senior Suites inside the original historic house
- Colonial courtyards with sillar-stone arches and carved wood doors
- On-site restaurant, bar/lounge and 24-hour business center
- Breakfast is a full buffet, served each morning in the colonial courtyard and restaurant.
- The hotel already includes a guest bathroom photo showing an accessible grab bar; Casa Andina's other premium properties (Miraflores, Cusco, Golf Los Incas) publish wheelchair-accessible rooms with roll-in showers, grab bars and access ramps as a chain-wide standard, so this property likely offers the same.
Ideal for
- travelers who want a historic, atmospheric stay in the heart of colonial Arequipa
- couples and honeymooners
- business travelers needing a central, well-equipped hotel
Frequently asked questions
How far is Casa Andina Premium Arequipa from the Plaza de Armas?
About three blocks -- an easy 5-10 minute walk through the historic center.
Is the hotel close to the Santa Catalina Monastery?
Yes -- it sits directly behind the Monastery, one of Arequipa's most-visited sights.
Are the rooms inside the original colonial building?
Some are. The Imperial Suite and two Senior Suites occupy the historic 18th-century manor house itself, while Superior, Traditional and standard Suite rooms are in a newer wing built in the same colonial style.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
Yes -- an on-site restaurant serves Peruvian and international dishes, along with a bar/lounge and daily buffet breakfast.