Hotel Hacienda Puno

A colonial-era house in the historic center, with a rooftop view over Lake Titicaca.

  • Address: Jr. Deustua 297, Puno
  • District: Puno

Hotel Hacienda Puno occupies an 18th-century house a few steps from Puno's Plaza de Armas, in the middle of the historic center. The building keeps its colonial bones -- vaulted brick ceilings, heavy wooden doors and a striking spiral staircase that winds down through the interior -- while the guest rooms themselves are simply furnished and comfortable, most looking out over the narrow streets and rooftops of central Puno. The real payoff is upstairs: a top-floor Sky Room restaurant that opens onto a 360-degree view of the city and, on a clear day, the lake beyond it, where breakfast is served each morning. It suits travelers who want to be inside the walkable center of Puno rather than out at a lakefront resort.

Why we chose it

  • A genuinely historic building -- vaulted ceilings, original doors and a spiral staircase you don't find in newer Puno hotels.
  • The Sky Room's rooftop view over the city and Lake Titicaca is one of the better vantage points in central Puno.
  • A short, flat walk from the Plaza de Armas, useful for travelers who don't want to rely on taxis in the historic center.

Highlights

  • 18th-century colonial building in Puno's historic center
  • A dramatic spiral staircase running through the interior
  • Rooftop Sky Room restaurant with 360-degree views over the city and lake
  • A few minutes' walk from the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral
  • Breakfast is a buffet, served each morning in the rooftop Sky Room restaurant.

Ideal for

  • travelers who want to stay in Puno's walkable historic center
  • guests drawn to colonial architecture and character over resort amenities
  • shorter stays before or after a lake excursion

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Hacienda Puno on the lake?

No -- it's in Puno's historic center, a short walk from the Plaza de Armas. Lake Titicaca is visible from the rooftop Sky Room restaurant on clear days, but the hotel itself is not lakefront.

Is the altitude an issue at this hotel?

Puno sits at close to 12,570 feet regardless of where you stay in the city, so the same precautions apply: take the first day slowly, stay hydrated and consider coca tea. This hotel does not advertise in-room oxygen; guests concerned about altitude should ask directly or consider a lakefront hotel that offers it.

What is the building's history?

It's an 18th-century colonial house in central Puno, with original vaulted ceilings and a notable spiral staircase; some local sources associate the building with a stay by the 19th-century poet Mariano Melgar, though this has not been independently verified by us.

Does the hotel arrange tours to the Uros and Taquile islands?

Hotels in central Puno typically arrange or refer guests to lake excursions through a tour desk or local operator; confirm directly with the hotel what it offers before booking.