This has to be the best place to stay in Arequipa. Eclectic decor, beautiful gardens and colorful rooms that are stone-built the traditional way (making the room cold even when it is too hot outside! There are plenty of blankets though, so it is not a problem). Breakfast is served in a lovely courtyard overlooking the gardens. Try to organize... more

#1 PLACE IN PERU ! 18th Century Mansion Charming! AMAZING BREAKFAST! NOTHING TO SAY BUT THIS PLACE ROCKED MY WORLD! Pay a bit more for the bigger rooms or suites, it's worth it! Also, bargain the price a little if you can. No matter what , it's a great deal. I didn't want to leave! more

We stayed at La Casa de Melgar for one night before leaving early in the morning on our Colca Canyon tour. We found the hotel to be full of character - in the good way, not the real estate listing way. Our triple was a huge room with high ceilings that had its own fireplace, table and chairs, antique looking... more

We stayed for a total of 4 nights and enjoyed it very much: The interior design and architecture of the old casa is beautiful, pieceful and quiet. Staff was very friendly; Every room has a different atmosphere and style, we loved #204 with a small terrace; Safe baggage storage; Free wifi if you have your own laptop; Good breakfast with... more

The Casa de Melgar is like an oasis from the busy streets of Arequipa. After what felt like a harrowing 18hr bus ride from Lima, I was extremely happy to be checking into this hotel. The sunny courtyard garden is beautiful and peaceful. Breakfast is served on the patio looking over the garden. My room was a single, not adjoining... more

Stepping into the Casa de Melgar feels a little like going back in time - fairly brusque receptionist checked us in on a whiteboard with numbers and letters scattered across it, leaving me wondering whether i had made a mistake booking here. Worry not, once checked in and shown to the rustic room - simple, but clean, and decorated with... more

Arrived in Arequipa from Nasca and had booked ahead to stay in Casa de Melgar after reading reviews. We had gotten the overnight bus and didn't expect to be able to check in but we were shown our gorgeous room straight away at 8am. The room had no adjoining rooms so I can't comment on the noise issue. The shower... more

I read all the great reviews here on Tripadvisor and on Frommers and I really can't figure out why everyone had such nice things to say about this place. The hotel is more like a dungeon. The room was really shabby and dark (the pictures I took are in the most flattering daytime light; at night, it just feels so... more

This hotel was beautiful and comfortable. I stayed in 2 different rooms, before and after a Colca Canyon hike, and thought they were both excellent. Had no problems with noise from other rooms, as mentioned on this site, always had hot water, and I thought the staff were very pleasant and helpful, and the breakfast was good. I would definitely... more