Casa de Avila Hotel in Arequipa

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

Ample spaces, and a central courtyard with rooms around it, are the main attraction in this well rated place located at only four blocks from Main Square and close to all attractions in town. The beautiful central courtyard with umbrellas and sun chairs is the preferred area of our guests. Enjoy lying under the always sunny weather of the city.

Our business is highly rated in security, cleanliness and staff. Couples, women travellers, mid to advance age travelers are our regular clients. They appreciate the place, but most of all our always smiley and devoted personnel.

All rooms have comfortable beds, basic furniture and private bathroom with hot water and TV (Cable), free Internet and WI-FI all over the place. Free coffee all day. Cafetería service. Continental breakfast included in all rates, fried or scrambled eggs, giant fruit salad, and other options available at less than 2 dollars. During the evenings we have local bear and Peruvian Pisco at your requirement.

Single, Double and Twin Rooms available. Three multiple rooms (3-4 beds) if you are traveling with friends. This season we offer 1 girl’s shared bedroom. We have 35 rooms in total. Linen included and towels changed daily. No smoking rooms, but you can do it in the Garden or opened areas.

We provide a charming and informal hostel environment in a big hotel infrastructure. It is never noisy or crowded as a cheap hostel, but economic enough to help your budget.

‘Casa de Avila’ also runs the most famous Spanish School in town. School is open for non guests too. Our specialty, short courses in 1 to 1 method.

The best Travel Information desk in town. You can book through us to the best adventures available in town or fix your connections to other cities in the country. Ask for our great package to Colca Canyon.

And of course, do not forget to look for Paco, the Hotel’s pet, a lovely 40 year old tortoise with character, living in our courtyard. Enjoy feeding him with delicious local bananas or any other fruit.

-Facilities:
Internet WI-FI
Cafeteria/kitchen
Laundry service
Safety box
Luggage room
Travel Information Desk
Spanish classes

-Activities:
Learning Spanish
Gastronomic route
Colca tour or trek
Cultural lectures

Wegbeschreibung

How to get to Casa de Avila:
If you arrive by bus, from any of the bus stations take a taxi IN THE PARK LOT of the station. Official taxi drivers are uniformed. Ask them to bring you to our Hostel. You will take no more than 10 minutes. Price: five soles the most.

From the Airport a taxi will take 15 minutes to get here and will cost no more than $6. We can arrange pick up from the Airport.

Are taxis from station safe?
They are safe if you take taxis in the parking area of the station. Do not go out of the station to take a taxi.

Warning:
Taxi drivers are used to receive tips from hostels if they take passengers. Sometimes they will try to change your decision and take you to another place. So, please do not trust on their advice. Come personally and judge yourself.

‘CasaDeAvila’ is located in the Center of Arequipa, Perú, at four blocks (walk distance) from Main Square, in a nice and SAFE area called Vallecito (little valley).