Hotel España

Frommer's Review

Near the Convento de San Francisco and just 4 blocks from the Plaza de Armas, this extremely popular budget hostal has a funky flair and communal atmosphere. If you're looking to hook up with backpackers from around the globe and set off to explore Peru, you can't do better than Hotel España. It occupies a rambling colonial building chock-full of paintings, ceramics, faux Roman busts, plants, and even the occasional mummy and skull. A maze of rooms, most with shared bathrooms and some with odd numbers such as D3 and G2, is located up a winding staircase. The rooms themselves are simple, with concrete floors but brightly colored walls; they're well-kept, but with cheesy bedspreads. The leafy rooftop garden terrace, with views of San Francisco, is a good place to hang out and trade travel tales. Security is said to be a little lax, so store your stuff in the lockers. Hot water goes to the early bird. The place can be noisy and even a little nuts, but that's part of its charm.

Facilities:
Cafe; travel agency; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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