Palacio Guaqui By Ananay Hotels

Hotel description

Behind a wooden door in the heart of Arequipa, Palacio Guaqui is one of the city's most remarkable architectural gems. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this majestic 18th-century mansion preserves the elegance of Spanish colonial architecture, with impressive sillar stone vaults and spaces that evoke the grandeur of another era.

Carefully restored, the property has retained the authenticity of its original walls and the historic character that sets it apart. Its spacious courtyards and spectacular vaulted ceilings, reaching up to six metres in height, turn every stay into an immersion in the history of Arequipa.

The soul of Palacio Guaqui lies in its inner courtyard, a peaceful setting from which to admire the beauty of sillar stone and the heritage of one of the city's most emblematic buildings.

SANTA MARTA 103 Arequipa Peru

No. of rooms
16

Collection

Bar & Restaurant

The renowned culinary tradition of Arequipa finds its expression at the restaurant and bar of Palacio Guaqui. A setting where local flavours and the richness of Peruvian cuisine are reinterpreted with respect for the region's produce and cultural heritage.

From a leisurely meal to a drink at the end of the day, every moment offers an opportunity to discover the culinary essence of one of the world's most celebrated gastronomic destinations.

Flavours of Peruvian cuisine within historic walls

El bar de Palacio Guaqui con un techo abovedado y luz amarilla

The History of Palacio Guaqui

The history of Palacio Guaqui dates back to the 18th century, when this emblematic building formed part of the colonial legacy associated with the noble title of Count of Guaqui, granted by the Spanish Crown to a prominent Creole family from Arequipa with Navarrese origins.

During its restoration, Ananay Hotels worked alongside local artisans to preserve the authenticity of the original architecture and its decorative details.

Every intervention respected the building's character, reviving traditional techniques that celebrate Peru's cultural and artisanal heritage.