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About this property
Featuring a garden with a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar, qema Arequipa offers rooms with free WiFi. The Main Square is a 10-minute walk away. Guests can also enjoy themselves reading a book from the library. Arequipa is known as the "White City" and is the second largest city in Peru, recognized for its architecture and its great cultural heritage. At qema Arequipa you will have access to various wellness, cultural, art and music activities and events, as it is a space to create connections and experiences. Our hotel, in addition to receiving guests, is also a meeting place for local visitors, especially for special events. After a day walking around the city or activities in the mountains, relax in our outdoor pool and our green gardens, sipping a traditional Pisco sour. At night, join the musical events by dancing to local artists and DJs. On Sundays enjoy brunches at the barbecue, appropriate for a good conversation meeting new people. qema Arequipa is a 6-minute walk from Santa Catalina Convent and 25 minutes from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport by car.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tara
Ireland
“Loved this hostel!! Very clean and cosy. Great vibe! Had more of a hotel feel at times but I didn’t mind. Would definitely stay again and was sad to leave!” - Denisa
Netherlands
“Wow, that is the best hostel I ever stayed at. The property is massive, rooms are large and clean, great service, I really couldn’t recommend it enough.” - Ryan
United Kingdom
“Stunning place so peaceful and modern with good facilities” - Madeleine
United Kingdom
“Fantastic value for money. Great communal facilities. Helpful that you can leave your luggage and that they provide shampoo / shower gel in the bathrooms. Options for organising tours through the hostel too. Easy short walk to all main city centre...” - Leo
Netherlands
“Large clean comfortable room, very nice garden en garden bar.” - Leonie
Germany
“The outdoor area is amazing and the food is good. It was also very clean” - Miriam
France
“The garden with the treehouse and décoration in the garden. The area outside was really beautiful” - Natasha
United Kingdom
“The unpretentious chill space that felt very welcoming. All the staff were friendly and accommodating. The room was spacious and comfortable. They offered so many fun activities, day trips, massages and more. You can explore the city for a few...” - Denif
Germany
“I had a very pleasant stay at qema. Very good service the breakfast was very good and it had a good atmosphere. Especially the volunter Manu with his activities made the evening's very entertaining and I enjoyed his company a lot! So highly...” - Ella
United Kingdom
“Lovely outdoor space, private dorm beds with curtains, hot showers”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Garden
- CuisinePeruvian • Pizza • Local • International • Latin American
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please inform qema Arequipa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.