Bedbugs in our room... not many, but all it takes is a few to start an infestation. The hostel itself would not have been overall acceptable for the cost (30S for a huge matrimonial room with shared bath). There is a nice rooftop and free fast WiFi (which was switched off at midnight) Hostal Santa Catalina has small kitchen for... More

We stayed in a double room with private bathroom for s/.50, which initially seemed to be good with both a TV and a fridge in the room. However, after the first night we woke up with a number of bites. We inspected the mattress and found a few bedbugs. When we told the owner, he naturally said that there had... More

Quite good hostel in center of Arequipa. Owner didn't communicate by email, but reservation by system worked. There wasn't problem to stay longer there also keeping our baggage while we hiked in Colca canyon. We stayed in double room with bathroom on the roof - nice. +perfect location in center (10min to Plaza de Armas by foot) +nice terrace on... More

Santa Catalina hostel is a beautiful old house with comfortable rooms, reliable hot showers, free wi-fi (though just one station), a kitchen, safe storage room, laundry service and a good location. Senor Lucho was very pleasant and helpful, he got us a good deal for the Colca Canyon 3 day trek, provided maps and good recommendations, let us use the... More

I turned up without a reservation but was still able to get a room. Normally this would be a bad sign but everything the website claims to deliver was provided. There was hotwater in the showers, the rooms and bathrooms were always clean. There is a nice patio at the top of the building which is great for sitting out... More