3 Best Hotels in Huancayo, The Central Highlands

Rooms at the El Márquez are comfortably modern, if a bit bland; the more upscale ones have cathedral views and Jacuzzis. Service is brisk and efficient, so if you just want a cozy place to sleep, look no further.

The hacienda-style exterior of this elegant hotel gives it a worldly charm that sets it above the city's newer lodgings. Public areas are ornate, with traditional Peruvian paintings and local crafts and textiles. Rooms are sparkling clean, and all have TVs, phones, and private baths with hot water. Ask to see several different options before you agree to stay, as rooms vary in size, decor, views, and amenities. Although the neighborhood is quieter than those around the plaza, the hotel is conveniently in the middle of town. Like many lodgings in Peru's sierra, this accommodation has now been incorporated into the Casa Andina chain, so brisk service is a priority.

The most popular lodging among visiting limeños has all the comforts of a modern hotel: rooms with Andean accents, TVs, Wi-Fi, phones, and private baths with hot water. True, the 20th-century architecture is boring, but service is brisker since the hotel was incorporated into the Casa Andina chain. It also features a wheelchair-accessible elevator and a coworking space.