3 Best Hotels in Huanuco, The Central Highlands

This colonial-style building, built in 1943, is chic, swanky, and completely out of place in simple Huánuco, which explains the business travelers wandering its wide halls. Rooms, all with private baths and hot water, are modern and eclectic. Some overlook the plaza, but beware of noise on mornings and weekends. Public areas are opulent yet intimate, with corners in which to relax and have a quiet conversation. The courtyard pool, sauna, and gym provide respite for those returning from long day tours of the surrounding pampas. The on-site restaurant is also solid and serves both regional and international dishes.

This local mainstay has nothing special about its accommodations, but the price and location (just a block from Huánuco's Plaza de Armas) make it an attractive option for budget travelers. Beyond the clean, functional rooms, the hotel's real selling point is its refurbished patio restaurant, which serves up tasty criollo specialties at modest prices. There's also a small pool for kids in the summer.

Though not fancy, this traveler's hotel exudes a homey vibe and offers bright, spacious rooms at a reasonable cost. No lavish amenities here: just a clean, quiet place to lay your head while enjoying the staff's cheerful hospitality.