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qema Arequipa

3.0 star property
Travelers find historic charm and relaxation at this Arequipa hotel, where an outdoor pool and garden complement a restaurant serving authentic local cuisine.

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Located in the Historical Center, Selina Arequipa combines comfort with character. The restaurant serves local dishes for energy to explore. Relax in the garden, cool off in the outdoor pool, and use the free in-room WiFi. Guests praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ฿849
฿934 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Suite, Balcony, Pool View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Balcony, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite with Pool View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite with Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed in Female Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Arequipa, qema Arequipa is in the historical district. Puente Grau and Casa Ricketts are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yanahuara Plaza and Mario Vargas Llosa Palace. Mundo Alpaca and Los Ccoritos are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Map
Calle Jerusalen 606, Arequipa, Arequipa, 04001

What's nearby

  • Puente Grau - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Catalina Monastery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arequipa Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arequipa Plaza de Armas - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Camilo Market - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Arequipa Station - 7 min drive
  • Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chelawasi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zig Zag - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪RedPig - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nowhere Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ary Quepay - ‬3 min walk

About this property

qema Arequipa

Hotel near Arequipa Plaza de Armas
Consider a stay at qema Arequipa and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. In addition to a business centre and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser and luggage storage
  • Bike parking, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 80 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru value-added tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption only applies to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Property Registration Number 20605629009

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law; payments cannot be split between currencies
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Selina Arequipa Hostel
Selina Arequipa Hostel
Selina Arequipa
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Selina Arequipa Arequipa
Arequipa Selina Arequipa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Selina Arequipa
Selina Arequipa Arequipa
Selina Hostel
Selina
Arequipa
Selina Arequipa
Socia/tel Arequipa
Socialtel Arequipa
Qema Arequipa Hotel
Qema Arequipa Arequipa
Qema Arequipa Hotel Arequipa

Frequently asked questions

Does qema Arequipa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at qema Arequipa?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at qema Arequipa on 3 Feb 2026 start from ฿849.28, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is qema Arequipa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at qema Arequipa?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at qema Arequipa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at qema Arequipa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is qema Arequipa located?

Located in Historical Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Puente Grau and Arequipa Plaza de Armas. Mundo Alpaca and Museo de Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa are also within 10 minutes. Arequipa Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

qema Arequipa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The poolside al fresco dining and bar was so great. The river rafting tour they arranged was super fun, with convenient pickup from the hotel. The staff are all so nice. The room was cleaned well and was quite comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place close to the historical center. I felt welcome and everything was here to enjoy a perfect stay in the calmness of the hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modest rooms but very charming. Extremely helpful staff. Younger person's atmosphere but felt quite comfortable as an older gent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis in Arequipa

Very cozy and clean hotel. Good chance to relax and several offers (free tour, morning run)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 nights and our room was spacious and clean. Lovely staff and excellent location. Highly recommend, great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two night as a rest point, as well as used the services to book the colca canyon tour. Super convenient and clean, great food and great bar. We stayed in the suite and the hot water shower was so enjoyable. The only very weird thing is the suite includes a coffee machine...but you have to buy the coffee to put in it. Makes no sense
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area with a treehouse and a suspended bed. The staff was great, we arrived early and they placed us in their Cinema & Library until the receptionist arrived. Staff was helpful with any questions and assistance we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool place to stay. The gardens and pool were really nice to chill out in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, clean bathrooms, nice areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice facilities with a lot of space and activities offered. The room was nice and cleaned everyday!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Qema feels like an arctic oasis, there’s lots of fun spots to sit or explore around their beautiful campus, but you’re still mere steps away from the historical center and many of the tourist sites. I was in the shared female only dorm which was clean, comfortable, and felt safe & secure. Would highly recommend qema.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurynas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurynas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great overall. The only issue was that I was double charged for the stay. I had paid through Expedia, but at check-in the staff didn’t see the payment, so I paid again. Later, the hotel issued a refund once the mistake was discovered. Other than that, it was a wonderful stay and I really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roni

The shared bathroom didn’t work and they didn’t fix nor put a sign for people not to use for a whole day.. and that’s in the same room as the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La habitación estaba limpia y súper genial el diseño para compartir solo con mujeres ya que cada cama contaba con cortinas que lo hacían sentir más independiente. El lugar es hermoso, volvería una y mil veces a quedarme por allá!
Habitación solo para mujeres, 4 camas
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Auberge de jeunesse sympathique. Dommage que l’on ne m’ait pas prévenu de la soirée d’entreprise organisée le soir même.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agradable estancia

Un hotel céntrico,acogedor,con una jardín maravilloso y una habitación (familiar)amplia y cómoda. Merece la pena.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hôtel en famille!

Super hôtel à Arequipa! Le cadre est top, un havre de paix autour de la piscine à 5min à pied de la plaza de armas. Petit dej copieux et bon, repas du midi sympa et varié. L’hôtel propose des excursions aux tops (réservation 24h avant), massage possible sur place aussi + activités tous les soirs. L’ambiance est calme tout de même, la chambre spacieuse et confortable. Nous n’avons pas eu froid (les couettes sont chaudes). Laverie à 1min à pied avec lavage en 1h express. Je recommande
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Esben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ungdomshostel med hyggelig gårdhave

Fint hotel/hostel med den hyggeligste gårdhave. Der er fine familieværelser, men forvent en del støj til langt ud på natten, da det er et ungsomshostel. Husk ørepropper.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stina Renate B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Veldig bra!

Kjempe bra plass, flott atmosfære. Personalet er veldig hjelpsomme, frokosten er god med nok mat. Rommene er rene og store. Aktivitetene på hotellet gjør at du blir litt kjent med andre gjester.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025