Puno, Peru · Central city hotel · 35 rooms
Hotel Qalasaya
A mid-sized hotel near Puno's main square
In short
Hotel Qalasaya is a 35-room hotel at Jr Grau 240 in central Puno, about 0.2 km from the Plaza de Armas. It has 11 floors, a restaurant and bar on the upper levels, and a buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9 AM. Juliaca airport (JUL) is a 74-minute drive away.
- Official rating
- 4 stars
- Peru's national hotel register (MINCETUR), certified 17 January 2023
- Size
- 35 rooms
- As the hotel states
- Airport
- Juliaca airport (JUL), about 74 minutes by car (Juliaca)
- Dining
- Hotel restaurant
- Plus 1 more on site
- Wellness
- Not yet checked
- Check-in, check-out
- 1:00 PM, out by 10 AM
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Hotel Qalasaya
Hotel Qalasaya stands at Jr Grau 240 in central Puno, about 0.2 km from the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. It is a mid-sized property with 35 rooms spread over 11 floors. Casa del Corregidor and Pine Park lie at a similar distance, the central market is 0.3 km away, and the train station is an eight-minute walk.
Five room types are listed, from a standard double for two to a four-person room with two double beds. The Romantic Studio Suite has a king bed and measures 517 sq ft, the largest of the group. The Standard Twin offers two single beds in 237 sq ft. WiFi works in the rooms and in public areas, and the front desk is staffed around the clock.
Breakfast is a buffet served daily from 6:00 AM to 9 AM. The restaurant and bar sit on the upper floors, behind large windows facing the city and the hills. Plan ahead for a few practical points: the hotel has no cribs, pets are not accepted, and parking is at a nearby lot that needs a reservation. Juliaca airport is a 74-minute drive.
Perfect if you are
- Arrival or departure night
- First trip to Peru
Good to know
- The hotel has no cribs, so families with an infant should arrange a travel bed.
- Pets are not accepted, and parking is at a nearby lot that must be reserved.
- The hotel has 11 floors; whether there is an elevator is not yet checked, so ask when choosing a room.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Romantic Studio Suite
Sleeps 2
King bed and 517 sq ft, the largest room type listed.
Standard Twin Room
Sleeps 2
Two twin beds and 237 sq ft, for friends or colleagues sharing.
Economy Quadruple Room
Sleeps 4
Sleeps four, on either two double beds or a twin-bed layout; the family option.
How it compares
How it compares in Lake Titicaca
From Peru's national register of classified hotels and each hotel's own website. "Not yet checked" means we have not looked, never "no". Nothing here is a price.
| Fact | Hotel Qalasaya | Sonesta Posadas del Inca Lake Titicaca Puno | Taypikala Hotel Lago | Titilaka |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not on the register |
| Rooms | 35 rooms | 70 rooms | Not yet checked | 18 rooms |
| Pool | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Yes | Not yet checked |
| Spa | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Yes | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Hotel restaurant
Buffet breakfast daily, 6:00 AM to 9 AM; large windows over city and hills.
Dining
Hotel bar and lounge
Upper-floor bar; opening hours not yet checked.
On site
Restaurant and bar
Both sit on the upper floors, with windows facing the city and hills.
On site
Business center
Listed among the hotel's facilities.
On site
Laundry facilities
Listed among the hotel's facilities.
On site
24-hour front desk
Staffed around the clock, useful for late or early arrivals.
Getting there
In Lake Titicaca
- Airport: Juliaca airport (JUL), about 74 minutes by car (Juliaca)
Questions we get
Hotel Qalasaya, answered
How close is Hotel Qalasaya to Puno's main square?
The Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and Casa del Corregidor are each about 0.2 km away. The central market is about 0.3 km.
What are the airport and train options from the hotel?
Juliaca's airport (JUL) is a 74-minute drive. Puno's train station is an 8-minute walk. Whether the hotel arranges airport transfers is not yet checked.
When is breakfast served at Hotel Qalasaya?
A buffet runs every day from 6:00 AM to 9 AM.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Rooms are ready from 1:00 PM and there is no latest arrival time. Departure is by 10 AM.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Peru's national register of classified hotels (MINCETUR), read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026