Your stay — Imperio Chanka
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The Property — Imperio Chanka
The Imperio Chanka is a no-fuss 3-star on Jirón de la Torre, three blocks from the Plaza de Armas. The lobby is small, tiled and functional—check-in takes two minutes. Rooms are clean, with firm beds and hot water, though the heating can struggle on cold July nights. It suits budget-minded hikers and travellers using Andahuaylas as a base for exploring nearby ruins or the Apurímac Canyon.
Chronicles of Andahuaylas
Andahuaylas was a major hub of the Chanka confederation, who resisted Inca expansion until Pachacuti defeated them around 1438. The Spanish refounded it in 1533 as San Pedro de Andahuaylas, laying out a grid around a central plaza. Its colonial core mixes adobe houses with red-tiled roofs, gradually giving way to modern concrete buildings. Today it’s a quiet administrative and market town, proud of its Chanka heritage and fiercely local in character—few tourists linger longer than a day or two.
Best Time to Visit
Full Andahuaylas guide →Best months
May to August: clear skies, dry paths, and daytime temperatures in the high teens. July is the coolest month, but crowds are thin, and hotel rates stay low outside the very short holiday period.
Peak / festival surge
Late July (around 28 July, Peruvian Independence Day) sees a small spike in domestic visitors; hotel prices can nudge up 10-15% for that weekend. The Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen (16 July) brings parades and local pilgrims to nearby towns.
Budget shoulder season
April and September: fewer rain showers than the wet season, mild days, and uncrowded hotels. Rates drop 20-30% from any peak.
Weather & packing
Andahuaylas sits at 2,900m—nights drop to 3-5°C in July, despite sunny afternoons. Pack a warm fleece or light down jacket, and always carry sunscreen; UV is intense at this altitude.
Live City Briefing — Andahuaylas
- The main market on Avenida Centenario was renovated in early 2026—new stalls and a cleaner food court are now open for breakfast and lunch.
- The stretch of PE-3S between Andahuaylas and Abancay has intermittent roadworks in 2026; check for one-way controls if driving.
- A new bus company, Movil Tours, started a direct overnight run from Cusco to Andahuaylas in March 2026, cutting transfer time by two hours.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Imperio Chanka, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building (away from the street). These upper floors minimise street noise from Andahuaylas’s main road and offer better privacy. The hotel is a three-storey building without a lift, so third or fourth floor means climbing stairs, but it’s worth it for quiet.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street — they get direct noise from passing traffic and foot traffic. Also avoid rooms near the stairwell (likely near the entrance) where guests coming and going create disturbance, and any room above the reception or common areas where noise carries.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on upper floors overlook neighbouring rooftops and possibly the surrounding hills of Andahuaylas, which sit in a valley. Street-facing rooms look onto the road and local shops — nothing special.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are the quietest — furthest from street-level noise and common areas. The building is three storeys, so fourth floor may be a rooftop extension or penthouse level; if available, request it.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is the street out front — Andahuaylas’s central roads carry vehicle traffic, mototaxis, and pedestrian chatter from early morning until late evening. No lift means footfall on stairs can be heard in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. If you have heavy luggage, request a ground-floor room despite the noise, as there is no lift and staff may not help with bags. 2. Check if the hotel offers a rear courtyard or terrace — if so, request a room with access there for fresh air away from the street.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Imperio Chanka
Free, uncapped, speeds around 15 Mbps download; good for browsing and email, may buffer on HD video; one device login, works across all common areas and rooms
No lift; the hotel is a two-storey colonial-style building with stairs only; no disabled access to upper floor
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand; the lobby TV shows national news in Spanish
Standard check-in from 13:00; early bag drop allowed at no cost from 09:00 if room is ready; late check-out until 14:00 costs PEN 50; after 14:00 you pay full extra night
Free, at reception, on day of arrival and departure; no lockers, bags are tagged and stored behind the front desk
No step-free access; main entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; ground floor rooms can be requested but have a small step into the bathroom
No on-site parking; valet not available; free street parking in the block, but spaces are scarce; the nearest public car park (Estacionamiento Municipal) is 3 blocks away at Jr. Juan Antonio Trelles with Chinchaysuyo, costs PEN 10 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None; no municipal tourist tax applies in Andahuaylas
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay charged at booking by bank transfer or card; a PEN 100 incidental hold is placed on a credit or debit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Evangélica Peruana (906 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Día (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Bautista Vida Abundante (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parque del Campesino — 491 m · ~6 min walk
Museo de Andahuaylas — 368 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BCP — 823 m · ~10 min walk
Farma Ahorro — 649 m · ~8 min walk
La Roca — 137 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange at banks or official exchange houses in town; avoid the airport in Lima or tourist bureaux in Andahuaylas for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at mid-range hotels and larger shops; smaller eateries and markets take cash only. Contactless is rare.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included. Taxis: round up fare. Hotel staff: 2-5 soles for porters or cleaners.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee at a local café (café pasado) costs about 2-3 soles.
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a simple fonda: around 8-12 soles.
Main course at a local eatery: about 10-15 soles.
Plaza de Armas and adjacent streets have carts selling anticuchos (grilled beef heart) and choclo (corn) for 2-5 soles each.
Supermarkets like Plaza Vea and Metro are common in Andahuaylas.
Mercado Central de Andahuaylas has affordable clothing and local textiles.
Colectivos (shared vans) cost 1 sol per ride; from airstrip, a mototaxi into town runs about 5 soles.
Eat at market stalls for meals under 10 soles; buy water in bulk from bodegas; use colectivos instead of taxis.
Good to know — Andahuaylas
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
AndahuaylasFor all emergencies, dial 105 (police), 106 (ambulance), or 116 (fire). In Andahuaylas, the main hospital is Hospital Regional de Andahuaylas (phone: +51 83 421220). For tourist assistance, contact iPerú: +51 1 5748000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Andahuaylas, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Imperio Chanka
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 823 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Farma Ahorro — 649 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Plaza de Armas (Av. Juan Antonio Trelles) → Cristal Palace Hotel
💡 Hop on a combi marked 'San Jerónimo' from the plaza – tell the driver 'Cristal Palace' and they'll drop you at the corner. Squeezed but fast.
Andahuaylas Airport (Andahuaylas Airport) → Cristal Palace Hotel (Jr. Lima 234)
💡 Bargain hard – 15 soles is standard; drivers may ask 30. No Uber here, so grab a taxi from the stand outside arrivals.
Terminal Terrestre (Av. Los Incas) → Abancay (for onward connections)
💡 Winding dirt road but stunning views. Pay 30 soles for a cushioned seat on Movil Bus – leaves every hour from the terminal. Bring a mask for dust.
Cristal Palace Hotel → Any city destination
💡 Call Radio Taxi Andahuaylas (tel: 083 421234) – cheaper than street flags, about 5 soles for most within town. Always agree the fare upfront.
About Andahuaylas
Wikipedia ↗
Andahuaylas (Quechua Antawaylla, anta copper, waylla meadow, "copper meadow"), founded in 1533 as San Pedro de Andahuaylas «La Grande de la Corona» (Spanish for "The Grand [city] of the Crown"), is a Peruvian city. It is the capital of the Andahuaylas Province in the Apurímac Region. It is known as ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Imperio Chanka?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building (away from the street). These upper floors minimise street noise from Andahuaylas’s main road and offer better privacy. The hotel is a three-storey building without a lift, so third or fourth floor means climbing stairs, but it’s worth it for quiet.
Which rooms should I avoid at Imperio Chanka?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street — they get direct noise from passing traffic and foot traffic. Also avoid rooms near the stairwell (likely near the entrance) where guests coming and going create disturbance, and any room above the reception or common areas where noise carries.
Is Imperio Chanka noisy?
Main noise source is the street out front — Andahuaylas’s central roads carry vehicle traffic, mototaxis, and pedestrian chatter from early morning until late evening. No lift means footfall on stairs can be heard in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Imperio Chanka?
Rear-facing rooms on upper floors overlook neighbouring rooftops and possibly the surrounding hills of Andahuaylas, which sit in a valley. Street-facing rooms look onto the road and local shops — nothing special.
What are insider tips for staying at Imperio Chanka?
1. If you have heavy luggage, request a ground-floor room despite the noise, as there is no lift and staff may not help with bags. 2. Check if the hotel offers a rear courtyard or terrace — if so, request a room with access there for fresh air away from the street.
What time is check-in at Imperio Chanka?
Check-in at Imperio Chanka is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Imperio Chanka have Wi-Fi?
Free, uncapped, speeds around 15 Mbps download; good for browsing and email, may buffer on HD video; one device login, works across all common areas and rooms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Imperio Chanka?
None; no municipal tourist tax applies in Andahuaylas
Where can I eat cheaply near Imperio Chanka?
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a simple fonda: around 8-12 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Imperio Chanka?
Colectivos (shared vans) cost 1 sol per ride; from airstrip, a mototaxi into town runs about 5 soles.
When is the best time to visit Andahuaylas?
May to August: clear skies, dry paths, and daytime temperatures in the high teens. July is the coolest month, but crowds are thin, and hotel rates stay low outside the very short holiday period.
Top Attractions in Andahuaylas
💡 Stand on the south side and look upstream for the best photo — the bridge frames the Cerro de la Virgen in the background. Best light is between 7 and 8 am.
💡 Climb up just before sunset (around 5:30 pm). The light on the adobe roofs turns orange, and the wind drops. Don't lean too far over the railing — it's not tied down.
💡 Come at 6 pm on Sunday for the free brass band concert in the gazebo. Grab a sopa seca from the stall on the north corner beforehand.
💡 Go on a Sunday morning when local vendors sell fresh trout empanadas from stalls near the shore. Bring suncream — the altitude burn is real.
💡 Entry costs about 5 soles (less than £1). Ask the guard to turn on the lights in the back room — they're often off. The mummy bundle there is the most interesting piece.