Your stay — El Picaflor
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to El Picaflor, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or above) to minimize street noise from Avenida Los Incas. Avoid rooms on the first floor where the lift is located, as it may be noisy.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the lift or the service entrance on the first and second floors may be noisy due to foot traffic.
Best views
Rooms on the higher floors (3rd and above) may have a view of the city, but it's not guaranteed due to the hotel's location on a main avenue.
Quietest floors
2nd and above
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Avenida Los Incas may be a concern, especially on lower floors. The hotel's location in the city center means there may be some evening noise from bars or restaurants nearby.
Insider tips
Try to check-in early to ensure you get a room on a higher floor. If you're planning to visit the nearby attractions, ask the staff for recommendations on the best routes to take to avoid traffic on Avenida Los Incas.
- 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 — El Picaflor
Free Wi-Fi available in all rooms and public areas, with speeds up to 100 Mbps; no login constraints
Servicing all floors; historic section on the 3rd floor is stairs-only
Complimentary digital newsstand through PressReader, with access to local and international newspapers
Check-in: 14:00, Check-out: 12:00; Early bag-drop available from 08:00; Late check-out until 18:00 with a S/ 100 fee
Available at S/ 10 per bag per night, maximum 2 bags
Step-free access to the main entrance; wheelchair-accessible rooms available upon request
On-site parking available for S/ 20 per night, valet parking also available; public car park nearby at S/ 15 per night; EV charging available at S/ 50 per charge
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: S/ 10 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of 50% at check-in, with a credit card hold of S/ 200 for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Evangelica Monte Alto (144 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Cristiana Evangelica Las Asambleistas de Dios del Perú (282 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Capilla Santa Rosa (426 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia " EL FARO" (455 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Sumaq Wayra — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Parque Puma — 464 m · ~6 min walk
Museo De Arqueologia Y Antropologia Hipolito Unanue — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Auditorio Pedro Gual — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Cajero Multired Banco de la Nación — 510 m · ~6 min walk
Vida Salud — 19 m · ~1 min walk
Bodega Anita — 128 m · ~2 min walk
Good to know — Ayacucho
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
Ayacucho110
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ayacucho, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at El Picaflor
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Cajero Multired Banco de la Nación — 510 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Vida Salud — 19 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ayacucho Airport (AYP) stop → Plaza Mayor (near Hotel Valencia)
💡 Flag down a 'combi' (minibus) from the main road; buses may be crowded, but it's the cheapest option.
Hotel Valencia (nearby stop on Jr. Arequipa) → Plaza Mayor
💡 Keep small coins for the fare; buses run frequently around the historic center.
Ayacucho Airport (AYP) → Hotel Valencia
💡 Negotiate the fare before boarding, as prices can vary for tourists.
Hotel Valencia → Ayacucho Airport (AYP)
💡 Ask the hotel to arrange a taxi for a standard price to avoid overcharging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at El Picaflor?
Request a room on a higher floor (3rd or above) to minimize street noise from Avenida Los Incas. Avoid rooms on the first floor where the lift is located, as it may be noisy.
Which rooms should I avoid at El Picaflor?
Rooms near the lift or the service entrance on the first and second floors may be noisy due to foot traffic.
Is El Picaflor noisy?
Street noise from Avenida Los Incas may be a concern, especially on lower floors. The hotel's location in the city center means there may be some evening noise from bars or restaurants nearby.
Which rooms have the best views at El Picaflor?
Rooms on the higher floors (3rd and above) may have a view of the city, but it's not guaranteed due to the hotel's location on a main avenue.
What are insider tips for staying at El Picaflor?
Try to check-in early to ensure you get a room on a higher floor. If you're planning to visit the nearby attractions, ask the staff for recommendations on the best routes to take to avoid traffic on Avenida Los Incas.
What time is check-in at El Picaflor?
Check-in at El Picaflor is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does El Picaflor have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi available in all rooms and public areas, with speeds up to 100 Mbps; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at El Picaflor?
S/ 10 per person per night
Top Attractions in Ayacucho
💡 Check the side chapel for the restored colonial paintings. Often empty in mid-afternoon.
💡 Entrance is free, but some exhibits are in Spanish only. Ask the guard to unlock the upstairs room for the best retablos.
💡 Haggle politely but lightly. Prices are already lower than in Cusco. Look for the stall selling fresh chicha morada (purple corn drink) for 1 sol.
💡 Go early morning when the light hits the cathedral dome, before the souvenir sellers set up.
💡 Climb up via the concrete steps off Jr. Cusco. It's a bit steep, but the best sunset spot in town. Bring water.