🇵🇪 Abancay, Peru
Hotel Eclipse
📍 315, Avenida Chile, Abancay
Votre séjour — Hotel Eclipse
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La propriété — Hotel Eclipse
Hotel Eclipse is a dependable three-star in central Abancay with a tidy, no-fuss lobby where you check in under a skylight. Its USP is the rooftop terrace with direct views across the Pachachaca Valley — good for an evening beer, not for a party. Best for travellers who want clean rooms, hot showers, and a solid base for exploring the Apurímac region without paying Cusco prices.
Chroniques de Abancay
Abancay was founded in 1574 as a Spanish reducción on the banks of the Mariño River, built over an existing Chanka settlement. Its colonial core retains a handful of whitewashed churches and low-rise plazas, but the city grew fast after the 1960s as a transport hub for the southern highlands. Today it’s the capital of Apurímac department, a place where rural Quechua culture meets asphalt commerce. The city is known for its sweet Chirimoya fruit and as a base for treks to the lost Inca site of Saywite. It feels like a workaday Andean town, not a tourist set-piece, which is part of its quiet charm.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Abancay →Meilleurs mois
April to June: dry season settles in, skies clear for valley views, and the crowds from the June festival haven't arrived yet. Also good: September, after the July school holidays.
Peak / Festival surge
July is the peak for Abancay because of the Señor de la Caída festival (mid-July) and school holidays. Hotel Eclipse raises rates 15–20% then, and rooms book out by early June. Processions, street food fairs and night-time firework shows drive local demand.
La saison des épaules
October and November: low season, heavy discounts from Hotel Eclipse, still mostly dry mornings, but you might get afternoon showers. Very few tourists, and the Mariño Valley is lush after the rainy season.
Météo & Emballage
Abancay sits at 2,400m elevation — warm days (22–25°C) but it can drop to 10°C at night. Pack layers: a fleece for evening, shorts for midday, and a light rain jacket even in the dry months because showers can blow in from the Apurímac canyon without warning.
Briefing de la ville — Abancay
- The Mariño River bridge renovation on Av. Díaz Bárcena is due to finish by June 2026, but expect minor delays and one-way traffic until then.
- A new night bus service from Cusco (Cruz del Sur, departures 9pm) now runs directly to Abancay, cutting the old transfer time by an hour — good for the July travel rush.
- Local water rationing in the city centre (2pm–5pm) was lifted in March 2026, but some neighbourhoods still have low pressure; the hotel has a backup tank.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Eclipse, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard or rear of the building. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Avenida Chile but still within the walk-up range if the lift is out.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 directly facing Avenida Chile, particularly those near the main entrance. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft or stairwell, as these can carry noise from other guests.
Best views
Rooms at the back (courtyard side) offer the quietest outlook with views of local rooftops and hills. Front-facing rooms give a street view of Avenida Chile, but with traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (the safest bets; upper floors typically quieter in 3-star walk-ups).
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Chile is a main avenue in Abancay, with bus, taxi, and moto-taxi traffic from early morning until late evening. Single-glazed windows are common in budget hotels here. A room near the street will be audible.
Insider tips
If the lift is under maintenance (common in 3-star hotels), ask for a lower floor when booking. Also request a room at the back of the building (courtyard side) to minimise street noise—this is usually not listed online.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — Hotel Eclipse
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) in common areas; paid premium tier (PEN 10/day, up to 15 Mbps) available by request at reception. No login required, just select hotel network.
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers. Building is a modern concrete structure (built 2015) with no notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 13:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 14:00 for PEN 40, subject to availability.
Complimentary for day of arrival/departure.
No step-free access; two steps at main entrance. No wheelchair-accessible guest rooms or adapted bathrooms. Lift is narrow (standard door width 70 cm).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Apurímac at Jr. Apurímac 201, PEN 15 per night (24h, uncovered, security guard). No EV charging.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; PEN 100 incidental hold at check-in.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Catedral de Abancay (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Parque Del Periodista — 430 m · ~5 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Mifarma — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Terminal Terrestre de Abancay — 73 m · ~1 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange at banks or official cambistas in central Abancay; airport rates are poor and tourist bureaux rarely offer better.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in larger shops and hotels; smaller markets and street vendors prefer cash.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included. Taxis: rounding up is fine. Hotel staff: 2-5 soles for porters/cleaners.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Standard coffee from a street-side stall or minimarket costs about 2–3 soles.
Set menu del día in a local comedor: around 8–12 soles for soup, main and drink.
Main course at a simple chifa or pollería: roughly 10–15 soles.
Anticuchos and salchipapas from stalls along the main plaza and market street in central Abancay.
Plaza Vea and Metro supermarkets are common in Abancay; also local markets for produce.
Mercado de Abancay and small shops near the plaza sell affordable clothing and boutique items.
Combis (shared minibuses) cost 1 sol per ride within town; from Abancay airport, budget option is the colectivo to the centre for about 3–5 soles.
Eat at market comedors for cheap, filling lunches; use combis instead of taxis; buy bottled water from supermarkets rather than tourist shops.
Bon à savoir — Abancay
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
AbancayWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Abancay, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Eclipse
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Andahuaylas bus stop (Av. Andahuaylas y Av. Abancay) → Abancay bus terminal
💡 These leave when full — early morning (6-7am) is fastest. The ride is winding and unpaved in parts; sit near the front if you get carsick.
Andahuaylas Airport (ANS) → Hotel Amankay, Abancay
💡 Most taxis from the airport are colectivos shared with other passengers — for a private car ask the hotel directly. They'll arrange a driver who waits at arrivals.
Hotel Amankay → Plaza de Armas, Abancay
💡 Mototaxis are the cheapest way for short hops. Agree the fare before boarding — 3 soles is standard for anywhere within central Abancay. After dark stick to proper taxis.
Abancay Bus Terminal (Terminal Terrestre) → Hotel Amankay
💡 Walk out to the main road rather than taking a mototaxi from inside the terminal — a regular taxi costs the same but is safer. Fix the fare before getting in.
À propos de Abancay
Wikipedia ↗
Abancay (from Quechua language: Hamanqay, Amanqay, or Amankay, meaning lily), founded in 1572 as Santiago de los Reyes de Abancay, is a city in southern-central Peru. It is the capital of both the Apurímac Region and the Abancay Province, and serves an important cultural, economic, and political rol...
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Hotel Eclipse?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard or rear of the building. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Avenida Chile but still within the walk-up range if the lift is out.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Eclipse?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 directly facing Avenida Chile, particularly those near the main entrance. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft or stairwell, as these can carry noise from other guests.
Is Hotel Eclipse noisy?
Avenida Chile is a main avenue in Abancay, with bus, taxi, and moto-taxi traffic from early morning until late evening. Single-glazed windows are common in budget hotels here. A room near the street will be audible.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Eclipse?
Rooms at the back (courtyard side) offer the quietest outlook with views of local rooftops and hills. Front-facing rooms give a street view of Avenida Chile, but with traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Eclipse?
If the lift is under maintenance (common in 3-star hotels), ask for a lower floor when booking. Also request a room at the back of the building (courtyard side) to minimise street noise—this is usually not listed online.
What time is check-in at Hotel Eclipse?
Check-in at Hotel Eclipse is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Eclipse have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) in common areas; paid premium tier (PEN 10/day, up to 15 Mbps) available by request at reception. No login required, just select hotel network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Eclipse?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Eclipse?
Set menu del día in a local comedor: around 8–12 soles for soup, main and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Eclipse?
Combis (shared minibuses) cost 1 sol per ride within town; from Abancay airport, budget option is the colectivo to the centre for about 3–5 soles.
When is the best time to visit Abancay?
April to June: dry season settles in, skies clear for valley views, and the crowds from the June festival haven't arrived yet. Also good: September, after the July school holidays.
Principales attractions à Abancay
💡 Donations are appreciated but not required. The curator often gives an impromptu tour in Spanish – ask nicely if you speak it. Allow 45 minutes.
💡 Come in the late afternoon for the best light on the cathedral facade and to see families out for a stroll.
💡 Go early in the morning before the clouds roll in around 10 am. Bring water and sunblock.
💡 Walk halfway across and look upstream for a clear view of the river gorge. Have coins ready for the small fruit stalls on the far side.
💡 Hire a local guide from the park office for 10 soles – they spot wildlife and prevent you getting lost. The trailhead is a 40-minute uphill walk from town. Bring a jacket; it gets chilly.