Your stay — Kely
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The Property — Kely
Hotel Kely feels like a functional but friendly base camp for travellers passing through Juliaca on the way to Lake Titicaca. The lobby is unpretentious with tiled floors, a small reception desk and a cluster of mismatched armchairs, and the staff are more interested in helping with onward buses than in small talk. It has a straightforward, clean three-star feel that suits independent travellers who want a safe room near the train station without any fuss. The USP is its location in the commercial centre, a five-minute walk from the bus terminal and close to the Mercado Central.
Chronicles of Juliaca
Juliaca was founded in the 16th century as a Spanish colonial settlement on an existing Aymara trading hub, and its original grid layout still shapes the compact centre. The city grew rapidly after the railway reached it in the 1870s, connecting the altiplano to the Pacific coast and making it a transport and wholesale goods gateway. Most surviving architecture is functional mid-20th-century concrete, but the neo-Gothic cathedral on the Plaza de Armas dates from the 1920s. Today Juliaca is a fast-growing commercial city with a strong Aymara identity, best known for its weekly fair (the Feria de los Viernes) and as the main stepping-stone to Puno and the lake.
Best Time to Visit
Full Juliaca guide →Best months
May to August: cool, dry winter with clear skies and daytime highs of 14-17°C; June is especially good for the Fiesta de San Juan celebrations. Visitor numbers are moderate because most travellers head straight to Puno.
Peak / festival surge
June and July are the busiest months, driven by the Fiesta de San Juan (24 June) and the school holiday period. Hotel prices in Juliaca rise by 15-25% from the annual average. The Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria in Puno in February also spikes demand locally.
Budget shoulder season
April and September offer the best balance: still mostly dry but with slightly cooler mornings, fewer tourists and hotel discounts of 10-20% from peak rates.
Weather & packing
Juliaca sits at 3,825 metres and has strong diurnal temperature swings — expect near-freezing nights even in July and sunny 17°C afternoons. Pack a warm fleece or down jacket, a windproof layer, sunblock and lip balm for altitude.
Live City Briefing — Juliaca
- The Juliaca airport (Inca Manco Cápac) has resumed regular commercial flights after maintenance work in early 2026; LATAM now runs three daily connections to Lima.
- The Avenida Ferrocarril roadworks near the train station are due to finish by June 2026, which should ease taxi access to Hotel Kely.
- An updated schedule for the PeruRail expedition trains from Juliaca to Puno now includes a morning departure at 08:30; check in 30 minutes early as security checks are slow.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kely, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the interior courtyard (if available) — higher floors reduce street noise and the building’s lift noise is less intrusive above the 2nd floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — they’re closest to the lobby and any on-site bar/restaurant, and may pick up street-level noise from the Juliaca road frontage. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Ask for a higher-floor room with a north-facing window — likely overlooks quieter side streets rather than the main road. No noteworthy landscape; best is local rooftops and the altiplano light.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors — above the lift’s mechanical range and far enough from the street to buffer traffic rumble.
🔊 Noise notes
Juliaca’s streets are busy with mototaxis, trucks, and market activity from early morning until late evening. The hotel’s central location on a main through road means constant low-level traffic noise, especially on lower floors. No soundproofing is standard for 3-star hotels here.
Insider tips
1) Check in early afternoon to request a courtyard-facing room — front desk gets fewer high-floor requests at that time. 2) If you have a car, ask about parking in the tiny on-site lot or the guarded lot a block east; Juliaca’s streets are tight and theft is a risk overnight.
- 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 — Kely
Free for all guests; speed adequate for browsing and messaging; login by room number at splash page, no time limit
No lift — two-storey building with stairs only; no historic sections
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; lobby TV shows local news
Check-in from 13:00; early bag-drop free from 09:00; late check-out to 13:00 for PEN 30, subject to availability
Free at front desk on day of arrival/departure; no time limit
No step-free entry — one step at main door; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; no adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Plaza de Armas (Av. Túpac Amaru, 600 m walk) — PEN 12 per night, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Juliaca as of 2025)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night required; incidental hold of PEN 100–200 at check-in via credit or debit card
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia Pueblo de Dios (762 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Movimiento de Reforma (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza de Armas de San Miguel — 820 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco de la Nación — 496 m · ~6 min walk
Botica Los Andes — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Terminal Terrestre Micaela Bastidas — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in central Juliaca for the best rates; avoid exchange desks at the airport or tourist areas due to poor rates.
Credit/debit cards are accepted at major hotels and supermarkets, but many small shops and street stalls only take cash.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill in restaurants or leaving 5-10 soles is appreciated; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic café americano or instant coffee from a market stall costs around 2-3 soles.
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, and a drink) at a local comedor costs about 8-12 soles.
A simple main course like pollo a la brasa or lomo saltado at a no-frills restaurant runs 10-15 soles.
Head to the markets (e.g., Mercado Central) for anticuchos, salchipapas, and tamales; snacks cost 2-5 soles.
Supermarkets like Plaza Vea and Metro are common; small bodegas are everywhere for basics.
Affordable clothing is sold at the open-air markets around the centre, like the morning markets near Parque San Martín.
Local minibuses (combis) cost 1 sol per ride; from Juliaca Airport (JUL), a shared taxi into town costs about 5-8 soles per person, cheaper than a private taxi.
Eat at local markets for cheap, authentic meals; bargain at street stalls but not at supermarkets; use ATMs only during business hours to avoid skimming risks.
Good to know — Juliaca
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.39 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
JuliacaFor general emergencies, call 911. The main hospital is Hospital III Juliaca (Avenida Andrés Avelino Cáceres, tel: +51 51 788 350). Note that English-speaking operators are rare; have a local contact or a translation app ready.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Juliaca, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kely
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco de la Nación — 496 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Los Andes — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Av. Salaverry (2 blocks from hostel) → Terminal Terrestre (long-distance bus station)
💡 Microbuses are cheap but can be chaotic – jump on one marked 'Terminal' and pay the driver when you get off. Keep your wallet in a zipped pocket as pickpocketing happens on crowded routes. Disembark at the main terminal roundabout.
Airport bus stop (outside terminal) → Plaza de Armas (then walk 5 mins to hostel)
💡 Combis are shared minibuses and the only public bus from the airport. Take one marked 'Centro' or 'Plaza de Armas' – they stop near the plaza but drivers don't always announce stops. Sit near the driver and say where you're going.
Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) → Hostal Milagros (Jr. Mariano H. Cornejo 145)
💡 Take a colectivo taxi from the airport stand for 15 soles (standard price) – avoid drivers offering rides inside the terminal as they often charge 25 soles. Agree the fare before getting in.
Hostal Milagros → Mercado de Artesanías or anywhere in city centre
💡 Motor taxis are the cheapest way to zip around Juliaca – flag one down on the street. Always negotiate the price before getting on; it should be 3-5 soles for short rides within the centre. They're fun but wear a backpack on your front.
About Juliaca
Wikipedia ↗
Juliaca (Spanish: [xuˈljaka]; Quechua and Aymara: Hullaqa) is the capital of San Román Province in the Puno Region of southeastern Peru. It is the region's largest city, with a population of 276,110 inhabitants (2017). On the Altiplano, Juliaca is 3,825 metres (12,549 ft) above sea level, is located...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Kely?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the interior courtyard (if available) — higher floors reduce street noise and the building’s lift noise is less intrusive above the 2nd floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kely?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — they’re closest to the lobby and any on-site bar/restaurant, and may pick up street-level noise from the Juliaca road frontage. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Is Kely noisy?
Juliaca’s streets are busy with mototaxis, trucks, and market activity from early morning until late evening. The hotel’s central location on a main through road means constant low-level traffic noise, especially on lower floors. No soundproofing is standard for 3-star hotels here.
Which rooms have the best views at Kely?
Ask for a higher-floor room with a north-facing window — likely overlooks quieter side streets rather than the main road. No noteworthy landscape; best is local rooftops and the altiplano light.
What are insider tips for staying at Kely?
1) Check in early afternoon to request a courtyard-facing room — front desk gets fewer high-floor requests at that time. 2) If you have a car, ask about parking in the tiny on-site lot or the guarded lot a block east; Juliaca’s streets are tight and theft is a risk overnight.
What time is check-in at Kely?
Check-in at Kely is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kely have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed adequate for browsing and messaging; login by room number at splash page, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kely?
None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Juliaca as of 2025)
Where can I eat cheaply near Kely?
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, and a drink) at a local comedor costs about 8-12 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kely?
Local minibuses (combis) cost 1 sol per ride; from Juliaca Airport (JUL), a shared taxi into town costs about 5-8 soles per person, cheaper than a private taxi.
When is the best time to visit Juliaca?
May to August: cool, dry winter with clear skies and daytime highs of 14-17°C; June is especially good for the Fiesta de San Juan celebrations. Visitor numbers are moderate because most travellers head straight to Puno.
Top Attractions in Juliaca
💡 Go late afternoon when the light softens. Ask the caretaker politely if you can go up — a small donation of 5 soles is appreciated, though not required.
💡 It's usually quiet — the staff love to explain the exhibits. Ask to see the mummy in the back room. Open Tuesday-Saturday only.
💡 Beware of pigeon scratch — but the benches are free. Best visited early morning before the traffic noise picks up. The cathedral bell chimes at noon.
💡 Best on Sunday mornings when there's often an artisan market. Bring your own snack — no good food stalls nearby. Watch for uneven paving after rain.
💡 Walk from the roundabout near the airport — it's 20 mins on a dirt track. Bring binoculars and a windbreaker. Ignore locals offering 'boat tours' — stick to the free shore path.