Your stay — Astros
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The Property — Astros
The Hotel Astros in Trujillo is a no-frills 3-star property built around a small courtyard, with clean tiled floors and a modest breakfast room. It feels like a practical base for travellers who want to be within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas and the colonial sights, rather than a destination in itself. The lobby is functional — tiled, with a reception desk and a few chairs — and the USP is location and value for money. It suits budget-conscious tourists, solo backpackers, or anyone needing a clean room with air-con and hot water for a short stay in the historic centre.
Chronicles of Trujillo
Trujillo was founded in 1534 by Spanish conquistador Diego de Almagro and named after Francisco Pizarro's birthplace in Extremadura, Spain. Its colonial centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features intricate baroque mansions painted in pastel yellows and blues, with elaborate wrought-iron balconies. The city flourished through sugar and mining wealth in the 18th and 19th centuries, leaving a legacy of grand plazas and churches. Today, Trujillo is known as the 'City of Eternal Spring' and is the cultural heart of northern Peru, famed for its marinera dance and proximity to the Moche and Chimú ruins of Chan Chan and Huacas del Sol y de la Luna.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trujillo guide →Best months
April to October: dry, sunny days with temperatures around 20–25°C; July is especially fine for clear skies and the Marinera Festival.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak month due to the National Marinera Festival (third week), plus domestic tourists on school break; hotel prices can double. Book early.
Budget shoulder season
September and October offer lowest rates, still good weather (20–24°C, dry), and fewer tourists.
Weather & packing
Trujillo has a coastal desert climate with almost no rain – you'll never need an umbrella. Do bring a fleece or light jacket for evenings, when the Humboldt Current brings cool mist and a sharp wind off the ocean.
Live City Briefing — Trujillo
- The Plaza de Armas and surrounding blocks are pedestrianised on weekends until late – useful for evening strolls but expect louder street performances.
- Chan Chan has a new visitor circuit opened in early 2026 with better shaded paths – arrive before 10am to beat heat and crowds.
- A new bus terminal at Terminal Terrestre de Trujillo now serves most long-distance routes, so taxis from there to centre take about 15 minutes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Astros, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on floors 4 or 5 facing the interior courtyard. These floors are above street-level hubbub and away from the lift shaft, which tends to clatter until 11pm.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms facing Fernando Montesinos directly—this is a main road through Trujillo, and buses and mototaxis start early. Also avoid rooms next to the lift on floors 1 and 2, where you’ll hear both street noise and machinery.
Best views
If you must face the street, you’ll see the bustling Fernando Montesinos strip and, on clear mornings, the distant outlines of the Andes. Better: ask for a courtyard-side room—no view, but you’ll sleep well.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are quietest. The hotel has five floors, and top floors buffer noise from the lobby and kitchen below.
🔊 Noise notes
Fernando Montesinos is a main thoroughfare for local buses and combis (shared vans). There’s a bodega opposite that plays music until 10pm, and the occasional mototaxi revs up late. The hotel doesn’t have double glazing.
Insider tips
Park on the side street (Jirón Los Claveles) behind the hotel—it’s quieter and free after 6pm. Also, the hotel’s breakfast room serves fresh papaya juice; ask them to hold the sugar if you prefer it natural.
- 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 — Astros
Free WiFi for all guests, speeds around 15 Mbps download, requires entering room number and surname at login
Single lift serves all 5 guest floors; stairs also available
No digital newsstand or printed papers provided
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 (PEN 50 if available)
Free of charge at reception for same-day arrivals and departures
One step at main entrance; no permanent ramp; no adapted bathrooms; ground-floor rooms only accessible via stairs (no lift from street level to lobby)
No on-site parking; nearest public lot at Real Plaza Trujillo (200 m, PEN 10/24h); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a PEN 200 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia San Pablo (133 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Filadelfia (280 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia (300 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: La Ultima Trompeta Trujillo (306 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Plaza de Toros — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Parque Gonzales Parda — 326 m · ~4 min walk
Museo Arqueologico — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Teatro Municipal — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Bryfarma — 476 m · ~6 min walk
Listo! — 170 m · ~2 min walk
Terminal Santa Cruz — 504 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange US dollars or euros at banks or formal exchange houses (casas de cambio) in central Trujillo; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, shops, and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay less common but growing (try in modern places). Cash is king at markets and small bodegas.
No obligatory tipping; locals leave 5-10% at sit-down restaurants if service is good; taxis no tip; hotel porters a few soles or 2-5 soles.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee or espresso from a neighbourhood café or market stall, around 4-6 soles.
Menu del día (set lunch including soup, main and drink) at a local comedor, about 10-15 soles.
Simple pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) with chips and salad from a family-run chicken joint, around 12-20 soles.
Evening street stalls along the main avenues (e.g., the blocks near the Plaza de Armas or around the Real Plaza mall) sell ceviche, anticuchos, and empanadas for 5-10 soles.
Supermarket chains: Plaza Vea, Tottus, Metro; smaller bodegas for basics.
Mercado Central Trujillo or the streets around it for affordable clothing and souvenirs. Also, simple stalls along Av. España.
Combis (shared minibuses) are the cheapest at 1-2 soles per ride; from the airport, take a combs to the center or a taxi (pre-agreed 20-30 soles).
Always have small coins/bills for combis and market purchases. Eat lunch at a set-menu spot rather than an evening a la carte. Withdraw soles from bank ATMs inside malls to avoid hidden fees.
Good to know — Trujillo
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.39 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
TrujilloFrom any phone, dial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, 116 for fire. For tourist assistance, call iPerú on (044) 294561. These numbers work across Peru but dialling from a mobile with no signal may not connect. Keep a local SIM or use a landline if possible.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Trujillo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Astros
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk — pharmacy · Bryfarma — 476 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hostal Colonial (Av. España stop) → Huanchaco beach
💡 Look for 'Huanchaco' painted on the side of the combi. Sit window-side for quick views of the reed boats. Get off at the end of the line, just past the surf breaks. The ride can be bumpy.
Hostal Colonial (Av. España stop) → Chan Chan archaeological site (main entrance)
💡 Flag down any bus with a 'Chan Chan' sign on the windshield—the route runs along Avenida España. Get ready to hop off as you see the Chan Chan entrance wall. Carry small coins.
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos Airport (TRU) → Hostal Colonial, Trujillo
💡 Use the green 'Taxi Autorizado' booth inside the terminal—pay 15 soles flat rate. Avoid unmarked drivers loitering outside; they’ll quote double.
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos Airport (TRU) → Jirón Independencia (Civic centre, 4 blocks from Hostal Colonial)
💡 Walk out to the main road—colectivos marked 'La Esperanza' or 'Centro' pass by every few minutes. Cheap, but you’ll share space. Exit at the Plaza de Armas and walk east.
About Trujillo
Wikipedia ↗
Trujillo (Spanish: [tɾuˈxiʝo]; Quechua: Truhillu; Mochica: Cɥimor) is a city in coastal northwestern Peru and the capital of the Department of La Libertad. It is the third most populous city and center of the third most populous metropolitan area of Peru. It is located on the banks of the Moche Rive...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Astros?
Ask for a room on floors 4 or 5 facing the interior courtyard. These floors are above street-level hubbub and away from the lift shaft, which tends to clatter until 11pm.
Which rooms should I avoid at Astros?
Skip rooms facing Fernando Montesinos directly—this is a main road through Trujillo, and buses and mototaxis start early. Also avoid rooms next to the lift on floors 1 and 2, where you’ll hear both street noise and machinery.
Is Astros noisy?
Fernando Montesinos is a main thoroughfare for local buses and combis (shared vans). There’s a bodega opposite that plays music until 10pm, and the occasional mototaxi revs up late. The hotel doesn’t have double glazing.
Which rooms have the best views at Astros?
If you must face the street, you’ll see the bustling Fernando Montesinos strip and, on clear mornings, the distant outlines of the Andes. Better: ask for a courtyard-side room—no view, but you’ll sleep well.
What are insider tips for staying at Astros?
Park on the side street (Jirón Los Claveles) behind the hotel—it’s quieter and free after 6pm. Also, the hotel’s breakfast room serves fresh papaya juice; ask them to hold the sugar if you prefer it natural.
What time is check-in at Astros?
Check-in at Astros is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Astros have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, speeds around 15 Mbps download, requires entering room number and surname at login
Is there a city or tourist tax at Astros?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Astros?
Menu del día (set lunch including soup, main and drink) at a local comedor, about 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Astros?
Combis (shared minibuses) are the cheapest at 1-2 soles per ride; from the airport, take a combs to the center or a taxi (pre-agreed 20-30 soles).
When is the best time to visit Trujillo?
April to October: dry, sunny days with temperatures around 20–25°C; July is especially fine for clear skies and the Marinera Festival.
Top Attractions in Trujillo
💡 Check their social media or ask the guard about temporary exhibitions — they often host free photography shows or workshops on traditional crafts. It's also a quiet place to sit in the courtyard with free wifi, so useful for a mid-tour break.
💡 Visit on Sunday morning when the square becomes a pedestrian zone with crafts stalls and free dance performances from local folklore groups. The cathedral is worth a quick look inside around 10am before mass starts.
💡 The museum is small so you can cover it in 45 minutes. Check if there's a temporary exhibition on the ground floor — they often have contemporary Andean art which most tourists miss. No English labels but the staff can give a quick verbal summary if it's quiet.
💡 Visit early morning to avoid the coastal sun and dust. Bring a hat and water. The site covers a huge area; focus on the main complex rather than walking all outer walls.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes; you'll climb steep ramps. The tour is mandatory and lasts about 90 minutes — worth it because guides explain the iconography and stories behind each mural. Book a morning slot for less heat and smaller groups.