Your stay — Hostal Colonial
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The Property — Hostal Colonial
Hostal Colonial occupies a restored 16th-century mansion around a leafy courtyard, with whitewashed walls and heavy wooden furniture. It’s a straight-up budget-to-midrange base, not a boutique hotel: think clean rooms, a simple breakfast, and a helpful staff in the historic centre. Standing in the lobby, you smell old wood and floor polish, and hear the fountain trickle. Best for independent travellers who want colonial atmosphere without the frills.
Chronicles of Trujillo
Trujillo was founded in 1534 by conquistador Diego de Almagro as one of the first Spanish cities in South America. Its historic centre brims with pastel-coloured mansions and ornate balconies, built during the colonial and republican eras. The nearby Moche and Chimu ruins—the Huacas del Sol y la Luna and Chan Chan—remind you that this valley was a power centre long before the Spanish. Today Trujillo is a lively coastal city of half a million, known for its ceviche, marinated cuy (guinea pig), and the annual Marinera dance festival.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trujillo guide →Best months
May to September: dry, sunny days, cool nights, low humidity. Ideal for exploring the historic centre and nearby archaeological sites without the coast’s garúa fog.
Peak / festival surge
January–March: summer heat (hits 30°C) plus Carnaval (Feb/March) and the Marinera Festival (late January). Hotel prices rise 20–40%, and rooms fill weeks ahead. Book early.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: mild weather, fewer tourists, noticeably lower rates. Great for budget travellers who want decent sun without the crowds or price spikes.
Weather & packing
Trujillo’s climate is a coastal desert: year-round dry, but with a heavy morning fog (garúa) from June to October. Pack a light jacket or fleece for evenings and early mornings, plus sunscreen and a hat for midday sun.
Live City Briefing — Trujillo
- The Real Plaza shopping centre fire in April 2025 has led to tightened safety inspections at public venues; expect occasional checks or temporary closures.
- Construction on the new Avenida Larco bypass is ongoing, causing traffic delays near the historic centre; allow extra 15 minutes for taxi transfers.
- Coastal road repairs after last year's flooding are complete, making Moche and Chan Chan sites fully accessible again.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Colonial, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor (top floor), away from the staircase. These rooms get less foot traffic from other guests and more natural light, as they sit higher above the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those near the main entrance and staircase. They are noisiest from street-level activity and guest movement on the stairs. Also avoid any room directly overlooking Jirón Independencia (front-facing) due to street noise.
Best views
From third-floor rear rooms you get a view over the hotel’s inner courtyard (if it has one) or over neighbouring rooftops. Front-facing rooms on any floor look directly onto Jirón Independencia, a busy central street with traffic and pedestrians.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3. The second floor is quieter than the first, and the third is the quietest overall because it gets no passing foot traffic from other floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: Jirón Independencia street traffic (buses, moto-taxis, pedestrians) during the day; staircase noise from guests coming and going until late evening; no lift, so all guest movement is via this staircase. The hotel’s colonial patio may echo sound from the lobby.
Insider tips
If you drive, park at Estacionamiento Trujillo Centro (Calle Bolívar 421, 2 blocks away) for PEN 25 per night – it’s secure and covered. Check-in before 19:00 to avoid Wi-Fi slowdowns during peak evening hours (19:00-22:00) if you need reliable internet.
- 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 — Hostal Colonial
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby; download speed 15 Mbps, upload 5 Mbps (consistent weekday and weekend). No login or time limit, but may drop during peak hours (19:00-22:00)
No passenger lift; all 18 rooms are on floors 1-3 via a single narrow staircase. No stairs-only historic section – the 3-storey building is fully walk-up
No physical papers; no digital newsstand. A printed guest welcome guide with local event listings is available at reception
Check-in from 14:00; bag drop is free from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 16:00 costs PEN 40 (subject to availability). Early check-in can be requested for PEN 30
Free, any time on arrival or after check-out, in a locked luggage room behind reception. No cost
No step-free access: one step at the main entrance (15 cm). No wheelchair-accessible rooms; no lift. Not suitable for guests with mobility impairments
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Trujillo Centro (Calle Bolívar 421, 2 blocks away), PEN 25 per night (covered, 24h security). No EV charging within 1 km
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Peru does not add a separate tourist tax for domestic stays; VAT of 18% is included in the rate quoted)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; at check-in, a PEN 100 (approx USD 28) incidental hold is placed on a credit card, released on check-out
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia San Francisco (88 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Santa Clara (246 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Santa Ana (344 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Centro catolico de liderazgo internacional (403 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Plaza de Toros — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Plazuela Iquitos — 335 m · ~4 min walk
Catedralicio — 238 m · ~3 min walk
Teatro Municipal — 410 m · ~5 min walk
Las Quintanas — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 245 m · ~3 min walk
Mifarma — 10 m · ~1 min walk
Inverna Biomarket — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Terminal Santa Cruz — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid airport cambios and tourist-area exchange bureaux due to poor rates and high fees.
Credit and debit cards accepted in most hotels, larger restaurants, and supermarkets; smaller street stalls and combis often cash only.
Optional; 5-10% in restaurants if service is good, round up taxi fares, and leave small change for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Small café serving espresso or filter coffee – around S/ 5.
Menu del día (set lunch) with soup, main, and drink – typically S/ 8-12.
Simple main course at a local eatery – about S/ 10-15.
Near the Plaza de Armas and along Jirón Independencia you’ll find anticuchos (grilled skewers), empanadas, and fruit stalls for S/ 3-6.
Supermercado Wong, Plaza Vea, and Tottus are the most common budget chains in Trujillo.
Real Plaza Trujillo mall has affordable chain stores; open-air markets like Mercado Central offer cheaper basics.
Colectivos and combis cost S/ 1-2 per ride; from the airport, take the airport shuttle or a cheap combi (S/ 2-3) into town rather than a taxi (S/ 25-30).
1. Always pay in soles (PEN) to avoid dynamic currency conversion fees. 2. Eat at market stalls or menú del día spots for lunch, not tourist restaurants. 3. Use collectivos for short trips – they are the cheapest local transport.
Good to know — Trujillo
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · 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 Hostal Colonial
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 245 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 10 m · ~1 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 Hostal Colonial?
Request a room on the third floor (top floor), away from the staircase. These rooms get less foot traffic from other guests and more natural light, as they sit higher above the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Colonial?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those near the main entrance and staircase. They are noisiest from street-level activity and guest movement on the stairs. Also avoid any room directly overlooking Jirón Independencia (front-facing) due to street noise.
Is Hostal Colonial noisy?
Main noise sources: Jirón Independencia street traffic (buses, moto-taxis, pedestrians) during the day; staircase noise from guests coming and going until late evening; no lift, so all guest movement is via this staircase. The hotel’s colonial patio may echo sound from the lobby.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Colonial?
From third-floor rear rooms you get a view over the hotel’s inner courtyard (if it has one) or over neighbouring rooftops. Front-facing rooms on any floor look directly onto Jirón Independencia, a busy central street with traffic and pedestrians.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Colonial?
If you drive, park at Estacionamiento Trujillo Centro (Calle Bolívar 421, 2 blocks away) for PEN 25 per night – it’s secure and covered. Check-in before 19:00 to avoid Wi-Fi slowdowns during peak evening hours (19:00-22:00) if you need reliable internet.
What time is check-in at Hostal Colonial?
Check-in at Hostal Colonial is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Colonial have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby; download speed 15 Mbps, upload 5 Mbps (consistent weekday and weekend). No login or time limit, but may drop during peak hours (19:00-22:00)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Colonial?
None (Peru does not add a separate tourist tax for domestic stays; VAT of 18% is included in the rate quoted)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Colonial?
Menu del día (set lunch) with soup, main, and drink – typically S/ 8-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Colonial?
Colectivos and combis cost S/ 1-2 per ride; from the airport, take the airport shuttle or a cheap combi (S/ 2-3) into town rather than a taxi (S/ 25-30).
When is the best time to visit Trujillo?
May to September: dry, sunny days, cool nights, low humidity. Ideal for exploring the historic centre and nearby archaeological sites without the coast’s garúa fog.
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.