Your stay — Hotel Convencion
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The Property — Hotel Convencion
Hotel Convención sits on Trujillo's main plaza, a straightforward three-star with reliable comfort rather than charm. The lobby is tiled and functional, with a perpetually busy reception desk handling a mix of business travellers and tour groups. Its main draw is location: you step out directly onto the Plaza de Armas, under the city's colonial balconies. It suits anyone who prioritises being central over character, and who plans to spend most of their time exploring the historic centre and nearby archaeological sites.
Chronicles of Trujillo
Trujillo was founded in 1534 by conquistador Diego de Almagro, making it one of Peru's oldest colonial cities, named after Francisco Pizarro's birthplace in Extremadura, Spain. Its historic centre is a grid of grand mansions with elaborate wooden balconies, painted in ochre, sky-blue and white, a legacy of Spanish Baroque and Republican-era architecture. The city sits near the Chimú capital of Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the pre-Columbian Americas, and the Moche huacas of the Sun and Moon. Today Trujillo is Peru's third-largest city, a bustling hub of commerce, sugarcane and academic life, and the self-proclaimed 'Capital of the Marinera' — Peru's elegant national dance. Its identity is proud, provincial and fiercely traditional, with a calendar dominated by horse shows and dance competitions.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trujillo guide →Best months
July and August: sunny days, low humidity, and clear skies perfect for visiting Chan Chan and the huacas; hotel demand rises but remains manageable if you book early.
Peak / festival surge
January (Summer Festival/Festival del Verano) and late January (Marinera Festival) see the biggest crowds; hotel prices can spike 30-50% above average. The Marinera competition fills every room in the centre.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: milder coastal warmth, fewer tourists, and notably cheaper rates — often 20-30% less than peak summer, with equally pleasant conditions.
Weather & packing
Trujillo sits in a coastal desert; nights can drop to 15°C even in July, despite daytime highs of 25°C. Pack layers: a light fleece or jacket for evenings, plus sunblock and a wide-brimmed hat for the fierce daytime UV.
Live City Briefing — Trujillo
- The city's main market, Mercado Central, underwent a major renovation in 2025 and now has cleaner stalls and better signage for fruit and craft sections.
- Chan Chan's site museum reopened in late 2025 after a year-long refurbishment; check opening hours as they sometimes close for maintenance on Mondays.
- Trujillo's municipal bus route 5 now runs a 'Huacas Circuit' service linking the airport, Plaza de Armas, and both Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna — cheaper than a taxi but slower.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Convencion, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing away from Las Orquideas (preferably the interior courtyard side). Higher floors avoid street-level noise and benefit from less foot traffic outside your door.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (noise from lobby, passing guests, and street if near entrance) and any room directly facing Las Orquideas on floors 1-3 — the avenue carries local traffic (taxis, mototaxis, buses) which can be loud from early morning.
Best views
At Las Orquideas, Trujillo, the hotel is likely on a main road rather than a scenic spot. Best view is from top floors facing the courtyard (quieter, maybe some garden) or if a rear side faces residential blocks — not the dusty avenue.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–5 (assuming a typical 5-storey hotel; if more floors exist, the quietest are the top two).
🔊 Noise notes
Las Orquideas is a major avenue in Trujillo: mototaxi horns, bus exhaust, early-morning street vendors, and occasional late-night fiesta traffic. Hotel Convencion as a 3-star may have thin windows; rooms on the street side will hear this.
Insider tips
1) Request a room at the end of a corridor away from the lift — less passing chatter and door slams. 2) If arriving by taxi or own car, note that on-street parking is tight; ask reception if they have a small private lot or a nearby safe lot to avoid theft.
- 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 — Hotel Convencion
Free for all guests; typical speed 10–15 Mbps down. No login required, just select the network.
Single lift serves all three guest floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical papers provided. The building is a modern 1970s tower with no notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Bag drop available from 09:00 without charge. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of the room rate (subject to availability).
Free and available 24 hours, but only at the front desk area (no locked storage room).
Step-free entry via a ramp at the main entrance. The lift serves all floors, but bathroom doorways in standard rooms are too narrow for wheelchairs (accessible room available on request).
On-site parking is free and unreserved. No valet. Nearest public car park is 'Estacionamiento El Sol' at Av. España 250, PEN 8 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night prepayment required for all bookings; a PEN 100 incidental hold is placed on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Bautista de Fe (714 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (782 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Centro Biblico Trujillo (956 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera Vista Alegre (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
FARGOS — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Parque Solidaridad — 126 m · ~2 min walk
Auditorio Hector Acuña — 247 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Cajero BCP — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Mifarma — 116 m · ~1 min walk
Bodega Los Paujiles — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Linea Transporte — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs inside malls or supermarkets; avoid airport and tourist bureau rates which are poor.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless common, mobile pay less so.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included; taxis: round up; hotel staff: 5-10 soles for bellhop/maid.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Café pasado (filter coffee) from a local bodega or market stall: 2-3 soles.
Menú del día at a small local eatery (cuy or pollo with rice, soup): 10-15 soles.
Chicken with fries and salad at a pollería: 12-18 soles for a main.
Anticuchos (grilled hearts) and picarones (fried dough) from stalls near the Plaza de Armas or Mercado Central.
Supermercados like Metro, Plaza Vea, or Tottus are common in Trujillo.
Mercado Central or Real Plaza shopping centre for affordable basics and local textiles.
Combis (shared minibuses) cost 1.50-2.50 soles per ride; from airport, take a colectivo to the centre for about 5 soles.
Eat lunch at menú spots for best value; use combis not taxis for short trips; buy water and snacks from bodegas not tourist shops.
Good to know — Trujillo
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · 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 Hotel Convencion
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Cajero BCP — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 116 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 Hotel Convencion?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing away from Las Orquideas (preferably the interior courtyard side). Higher floors avoid street-level noise and benefit from less foot traffic outside your door.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Convencion?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (noise from lobby, passing guests, and street if near entrance) and any room directly facing Las Orquideas on floors 1-3 — the avenue carries local traffic (taxis, mototaxis, buses) which can be loud from early morning.
Is Hotel Convencion noisy?
Las Orquideas is a major avenue in Trujillo: mototaxi horns, bus exhaust, early-morning street vendors, and occasional late-night fiesta traffic. Hotel Convencion as a 3-star may have thin windows; rooms on the street side will hear this.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Convencion?
At Las Orquideas, Trujillo, the hotel is likely on a main road rather than a scenic spot. Best view is from top floors facing the courtyard (quieter, maybe some garden) or if a rear side faces residential blocks — not the dusty avenue.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Convencion?
1) Request a room at the end of a corridor away from the lift — less passing chatter and door slams. 2) If arriving by taxi or own car, note that on-street parking is tight; ask reception if they have a small private lot or a nearby safe lot to avoid theft.
What time is check-in at Hotel Convencion?
Check-in at Hotel Convencion is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Convencion have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 10–15 Mbps down. No login required, just select the network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Convencion?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Convencion?
Menú del día at a small local eatery (cuy or pollo with rice, soup): 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Convencion?
Combis (shared minibuses) cost 1.50-2.50 soles per ride; from airport, take a colectivo to the centre for about 5 soles.
When is the best time to visit Trujillo?
July and August: sunny days, low humidity, and clear skies perfect for visiting Chan Chan and the huacas; hotel demand rises but remains manageable if you book early.
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.