Your stay — Hotel Moretto
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The Property — Hotel Moretto
Hotel Moretto is a traditional three-star in Trujillo's historic centre, set around a quiet courtyard with a small pool. The lobby feels like a mid-century Peruvian townhouse – tiled floors, dark wood, a faint scent of polish. It suits practical travellers who want a reliable base near the Plaza de Armas, not flash or frills.
Chronicles of Trujillo
Trujillo was founded in 1534 by conquistador Diego de Almagro on the site of a Chimú settlement, making it one of Peru's oldest colonial cities. Its centre remains a grid of ornate mansions painted in ochre, sky-blue and buttermilk, with wrought-iron balconies and baroque churches from the 16th and 17th centuries. The city's architectural character blends Spanish colonial grandeur with republican-era flourishes, a legacy of its role as a viceregal hub. Today, Trujillo is Peru's third-largest city, known for its marineras, paso horse parades, and as the gateway to the Chimú ruins of Chan Chan.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trujillo guide →Best months
June, July, August – winter sunshine, clear skies, and the Marinera Festival in July.
Peak / festival surge
July – Trujillo's Marinera National Festival fills hotels and raises rates by 30-50%. The city hosts parades, dance competitions, and horse shows; book months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
March to May and September to November – lower prices, mild weather, fewer tourists, still good for beach visits.
Weather & packing
Trujillo's winter (Jun–Sep) is overcast and cool, with coastal fog but almost no rain. Pack a fleece or light jacket for evenings; sunscreen is essential even under grey skies.
Live City Briefing — Trujillo
- Trujillo airport (TRU) is completing runway repairs – check for last-minute schedule changes, especially on domestic flights from Lima.
- Chan Chan's open-air museum sector reopens after conservation work; afternoon visits are now allowed again starting July 2025.
- The Plaza de Armas pedestrianisation project is finished, making the main square car-free for evening events during the Marinera Festival.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Moretto, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor (top floors, if lift reaches). These get less street-level rumble from Avenida Antenor Orrego and better light. South-facing rooms (away from the avenue) are quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms: thin walls, noisy from lobby traffic and passing pedestrians. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor will hum with cable noise — request a room away from the lift.
Best views
Front-facing rooms (over the avenue) get a truer city view but lose quiet. Side or rear-facing rooms overlook interior patios or side streets — less interesting but far quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 5 (top). Remove from ground-level noise and bar/eating area buzz.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Avenida Antenor Orrego is constant during day, spikes in morning rush (7-9am) and early evening (5-7pm). Occasional bus stops outside emit air brakes and engine noise. The lift mechanism is audible in adjacent rooms on all floors — proximity matters more than floor number.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on floor 4 or 5 at check-in — the lifts are small but working, and upper floors are noticeably quieter. 2. Park on the street after 8pm (free) instead of the hotel lot if space is tight, but confirm parking conditions at reception first.
- 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 Moretto
Free Wi-Fi for all guests in rooms and lobby. Moderate speed (around 10 Mbps). Single login per device; re-authenticate every 12 hours.
No passenger lift. Ground-floor rooms and a staircase to upper floors (1st and 2nd floors). Guests with mobility issues should request ground-floor room.
No digital newsstand. No free physical newspapers. The hotel building is a modern construction (early 2000s) with no notable heritage.
Standard check-in from 13:00. Early bag drop allowed before check-in. Late check-out until 14:00 for a fee of approximately 30 PEN; after 14:00, charged for an extra half-day (up to 18:00).
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures. No fee for staying guests.
No lift. Step-free access via a small ramp at main entrance (about 5 cm lip). Guest rooms are on ground and two upper floors; ground-floor rooms accessible via a short step from corridor. No accessible bathroom railings. Limited wheelchair suitability.
No hotel on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Estacionamiento La Merced' 200 m away (Calle Los Olivos), open 24h, cost ~15 PEN per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None listed
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit required for first night. At check-in, the minibar and extras incidentals hold is usually 50–100 PEN, refundable at checkout if no charges.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: La Viña Comunidad Cristiana (956 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Centro Biblico Trujillo (979 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Santuario de Schoenstatt (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Alianza Cristiana y Misionera del Nor Oeste (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mall Plaza Trujillo — 2.4 km · ~31 min walk
Óvalo Papal — 436 m · ~5 min walk
Museo de Zoología Juan Ormea Rodríguez — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Auditorio Hector Acuña — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Scotiabank — 311 m · ~4 min walk
Botica Elinka — 37 m · ~1 min walk
Vista Hermosa — 27 m · ~1 min walk
Linea Transporte — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange at banks or official exchange houses (casas de cambio) in Trujillo city centre; avoid airport or hotel desks for poor rates.
Credit and debit cards accepted in supermarkets, malls, and nicer restaurants; smaller shops and street stalls are cash-only. Contactless is not widespread.
Restaurants: 10% service charge often included; leave 5-10% extra for good service. Taxis: no tip. Hotel staff: 5-10 soles for porter, small change for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee from a bakery or corner stall: S/ 3–5.
Menu del día (2-course lunch with drink) at a local café: S/ 8–12.
A main dish at a simple restaurant or pollería (grilled chicken place): S/ 10–15.
Anticuchos (grilled skewers) and picarones (sweet doughnuts) sold from carts near parks or busy intersections; evening stalls along Avenida América Norte.
Plaza Vea, Metro, or Tottus supermarkets are common in and around Trujillo.
Mercado Central Trujillo or the Real Plaza mall on Avenida Víctor Larco for affordable chain stores.
Combi (minibus) with a set route: S/ 1.50 per ride. From airport, take a local bus to city centre for S/ 2–3; avoid taxis costing S/ 30+.
Always carry small denominations for combis and street food; eat menu del día lunch instead of dinner; buy bottled water at supermarkets (S/ 2) not tourist shops (S/ 5).
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 Moretto
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Scotiabank — 311 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Elinka — 37 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 Moretto?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor (top floors, if lift reaches). These get less street-level rumble from Avenida Antenor Orrego and better light. South-facing rooms (away from the avenue) are quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Moretto?
Ground-floor rooms: thin walls, noisy from lobby traffic and passing pedestrians. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor will hum with cable noise — request a room away from the lift.
Is Hotel Moretto noisy?
Street noise from Avenida Antenor Orrego is constant during day, spikes in morning rush (7-9am) and early evening (5-7pm). Occasional bus stops outside emit air brakes and engine noise. The lift mechanism is audible in adjacent rooms on all floors — proximity matters more than floor number.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Moretto?
Front-facing rooms (over the avenue) get a truer city view but lose quiet. Side or rear-facing rooms overlook interior patios or side streets — less interesting but far quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Moretto?
1. Ask for a room on floor 4 or 5 at check-in — the lifts are small but working, and upper floors are noticeably quieter. 2. Park on the street after 8pm (free) instead of the hotel lot if space is tight, but confirm parking conditions at reception first.
What time is check-in at Hotel Moretto?
Check-in at Hotel Moretto is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Moretto have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests in rooms and lobby. Moderate speed (around 10 Mbps). Single login per device; re-authenticate every 12 hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Moretto?
None listed
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Moretto?
Menu del día (2-course lunch with drink) at a local café: S/ 8–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Moretto?
Combi (minibus) with a set route: S/ 1.50 per ride. From airport, take a local bus to city centre for S/ 2–3; avoid taxis costing S/ 30+.
When is the best time to visit Trujillo?
June, July, August – winter sunshine, clear skies, and the Marinera Festival in July.
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.