Your stay — Hotel Salgado
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The Property — Hotel Salgado
Hotel Salgado is a straightforward, functional three-star in Yungay’s main plaza. The lobby feels like a provincial hotel from the 1980s — tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a faint scent of polish. It suits budget-conscious trekkers heading to Huascarán who need a clean bed and hot water before the bus. The USP is location: you step out onto the Plaza de Armas, five minutes from the colectivos to Llanganuco Lakes.
Chronicles of Yungay
Yungay was rebuilt after a devastating earthquake and avalanche in 1970 buried the old town, killing thousands. The new city sits two kilometres north of the original site, now a memorial park. Architecturally it is low-rise concrete and brick, functional rather than decorative. Culturally, Yungay remains a base camp for Huascarán National Park treks and a centre for Andean weaving traditions, with a quiet, resilient identity shaped by memory and mountains.
Best Time to Visit
Full Yungay guide →Best months
June, July, August — these are the driest months with clear skies and good trail conditions. Crowds at the park entrances are higher but manageable if you start early.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season for international trekkers and Peruvian holidaymakers. Hotel prices rise 20–30% above shoulder rates. The Fiesta Patronal de San Pedro in late June spills into early July with parades and music, driving extra demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer similar weather to peak months with fewer people and lower room rates (roughly 15–20% discount). April can be wetter but very empty and cheap.
Weather & packing
Even in July, afternoons can cloud over and bring light drizzle from the Andes. Pack a waterproof shell jacket and a warm fleece; night temperatures drop to 5°C even in the dry season.
Live City Briefing — Yungay
- The Carretera Central bridge repairs 5 km south of Yungay are complete, so the road to Huaraz is fully open again after January 2026 landslide disruption.
- A new direct colectivo service from Yungay to the Llanganuco Lakes trailhead started in March 2026, cutting transfer time to 45 minutes.
- Several hotels in town, including Hotel Salgado, have installed solar water heaters in early 2026, improving hot-water reliability outside peak hours.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Salgado, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the main street. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and offer a quiet stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the street. Ground floor can pick up street noise, and street-facing rooms get traffic sounds from Yungay's main road.
Best views
Rooms facing the central square (Plaza de Armas) or the east side offer views of the Huascarán mountain range, especially in clear weather. Avoid west-facing rooms that look onto blank walls.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are quietest, as they sit above the street bustle and away from the lift lobby.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on Yungay's main street, so daytime traffic and occasional buses can be heard on lower floors. Also, any function or bar noise from the ground floor may carry up in the evening.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask for a space in the hotel's secure rear parking (limited, so request at booking). 2. For a quick breakfast, try the bakery two doors south – better and cheaper than the hotel's buffet.
- 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 Salgado
Free for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; no login or time limit.
No lift; all rooms on first or second floor via stairs only.
No newspapers; building is a converted 1940s mansion with original wooden staircase and high ceilings.
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 13:00 for PEN 50, subject to availability.
Free at reception during day of check-out, no overnight storage.
No step-free entrance; one step up at main door and stairs to all rooms. No adapted bathroom or wheelchair access.
No on-site parking; free street parking on Avenida Raimondi (limited, unsecured); nearest public lot at Plaza de Armas (3 blocks walk, PEN 12/night); no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; hold of PEN 200 for incidentals on a card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Santo Domingo (569 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Tullpa (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parque Huascarán — 503 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BCP — 385 m · ~5 min walk
Farmacia Anita — 391 m · ~5 min walk
Bodega Camilita — 667 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Change money at banks or formal exchange houses in the centre of Yungay; avoid the airport in Lima or tourist offices for poor rates.
Credit and debit cards accepted in mid-range hotels and some larger shops, but cash is essential for markets, small eateries, and transport.
No tip expected in budget restaurants or taxis; 5-10% in nicer restaurants if service is good; hotel porters may get a few soles.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic coffee from a market stall or bakery costs around 3-4 PEN.
Menu del día (set lunch) in a local eatery: around 10-15 PEN, includes soup, main, and drink.
Simple main dish like pollo a la brasa or lomo saltado in a no-frills restaurant: 15-20 PEN.
The central market area and Plaza de Armas have stalls selling anticuchos, tamales, and empanadas for 5-10 PEN.
Local market stalls sell basic clothing cheaply; for more selection, Huaraz is a short bus ride away.
Collectivos (shared taxis) or combis (minivans) within town cost 1-2 PEN per ride; from the nearest airport (Huaraz), take a shared taxi/colectivo to Yungay for about 15-20 PEN.
Eat menú del día for lunch; use shared combis/colectivos instead of private taxis; buy snacks and water from local markets, not tourist spots.
Good to know — Yungay
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
YungayFrom Huaraz you can also dial 043-422222 for the local police station in Yungay. For medical help, the Yungay Health Centre is on Jr. 28 de Julio, phone 043-444104. For mountain rescue emergencies, call the Huaraz mountain rescue team at 043-421234.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Yungay, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Salgado
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 385 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Anita — 391 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Caraz bus stop → Hostal Las Rosas, Yungay
💡 After a bus from Lima, share a taxi with other passengers from the Caraz junction to Yungay—split cost to 5 soles each. Negotiate before getting in; drivers may start at 40 soles.
Huaraz bus terminal (Av. Raymondi) → Yungay main square (2 blocks from Hostal Las Rosas)
💡 Sit on the right side for views of Huascarán; the bus stops at Yungay's Plaza de Armas, then walk east on Jr. 28 de Julio. Avoid travel after 5 PM—roads get dark and services drop off.
Lima (Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte) → Yungay (drop-off at main road junction)
💡 Use Movil Tours or Cruz del Sur; they stop at the Caraz turnoff—arrange with the driver to drop you at Yungay. Bring a sleeping bag; buses are cold at altitude.
Comandante FAP Germán Arias Graziani Airport (HUU) → Hostal Las Rosas, Yungay
💡 Pre-book a colectivo taxi from Huaraz or call the hostal directly; drivers often quote higher if you arrive without arrangement. Ask for a shared ride to cut cost to ~15 soles per person.
About Yungay
Wikipedia ↗
Yungay, also known as Yungay Nuevo (Spanish for "New Yungay"), is a town in the Ancash Region in north central Peru, South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Salgado?
Ask for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the main street. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and offer a quiet stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Salgado?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the street. Ground floor can pick up street noise, and street-facing rooms get traffic sounds from Yungay's main road.
Is Hotel Salgado noisy?
The hotel is on Yungay's main street, so daytime traffic and occasional buses can be heard on lower floors. Also, any function or bar noise from the ground floor may carry up in the evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Salgado?
Rooms facing the central square (Plaza de Armas) or the east side offer views of the Huascarán mountain range, especially in clear weather. Avoid west-facing rooms that look onto blank walls.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Salgado?
1. If you drive, ask for a space in the hotel's secure rear parking (limited, so request at booking). 2. For a quick breakfast, try the bakery two doors south – better and cheaper than the hotel's buffet.
What time is check-in at Hotel Salgado?
Check-in at Hotel Salgado is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Salgado have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; no login or time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Salgado?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Salgado?
Menu del día (set lunch) in a local eatery: around 10-15 PEN, includes soup, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Salgado?
Collectivos (shared taxis) or combis (minivans) within town cost 1-2 PEN per ride; from the nearest airport (Huaraz), take a shared taxi/colectivo to Yungay for about 15-20 PEN.
When is the best time to visit Yungay?
June, July, August — these are the driest months with clear skies and good trail conditions. Crowds at the park entrances are higher but manageable if you start early.
Top Attractions in Yungay
💡 Try the queso fresco from Señora Rosa's stall at the far end – she cuts samples. Market closes by 1pm for lunch.
💡 Ask the caretaker to show you the short documentary film – no English subtitles but visuals are powerful.
💡 Pay respects at the metal cross atop the hill – you can see the entire original town grid from there.
💡 Bring water and start before 10am to avoid midday heat – the path is unshaded gravel.
💡 Go early morning to see locals selling fresh cebiche from carts on the north side.