What is Shancayan like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Independencia's Shancayan neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shancayan, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Shancayan.

What can I see and do in this Independencia neighbourhood?

Huaraz Cathedral, Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Regional Museum of Ancash are just a few of the places to visit in and around Shancayan. While you're out sightseeing in Independencia, make sure that you visit other sights such as Piscigranja de Truchas or Mirador de Retaqeñua.

Top 10 Shancayan Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Shancayan

"Good place with great hosts. Very knowledgeable of the area and activities. Helpful in setting up treks and logistics. Basic but solid."

2 Aug - 3 Aug

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

"They open de door fast, nice view. But they didn’t provide the breakfast."

Full-sized fridge, microwave, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils

3 Aug - 4 Aug

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Peruvian cuisine, garden views

2 Aug - 3 Aug

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

10 Aug - 11 Aug

"Very helpful staff, and the daily breakfast of fresh fruit, eggs and coffee was consistently great"

2 Aug - 3 Aug

"Beautiful gardens and great foot Excellent service "

"The place is big and comfortable, the shower is perfect - hot with good pressure. Breakfast is good - eggs, bread and jam, coca tea, coffee and juice. The staff are great and knowledgeable about tours and can arrange them for you . The only negative is that there are many neighbourhood dogs which are so noisy barking all night that I couldn't sleep well. Bring earplugs. The hotel is highly recommended."

2 Aug - 3 Aug

"We stayed at this hotel twice and we absolutely loved it, the property is very cute and neat. Everyone who works there is so helpful and nice. Would gladly stay there if I’m ever back in Huaraz."

2 Aug - 3 Aug

1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

"Didn’t get brekfast"

"Great staff. Very nice people. "

29 Aug - 30 Aug

2 Aug - 3 Aug

"The staff here are incredible."

31 Aug - 1 Sept

1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

"Second time I've stayed here, second time I've loved it. Friendly, helpful staff; nice rooms; relatively quiet: good restaurant and easy walk to several more. It has consistent hot water and is very clean and well-maintained. Stairs required from street to lobby. Elevator available once there. "

2 Aug - 3 Aug

"Charming, lovely, full of character. We especially appreciated the kindness and assistance of the hotel manager in so many respects. Would absolutely stay here again. "

29 Aug - 30 Aug

"Property is located outside of the city in a beautiful spot around the mountains with a great garden. The staff were super helpful and accommodating. "

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views

"The owners/management of Hotel Abuelo are a gracious family who spoiled us with their hospitality. The staff was very professional and kind."

3 Aug - 4 Aug

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Where to stay in Shancayan

Find the best Shancayan areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Palmira

While Palmira isn't home to many top sights, Huaraz Plaza de Armas and Huaraz Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Paria

Though Paria may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilcahuaín and Baños Termales Monterrey.

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Vichay

While there might not be top attractions in Vichay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baños Termales Monterrey and Wilcahuaín.

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Top Shancayan Hotel Reviews

San Sebastian Hotel Boutique

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place. Great staff "

Hotel La Joya

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent and super kind staff with genuine desires to help! A group of us stayed here for many days and all had a great time. A restaurant in the hotel opens at 7 AM and closes at 10 PM serves very nice foods. Areas within 1.5 miles radius are full of excitements with all kinds of street vendors, all within walking distances. This hotel is very close to the city center, where courts, local police, national police and first responders are located. So, naturally, it is safe area to be. High mountain peaks are all viewable and hiking trails can lead to the local hill top that is approximately 11,000 feet above sea level, roughly 2 miles of walking. Once you’re on the top, you can see the whole Huaraz city."

CORDILLERA HOTEL

10/10 Excellent

"The property was very clean and well-maintained. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The area where the hotel is located is not in the center of town, but is a short walk to many shops and restaurants. The staff to fulfill our requests. They helped us find a tour operator, which was fabulous! The only downside was that there was no heat in the rooms or the bathroom. It gets chilly at night at that elevation. It would have been nice to have some heat in the bathroom so you don't get too cold getting out of the shower. "

Amazing Huaraz

8/10 Good

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Hostel Casa Del Montañista

Hostel Casa Del Montañista

Hotel de Turistas Huaraz

Hotel de Turistas Huaraz

Rajutuna Inn

Rajutuna Inn

HOTEL GRAND CESARS

HOTEL GRAND CESARS

Copacabaña Lodge

Copacabaña Lodge

HOTEL EL CASTOR

HOTEL EL CASTOR

Hotel Morales

Hotel Morales

Santa Cruz Trek 4 days

Santa Cruz Trek 4 days

Hotel El Patio de Monterrey

Hotel El Patio de Monterrey

Amazing Huaraz