Your stay — Hostal Bolognesi
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Type A/C · 220V
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$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
ChiclayoFrom a foreign mobile, dial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, 116 for fire. For general info, call 171 (Civil Defence) or 01-225-4040 for the tourist police in Lima, but in Chiclayo try the local police station at Av. Balta 610, phone 074-237-900.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chiclayo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostal Bolognesi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Av. Sáenz Peña (near hostel) → Mercado Moshoqueque or main market
💡 Hop on any microbus with 'Mercado' or 'Moshoqueque' on the windscreen. They fill quickly—wedge in and pay the cobrador when he squeezes past. Exit signal: tap the roof twice.
Airport main road (Av. Las Américas) → Av. Balta / Mercado Modelo
💡 Flag the yellow colectivo minibuses at the bus stop 50m left of the airport entrance. Tell the driver 'El Quijote, San José'—he'll drop you within a block. Much slower with bags though.
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX) → El Quijote Hostal (Calle San José 771)
💡 Ignore the touts inside the arrivals hall. Walk straight out to the official taxi booth just past the car park exit—prepay there to avoid price haggling.
Plaza de Armas / Central Chiclayo → El Quijote Hostal
💡 For short hops around the centre, these three-wheelers are faster than cars. Agree the fare before getting on. From the Plaza to the hostel, 3 soles is standard—anything above is tourist pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hostal Bolognesi?
Check-in at Hostal Bolognesi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Chiclayo
💡 Watch your pockets—crowds are tight. Head to the back for the curandero (healer) stalls where you'll see llama foetuses and dried frogs used in rituals.
💡 Best in the early evening when the fountains are lit. Nearby street vendors sell picarones (sweet potato doughnuts) for 2 soles.
💡 Go at sunset when the cathedral lights up. Avoid the benches near the curry vendors—they attract pigeons.
💡 Go early—before 10am—to dodge bus tour crowds. The exhibition is one-way, so take your time on each floor.
💡 Hire a local guide at the entrance—they charge around 10-15 soles and explain the mud-brick pyramids in detail. Combine with the museum for context.