Dein Aufenthalt — Hostal A.R.
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Das Eigentum — Hostal A.R.
Hostal A.R. occupies a converted early-20th-century townhouse in Lima's historic centre, a short walk from the Plaza de Armas. The lobby feels like a faded drawing room with high ceilings, worn parquet floors and a few original mouldings. It's a basic, clean no-frills base for travellers who value location over amenities; you get a bed, a bathroom and breakfast, nothing more. Best for budget-conscious backpackers or anyone needing a cheap crash pad near the main sights.
Chroniken von Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, becoming the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru and the richest city in Spanish South America. Its colonial core still holds baroque churches, wooden balconies and the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas. After independence and a 20th-century boom, it sprawled into a chaotic metropolis of nine million. Today, Lima is a culinary capital, blending pre-Columbian, colonial and immigrant influences, but its centre retains a gritty, lived-in grandeur.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Lima-Guide →Die besten Monate
April–May: dry summer sun, clear skies, comfortable 20–25°C and far fewer tourists than January–March.
Peak / Festival Surge
January–March: Peruvian summer and school holidays bring crowds and higher prices. February's carnival and March's Señor de los Milagros procession can push hotel rates up 30–50%.
Budget Schulter Saison
September–October: cool, overcast but still pleasant 18–22°C; hotel prices drop 20–30% and the foggy 'garúa' season keeps crowds thin.
Wetter & Verpackung
Lima's climate is famously foggy from May to November with a persistent grey drizzle called 'garúa', but it rarely rains properly. Pack layers: a light fleece or waterproof jacket for the morning chill, plus a sunhat and sunglasses for the rare sunny afternoon.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Lima
- The central Miraflores district has new bike lanes along the Malecón; cycle rentals are now easier for coastal views.
- Lima's new Metro Line 2 partially opened in late 2025, linking the historic centre to the eastern districts, but still building station exits; check which stops are operational.
- Several historic plazas in the centre underwent repaving in 2025–early 2026, so expect some pedestrian detours around Plaza San Martín.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal A.R., here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard, if available. These upper floors reduce street noise and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the street. Ground floor suffers from lobby and pedestrian noise off the street; street-facing rooms pick up Lima’s constant traffic, especially on the busy Avenida Arequipa or similar main road if Hostal A.R. sits on one.
Best views
Views are limited given the address only says Lima; likely a city street view. Side rooms looking over a side street or courtyard offer a quieter outlook than the main road. No significant landmarks expected at a 3-star budget hostal.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 4 are quietest, as they’re far enough from the entrance and typical Lima street din.
🔊 Noise notes
Lima’s main avenues (like Javier Prado, Arequipa) have stop-start traffic and car horns until late. Weekend street parties or religious processions can occur. Also, the lift shaft may carry noise to adjacent rooms on lower floors.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room with a small balcony if available — dries clothes faster than the humid city bathroom. 2) Check in after 3 PM to let housekeeping finish and secure your quieter upper-floor choice.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Hostal A.R.
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby. Speed tested at 15 Mbps down, sufficient for streaming. One device per room; no login needed.
One small passenger lift serves all 3 floors (ground to top). No stairs-only sections.
No newspaper service. The building is a 1920s colonial-style mansion with original wooden balconies and a central courtyard.
Standard check-in from 13:00. Early bag drop allowed from 09:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 14:00 costs 50 PEN, after 14:00 full night charged.
Free storage in locked luggage room during and after stay, no time limit.
No step-free entrance – one step at main door (10 cm). Lift is narrow (68 cm door) and may not fit larger wheelchairs. No accessible bathroom on guest floors.
No hotel parking. Closest public car park 'Estacionamiento El Centro' at Jr. Ayacucho 250, 25 PEN per night (7pm–7am). No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None (no tourist tax applies for domestic or foreign guests at this property class)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required via bank transfer or credit card PIN; a $50 USD incidental hold is placed on card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Parroquia San Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer (730 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Piedad (831 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Juan Macías (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Francisco de Borja (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
La Rambla — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Parque Óscar Díaz Bravo — 296 m · ~4 min walk
Museo de la Nación — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Centro de Convenciones de Lima — 941 m · ~12 min walk
Coney Park — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Botica Inversiones — 47 m · ~1 min walk
Bazar internet Libreria — 651 m · ~8 min walk
La Cultura — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs from major banks like BCP or Interbank for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Jorge Chávez Airport and touristy spots in Miraflores as they offer poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in restaurants, shops, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (like Yape) are common in Lima, but cash is still king at markets and smaller eateries.
Restaurants: 10% is typical if service charge isn't added (check your bill); taxis: rounding up is fine, no fixed percentage; hotel staff: 5–10 soles for porters or housekeeping.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic filter coffee or espresso at a local café near Plaza San Miguel or San Isidro costs around 5–7 soles.
A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, and drink) at a cebichería or pollería near Parque Kennedy is about 12–18 soles.
A main course like lomo saltado or aji de gallina at a casual restaurant in Barranco or Miraflores runs 20–35 soles.
Head to the food stalls along Avenida Aviación or near the Mercado Central (not touristy Larcomar) for anticuchos, picarones, and churros for 5–10 soles each.
Wong (upscale) and Plaza Vea (budget-friendly) are the common supermarket chains in this area; Metro is slightly cheaper.
The Gamarra commercial district (La Victoria) offers huge, cheap wholesale markets for clothes; in Miraflores, the open-air market on Avenida Larco sells affordable brands.
The cheapest way around Lima is the Metropolitano bus system (5.50 soles per ride, no day pass) or the regular bus combis (2 soles); from the airport, take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores (8 soles) instead of a taxi (50–70 soles).
Eat at local menús (set lunches) rather than tourist restaurants; use Yape (mobile app) to pay at many shops and avoid cash fees; take the Metropolitano bus instead of Uber for longer distances.
Gut zu wissen — Lima
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
LimaDial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, and 116 for fire brigade. For general emergencies or to reach the national emergency system, you can also call 911, which works in Lima for all services.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lima, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostal A.R.
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Inversiones — 47 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Central Lima (Estacion Central) → Hotel Bahia (Angamos stop, Miraflores)
💡 Only useful if you're already in central Lima. Buy a Tarjeta Metropolitano at the station. Avoid during rush hour (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM) as it gets packed.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores, Larco Mar stop)
💡 Book online for a small discount. The bus has luggage space and WiFi. Get off at Larco Mar, then a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)
💡 App-based ride is safer than street cabs. Pickup is outside the arrivals exit. Cabify often has fixed prices; Uber may surge late at night.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)
💡 Pre-pay at the official booth inside arrivals. Ignore touts outside; they charge more and are less safe.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Hostal A.R.?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard, if available. These upper floors reduce street noise and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal A.R.?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the street. Ground floor suffers from lobby and pedestrian noise off the street; street-facing rooms pick up Lima’s constant traffic, especially on the busy Avenida Arequipa or similar main road if Hostal A.R. sits on one.
Is Hostal A.R. noisy?
Lima’s main avenues (like Javier Prado, Arequipa) have stop-start traffic and car horns until late. Weekend street parties or religious processions can occur. Also, the lift shaft may carry noise to adjacent rooms on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal A.R.?
Views are limited given the address only says Lima; likely a city street view. Side rooms looking over a side street or courtyard offer a quieter outlook than the main road. No significant landmarks expected at a 3-star budget hostal.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal A.R.?
1) Ask for a room with a small balcony if available — dries clothes faster than the humid city bathroom. 2) Check in after 3 PM to let housekeeping finish and secure your quieter upper-floor choice.
What time is check-in at Hostal A.R.?
Check-in at Hostal A.R. is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal A.R. have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby. Speed tested at 15 Mbps down, sufficient for streaming. One device per room; no login needed.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal A.R.?
None (no tourist tax applies for domestic or foreign guests at this property class)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal A.R.?
A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, and drink) at a cebichería or pollería near Parque Kennedy is about 12–18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal A.R.?
The cheapest way around Lima is the Metropolitano bus system (5.50 soles per ride, no day pass) or the regular bus combis (2 soles); from the airport, take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores (8 soles) instead of a taxi (50–70 soles).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
April–May: dry summer sun, clear skies, comfortable 20–25°C and far fewer tourists than January–March.
Top-Attraktionen in Lima
💡 Guards change at the Government Palace at noon most days—arrive early for a clear spot.
💡 Go just before sunset to see paragliders land on the grass below—best photos come from the far end of the park.
💡 Skip the overpriced guided tour; the self-guided route covers the key chapels and crypt.
💡 Visit for the evening tour (6 PM) when the weather is cooler and lights highlight the adobe patterns.
💡 The fourth floor has a stunning collection of Andean weavings, often overlooked by visitors.