Dein Aufenthalt — Hostal Las Fresas
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Das Eigentum — Hostal Las Fresas
A small, friendly hotel in the laid-back district of Barranco, with white walls, wooden shutters, and a courtyard garden full of potted plants. The lobby feels like a calm, unpretentious sitting room — the sort of place where the receptionist might offer you a glass of chicha morada and a map. It suits independent travellers who want local character over chain-hotel comfort, and who value a leafy, artsy neighbourhood over the business bustle of Miraflores. The USP is its location: two blocks from the Bajada de los Baños, with ocean views and easy walking to galleries and cevicherías.
Chroniken von Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings, and its colonial core still holds handsome plazas and carved wooden balconies from the 16th and 17th centuries. Earthquakes repeatedly reshaped the city, leading to a mix of Spanish Baroque and later French-inspired mansard roofs in the early 1900s. Today’s Lima is a sprawling coastal metropolis of ten million people, where pre-Columbian huacas sit next to glass office towers. Its cultural identity is rooted in a distinctly coastal, Afro-Peruvian and criollo food culture that has made it the gastronomic capital of Latin America.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Lima-Guide →Die besten Monate
May, June and October: dry, overcast but comfortable 18–22°C, with fewer tourists than the summer crush. The Garúa fog sits low but rarely rains, and you can walk the Malecón without sweating or jostling for space.
Peak / Festival Surge
January to March is peak season, driven by Lima summer (sunny, 28–30°C) and the Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria in early February. Hotel prices in Barranco and Miraflores spike 30–50% above off-season rates. Book three months ahead.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and November are the budget sweet spots: still dry and mild (19–23°C), with lower room rates and easy restaurant bookings. The city is quiet before the Christmas build-up and after the fall school holidays.
Wetter & Verpackung
Lima gets a thick, gritty fog called Garúa from June to October, but it never actually pours — just a persistent drizzle that soaks pavements. Pack a light water-resistant jacket and a scarf for the damp coastal chill; leave the umbrella at home.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Lima
- The new Barranco- Miraflores cycle lane along the Costa Verde is now fully open, making it safe and fast to move between the two neighbourhoods by bike or e-scooter.
- A renovation of the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores finished in April 2026, with new playgrounds and better lighting, but work on the pedestrian bridge over Avenida Larco continues until August.
- July is the coolest month in Lima (18°C average high), so expect no rain but persistent overcast skies — sunseekers should head inland to the Lomas de Lachay reserve, which turns green with wildflowers in this season.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Las Fresas, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, at the back of the building. These are above street level, reducing road noise from Lima's traffic, and the upper floors feel more private in a typical 4-5 storey hostel.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing the street. These catch direct noise from taxis and mototaxis on Lima's busy roads, and ground-floor rooms can also pick up lobby and entrance sounds.
Best views
Rooms at the back of the building overlook a typical Lima courtyard or neighbouring walls — no notable view, but quieter. If the hostel has a shared terrace, request a room close to it for a city skyline peek.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors. At a 3-star hostel with no lift, these are high enough to dodge street and lobby noise but still walkable.
🔊 Noise notes
Lima's main roads generate constant traffic noise from 6am to late evening — honking, mototaxis, and buses. Street-front rooms are loudest. The hostel's no-lift layout means stairs create footfall noise on lower floors.
Insider tips
Ask for a room at the back end of the corridor — less stair traffic. If you need luggage help, request a ground-floor room in advance, as there's no lift to carry bags up narrow stairs.
- 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 Las Fresas
Free WiFi throughout; speeds around 10 Mbps (sufficient for browsing/email, not for video calls). No login required.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; free access to digital news via PressReader on lobby tablet.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed after 10:00 subject to space. Late checkout (until 16:00) charged 50% of nightly rate.
Free for day of arrival/departure; longer storage negotiable with front desk.
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift access to all floors. No rooms with roll-in showers; ground-floor room available on request.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Estacionamiento El Polo (Av. El Polo 721), 15 PEN per hour or 50 PEN overnight. No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate per night (included in most online rates; confirm at booking).
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; a $50 USD incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (166 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Los Olivos (241 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica (487 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Cristo Liberador (582 m · ~7 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Centro Aereo Comercial — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Parque de la Bandera (Las Brujas) — 312 m · ~4 min walk
Museo de la Fuerza de Aviacion Naval — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
BanBif — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Botica tu Salud — 281 m · ~4 min walk
Don Chicho — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
REYNOSO-TACNA Paradero Inicial — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs in Miraflores or San Isidro for best rates; avoid airport exchange bureaux and tourist-area cambios that give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in malls, supermarkets, and mid-range restaurants; Amex is less common. Contactless is common, but cash is king for taxis and small markets.
Restaurants: 10% is standard if service charge isn't added. Taxis: round up or leave a few soles (optional). Hotel porters: 5-10 PEN per bag.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →a simple black coffee from a street-side kiosk or bakery — about 3-5 PEN
a menú del día (soup + main + drink) at a local comedor or market stall — 12-20 PEN
a grilled chicken quarter with chips and salad from a pollería — 15-25 PEN for a main
head to the Parque Kennedy area in Miraflores or the mercado stalls along Avenida Angamos for anticuchos, tamales, and picarones
Wong, Plaza Vea, and Metro are the common supermarket chains across Lima
the Gamarra district (La Victoria) has the biggest market for affordable clothing; also try Polvos Azules for cheaper options
combi (minibus) or bus — 2-3 PEN per ride; from the airport, take the Airport Express bus (8 PEN) or a regular bus (3-5 PEN) instead of a taxi
Eat lunch as the main meal — menú del día is great value. Withdraw larger amounts from Banco de Crédito or Interbank ATMs to avoid multiple fees. Always ask price before taking a taxi — negotiate or use ride-hailing apps like Uber or Cabify.
Gut zu wissen — Lima
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · 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 Las Fresas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BanBif — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Botica tu Salud — 281 m · ~4 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 Las Fresas?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, at the back of the building. These are above street level, reducing road noise from Lima's traffic, and the upper floors feel more private in a typical 4-5 storey hostel.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Las Fresas?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing the street. These catch direct noise from taxis and mototaxis on Lima's busy roads, and ground-floor rooms can also pick up lobby and entrance sounds.
Is Hostal Las Fresas noisy?
Lima's main roads generate constant traffic noise from 6am to late evening — honking, mototaxis, and buses. Street-front rooms are loudest. The hostel's no-lift layout means stairs create footfall noise on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Las Fresas?
Rooms at the back of the building overlook a typical Lima courtyard or neighbouring walls — no notable view, but quieter. If the hostel has a shared terrace, request a room close to it for a city skyline peek.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Las Fresas?
Ask for a room at the back end of the corridor — less stair traffic. If you need luggage help, request a ground-floor room in advance, as there's no lift to carry bags up narrow stairs.
What time is check-in at Hostal Las Fresas?
Check-in at Hostal Las Fresas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Las Fresas have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speeds around 10 Mbps (sufficient for browsing/email, not for video calls). No login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Las Fresas?
10% of room rate per night (included in most online rates; confirm at booking).
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Las Fresas?
a menú del día (soup + main + drink) at a local comedor or market stall — 12-20 PEN
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Las Fresas?
combi (minibus) or bus — 2-3 PEN per ride; from the airport, take the Airport Express bus (8 PEN) or a regular bus (3-5 PEN) instead of a taxi
When is the best time to visit Lima?
May, June and October: dry, overcast but comfortable 18–22°C, with fewer tourists than the summer crush. The Garúa fog sits low but rarely rains, and you can walk the Malecón without sweating or jostling for space.
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.