Dein Aufenthalt — Hostal Mia
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Das Eigentum — Hostal Mia
Hostal Mia is a budget-friendly base in Lima's Miraflores district, a short walk from Kennedy Park and the coastal cliffs. The lobby feels like a clean, functional reception area with helpful staff behind the desk, tiled floors, and a small sitting area with a TV. USP is reliable, low-cost accommodation in a safe, central location with simple breakfast included. Best for independent travellers or couples who plan to be out exploring and just need a decent, no-frills room to sleep.
Chroniken von Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, who called it the City of Kings. Its colonial centre still holds grand plazas, baroque churches, and wooden balconies from the 17th and 18th centuries. After independence, the city expanded rapidly, absorbing pre-Columbian sites like Huaca Pucllana into its urban fabric. Today Lima is Peru's cultural and gastronomic powerhouse, known for its ceviche, pisco sour, and a vibrant contemporary art scene, despite its persistent coastal fog.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Lima-Guide →Die besten Monate
December to March: summer with clear skies, warm sea breezes, and low rainfall; these months also see fewer visitors than July, though locals crowd the beaches.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is mid-winter in the southern hemisphere, so it's the peak tourist season for international visitors escaping northern summer heat. Hotel prices often rise 20-30% from shoulder rates. Events: Fiestas Patrias (Peruvian Independence Day, 28-29 July) with parades and civic celebrations.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and November offer the best deals: mild weather, blue skies most days, and hotel discounts of 15-25% as crowds thin out after the summer holidays.
Wetter & Verpackung
Lima's winter (June-September) brings a persistent grey coastal fog called garúa that can feel damp and chilly, even if it rarely actually rains. Pack layers: a light fleece or sweater for evenings and a waterproof shell or windbreaker for the misty mornings.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Lima
- The Lima Metro Line 2 extension is still under construction, causing bus detours and delays on Avenida Aviación and Avenida Venezuela; check with your hotel for alternative routes to the airport.
- New direct flights from London to Lima on LATAM started in 2025, increasing capacity for European visitors during the winter season.
- The Miraflores boardwalk, Malecón de la Reserva, has completed a section of bike-lane upgrades, making it safer for cyclists between Parque del Amor and the Larcomar shopping centre.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Mia, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 (the top floors) at the back of the building, away from Jiron Pablo Alas. These will be quieter and have better natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first two floors, especially those facing the street. Jiron Pablo Alas is a narrow but busy street in central Lima, so front-facing rooms will get traffic noise from early morning until late evening.
Best views
Limited. Back-facing rooms on top floors might overlook local rooftops or a courtyard. Street-side rooms give a view of the narrow street and nearby buildings – nothing special.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is street traffic on Jiron Pablo Alas. Central Lima can also have general city hum: street vendors, taxis, and early morning deliveries. The hotel may have a bar or common area on ground floor – if so, that could cause evening noise for rooms directly above.
Insider tips
1. Check if the hotel offers earplugs or has double-glazed windows – ask at booking for a quiet room. 2. If you arrive by taxi, note that Jiron Pablo Alas is a narrow one-way street; drivers may drop you at the corner, so have the hotel's exact door number ready.
- 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 Mia
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps); premium tier 10 PEN/day (10 Mbps); no login required, password given at check-in
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; complimentary print of El Comercio at breakfast
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 06:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 fee 50 PEN
Free storage at front desk for same-day drop-off and pickup
Step-free entry via ramp; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift fits standard wheelchair but bathrooms narrow
No on-site parking; nearest public garage (Parking Alameda) 2 blocks away, 25 PEN/night; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 18% IVA (sales tax) included in rate; no separate tourism or resort fee
Deposit & card hold: Full first night charged at booking; incidental hold of 200 PEN at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostes (300 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Parroqui Corpus Christi (438 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (634 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Obispado de Lurín Lima Sur (747 m · ~9 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Mall del Sur — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Parque Héroes de San Juan — 140 m · ~2 min walk
Museo y Biblioteca Ciudad de los Héroes — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Brinco — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Botica Salud Farma — 332 m · ~4 min walk
Bodega Glorias — 108 m · ~1 min walk
Terminal Terrestre Atocongo — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Change money at banks or official exchange houses (casas de cambio) in Lima; avoid airport bureaux which offer poor rates.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless common; cash needed for street food, small markets, and taxis.
Restaurants: 10% service charge often included, but if not, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis: no tipping expected. Hotel staff: tip bellboys 3-5 soles, housekeeper 3 soles per night.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A small cup of coffee from a local bakery or café costs around 4-5 soles.
A menú del día (set lunch with starter, main, drink) at a simple local restaurant costs about 12-18 soles.
A main course at a mid-range local restaurant costs around 20-30 soles; street food or a rotisserie chicken quarter with chips from a pollería is about 8-12 soles.
Jirón de la Unión and surrounding streets near Plaza San Martín have stalls selling anticuchos, tamales, and picarones; also look for cevicherías on Avenida Abancay.
Supermarkets like Plaza Vea, Metro, and Wong are common in central Lima; budget options include Tottus and local bodegas.
Gamarra district (near Jirón Gamarra) is Lima's textile hub for budget clothing; also try street markets on Jirón Huallaga.
Cheapest way around: use the Metropolitano bus system (3.50 soles per trip with a rechargeable card) or local micros (1-2 soles). From Jorge Chávez Airport: take the Airport Express bus (about 8 soles) or a colectivo shared taxi; avoid regular taxis which cost 50-80 soles.
Eat lunch at menú del día spots for best value; drink chicha morada from street stalls instead of bottled drinks; use Metropolitano buses instead of taxis for long trips.
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 Mia
🕒 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 Salud Farma — 332 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 Mia?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 (the top floors) at the back of the building, away from Jiron Pablo Alas. These will be quieter and have better natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Mia?
Avoid rooms on the first two floors, especially those facing the street. Jiron Pablo Alas is a narrow but busy street in central Lima, so front-facing rooms will get traffic noise from early morning until late evening.
Is Hostal Mia noisy?
Main noise source is street traffic on Jiron Pablo Alas. Central Lima can also have general city hum: street vendors, taxis, and early morning deliveries. The hotel may have a bar or common area on ground floor – if so, that could cause evening noise for rooms directly above.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Mia?
Limited. Back-facing rooms on top floors might overlook local rooftops or a courtyard. Street-side rooms give a view of the narrow street and nearby buildings – nothing special.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Mia?
1. Check if the hotel offers earplugs or has double-glazed windows – ask at booking for a quiet room. 2. If you arrive by taxi, note that Jiron Pablo Alas is a narrow one-way street; drivers may drop you at the corner, so have the hotel's exact door number ready.
What time is check-in at Hostal Mia?
Check-in at Hostal Mia is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Mia have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps); premium tier 10 PEN/day (10 Mbps); no login required, password given at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Mia?
18% IVA (sales tax) included in rate; no separate tourism or resort fee
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Mia?
A menú del día (set lunch with starter, main, drink) at a simple local restaurant costs about 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Mia?
Cheapest way around: use the Metropolitano bus system (3.50 soles per trip with a rechargeable card) or local micros (1-2 soles). From Jorge Chávez Airport: take the Airport Express bus (about 8 soles) or a colectivo shared taxi; avoid regular taxis which cost 50-80 soles.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: summer with clear skies, warm sea breezes, and low rainfall; these months also see fewer visitors than July, though locals crowd the beaches.
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.