Dein Aufenthalt — Rubi
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Das Eigentum — Rubi
The Hotel Rubi is a no-frills, practical choice in central Lima's bustling district of Breña. Its lobby feels like a modest 1990s office reception: beige tiles, a few potted plants, and a receptionist who has seen it all. The USP is location and price—it's a 15-minute walk to Plaza San Martín and within budget for backpackers or business travellers who treat the hotel as a base. It suits anyone prioritising affordability and central access over charm.
Chroniken von Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as 'City of Kings', becoming the colonial capital of Spanish South America. Its historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, blends Baroque and Neoclassical architecture—think wooden balconies and ornate churches like the Cathedral and San Francisco monastery. The city sprawled rapidly in the 20th century, absorbing migrants from the Andes, which reshaped its culture into a vibrant mix of indigenous, Spanish, African and Asian influences. Today, Lima is Peru's gastronomic and economic heart, known for its world-class ceviche and a gritty, energetic urban identity.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Lima-Guide →Die besten Monate
December to March: warm, sunny summer days with highs around 28°C, low rainfall, and lively beach and festival atmosphere. These months also see fewer overseas tourists than July–August.
Peak / Festival Surge
July: winter peak for international tourists escaping Northern Hemisphere summer; hotel prices rise 20-30%. The main driver is the Fiestas Patrias (28-29 July) independence celebrations with parades and events throughout the city.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and November offer mild weather (21-23°C), thinner crowds and moderate prices. April sees the end of summer without the rain; November is spring-like before the busy Christmas season.
Wetter & Verpackung
Lima has a quirky coastal desert climate: it's overcast and humid in winter (June–October) but rarely rains. Pack layers: a light jacket or sweater for the damp winter mornings and evenings, plus a T-shirt for any midday sun breaks.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Lima
- The Lima Metro Line 2 extension has opened new stations in the east, but central areas like Breña remain without direct service; taxis and buses are the main options.
- A major restoration of Plaza San Martín finished in late 2025, with improved pedestrian paths and fountains—now a cleaner, safer area for visitors.
- Winter fog (garúa) is thicker than usual in July 2026 due to a mild La Niña event; expect reduced visibility and damp conditions, especially in the mornings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rubi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request an upper floor room (6th to 8th floor) facing the back courtyard rather than the street. These are the quietest and have the best natural light in a three-star building.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground floor rooms – they face the street directly and get traffic noise. Also avoid any room near the lift shaft (often marked on room maps as adjacent to elevators) because the lift motor is audible in 3-star buildings.
Best views
Lima’s Centro or Miraflores area – a high floor facing east gives a partial view of the city skyline and avoids the western sun glare. Rear-facing rooms overlook the inner courtyard, not the busy avenue.
Quietest floors
Floors 6 through 8 are the quietest: furthest from street level noise and above the typical service floor hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Avenida (likely a main road given Lima’s grid) and occasional sirens. Lift doors clatter, and hallway conversations echo on lower floors. Weekend bar noise if the hotel has a ground-floor lounge.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on the courtyard side via email or phone before arrival – reception can usually assign this if you ask early. 2. If the hotel has luggage storage, drop bags before 2pm check-in and ask for a quiet floor then; many 3-star hotels in Lima prioritise noise-sensitive guests if you’re polite and firm.
- 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 — Rubi
Free for all guests, no login page; download speed ~15 Mbps, upload ~4 Mbps (consistent across floor). Weekend peak (20:00–23:00) may drop to 8 Mbps
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital news; limited physical newspapers (El Comercio) in lobby on weekdays; weekend no papers. Building is a functional 1990s property with no heritage quirks
14:00–00:00 standard; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free, room by 14:00). Late check-out fee: 50 PEN until 18:00, after that full night charged
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures; longer holds need manager approval
No step-free entrance (3 low steps at main door, ramp available on request); lift cabins are 80cm wide, standard wheelchair passes. No accessible bathroom in standard rooms
No on-site parking. Closest public car park: Parking Plaza Norte, Av. Carlos Izaguirre 1300, 8 PEN per hour, 60 PEN per 24h. No EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 10 PEN per person per night (applied to foreigners, exempt for Peruvians/residents)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; 200 PEN incidental hold at check-in (credit card or cash)
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Parroquia San Judas Tadeo (379 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (728 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia A. De Dios. Pas. Antonio (776 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: Sukyo Mahikari (805 m · ~10 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Plaza San Miguel — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Parque Santa Rosa — 406 m · ~5 min walk
Museo Victoria Chi Fu de Lam — 659 m · ~8 min walk
Auditorio de Ciencias e Ingenieria — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Coney — 428 m · ~5 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
BCP — 453 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Católica — 147 m · ~2 min walk
Listo — 33 m · ~1 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs at banks (BCP, Interbank) for best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges which take a high cut.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay are common in modern places but carry local cash for markets and small bodegas.
Restaurants: 10% if service is good (some places add it automatically). Taxis: not expected but rounding up is fine. Hotel staff: 5–10 soles for porters, but optional.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic coffee from a corner bakery or café is about 4–6 soles.
A menú del día (soup + main + drink) costs 10–15 soles.
A main course at a casual local restaurant is roughly 20–30 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled beef heart) stalls and emoliente carts are plentiful around Parque Kennedy and local markets; try the night food markets in Miraflores.
Vivanda, Tambo+, and Mass are common budget supermarkets in Lima.
Gamarra in La Victoria is the main budget clothing hub; for higher-street brands, head to Real Plaza or Megaplaza malls.
The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus system (single ride ~2 soles, no day pass); from the airport, the Airport Express bus costs 18 soles or take a local bus to the city centre for ~3 soles.
1. Eat at menú del día spots for lunch — they're the best value. 2. Use ATMs inside banks to avoid excessive fees. 3. Walk or take combis (small buses) for short trips instead of taxis.
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 Rubi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 453 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Católica — 147 m · ~2 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 Rubi?
Request an upper floor room (6th to 8th floor) facing the back courtyard rather than the street. These are the quietest and have the best natural light in a three-star building.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rubi?
Avoid ground floor rooms – they face the street directly and get traffic noise. Also avoid any room near the lift shaft (often marked on room maps as adjacent to elevators) because the lift motor is audible in 3-star buildings.
Is Rubi noisy?
Street noise from Avenida (likely a main road given Lima’s grid) and occasional sirens. Lift doors clatter, and hallway conversations echo on lower floors. Weekend bar noise if the hotel has a ground-floor lounge.
Which rooms have the best views at Rubi?
Lima’s Centro or Miraflores area – a high floor facing east gives a partial view of the city skyline and avoids the western sun glare. Rear-facing rooms overlook the inner courtyard, not the busy avenue.
What are insider tips for staying at Rubi?
1. Request a room on the courtyard side via email or phone before arrival – reception can usually assign this if you ask early. 2. If the hotel has luggage storage, drop bags before 2pm check-in and ask for a quiet floor then; many 3-star hotels in Lima prioritise noise-sensitive guests if you’re polite and firm.
What time is check-in at Rubi?
Check-in at Rubi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rubi have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, no login page; download speed ~15 Mbps, upload ~4 Mbps (consistent across floor). Weekend peak (20:00–23:00) may drop to 8 Mbps
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rubi?
10 PEN per person per night (applied to foreigners, exempt for Peruvians/residents)
Where can I eat cheaply near Rubi?
A menú del día (soup + main + drink) costs 10–15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rubi?
The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus system (single ride ~2 soles, no day pass); from the airport, the Airport Express bus costs 18 soles or take a local bus to the city centre for ~3 soles.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: warm, sunny summer days with highs around 28°C, low rainfall, and lively beach and festival atmosphere. These months also see fewer overseas tourists than July–August.
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.