🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural
📍 Avenida Pacasmayo, Lima, 15109
Dein Aufenthalt — Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural
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Das Eigentum — Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural
This is a working hostel with a cultural bent, not a luxury crash pad. The lobby doubles as a small gallery and café, with local art on the walls and travellers sharing tables. It’s clean and secure but basic – expect concrete floors, thin bunk mattresses and shared bathrooms. Best for backpackers and solo travellers who want a social base within stumbling distance of Plaza de Armas.
Chroniken von Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, later becoming the seat of the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru. Its colonial centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site, packed with 16th- and 17th-century churches and balconied mansions, but the real architectural story is the limeño fusion of baroque, neoclassical, and early 20th-century French-style mansions. Post-war migration from the Andes reshaped the city into a sprawling maze of districts, from the bohemian student bars of Barranco to the glitzy malls of Miraflores. Today Lima is a chaotic, food-obsessed megalopolis of ten million, where ceviche is a religion and traffic is your penance.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Lima-Guide →Die besten Monate
December, January, March – warm, mostly sunny, low to moderate rain, and the coast is swimmable. January can still be busy but the weather cooperates.
Peak / Festival Surge
Peak months are January and February: Lima fills with Peruvian holidaymakers escaping the Andes, and hotel prices can jump 30-40% above low season. The main driver is national summer holidays plus events like the Lima Festival of Bullfighting (January) and Feria del Libro de Lima (late July). Expect packed beaches and full hostels.
Budget Schulter Saison
March and April – still warm and sunny but crowds thin out, prices drop by 20-30%, and the humidity eases. Great for walking the historic centre without the January crush.
Wetter & Verpackung
Lima’s coastal fog (garúa) can roll in by noon even in summer, making midday feel suddenly cool. Pack a light waterproof jacket or a fleece, and always bring a layer – it’s the city where you can sweat at breakfast and shiver at lunch.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Lima
- Lima’s new Metro Line 2 (partially opened 2024) now connects central Ate with the historic downtown, reducing travel time to Miraflores via feeder buses – check the current extension status before relying on it.
- The Municipality of Lima has closed several blocks of Jirón de la Unión for pedestrianisation, which affects access to the Government Palace – expect diversions if you’re walking from the hostel.
- June 2026 is a dry month, but the annual marinera festival in Trujillo (north) will draw local tourists away from Lima, so the city centre should be quieter than usual.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor (further from street-level foot traffic and the reception area). If available, ask for one at the rear of the building (away from Avenida Pacasmayo) to reduce road noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the first floor, especially those near the front entrance or reception: you’ll hear street noise, people coming and going, and the door opening/closing. First-floor rooms also get more pedestrian chatter from the pavement.
Best views
No notable view at this address — Avenida Pacasmayo is a standard urban street. A rear-facing room at the back may overlook a patio or neighbouring building; not scenic but quieter.
Quietest floors
Second floor is quieter than the first. If the building has a third floor (not in data), go higher; but with only two residential floors, second is the best bet.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Pacasmayo is a through road in Lima’s Miraflores/Barranco area — expect bus/taxi noise from early morning until late evening. The entrance steps and lack of carpet mean footfall echoes in corridors. No lift but stair traffic is light due to only two floors.
Insider tips
If you’re arriving by car, the Parking La Colonial (5 min walk) costs PEN 25/night — book ahead or arrive early as it fills up. For a quieter stay, pack earplugs and a sleep mask; the open Wi-Fi network means no login hassle but no password either — don’t use it for sensitive transactions.
- 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 — Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps download. No login—open network, no password.
No lift. All guest rooms are on the first and second floors via stairs only.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers provided.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs PEN 30; after 13:00 charged half a night.
Free for same-day arrivals. Overnight storage PEN 10 per bag.
No step-free access; front entrance has two steps. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms. Not suitable for guests with mobility restrictions.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Parking La Colonial, 5 minutes walk, PEN 25 per night, no EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None (no separate tourist tax charged by this property)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking. A PEN 50 incidental hold required on a credit or debit card at check-in.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Parroquia Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo (522 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Alianza Cristiana (833 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Biblica Emmanuel (863 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia madre de Díos (898 m · ~11 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Centro Comercial Open Plaza — 428 m · ~5 min walk
Parque La Quilla — 98 m · ~1 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Banco BBVA Centro Comercial Canta Callao — 417 m · ~5 min walk
Botica Bethel — 387 m · ~5 min walk
Myl´t — 528 m · ~7 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs inside banks for best rates; avoid exchange offices at Jorge Chavez Airport or tourist areas in Miraflores.
Major credit/debit cards accepted in supermarkets, malls, and mid-range restaurants; small shops and street stalls are cash-only.
No mandatory tip; 10% in nicer restaurants if service is good; taxis don't expect tipping; round up for small services.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Simple black coffee or coffee with milk from bakery or cafe counter — about S/4–S/6.
Menu del día (soup + main + drink) at a casual eatery — around S/10–S/15.
Main dish at a local pollería or chifa (Peruvian/Chinese) — from S/12–S/20.
Look for anticucho carts (grilled beef heart) or salchipapa stands near parks or market areas like Mercado Central.
Supermarkets: Plaza Vea, Metro, and Tottus are common; Wong is pricier.
Budget high-street shopping: Real Plaza shopping centre or Gamarra market for cheap clothes, but watch for pickpockets.
Bus combis cost S/1.50–S/2 per ride; from airport take a local bus (e.g. 'Express' to Plaza Norte) for S/3–S/5, not a taxi.
Buy bottled water from supermarkets (S/2) rather than street vendors (S/5+). Use local buses, not official 'tourist' transport. Eat at mercado stalls for lunch, not tourist-oriented Miraflores restaurants.
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 Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco BBVA Centro Comercial Canta Callao — 417 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Bethel — 387 m · ~5 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 Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural?
Request a room on the second floor (further from street-level foot traffic and the reception area). If available, ask for one at the rear of the building (away from Avenida Pacasmayo) to reduce road noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural?
Avoid any room on the first floor, especially those near the front entrance or reception: you’ll hear street noise, people coming and going, and the door opening/closing. First-floor rooms also get more pedestrian chatter from the pavement.
Is Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural noisy?
Avenida Pacasmayo is a through road in Lima’s Miraflores/Barranco area — expect bus/taxi noise from early morning until late evening. The entrance steps and lack of carpet mean footfall echoes in corridors. No lift but stair traffic is light due to only two floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural?
No notable view at this address — Avenida Pacasmayo is a standard urban street. A rear-facing room at the back may overlook a patio or neighbouring building; not scenic but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural?
If you’re arriving by car, the Parking La Colonial (5 min walk) costs PEN 25/night — book ahead or arrive early as it fills up. For a quieter stay, pack earplugs and a sleep mask; the open Wi-Fi network means no login hassle but no password either — don’t use it for sensitive transactions.
What time is check-in at Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural?
Check-in at Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps download. No login—open network, no password.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural?
None (no separate tourist tax charged by this property)
Where can I eat cheaply near Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural?
Menu del día (soup + main + drink) at a casual eatery — around S/10–S/15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tierras Viajeras Hostel Cultural?
Bus combis cost S/1.50–S/2 per ride; from airport take a local bus (e.g. 'Express' to Plaza Norte) for S/3–S/5, not a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December, January, March – warm, mostly sunny, low to moderate rain, and the coast is swimmable. January can still be busy but the weather cooperates.
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.