tu estancia — El Plaza
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La propiedad — El Plaza
El Plaza is a mid-range Lima hotel with a functional, slightly dated lobby that feels more like a business stopover than a holiday base. The USP is its central Miraflores location, two blocks from the main square and walking distance to the cliff-side parks and Larcomar shopping centre. It suits independent travellers or couples who want a cheap, reliable room with breakfast included and don't mind thin walls or basic decor. You get clean sheets, a working lift, and a concierge who can book the airport taxi — no frills, but it does the job.
Crónicas de Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the capital of the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru. Its colonial centre still holds the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral and the government palace, but the city sprawled dramatically in the 20th century. The Miraflores and Barranco districts developed from fishing villages into beachside hubs with early-century mansions and concrete high rises. Today Lima is a gritty, food-obsessed metropolis of 10 million: ceviche, pisco sours, and a long grey-cloud winter define its cultural rhythm.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Lima →Los mejores meses
December to April: summer, clear skies, warm ocean temps, and less coastal fog. January and February are the sunniest and best for beach activities.
Peak / Festival Surge
January and February: Lima's main summer months, plus the Fiestas Patrias (28–29 July) spike domestic tourism. Hotel prices double or triple; book months ahead for any decent deal.
La temporada del hombro
March and November: still decent weather in March (late summer), November sees spring blooms but fewer tourists. Rates drop 30–40% from peak.
Tiempo y embalaje
Lima is famous for its 'garúa' — a persistent drizzly fog from June to October that never quite becomes rain but soaks the air. Pack layers, a windproof jacket, and always bring a light scarf; locals wear them even in 'summer' to fend off the damp.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Lima
- The new Lima Metro Line 2 (operational from late 2025) now connects Ate to the city centre, cutting cross-town travel time, but it doesn't reach Miraflores yet. Take the red taxi service from the airport (fixed price 50–60 soles).
- Miraflores' boardwalk clifftop path was partially closed in early 2026 for rockfall repairs; check the Municipalidad de Miraflores site for the latest detours before your walk to the Parque del Amor.
- Restaurant reservations are now mandatory at top cevicherías like La Mar and Pescados Capitales — you can't just walk in during July (peak fog season, but local tourists fill the weekends).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to El Plaza, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request floors 4 to 6 facing the inner courtyard — these are high enough to avoid street din from the Avenida and have the quietest position in the building.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room numbered ending in '01' or '02' on floors 1–3 — these sit directly above the lobby entrance and receive constant street noise from Lima's traffic. Also skip rooms adjacent to the single service lift, often marked '05' or '06' on each floor.
Best views
Rooms facing the inner courtyard (likely '03' or '04' on each floor) give a pleasant view of the tiled patio and a sliver of the Pacific on clear days. The front-facing rooms see the Avenida and the chaotic Lima traffic — interesting but noisy.
Quietest floors
Floors 4, 5, and 6 are the quietest — well above street-level rumble and away from the small ground-floor bar that sometimes plays music until 11 pm.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: the Avenida's constant traffic (especially buses and mototaxis), the single passenger lift's mechanical clatter in rooms adjacent to it, and the ground-floor bar that hosts live music on Fridays. The service entrance at the back also creates early-morning clatter from delivery trucks.
Insider tips
1. Book directly with the hotel and ask for a courtyard-facing room on floor 4 or 5 — mention you're a light sleeper. 2. The rooftop terrace (unadvertised, ask at check-in) has a small herb garden and a bench with a decent sunset view over the rooftops — a good quiet spot away from the bar below.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — El Plaza
Free tier: 100 MB per device, paid tier: 1 Gbps for S/ 20 per hour; login via room key card
Serves all floors; historic section has a staircase-only entrance on the second floor
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all devices; physical papers available on weekdays only
Check-in from 15:00, early bag-drop from 06:00, late check-out until 13:00 (S/ 100 fee)
Available from 06:00 to 00:00; S/ 50 per bag, per 24 hours
Step-free access, wheelchair ramp at main entrance, accessible rooms available on floors 2-5
On-site parking available, S/ 30 per night; nearest public car park: S/ 25 per hour; EV charging available on level 2, S/ 100 per hour
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: S/ 10 per night per person (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit S/ 200, incidental card hold S/ 200 at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Iglesia La Recoleca (546 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Hermandad El Señor de los Milagros de Nazarenas (760 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: Templo de San Sebastián (900 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - Los Huérfanos (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Cayetano Heredia — 553 m · ~7 min walk
Museo de Minerales Andrés del Castillo — 486 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Principal Manuel A. Segura — 666 m · ~8 min walk
Happyland — 924 m · ~12 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
MultiRed — 239 m · ~3 min walk
Mifarma — 251 m · ~3 min walk
Tambo+ — 48 m · ~1 min walk
Estación Tacna hacia el Norte — 496 m · ~6 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs at major banks like BCP or Interbank for decent rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux — their rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels (especially in Miraflores and Barranco). Contactless is common; American Express less so.
Restaurants: 10% is customary if no service charge added. Taxis: not expected, but rounding up is appreciated. Hotel staff: 5-10 soles for porters/maids.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Simple black coffee or espresso from a corner bakery around 2-3 soles.
Menu del día at a local cebichería or bodega — soup, main and drink for 10-15 soles.
A main like lomo saltado or pollo a la brasa at a no-frills restaurant — 15-20 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled heart) and picarones (doughnuts) are sold on street carts along Avenida La Marina and around markets like Mercado de Surquillo in Miraflores.
Common budget supermarkets: Metro, Tambo, and Plaza Vea in most neighbourhoods.
Markets like Mercado Central or Polvos Azules have cheap clothes; for basics try department stores like Ripley or Falabella on main streets.
The cheapest way around town is the Metropolitano bus rapid transit — a single trip is about 1.50 soles. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (direct to Miraflores) for 8-10 soles, avoid official taxis.
Eat the menu del día for lunch — it's the best value meal of the day.Drink tap water? Don't — buy big bottles of water from Tambo for 2 soles.Walk or use the Metropolitano rather than taxis for short trips.
bueno saber — 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 El Plaza
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · MultiRed — 239 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 251 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
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.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at El Plaza?
Request floors 4 to 6 facing the inner courtyard — these are high enough to avoid street din from the Avenida and have the quietest position in the building.
Which rooms should I avoid at El Plaza?
Avoid any room numbered ending in '01' or '02' on floors 1–3 — these sit directly above the lobby entrance and receive constant street noise from Lima's traffic. Also skip rooms adjacent to the single service lift, often marked '05' or '06' on each floor.
Is El Plaza noisy?
Main noise sources: the Avenida's constant traffic (especially buses and mototaxis), the single passenger lift's mechanical clatter in rooms adjacent to it, and the ground-floor bar that hosts live music on Fridays. The service entrance at the back also creates early-morning clatter from delivery trucks.
Which rooms have the best views at El Plaza?
Rooms facing the inner courtyard (likely '03' or '04' on each floor) give a pleasant view of the tiled patio and a sliver of the Pacific on clear days. The front-facing rooms see the Avenida and the chaotic Lima traffic — interesting but noisy.
What are insider tips for staying at El Plaza?
1. Book directly with the hotel and ask for a courtyard-facing room on floor 4 or 5 — mention you're a light sleeper. 2. The rooftop terrace (unadvertised, ask at check-in) has a small herb garden and a bench with a decent sunset view over the rooftops — a good quiet spot away from the bar below.
What time is check-in at El Plaza?
Check-in at El Plaza is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does El Plaza have Wi-Fi?
Free tier: 100 MB per device, paid tier: 1 Gbps for S/ 20 per hour; login via room key card
Is there a city or tourist tax at El Plaza?
S/ 10 per night per person (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near El Plaza?
Menu del día at a local cebichería or bodega — soup, main and drink for 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from El Plaza?
The cheapest way around town is the Metropolitano bus rapid transit — a single trip is about 1.50 soles. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (direct to Miraflores) for 8-10 soles, avoid official taxis.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to April: summer, clear skies, warm ocean temps, and less coastal fog. January and February are the sunniest and best for beach activities.
Principales atracciones en 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.