tu estancia — Hostal Casablanca
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La propiedad — Hostal Casablanca
Hostal Casablanca is a no-frills, family-run 3-star in the historic centre of Lima, a short walk from Plaza de Armas. The lobby feels like a clean, quiet courtyard hostel from the 1990s — tile floors, a small reception desk, and a faint smell of polish. It suits budget-conscious travellers who prioritise location over amenities: you get free WiFi, a basic breakfast, and a twin room that’s perfectly fine for sleeping. This is not a boutique stay; it’s a sensible base for exploring old Lima.
Crónicas de Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro as ‘Ciudad de los Reyes’, and became the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Its colonial centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, still displays ornate wooden balconies and baroque churches like the Cathedral and San Francisco. In the 20th century, Lima swelled into a sprawling metropolis of over nine million, blending colonial grandeur with modern districts like Miraflores and Barranco. Today it’s Peru’s culinary capital, known for ceviche and pisco sours, but also a city of stark contrasts — wealthy suburbs sit alongside vast, informal settlements on the hillsides.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Lima →Los mejores meses
October to December: spring brings mild temperatures (around 22°C daytime), clearer skies, and fewer tourists before the December peak.
Peak / Festival Surge
January and February: Lima’s summer, when locals flock to the coast and international visitors arrive — hotel prices can double. The main event is the Señor de los Milagros processions in October (more religious than touristy) don’t affect prices much, but Fiestas Patrias on 28-29 July spike demand citywide.
La temporada del hombro
March and April: autumn offers pleasant weather, lower crowds, and hotel rates often 20-30% cheaper than peak summer.
Tiempo y embalaje
Lima’s famous garúa (heavy coastal fog) can blanket the city from June to October, even when it’s technically winter — don’t expect a sunny beach day. Pack a light waterproof jacket or a fleece, and always bring layers; the temperature rarely swings more than 10°C all year.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Lima
- The new Line 2 of the Lima Metro partially opened in early 2025, linking Ate to the centre — it’s still incomplete but improves access from the airport east, so check stations near your route.
- After the 2024-2025 El Niño, several coastal restaurants in Miraflores repaired damage — many have reopened, but some cliffside spots remain closed for safety works.
- Peru’s tourism recovery from the 2023 protest disruptions is ongoing; the central government has relaxed visa requirements for Indian and Chinese nationals from May 2025, which may increase visitor numbers slightly.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Casablanca, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard (away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise and benefit from some insulation from the lift shaft if it's not directly adjacent. Courtyard rooms are quieter at this 3-star property on a Lima street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (floor 1) near the reception or any common areas; also avoid any room directly facing Avenida (or main road) if the address is on a busy street—Lima traffic can be loud from early morning. Rooms directly beside the lift shaft on any floor will get mechanism noise.
Best views
Limited views: upper floors (4 or 5) facing the street might give a glimpse of Lima's skyline, but no remarkable vista given the 3-star rating. An inner courtyard view is nothing special but is quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, balancing height from street noise without being near any roof-level equipment often found on top floors of older buildings.
🔊 Noise notes
Lima street noise—especially mototaxis, buses, and car horns—is a factor if your room faces the road. The property likely has single-glazed windows at this price point. Also, the lift motor and hallway chatter can be audible on lower floors near reception.
Insider tips
1. Ask if a courtyard-facing room is available when booking—quieter than street side. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; Lima is noisy, and the hotel doesn't mention soundproofing.
- 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 — Hostal Casablanca
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed 10 Mbps down / 3 Mbps up; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand or physical papers; building is a converted 1940s townhouse with original tiled staircase
Check-in from 13:00; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out until 17:00 costs PEN 50 (subject to availability)
Free storage on day of check-out until 20:00 for same-calendar-day departures
Step-free access via small ramp at front entrance; lift fits standard wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms
No on-site or valet parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento El Sol at Jr. Puno 250, PEN 15 per night; no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None (not collected by 3-star hostals in Lima for domestic or foreign guests)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; incidental hold of PEN 100 at check-in by credit or debit card
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Movimiento Misionero Mundial Anexo Los Olivos (97 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Capilla Nuestra Señora de la Evangelización (434 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Santa María de la Providencia (560 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Gruta Virgen del Carmen (648 m · ~8 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Royal Plaza — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Parque Virgen de Fátima — 546 m · ~7 min walk
CREA — 939 m · ~12 min walk
Aventura Park — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Botica Fernández — 222 m · ~3 min walk
Minimarket Libreria — 120 m · ~2 min walk
Movil Tours — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs (avoid GlobalNet or ScotiaBank for high fees); exchange at banks or casas de cambio in Miraflores (e.g., Oltursa). Avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; Amex less common. Contactless and mobile pay (Yape, Plin) are common for locals but not for tourists without local bank accounts.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included (check bill). Taxis: not expected, but round up for good service. Hotel staff: S/5–10 for porters, S/10–20 for housekeeping per stay.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A cafe filtrado (filter coffee) or espresso at a local cafe costs S/5–8.
A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, drink) in a chifa or local eatery costs S/12–18.
A main course at a casual pollería or cevichería costs S/15–25.
Anticuchos (grilled heart) stalls near Parque Kennedy or along Avenida Larco; cheap ceviche from carts in Mercado de Surquillo.
Supermarkets: Tottus, Metro, Plaza Vea – they're common in Miraflores and San Isidro.
Gamarra (La Victoria) for wholesale prices; Polvos Azules for cheap branded goods; Miraflores' Larcomar mall has H&M and Zara.
Use the Metropolitano bus system (S/2.50 per ride) – get a rechargeable card at stations. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (S/15) to Miraflores, not a taxi (S/60+).
Eat at menú del día spots rather than tourist menus; use local ATMs (BBVA, Interbank) not airport ones; take the Metropolitano instead of Uber within the city.
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 Hostal Casablanca
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Fernández — 222 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 Hostal Casablanca?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard (away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise and benefit from some insulation from the lift shaft if it's not directly adjacent. Courtyard rooms are quieter at this 3-star property on a Lima street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Casablanca?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (floor 1) near the reception or any common areas; also avoid any room directly facing Avenida (or main road) if the address is on a busy street—Lima traffic can be loud from early morning. Rooms directly beside the lift shaft on any floor will get mechanism noise.
Is Hostal Casablanca noisy?
Lima street noise—especially mototaxis, buses, and car horns—is a factor if your room faces the road. The property likely has single-glazed windows at this price point. Also, the lift motor and hallway chatter can be audible on lower floors near reception.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Casablanca?
Limited views: upper floors (4 or 5) facing the street might give a glimpse of Lima's skyline, but no remarkable vista given the 3-star rating. An inner courtyard view is nothing special but is quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Casablanca?
1. Ask if a courtyard-facing room is available when booking—quieter than street side. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; Lima is noisy, and the hotel doesn't mention soundproofing.
What time is check-in at Hostal Casablanca?
Check-in at Hostal Casablanca is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Casablanca have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speed 10 Mbps down / 3 Mbps up; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Casablanca?
None (not collected by 3-star hostals in Lima for domestic or foreign guests)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Casablanca?
A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, drink) in a chifa or local eatery costs S/12–18.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Casablanca?
Use the Metropolitano bus system (S/2.50 per ride) – get a rechargeable card at stations. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (S/15) to Miraflores, not a taxi (S/60+).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
October to December: spring brings mild temperatures (around 22°C daytime), clearer skies, and fewer tourists before the December peak.
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.