tu estancia — Hostal Inkari
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La propiedad — Hostal Inkari
Hostal Inkari sits in a converted old townhouse on a quiet street just off the Plaza de Armas. The lobby feels like a modest family-run guesthouse: dark wood furniture, a small reception desk, and a few armchairs. It suits budget travellers who prioritise location over frills—rooms are clean and simple, with basic bathrooms and no air conditioning. You get the sense of staying in someone's home, but without much character beyond the convenience.
Crónicas de Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, quickly becoming the political and economic centre of Spanish South America. Its historic centre still shows colonial balconies and baroque churches, though much was rebuilt after the 1746 earthquake. The 20th century brought sprawling modernist suburbs and a coastal strip of cliffs and parks. Today Lima is a gritty, lively capital where colonial plazas sit next to cevicherías and traffic-clogged avenues—a city that feels both ancient and hurried.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Lima →Los mejores meses
December to March: summer brings clear skies, warm beach weather and fewer tourists than peak season, though locals flock to the coast on weekends.
Peak / Festival Surge
July: Peru's Independence Day (28-29 July) and winter school holidays spike domestic tourism, filling hotels near the centre. Prices rise by 15-20% and the city is overcast and humid—pack for grey, cool days.
La temporada del hombro
April-May and September-November: milder weather (still cloudier than summer), lower rates, and thinner crowds. Hotels often discount by 10-15% in these months.
Tiempo y embalaje
Lima's winter (June-October) is famously overcast and damp—‘garúa’ drizzle but no rain—while summers are cloudy too but warmer. Pack layers: a light jumper for evenings, plus a thin waterproof jacket for the drizzle.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Lima
- The expanded Metropolitano bus system now runs a direct route from Miraflores to the historic centre, cutting journey times to 30 minutes. Use it to avoid taxis during rush hours.
- A new seafood market opened in Barranco in early 2026, replacing a temporary street stall setup. It's worth a short detour for fresh tiraditos.
- The old city centre has tightened parking rules: private cars are banned on several pedestrianised streets near Plaza de Armas after 10am, so walk or use public transport.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Inkari, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard, if available. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise and the courtyard side is quieter than the street-facing rooms.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (no lift access likely implies street-level noise and less privacy). Also avoid rooms directly facing Pedro Ruiz Gallo — it's a narrow urban street with traffic and pedestrian noise, especially in the evening.
Best views
Rooms at the rear (away from Pedro Ruiz Gallo) or with a side window may offer a view of the neighbourhood's rooftops or a small patio. Front-facing rooms will look directly onto the street — give you a view of local life but with noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest, being above the busy street level but still within the building's likely walk-up layout (typical for 3-star hostals in this area).
🔊 Noise notes
Pedro Ruiz Gallo is a commercial and residential street in Lima's historic area. Expect mototaxi traffic, street vendors, and occasional music from nearby shops. The lack of a lift means people on the stairs and in corridors will be audible, especially on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a quieter courtyard room, as these are limited and often taken by midday. 2. Bring earplugs for the first night — even quieter rooms may still pick up city hum from the thin-walled construction common in older buildings.
- 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 Inkari
free for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps download; requires room number as login; no premium tier available
no passenger lift; 3-storey walk-up only — reception on ground, rooms on upper floors via stairs
no complimentary newspapers; no digital newsstand; common area has one TV with local channels
standard check-in 13:00; early bag drop allowed; late check-out fee PEN 30 until 15:00, subject to availability
free for same-day arrivals/departures; left-luggage available for PEN 5 per bag if staying multiple nights
no step-free access; main entrance has 3 steps; no ground-floor rooms; not wheelchair accessible
no on-site parking; nearest public car park at Jr. Ica 240 (PEN 15 per night); no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate per night (hotel collects at check-in; non-negotiable; not included in most online rates)
Deposit & card hold: first night charged at booking; PEN 100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Parroquia San Lucas (574 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Lds Church (607 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Cristiana Comunidad de Fe (759 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Centro Comercial Mega Rekord — 522 m · ~7 min walk
Parque Maldonado — 101 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Teatro Británico — 769 m · ~10 min walk
Parque Infatil Torre Tagle — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 969 m · ~12 min walk
Mega Botikas — 365 m · ~5 min walk
Bodega Thakrispan — 467 m · ~6 min walk
Estación España — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid currency exchange bureaus at the airport and tourist areas due to poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless is common but bring cash for small vendors and markets.
Not expected but appreciated: round up bills or leave 10% in restaurants; taxis no tip; hotel staff S/5-10 per bag or service.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A small black coffee from a local bakery or street cart costs around S/2-3.
A menu del día (set lunch with soup, main, and drink) at a simple restaurant costs S/8-12.
A main course at a casual local eatery runs about S/10-15.
Around markets and main avenues you'll find anticuchos (grilled skewers) and empanadas; try the cheap eats near Mercado Central or along Avenida Abancay.
Common budget supermarket chains are Mass, Plaza Vea, and Tottus; they have good produce and basics.
For affordable clothing, head to the huge Polvos Azules market complex (near Plaza Bolognesi) or the Gamarra commercial district.
The quickest budget option is the Metropolitano bus system (S/2.50 per ride, no day pass but affordable); from the airport take the Airport Express bus (S/8) or a local bus/corredor (S/2.50) to the city centre.
Eat lunch at menú joints instead of tourist restaurants; take the Metropolitano or local buses instead of taxis; buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than street stalls.
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 Inkari
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 969 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Mega Botikas — 365 m · ~5 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 Inkari?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard, if available. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise and the courtyard side is quieter than the street-facing rooms.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Inkari?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (no lift access likely implies street-level noise and less privacy). Also avoid rooms directly facing Pedro Ruiz Gallo — it's a narrow urban street with traffic and pedestrian noise, especially in the evening.
Is Hostal Inkari noisy?
Pedro Ruiz Gallo is a commercial and residential street in Lima's historic area. Expect mototaxi traffic, street vendors, and occasional music from nearby shops. The lack of a lift means people on the stairs and in corridors will be audible, especially on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Inkari?
Rooms at the rear (away from Pedro Ruiz Gallo) or with a side window may offer a view of the neighbourhood's rooftops or a small patio. Front-facing rooms will look directly onto the street — give you a view of local life but with noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Inkari?
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a quieter courtyard room, as these are limited and often taken by midday. 2. Bring earplugs for the first night — even quieter rooms may still pick up city hum from the thin-walled construction common in older buildings.
What time is check-in at Hostal Inkari?
Check-in at Hostal Inkari is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Inkari have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps download; requires room number as login; no premium tier available
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Inkari?
10% of room rate per night (hotel collects at check-in; non-negotiable; not included in most online rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Inkari?
A menu del día (set lunch with soup, main, and drink) at a simple restaurant costs S/8-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Inkari?
The quickest budget option is the Metropolitano bus system (S/2.50 per ride, no day pass but affordable); from the airport take the Airport Express bus (S/8) or a local bus/corredor (S/2.50) to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: summer brings clear skies, warm beach weather and fewer tourists than peak season, though locals flock to the coast on weekends.
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.