tu estancia — Hostal Milenium
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La propiedad — Hostal Milenium
Hostal Milenium is a functional, no-frills three-star in Lima’s historic centre. The lobby feels like a clean, fluorescent-lit corridor leading to a small reception desk; it’s pragmatic rather than stylish. Best for travellers who need a central base for exploring colonial Lima on a tight budget, and who prioritise location over comfort or character.
Crónicas de Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, becoming the political and religious capital of Spanish South America. Its colonial heart still holds ornate balconies and baroque churches, but the city’s architecture is a jumble of viceregal palaces, republican mansions and sprawling modernist towers. After decades of conflict and migration, Lima today is a chaotic, vibrant metropolis where Andean traditions overlay a cosmopolitan coastal capital. Its food scene — from ceviche to Nikkei — is arguably Latin America’s most dynamic, and the city’s identity is as much about the dusty hills as the Pacific cliffs.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Lima →Los mejores meses
April, May and November: mild, sunny days, fewer tourists than peak summer, and lower humidity. Lima’s winter gloom (June–August) hasn’t yet set in during April–May, while November offers spring warmth before the December rush.
Peak / Festival Surge
January and February are the hottest and busiest months, with domestic tourists flocking to Lima’s beaches. Hotel prices double or triple. The Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria (early February) draws crowds from the highlands, and the city’s summer festival season peaks.
La temporada del hombro
April–May and September–October offer discounts of 20–30% on peak rates, with still-pleasant weather and thinner crowds. The city’s garúa (drizzly fog) is less persistent in these months.
Tiempo y embalaje
Lima in July is overcast, damp and cool — think 15–18°C, grey skies and a persistent coastal mist called garúa. Pack a light waterproof jacket and layers; leave shorts and sandals at home, as you’ll need long trousers and closed shoes at all times.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Lima
- The new Metropolitano bus express line (Corredor Azul) now connects Miraflores to the historic centre in under 30 minutes, making it easier to avoid taxis. Fares remain at 2.50 soles per ride.
- The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has reopened several colonial churches in the historic centre after long restorations, including San Francisco’s catacombs — book online to skip queues.
- Lima’s airport expansion continues, with the new Jorge Chávez terminal (opening late 2025) still causing disruption on the main access road; allow an extra 40 minutes for airport transfers until further notice.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Milenium, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor at the back of the building (away from Avenida Pedro José Miota). These upper floors reduce street noise and offer better ventilation without reliance on air conditioning.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (Room 101–110) and any room facing the street directly. Ground floor suffers from lobby noise and foot traffic; street-facing rooms get traffic rumble and honking from the avenue.
Best views
Rooms on the 5th floor facing the back offer a view over neighbouring residential streets and possibly a patch of skyline, not the main avenue. No sea view here.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest, farthest from street and lobby activity. The lift only serves up to the 5th floor, so these are top floors without rooftop bar/restaurant noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Pedro José Miota is a secondary thoroughfare with buses and taxis. Construction noise from nearby developments in Miraflores can start from 7am. Weekend nights bring pedestrian and car stereo noise from the avenue.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a back-facing room; the reception is small so don't expect luggage storage if delayed. 2. Bring earplugs—the lift is old and clanks on every floor; staff at desk can swap you to a higher room if arrival is late and quieter one is free.
- 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 Milenium
Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby; speed approx 10 Mbps down; requires daily login via password provided at check-in
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; physical copies of El Comercio available at reception on weekdays
Check-in from 13:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 15:00 for PEN 30, after 15:00 charged half-night rate
Free luggage storage in locked area at reception; available during office hours 07:00-22:00
Step-free entrance from street ramp; lift to all floors; but rooms on floor 3 have slightly narrower doors (70 cm) – wheelchair users should request floor 1 or 2
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento San Miguel (Calle La Pinta 156) 200 m away, PEN 15 per night; no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: Peruvian sales tax (IGV) 18% is included in quoted rate for foreign guests; no separate city tax
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a credit card imprint or cash deposit of PEN 200 is held at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Parroquia Discípulos De Emaús (656 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Esteban (682 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Santuario Madre del Amor Hermoso (852 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Mormones (879 m · ~11 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Centro Comercial César Canevaro — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Parque Juventud San Juan — 88 m · ~1 min walk
Museo y Biblioteca Ciudad de los Héroes — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Safari Drive — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Inkafarma — 599 m · ~7 min walk
Bodega Kelaby — 341 m · ~4 min walk
Terminal Terrestre Atocongo — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange at banks or agentes de cambio in Miraflores; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay less common; cash needed for markets and taxis.
10% in restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxis; tip hotel staff 5-10 soles per bag or service.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Simple black coffee at a local cafe costs 3-5 soles.
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a non-touristy spot: 12-18 soles.
A main course at a casual local eatery: 15-25 soles.
Head to the Ave. Larco or Gonzalez Prada area for anticuchos, tamales, and picarones stalls; also try the food court at Mercado Surquillo.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the main budget supermarkets in the area.
Gamarra in La Victoria for dirt-cheap wholesale markets; Polvos Azules in Cercado for imitation goods.
Use the Metropolitano bus (3.50 soles per ride, 5.50 for integrated transfer) or combis (2 soles); from the airport, take a green Airport Express bus (10-16 soles) or a shared taxi (20-40 soles) rather than regular taxis.
Eat lunch at menus del día, not dinner; use Metropolitano for all long-distance trips; buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not tourist shops.
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 Milenium
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk — pharmacy · Inkafarma — 599 m · ~7 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 Milenium?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor at the back of the building (away from Avenida Pedro José Miota). These upper floors reduce street noise and offer better ventilation without reliance on air conditioning.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Milenium?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (Room 101–110) and any room facing the street directly. Ground floor suffers from lobby noise and foot traffic; street-facing rooms get traffic rumble and honking from the avenue.
Is Hostal Milenium noisy?
Avenida Pedro José Miota is a secondary thoroughfare with buses and taxis. Construction noise from nearby developments in Miraflores can start from 7am. Weekend nights bring pedestrian and car stereo noise from the avenue.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Milenium?
Rooms on the 5th floor facing the back offer a view over neighbouring residential streets and possibly a patch of skyline, not the main avenue. No sea view here.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Milenium?
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a back-facing room; the reception is small so don't expect luggage storage if delayed. 2. Bring earplugs—the lift is old and clanks on every floor; staff at desk can swap you to a higher room if arrival is late and quieter one is free.
What time is check-in at Hostal Milenium?
Check-in at Hostal Milenium is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Milenium have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby; speed approx 10 Mbps down; requires daily login via password provided at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Milenium?
Peruvian sales tax (IGV) 18% is included in quoted rate for foreign guests; no separate city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Milenium?
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a non-touristy spot: 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Milenium?
Use the Metropolitano bus (3.50 soles per ride, 5.50 for integrated transfer) or combis (2 soles); from the airport, take a green Airport Express bus (10-16 soles) or a shared taxi (20-40 soles) rather than regular taxis.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
April, May and November: mild, sunny days, fewer tourists than peak summer, and lower humidity. Lima’s winter gloom (June–August) hasn’t yet set in during April–May, while November offers spring warmth before the December rush.
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.