tu estancia — Uli's house
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La propiedad — Uli's house
Uli's House is a relaxed, no-frills guesthouse in the leafy Miraflores district, run by a German-Peruvian family who prioritise comfort over design. The lobby feels like a welcoming living room: mismatched armchairs, a shelf of well-read guidebooks, and a noticeboard with handwritten tips for ceviche spots. It suits independent travellers who want a base near the cliffs and coast – clean rooms, basic breakfast, and a small garden where you can sit with a coffee in the morning sun. Nothing flash, but genuinely homely.
Crónicas de Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, and for three centuries it was the capital of Spain's South American empire. The colonial core around Plaza Mayor retains baroque churches and carved wooden balconies, but the city sprawled dramatically in the 20th century as migrants filled vast desert hillsides with shantytowns. Today, the coastal districts of Miraflores and Barranco are the cultural heart: renovated mansions housing art galleries, rooftop bars overlooking the Pacific, and a fiercely local food scene. The city's identity is a layered mix of indigenous, African, and European influences – proud, chaotic, and deeply urban.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Lima →Los mejores meses
December to March: these are Lima's summer months with sunny skies, warm sea breezes, and temperatures around 25-28°C. Fewer rain days than the rest of the year, and the coastal fog (garúa) lifts, making rooftop terraces and the Malecón walk truly pleasant.
Peak / Festival Surge
January to February is peak season, driven by summer holidays and surf events like the ISA World Surfing Games when they occur. Hotel prices can jump 30-40%. Expect busy restaurants on the Costa Verde and advance booking essential for Miraflores hotels.
La temporada del hombro
March-April and November offer a sweet spot: still mostly sunny in early autumn, or warming up in spring, with thinner crowds and hotel rates 20% cheaper than peak. The mist returns in April but not heavily.
Tiempo y embalaje
Lima has a peculiar microclimate: even in summer, the coastal mornings can be overcast and humid (the famous 'panza de burro' fog). Pack layers – a light jacket for the morning, T-shirts and shorts for midday – and a reusable water bottle because tap water is not safe to drink.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Lima
- The Línea 2 metro extension is partially open, but construction on Avenida Benavides near Miraflores causes traffic delays – check alternative routes to Jorge Chávez Airport.
- After a wet winter, Parque Kennedy in Miraflores is in full bloom and less crowded than usual for July; the municipal cat sanctuary there has been relocated to a new shelter nearby.
- New direct flight routes to Lima from Madrid and Bogotá launched in 2026, increasing visitor numbers slightly – book airport-to-hotel transport in advance to avoid queues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Uli's house, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from Calle Pedro Venturo). These upper floors reduce street noise and offer more privacy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street — they pick up traffic from Calle Pedro Venturo and pedestrian noise from the entrance. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as lift mechanism hum can disturb sleep.
Best views
Street-facing rooms on upper floors (3–4) give views over Calle Pedro Venturo and the surrounding Miraflores-style low-rise neighbourhood. Rear rooms look onto internal patios or neighbouring buildings — less scenic but quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest, being above street-level bustle and below any roof activity. The building likely only has 4–5 floors given the 3-star rating and residential street context.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Pedro Venturo is a local street, not a major artery, but morning delivery trucks and evening taxis are common in this part of Lima. The hotel may have a small bar or breakfast area on the ground floor; keep that in mind for weekend evenings.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive outside 8am–8pm, call ahead to arrange check-in — 3-star Lima hotels often have limited reception hours. 2. Ask for a room with a desk if you need to work; many upper-floor rooms here have small workspaces, but they're not standard.
- 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 — Uli's house
Free in rooms and lobby, approx 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical papers; free access to PressReader via property tablets in lobby. Building is a converted 1920s townhouse with original wooden staircase and high ceilings.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 09:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 for 50 PEN, after 13:00 full night charged
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; longer storage 10 PEN per day
No step-free access at main entrance (one step). Wheelchair access via service entrance on side street with ramp. Lift narrow – may not fit larger wheelchairs. No adapted rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Estacionamiento San Isidro, 200 m away, 30 PEN per night. No EV charging.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: 3 PEN per person per night, applies to all guests
Deposit & card hold: 100% of first night charged at booking; a 150 PEN incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Iglesia Adventista El Septimo Dia (649 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Santa Rita de Casia (888 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica Pentecostal (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen - Miraflores (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Centro Comercial Marsano Center — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Parque Ramón Castilla — 235 m · ~3 min walk
Museo de Sitio Andrés Avelino Cáceres — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Jazz Zone — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
BCP — 590 m · ~7 min walk
Botica Moretti — 405 m · ~5 min walk
Bodega. Regalos "Osorio" — 433 m · ~5 min walk
Estación Benavides — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange at banks or official casas de cambio in Miraflores or San Isidro; avoid airport or street changers for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, and shops; Amex less common; cash needed for small vendors and taxis.
Restaurants: 10% is customary for good service; taxis: not expected, but round up; hotel staff: small tips (2–5 S/.) for porters/maids.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A simple coffee from a local bakery or market stall costs about 3–5 S/.
Set lunch menu (menú del día) at a simple restaurant or café runs 10–15 S/.
A main course at a casual local eatery costs around 15–25 S/.
Look for anticuchos (grilled skewers) or ceviche stalls in the surrounding neighbourhood – try the markets or plazas near Avenida Arequipa.
Budget chains like Plaza Vea, Metro, or Tottus are common in this area.
Affordable clothing can be found in markets like Mercado Central or along Avenida Abancay, though less nearby within 1 km.
Bus (Metropolitano) pass about 2.50 S/ per ride; from the airport, take the regular bus to downtown (approx. 8 S/) instead of a taxi.
Eat at local menú places for lunch rather than tourist spots; use public buses or the Metropolitano instead of taxis; buy water and snacks from supermarkets instead of convenience stores.
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 Uli's house
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 590 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Moretti — 405 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 Uli's house?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from Calle Pedro Venturo). These upper floors reduce street noise and offer more privacy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Uli's house?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street — they pick up traffic from Calle Pedro Venturo and pedestrian noise from the entrance. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as lift mechanism hum can disturb sleep.
Is Uli's house noisy?
Calle Pedro Venturo is a local street, not a major artery, but morning delivery trucks and evening taxis are common in this part of Lima. The hotel may have a small bar or breakfast area on the ground floor; keep that in mind for weekend evenings.
Which rooms have the best views at Uli's house?
Street-facing rooms on upper floors (3–4) give views over Calle Pedro Venturo and the surrounding Miraflores-style low-rise neighbourhood. Rear rooms look onto internal patios or neighbouring buildings — less scenic but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Uli's house?
1. If you arrive outside 8am–8pm, call ahead to arrange check-in — 3-star Lima hotels often have limited reception hours. 2. Ask for a room with a desk if you need to work; many upper-floor rooms here have small workspaces, but they're not standard.
What time is check-in at Uli's house?
Check-in at Uli's house is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Uli's house have Wi-Fi?
Free in rooms and lobby, approx 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Uli's house?
3 PEN per person per night, applies to all guests
Where can I eat cheaply near Uli's house?
Set lunch menu (menú del día) at a simple restaurant or café runs 10–15 S/.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Uli's house?
Bus (Metropolitano) pass about 2.50 S/ per ride; from the airport, take the regular bus to downtown (approx. 8 S/) instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: these are Lima's summer months with sunny skies, warm sea breezes, and temperatures around 25-28°C. Fewer rain days than the rest of the year, and the coastal fog (garúa) lifts, making rooftop terraces and the Malecón walk truly pleasant.
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.