🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
Hospedaje Tinkus
📍 608, Avenida La Paz, Lima
Votre séjour — Hospedaje Tinkus
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La propriété — Hospedaje Tinkus
Hospedaje Tinkus is a no-frills, family-run guesthouse in central Lima, steps from the Plaza San Martín. The lobby feels like a living room – worn sofas, a small desk and the faint smell of boiled corn from the kitchen. It’s basic: thin walls, street noise, breakfast is bread and jam. This place works for budget travellers who want a clean mattress and a location near Plaza de Armas, not for anyone expecting a hotel experience.
Chroniques de Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, becoming the seat of Spanish colonial power in South America. Its historic centre retains grand colonial balconies and baroque churches, while modern Miraflores and Barranco grew along the coast in the 20th century. The city’s architecture is a blunt mix of viceregal palaces, crumbling casonas and glass office towers. Today Lima is a food capital and a traffic-choked metropolis, fiercely proud of its criollo heritage and ceviche.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Lima →Meilleurs mois
May and June for clear winter skies and the lowest humidity, with tourist numbers still moderate before the July school holidays.
Peak / Festival surge
July is Peru’s winter school break, spiking domestic travel and filling hostels like Tinkus. Prices rise moderately, but the main driver is demand from Peruvian families and backpackers heading to Cusco.
La saison des épaules
April and November offer mild weather, reduced crowds at Plaza de Armas and slightly lower room rates. You can still get a decent room without booking weeks ahead.
Météo & Emballage
Lima in July is overcast and clammy, not cold – expect grey skies and a damp chill but no rain. Pack a light fleece or hoodie and a windproof jacket; leave the umbrella.
Briefing de la ville — Lima
- The Metropolitano bus system has extended its southern route to Villa El Salvador, but central Lima’s stops remain crowded and pickpocket-prone – avoid rush hour if you can.
- A new pedestrian plaza opened in the old Jirón de la Unión just off Plaza San Martín, connecting to the Municipal Theatre with better street lighting.
- Peru’s winter solstice festival, Inti Raymi, draws crowds to Cusco on June 24 – Lima itself is quiet, but expect busy bus stations and potential flight delays from the capital.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hospedaje Tinkus, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 4 or 5 facing the interior courtyard (away from Avenida La Paz). These upper floors are far enough from street-level noise and likely quieter given the lift serves all floors, so less traffic past your door.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Avenida La Paz. Floor 1 will have direct street noise and possible foot traffic from the lobby; floor 2 is still low enough for loud buses and taxis. Also avoid any room next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Rooms facing the interior courtyard offer the best view—overlooking a typically quiet Lima patio with plants. Street-facing rooms give you a view of Avenida La Paz and the Miraflores pavement life, but come with noise trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the best bet for quiet—high enough to rise above street hubbub but low enough to avoid roof-level noise (if there is a terrace or machinery).
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida La Paz is a primary road in Miraflores, with constant buses, taxis, and mototaxis from early morning until late evening. Ground-floor restaurants and bars nearby can also generate chatter and music. Weekend nights are louder.
Insider tips
If arriving by taxi, ask the driver to drop you directly outside the entrance at 608 Avenida La Paz—there's no obvious car park, and street parking is limited. For a quieter stay, check in after 8pm when street traffic eases. Request a courtyard room when booking—write it in Spanish: 'Habitación con vista al patio interior, por favor'.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — Hospedaje Tinkus
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed 10-15 Mbps; a login page is shown on first connection
No lift – the building is a converted townhouse with stairs only to all floors
No complimentary papers or digital newsstand. Free daily print of El Comercio available at reception.
Check-in from 13:00; early bag drop free from 10:00 if room ready; late check-out until 14:00 costs 30 soles
Free storage at reception; no secure luggage room
No step-free access; main entrance has two steps; narrow doorways and no adapted bathrooms; not wheelchair-accessible
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Estacionamiento La Paz on Calle Lima (two blocks away), 25 soles per 24 hours; no EV charging
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: 10 soles per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 100 soles incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Place of worship: Radha Soami Satsang Beas-Peru (286 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Matriz Virgen Milagrosa (307 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia La Reparación (460 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Las Buenas Nuevas (943 m · ~12 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Centro Comercial Esperanza — 154 m · ~2 min walk
Ovalo de Miraflores — 75 m · ~1 min walk
Casa Museo Ricardo Palma — 258 m · ~3 min walk
La Tarima Café Concert — 59 m · ~1 min walk
Mesas Ajedrez — 184 m · ~2 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 108 m · ~1 min walk
Mifarma — 23 m · ~1 min walk
NaturLandia Vegetariana — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Estación Angamos — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs or casa de cambio in Miraflores for better rates; avoid airport bureaux and tourist exchange desks which give poor rates.
Major credit/debit cards accepted in most shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless is common; small stalls and taxis often cash only.
Restaurants: 10% for good service (optional but common). Taxis: rounding up is fine. Hotel staff: S/5–10 for porters, S/10–20 for housekeeping.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Simple black coffee from a bakery or corner cafe: about S/4-6.
Menu del día at a local restaurant: a starter, main, drink, and dessert for around S/15-25.
A main course at a casual eatery: about S/18-30.
Cheap eats are plentiful around Avenida La Paz and nearby Parque Kennedy, with stalls selling anticuchos, salchipapas, and empanadas for S/5-15.
Supermarkets: Plaza Vea, Metro, and Tottus are common chains in the area.
Affordable clothes shopping at markets like Polvos Rosados (a few blocks away) or mall chains like Oeschle.
Colectivo buses or the Metropolitano (S/7 per ride with reusable card) are cheapest; from the airport take the Airport Express bus (S/8) or regular bus to Miraflores (S/3-5).
Eat lunch specials (menú) for best value; buy bottled water at supermarkets not corner shops; use ATMs at banks to avoid high fees.
Bon à savoir — 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 Hospedaje Tinkus
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 108 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 23 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
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.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Hospedaje Tinkus?
Request a room on floor 4 or 5 facing the interior courtyard (away from Avenida La Paz). These upper floors are far enough from street-level noise and likely quieter given the lift serves all floors, so less traffic past your door.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hospedaje Tinkus?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Avenida La Paz. Floor 1 will have direct street noise and possible foot traffic from the lobby; floor 2 is still low enough for loud buses and taxis. Also avoid any room next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Is Hospedaje Tinkus noisy?
Avenida La Paz is a primary road in Miraflores, with constant buses, taxis, and mototaxis from early morning until late evening. Ground-floor restaurants and bars nearby can also generate chatter and music. Weekend nights are louder.
Which rooms have the best views at Hospedaje Tinkus?
Rooms facing the interior courtyard offer the best view—overlooking a typically quiet Lima patio with plants. Street-facing rooms give you a view of Avenida La Paz and the Miraflores pavement life, but come with noise trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Hospedaje Tinkus?
If arriving by taxi, ask the driver to drop you directly outside the entrance at 608 Avenida La Paz—there's no obvious car park, and street parking is limited. For a quieter stay, check in after 8pm when street traffic eases. Request a courtyard room when booking—write it in Spanish: 'Habitación con vista al patio interior, por favor'.
What time is check-in at Hospedaje Tinkus?
Check-in at Hospedaje Tinkus is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hospedaje Tinkus have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed 10-15 Mbps; a login page is shown on first connection
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hospedaje Tinkus?
10 soles per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hospedaje Tinkus?
Menu del día at a local restaurant: a starter, main, drink, and dessert for around S/15-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hospedaje Tinkus?
Colectivo buses or the Metropolitano (S/7 per ride with reusable card) are cheapest; from the airport take the Airport Express bus (S/8) or regular bus to Miraflores (S/3-5).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
May and June for clear winter skies and the lowest humidity, with tourist numbers still moderate before the July school holidays.
Principales attractions à 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.