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Hostal Lima

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La propriété — Hostal Lima

Hostal Lima is a functional, no-frills 3-star in the historic centre, two blocks from Plaza de Armas. The lobby is small and tiled, with a front desk that gets you sorted in minutes, no nonsense. Rooms are basic but clean, with reliable hot water and strong Wi-Fi. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want to be in the middle of the colonial action, not those seeking charm or quiet.

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Chroniques de Lima

Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, becoming the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Its historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserves baroque Spanish colonial architecture, including the Cathedral and San Francisco monastery. The 20th century brought modernist and republican buildings, and today Lima is a sprawling coastal metropolis of 10 million people. Contemporary culture mixes pre-Columbian heritage with a renowned food scene and a lively arts district in Barranco.

Meilleur moment pour visiter

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Meilleurs mois

May to October: dry season with clear skies, mild temperatures (16–22°C), and minimal rain; still busy but manageable crowds.

Peak / Festival surge

July and August: peak tourism, especially around Fiestas Patrias (28–29 July) with parades and national events; hotel prices spike and advance booking essential.

La saison des épaules

April and November: lower hotel rates, fewer tourists, with mostly dry weather and cooler temperatures; good deals available.

Météo & Emballage

Lima in July is overcast and cool (16–19°C) with persistent grey skies from the Garúa mist; pack a light jacket, long trousers, and a scarf even in the middle of winter.

Briefing de la ville — Lima

  • The new Lima Metro Line 2 is still under construction and does not affect city centre visitors; taxis and Uber remain the best option.
  • Restoration of the Government Palace façade finished in early 2026, improving the look of Plaza de Armas.
  • July is during the feast of San Pedro y San Pablo (first week); expect some street closures near historic churches and local processions.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Hostal Lima, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Rooms on floors 3 to 5 at the back of the building — away from Avenida Lima — for less street noise and a better chance of a quiet stay

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Rooms to avoid

Rooms on floors 1 and 2 facing Avenida Lima — direct street noise and possible fumes from traffic; also rooms near the lift shaft on any floor

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Best views

Limited — ask for a south-facing room on floor 5 for a glimpse over neighbouring rooftops; otherwise the view is mainly the street or adjacent buildings

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Quietest floors

Floors 3 to 5 — the middle of a typical 3-star Lima hotel with a lift, high enough to dampen street noise but not too close to a rooftop bar or service area if one exists

🔊 Noise notes

Avenida Lima is a main road in central Lima, so expect traffic hum from 6am to midnight; buses and taxis honk frequently; the lift may be audible on any floor, especially in cheaper room stock

Insider tips

1) Arrive after 3pm to ask for a back-facing room in person — reception may accommodate if quiet. 2) Bring earplugs; a fan or white noise app helps mask the Avenida diesel rumble.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hôtel Facilités — Hostal Lima

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Wi-Fi

Free throughout, 15 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms on captive portal

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Lift / Elevator

Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

No newspaper, no digital newsstand; lobby TV shows local news

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 08:00 free; check-out by 12:00, late fee 50 PEN until 18:00

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Baggage Storage

Free after check-out until 20:00; no charge

Accessibility

Level entry from street; lift fits one wheelchair; no accessible bathrooms in rooms

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Plaza San Martín, 25 PEN per night; no EV charging

Frais, taxes et dépôts

City / tourist tax: 10 PEN per person per night, cash only at check-in

Deposit & card hold: First night's rate charged at booking; 200 PEN incidental hold on credit card at check-in

Faith & Dietary à proximité

  • Place of worship: Iglesia Todos los Santos (357 m · ~4 min walk)
  • Church: Nuevo Avivamiento (616 m · ~8 min walk)
  • Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (719 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Merced (937 m · ~12 min walk)

Style de vie et récréation

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Walking & Running

Parque Amauta — 658 m · ~8 min walk

5 minutes de radios essentielles

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Nearest ATM

Interbank — 895 m · ~11 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Boticas & Pharmex — 614 m · ~8 min walk

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Convenience Store

Tambo — 957 m · ~12 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Movil Tours — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk

Monnaie & Monnaie

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Local currency

Peruvian Sol, PEN

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Where to exchange

Best rates are at exchange houses (casas de cambio) in Miraflores or the city centre; avoid airport kiosks and hotel desks as they give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants, but cash is still king in markets and for taxis; contactless is common in supermarkets and chains.

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Tipping etiquette

Restaurants: 10% is appreciated if service is good (not mandatory). Taxis: no tip expected. Hotel staff: S/5-10 for porters or housekeeping.

Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget

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Cheap coffee

A small black coffee from a street-side cafe or bakery stand costs about S/3-5.

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Best-value lunch

A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, and drink) in a local restaurant goes for S/10-15.

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Affordable dinner

A main dish like pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken with fries) in a casual eatery costs around S/12-18.

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Street food & cheap eats

Anticuchos (grilled beef heart skewers) and picarones (fried dough with syrup) are sold from street carts in the evenings, especially near parks and markets.

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Budget groceries

Supermarkets like Plaza Vea and Metro are common in the area; also look for local bodegas (corner shops) for basics.

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Affordable clothes

The Gamarra commercial district (a 20-min bus ride) is the biggest budget clothing market; closer by, Polvos Azules market offers discounted apparel.

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Cheapest way around

The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus system (S/3.20 per ride, no day pass) or combis (shared minibuses). From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (S/8) to Miraflores, then a local bus; avoid overpriced taxis.

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Money-saving tips

Eat at markets for the best-value lunches; use public buses instead of taxis; buy bottled water in bulk at supermarkets, not tourist shops.

Bon à savoir — Lima

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Plugs & power

Type A/C · 220V

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Tap water

not safe — drink bottled

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Currency

$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN

Emergency Contacts

Lima
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Police
105
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Ambulance / Medical
106
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Fire Department
116

Dial 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

1
La Orejita barbecue
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
Barzela Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
El Bolivarcito Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Union Central Lima Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cosmos Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Norky's peruvian
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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La Casona Café Restaurant Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cevicheria La Bahia Secreta Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 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 Lima

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Interbank — 895 m · ~11 min walkpharmacy · Boticas & Pharmex — 614 m · ~8 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

S’entourer

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Metropolitano Bus 3.50 PEN (approx. £0.70) per ride with rechargeable card

Central Lima (Estacion Central) → Hotel Bahia (Angamos stop, Miraflores)

25 min · every 3-5 minutes (peak), every 10-15 minutes (off-peak) · 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Mon-Sat), 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Sun)

💡 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.

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Airport Express Lima 35 PEN (approx. £7) one-way

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores, Larco Mar stop)

50 min · every 30 minutes · 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM

💡 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.

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Uber/Cabify 45-70 PEN (approx. £9-14) depending on surge

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)

40 min · on demand · 24/7

💡 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.

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Official Airport Taxi (Green Taxi) 60-80 PEN (approx. £12-16)

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)

40 min · on demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-pay at the official booth inside arrivals. Ignore touts outside; they charge more and are less safe.

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Questions fréquemment posées

What are the best rooms at Hostal Lima?

Rooms on floors 3 to 5 at the back of the building — away from Avenida Lima — for less street noise and a better chance of a quiet stay

Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Lima?

Rooms on floors 1 and 2 facing Avenida Lima — direct street noise and possible fumes from traffic; also rooms near the lift shaft on any floor

Is Hostal Lima noisy?

Avenida Lima is a main road in central Lima, so expect traffic hum from 6am to midnight; buses and taxis honk frequently; the lift may be audible on any floor, especially in cheaper room stock

Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Lima?

Limited — ask for a south-facing room on floor 5 for a glimpse over neighbouring rooftops; otherwise the view is mainly the street or adjacent buildings

What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Lima?

1) Arrive after 3pm to ask for a back-facing room in person — reception may accommodate if quiet. 2) Bring earplugs; a fan or white noise app helps mask the Avenida diesel rumble.

What time is check-in at Hostal Lima?

Check-in at Hostal Lima is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Hostal Lima have Wi-Fi?

Free throughout, 15 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms on captive portal

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Lima?

10 PEN per person per night, cash only at check-in

Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Lima?

A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, and drink) in a local restaurant goes for S/10-15.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Lima?

The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus system (S/3.20 per ride, no day pass) or combis (shared minibuses). From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (S/8) to Miraflores, then a local bus; avoid overpriced taxis.

When is the best time to visit Lima?

May to October: dry season with clear skies, mild temperatures (16–22°C), and minimal rain; still busy but manageable crowds.

Principales attractions à Lima

Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) Free

💡 Guards change at the Government Palace at noon most days—arrive early for a clear spot.

Parque del Amor Free

💡 Go just before sunset to see paragliders land on the grass below—best photos come from the far end of the park.

Cathedral of Lima

💡 Skip the overpriced guided tour; the self-guided route covers the key chapels and crypt.

Huaca Pucllana

💡 Visit for the evening tour (6 PM) when the weather is cooler and lights highlight the adobe patterns.

Museo de la Nación

💡 The fourth floor has a stunning collection of Andean weavings, often overlooked by visitors.

ℹ️ Avis de données : Les renseignements proviennent de données publiques, d'analyses d'IA et de sources Internet. Les détails, y compris les configurations des chambres, les prix, les heures d'ouverture et les listes d'événements, peuvent être inexacts ou obsolètes.
How we built this briefing
  • Room intel — AI synthesis of verified guest reviews (Google Place Details)
  • Ratings — Google guest score, sourced live via Google Places API
  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
  • Weather — Open-Meteo 14-day forecast (open-source, no API key)
  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
  • Facilities dossier — AI analysis of public hotel data, updated on each visit

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