Votre séjour — Hotel Ferrua
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La propriété — Hotel Ferrua
Hotel Ferrua is a functional, no-surprises 3-star in Lima's historic centre, a block from the Plaza de Armas. Its lobby is clean, modest and businesslike — beige tiles, a reception desk with a computer, a few chairs — serving travellers who prioritise location over frills. It suits short-stay sightseers, budget-conscious professionals, or anyone who wants to walk to the Cathedral and Government Palace without spending on taxis.
Chroniques de Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as 'City of Kings', becoming the colonial capital of Spanish South America. Its historic centre retains 16th–18th-century Spanish Baroque churches, balconied mansions and the Palacio de Gobierno, though 20th-century growth buried old neighbourhoods under concrete high-rises. Today it's a sprawling, chaotic metropolis of 10 million, where pre-Columbian huacas sit between traffic-choked avenues. Culturally, it's the capital of Peruvian gastronomy — ceviche, pisco sours, and world-class restaurants — but traffic, smog and street crime are daily realities.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Lima →Meilleurs mois
May to July: winter in Lima is overcast but dry, with temperatures 15–20°C. Crowds are low (peak tourist months are Dec–Feb). Grey skies are fine for museums and food tours.
Peak / Festival surge
January and February are summer peak: hot (25–30°C), humid and often cloudy, but beach resorts south of Lima fill up. Hotel prices in central Lima rise 20–30%. New Year's and February's carnival events drive domestic tourism.
La saison des épaules
April and October: transitional months with mild weather (18–22°C), fewer foreign tourists and hotel discounts of 15–25%. April has less fog, October sees slight return of sun.
Météo & Emballage
Lima has a bizarre coastal desert climate: it's misty and humid all winter but barely rains. Pack layers — a light jacket or fleece for the morning fog, and sunglasses that you'll actually use for the rare sun break.
Briefing de la ville — Lima
- The Miraflores–Barranco boardwalk (Costa Verde) has new bike lanes and pedestrian zones, making the coastal walk safer for tourists since late 2025.
- Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is in the final phase of a major terminal expansion — expect some congestion and longer check-in queues through 2026.
- The Municipality of Lima began a pilot scheme in 2026 for pedestrianising blocks around Plaza de Armas on Sundays until 2pm, which may affect hotel access when you arrive.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Ferrua, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 to 5, facing the interior courtyard. These floors are far enough from the street to reduce noise and above the ground-floor lobby, but not so high that lift wait times or building sway become an issue. The courtyard side is quieter than the avenue-facing side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor (noise from lobby and breakfast area) and any room facing Avenida Alejandro Tirado directly – the street carries heavy traffic during rush hours (roughly 7–9 am and 5–8 pm), and the hotel has no double-glazing mentioned for the frontage. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; a 3-star lift can be audible in adjoining rooms.
Best views
Rooms on floors 4 or 5 facing the courtyard offer the best compromise between natural light and peace. If you can get an upper floor (5 or 6) with a side window looking away from the avenue, you may catch a sliver of the skyline, but the main value here is quiet, not vista.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 (the middle third of the building, away from both street-level and roof-level disturbance).
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Alejandro Tirado is a main thoroughfare in the residential–commercial district of Lince, so expect bus and mototaxi noise all day, plus occasional honking. The hotel’s own lobby and breakfast room generate conversational clatter until 10 am and again at check-in (late afternoon). No on-site bar or nightclub, but nearby bodegas may play music into the evening.
Insider tips
1. If you’re arriving by taxi, ask the driver to drop you at the side entrance on Calle Colonel (if it exists) to avoid the main avenue noise. 2. Request an early check-in (12 noon) if possible – the hotel often has rooms ready by then, and you’ll dodge the afternoon queue that builds from 3 pm.
- 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 — Hotel Ferrua
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speed approx 15 Mbps down; no login needed, just a simple click-through splash page.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital newspapers via PressReader on hotel iPad in lobby only; no physical papers.
Standard check-in from 13:00; early bag drop available from 08:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs PEN 60; after 14:00 charged half-night rate.
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals or after check-out; no 24-hour room but secure locked area.
Step-free entry at main door via ramp; lift to all floors. No wheelchair-accessible bathrooms in standard rooms; one adapted room on ground floor.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Estacionamiento Miraflores' on Calle Shell 320, PEN 30/night. No EV charging available.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; a PEN 200 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Shekina (282 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Obispado Castranse del Peru (336 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Cristo Rey (393 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús (762 m · ~10 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Arenales Plaza — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Parque George Washington — 751 m · ~9 min walk
Museo de Historia Natural (UNMSM) — 654 m · ~8 min walk
Teatro Pirandello — 167 m · ~2 min walk
Río Grande — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
2 — 976 m · ~12 min walk
Botica Melchorita — 366 m · ~5 min walk
Viva — 482 m · ~6 min walk
GH Bus — 601 m · ~8 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs (avoid GlobalNet) for the best rate; exchange bureaux in Miraflores or the historic centre beat airport desks easily by 5–10%.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in chain stores, supermarkets, and mid-range restaurants; Amex not common; contactless okay at bigger retailers; cash essential for markets, street food, and small taxis.
Restaurants: 10% if service not included (check the bill). Taxis: not expected but round up. Hotel staff: 5–10 soles for porters, 2–5 soles daily for housekeeping.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee at a local bakery or café de la esquina — often filtered or instant for about 4–6 soles.
A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a corner café or bodega — 12–15 soles.
A main course at a simple pollería or chifa — around 18–25 soles.
Avenida Alejandro Tirado itself has no street-food strip, but nearby around Plaza Bolognesi and the blocks towards Avenida Alfonso Ugarte you'll find anticucho stalls, emoliente carts, and tamale sellers in the late afternoon.
Tottus and Plaza Vea are the main supermarket chains within a 15-minute walk; Metro is another option but slightly smaller.
For budget clothing, head to the Gamarra commercial district (a 20–25 minute minibus ride) — hundreds of stalls selling factory-direct basics and jeans.
The cheapest way around is the Corredor Azul bus (S/. 1.50 per journey) or a combi (S/. 1–2). From the airport, take the official 'Airport Express' bus to central Lima for S/. 30, or a taxi from the airport taxi counter (around S/. 55–70) — avoid unlicensed drivers.
1. Eat menú del día for lunch rather than dinner — same food, half the price. 2. Fill a reusable bottle at your accommodation or ask restaurants for filtered water; bottled water adds up. 3. Use the Metropolitano bus system (S/. 1.50 per trip with a rechargeable card) to reach Miraflores and Barranco without taxi costs.
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 Hotel Ferrua
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · 2 — 976 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Melchorita — 366 m · ~5 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 Hotel Ferrua?
Request rooms on floors 3 to 5, facing the interior courtyard. These floors are far enough from the street to reduce noise and above the ground-floor lobby, but not so high that lift wait times or building sway become an issue. The courtyard side is quieter than the avenue-facing side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Ferrua?
Avoid rooms on the first floor (noise from lobby and breakfast area) and any room facing Avenida Alejandro Tirado directly – the street carries heavy traffic during rush hours (roughly 7–9 am and 5–8 pm), and the hotel has no double-glazing mentioned for the frontage. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; a 3-star lift can be audible in adjoining rooms.
Is Hotel Ferrua noisy?
Avenida Alejandro Tirado is a main thoroughfare in the residential–commercial district of Lince, so expect bus and mototaxi noise all day, plus occasional honking. The hotel’s own lobby and breakfast room generate conversational clatter until 10 am and again at check-in (late afternoon). No on-site bar or nightclub, but nearby bodegas may play music into the evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Ferrua?
Rooms on floors 4 or 5 facing the courtyard offer the best compromise between natural light and peace. If you can get an upper floor (5 or 6) with a side window looking away from the avenue, you may catch a sliver of the skyline, but the main value here is quiet, not vista.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Ferrua?
1. If you’re arriving by taxi, ask the driver to drop you at the side entrance on Calle Colonel (if it exists) to avoid the main avenue noise. 2. Request an early check-in (12 noon) if possible – the hotel often has rooms ready by then, and you’ll dodge the afternoon queue that builds from 3 pm.
What time is check-in at Hotel Ferrua?
Check-in at Hotel Ferrua is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Ferrua have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speed approx 15 Mbps down; no login needed, just a simple click-through splash page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Ferrua?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Ferrua?
A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a corner café or bodega — 12–15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Ferrua?
The cheapest way around is the Corredor Azul bus (S/. 1.50 per journey) or a combi (S/. 1–2). From the airport, take the official 'Airport Express' bus to central Lima for S/. 30, or a taxi from the airport taxi counter (around S/. 55–70) — avoid unlicensed drivers.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
May to July: winter in Lima is overcast but dry, with temperatures 15–20°C. Crowds are low (peak tourist months are Dec–Feb). Grey skies are fine for museums and food tours.
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.