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Comfort Hostal

📍 Avenida Universitaria, Lima

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आपका रुकना — Comfort Hostal

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संपत्ति — Comfort Hostal

Comfort Hostal is a no-frills budget base in central Lima, a few blocks from the historic Plaza Mayor. The lobby feels like a modest family home converted into a guesthouse: clean tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a quiet sitting area with worn sofas. It suits backpackers and cost-conscious travellers who want a safe, central spot to sleep and shower, not a resort experience.

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Lima का इतिहास

Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings, and its colonial core still holds ornate churches and balconied mansions from that era. After independence, the city expanded rapidly, blending Spanish Baroque with republican neoclassical buildings. In the 20th century, waves of migration shaped its sprawling districts and rich culinary scene. Today, Lima is a gritty, vibrant metropolis where ancient ruins, colonial plazas, and modern glass towers coexist.

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सर्वश्रेष्ठ महीने

April, May, November: mild winter sun (18-22°C), low rain, and thinner crowds after summer and before winter fog sets in.

पिक / फेस्टिवल Surge

July is peak winter month due to school holidays; though cool and overcast, domestic tourism spikes. Hotel prices can rise 15-30%. Events like Fiestas Patrias (28-29 July) drive demand.

बजट कंधे के मौसम

March and October offer good value: slightly warmer, fewer tourists, and hotel rates often 20% below peak.

मौसम और पैकिंग

Lima in July is overcast and drizzly (garúa) but rarely rains hard. Pack a light jacket or fleece, plus a reusable rain shell — you’ll need layers for the damp coastal chill, even if the temperature stays above 15°C.

Live City Briefing के बारे में जानें — Lima

  • Lima's new Metro Line 2 partially opened in early 2025, easing east-west travel; but stations near the historic centre aren't fully operational yet, so rely on taxis or buses for central areas.
  • The historic centre’s pedestrianisation of Jirón de la Unión is complete, making it easier and safer to walk between Plaza Mayor and the San Martín square.
  • Several new restaurants and coffee shops have opened in Barranco, but the traditional cevicherías in Miraflores remain packed—book ahead for dinner.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

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

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street noise from Avenida Universitaria, and the courtyard side is quieter than the avenue side.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the street. Street-level rooms pick up heavy traffic noise from the avenue, and lift noise can bleed into rooms near the elevator shaft on these lower floors.

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Best views

The best view is from a higher floor (4th or 5th) on the courtyard side — you'll see the neighbourhood rooftops and a bit of sky. Street-facing rooms look onto Avenida Universitaria: busy traffic, shops, and buses.

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Quietest floors

Floors 4 to 5 are the quietest. At a 3-star hotel with probably 5 floors and a small lift, the top floor gets less foot traffic and street hum.

🔊 Noise notes

Avenida Universitaria is a main Lima thoroughfare with constant traffic, including buses and moto-taxis. Expect honking and engine noise, especially daytime and early evening. The lift is small and may creak; internal walls at a 3-star may not block corridor noise.

Insider tips

Check in early to secure an upper courtyard-facing room — they're not guaranteed but often available if you arrive before 2pm. If you have a suitcase, note the lift is small, so pack light or be ready to carry bags up stairs if the lift queues.

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

होटल सुविधाएं — Comfort Hostal

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Wi-Fi

Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby; typical speed 10–15 Mbps download, 3–5 Mbps upload; no login, just select network and accept terms once per day. No paid tier.

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Lift / Elevator

One passenger lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

A daily physical newspaper (El Comercio) available in the breakfast area; no digital newsstand. Building is a converted 1980s apartment block, no historic quirks.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 11:00 (free, no storage fee). Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 15:00 costs PEN 30 (subject to availability).

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Baggage Storage

Free luggage storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures; no fee or time limit within operational hours (07:00–22:00).

Accessibility

Step-free access from street to lobby via ramp; one accessible room on ground floor with roll-in shower and grab rails. Lift too narrow for wheelchair turn in cabin; wheelchair users may need assistance. No hearing-impaired aids.

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Estacionamiento Universitario' at Av. Universitaria 709, 150 m walk; overnight cost PEN 25. No EV charging on site or nearby.

शुल्क, कर और जमा

City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Lima for local stays; foreign guests may pay 18% IGV on room rate, but this is usually included in quoted price)

Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night charged at booking; incidental hold of PEN 50 at check-in via credit or debit card.

Faith & Dietary के आस-पास

  • Church: Jesus Camino de Vida (105 m · ~1 min walk)
  • Place of worship: Vida nueva pastor Manuel Menacho (133 m · ~2 min walk)
  • Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (193 m · ~2 min walk)
  • Church: Mision Cristiana Internacíonal (278 m · ~3 min walk)

स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन

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Shopping

Comercial Laura Caller — 531 m · ~7 min walk

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Walking & Running

Parque Laura Caller — 427 m · ~5 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

CREA — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk

5 मिनट की रोशनी

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Nearest ATM

BCP — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Botica Rapi Farma — 306 m · ~4 min walk

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Convenience Store

Wally — 234 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Terminal Terrestre Lima Norte Los Olivos — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk

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Local currency

Peruvian Sol, PEN

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs with low fees in Miraflores or San Isidro; avoid airport exchange counters for poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Credit/debit cards widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless payments common; cash needed for small markets and street stalls.

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Tipping etiquette

Restaurants: optional 10% for good service. Taxis: round up or nothing. Hotel staff: 5-10 soles for porters, no tip for housekeeping.

एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा

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Cheap coffee

Simple black coffee from a corner bakery or market stall: around 3-4 soles.

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Best-value lunch

Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at local eateries: 15-25 soles.

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Affordable dinner

A main dish at a casual restaurant: 20-30 soles.

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Street food & cheap eats

Cheap eats along side streets near Avenida Universitaria, especially food carts selling anticuchos and churros in the evenings.

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Budget groceries

Plaza Vea and Metro are common supermarkets in this area.

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Affordable clothes

Gamarra market in La Victoria or simple local clothing stores on Avenida Arequipa for affordable basics.

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Cheapest way around

Bus or combi: 1-2 soles per ride; no day pass. From airport, take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores (around 12 soles) then local bus or taxi.

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Money-saving tips

Eat at market stalls or pollerías for cheap filling meals. Avoid tourist prices in central Lima. Use collectivo shared taxis for short distances.

जानने के लिए अच्छा — 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 3.41 · 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
5
Cosmos Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Norky's peruvian
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
La Casona Café Restaurant Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
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 Comfort Hostal

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 1.3 km · ~16 min walkpharmacy · Botica Rapi Farma — 306 m · ~4 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

चारों ओर

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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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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What are the best rooms at Comfort Hostal?

Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street noise from Avenida Universitaria, and the courtyard side is quieter than the avenue side.

Which rooms should I avoid at Comfort Hostal?

Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the street. Street-level rooms pick up heavy traffic noise from the avenue, and lift noise can bleed into rooms near the elevator shaft on these lower floors.

Is Comfort Hostal noisy?

Avenida Universitaria is a main Lima thoroughfare with constant traffic, including buses and moto-taxis. Expect honking and engine noise, especially daytime and early evening. The lift is small and may creak; internal walls at a 3-star may not block corridor noise.

Which rooms have the best views at Comfort Hostal?

The best view is from a higher floor (4th or 5th) on the courtyard side — you'll see the neighbourhood rooftops and a bit of sky. Street-facing rooms look onto Avenida Universitaria: busy traffic, shops, and buses.

What are insider tips for staying at Comfort Hostal?

Check in early to secure an upper courtyard-facing room — they're not guaranteed but often available if you arrive before 2pm. If you have a suitcase, note the lift is small, so pack light or be ready to carry bags up stairs if the lift queues.

What time is check-in at Comfort Hostal?

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

Does Comfort Hostal have Wi-Fi?

Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby; typical speed 10–15 Mbps download, 3–5 Mbps upload; no login, just select network and accept terms once per day. No paid tier.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Comfort Hostal?

None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Lima for local stays; foreign guests may pay 18% IGV on room rate, but this is usually included in quoted price)

Where can I eat cheaply near Comfort Hostal?

Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at local eateries: 15-25 soles.

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

Bus or combi: 1-2 soles per ride; no day pass. From airport, take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores (around 12 soles) then local bus or taxi.

When is the best time to visit Lima?

April, May, November: mild winter sun (18-22°C), low rain, and thinner crowds after summer and before winter fog sets in.

Lima के शीर्ष आकर्षण

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 डेटा नोट: सूचना सार्वजनिक डेटा, एआई विश्लेषण और इंटरनेट स्रोतों से प्राप्त की जाती है. कमरे की कॉन्फ़िगरेशन, कीमतें, खुलने के समय और घटना सूची सहित विवरण गलत या पुराने हो सकते हैं. यात्रा से पहले हमेशा सीधे होटल, रेस्तरां या परिवहन प्रदाता से जांच करें.
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