🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
Hostal Pando
📍 194, Avenida Santa Bernardina, Lima
आपका रुकना — Hostal Pando
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संपत्ति — Hostal Pando
Hostal Pando is a no-frills 3-star in central Lima’s Jesús María district, two blocks from the historic Campo de Marte park. The lobby feels like a functional transit hub: tiled floors, a small front desk, plastic plants, and a faint smell of cleaning fluid. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a clean, safe bed near the airport or bus terminals rather than any kind of charm. The USP is price and a 24-hour reception—you’re not here for the décor.
Lima का इतिहास
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as La Ciudad de los Reyes, making it the oldest continuously inhabited Spanish settlement in South America. The colonial grid remains in the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with ornate wooden balconies and baroque churches like the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco. After independence, the city expanded rapidly, absorbing pueblos jóvenes and building modernist districts like San Isidro and Miraflores. Today Lima is a sprawling metropolis of ten million, mixing pre-Columbian ruins, colonial relics, and sleek glass towers with a culinary identity that rivals anywhere in the Americas.
यात्रा करने के लिए सबसे अच्छा समय
Lima की पूरी गाइड →सर्वश्रेष्ठ महीने
December to March are ideal: warm, sunny days (25–28°C), low humidity, and clear skies over the Pacific. Beach resorts are lively but crowds thin in late January.
पिक / फेस्टिवल Surge
January and February are peak summer season, driven by local holidays (including Fiesta de la Candelaria in early February) and international tourists escaping winter. Hotel prices double in Miraflores—Hostal Pando, being inland, sees a smaller 30–40% bump, but book early.
बजट कंधे के मौसम
April and October offer mild 20–22°C weather, fewer tourists, and rates 20–30% below peak. October also has less garúa (drizzle) than the winter months.
मौसम और पैकिंग
Lima’s coastal desert climate means year-round high humidity but virtually zero rain; the real quirk is the thick coastal fog (garúa) from May to September that can feel damp and cold despite 18°C. Packers must: bring a light waterproof jacket and layers, even in the ‘dry’ summer, as evenings always cool down.
Live City Briefing के बारे में जानें — Lima
- Lima’s new Metro Line 2 is partially open between Ate and San Juan de Lurigancho, but the central section to Jesús María is still under construction; expect major roadworks on Avenida Arequipa and Avenida Javier Prado near the hotel.
- The historic centre’s pedestrianisation project on Jirón de la Unión is near completion, but several blocks remain fenced off; alternatively use the Metropolitano bus system to avoid traffic.
- Mistura, Peru’s biggest food festival, was permanently cancelled in 2024; the new replacement event, Lima Fusión, has yet to announce dates for 2026—check local listings from April onwards.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Pando, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (rear of building). These floors are far enough from ground-level street noise and the rooftop often mirrors a quieter buffer above the 2nd floor. The courtyard side avoids Avenida Santa Bernardina’s traffic hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor—they have direct street frontage and can pick up exhaust fumes and pedestrian noise. Also skip any room with ‘101-105’ numbering near the main staircase, which acts as a sound shaft for lobby chatter.
Best views
Ask for a north-facing room on the 4th floor—this orientation looks over the quieter side street rather than Avenida Santa Bernardina’s four lanes. You may see a sliver of the coastal hills in clear weather.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest here; the layout likely has thicker party walls between these levels, and they sit above the main lobby mezzanine.
🔊 Noise notes
The main noise source is Avenida Santa Bernardina—a broad arterial road with minibuses and mototaxis, especially between 7-9am and 6-8pm. The lift is old-style with a clunky metal gate, so rooms adjacent to the shaft (typically odd-numbered rooms near the stairwell) get bang-vibration.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, the hotel has no private parking; use the pay lot on Calle Los Olivos (2 blocks east) — cheaper than street parking and safer. 2. Request a room away from the lift on check-in: ask specifically for ‘interior courtyard, 3rd floor’ to avoid the night cricket of the lift door.
- 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
होटल सुविधाएं — Hostal Pando
Free, password given at front desk; ~10 Mbps typical. No paid upgrade.
Small lift serves all 4 floors. No stairs-only sections.
Digital newsstand on lobby tablet (Peru21, El Comercio) free. No physical papers.
14:00–22:00 standard; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (no charge); late check-out until 13:00 for 20 PEN.
Free for same-day arrivals and departures.
Step-free entrance; lift is narrow (door 70 cm) – wheelchairs under 68 cm width can pass. Room 101 has roll-in shower.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Calle Los Olivos 312 (walk 4 min): 30 PEN per 24h. No EV charging.
शुल्क, कर और जमा
City / tourist tax: 10 PEN per person per night (applies to foreign guests only)
Deposit & card hold: Full first night charged at booking; 50 PEN incidental hold on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary के आस-पास
- Church: Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Últimos Santos del Día (348 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Virgen del Buen Remedio y San Pablo Apóstol (386 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Lds Church (457 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Jesús Nazareno (540 m · ~7 min walk)
स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन
Mercado de muebles La Colonial — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Parque El Milagro — 684 m · ~9 min walk
Museo Histórico de Ciencias Físicas (UNMSM) — 945 m · ~12 min walk
Auditorio de Estudios Generales Letras — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5 मिनट की रोशनी
Multired — 866 m · ~11 min walk
Farmacia Rigel — 655 m · ~8 min walk
Tambo — 531 m · ~7 min walk
Movil Tours — 3.0 km · ~37 min walk
पैसे और मुद्रा
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Withdraw soles from an ATM; the rate is better than any currency exchange booth. Avoid airport or tourist bureau kiosks—they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Contactless works in most chain places; mobile pay (Google Pay, Apple Pay) is less common but gaining ground.
Restaurants: 10% is appreciated if service is good, not required. Taxis: round up the fare. Hotels: tip porters 2-5 soles per bag, housekeeping optional but nice.
एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा
Cheap car hire →A shot of espresso in a run-of-the-mill café: around 4-5 soles.
A menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a local cebichería or bodega: 12-18 soles.
A main course like pollo a la brasa or a lomo saltado at a neighbourhood restaurant: 20-35 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled beef heart) and churros sold from street carts around parks and markets; look for busy corners with locals queuing.
Supermarkets like Plaza Vea and Metro are common and reasonably priced for basics.
Mercado Central or local feria (street market) for cheap everyday wear; Gamarra district is the big wholesale hub.
Cheapest is the Metropolitano bus (around 2.50 soles per ride) but you need a rechargeable card. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (Corredor) to Miraflores for ~8 soles, avoiding expensive taxis.
1) Always order the menú del día at lunch—best value. 2) Drink tap water only if boiled or filtered; buy big bottles from a supermarket, not hotel minibars. 3) Use combis (shared minivans) for very short hops but beware of pickpockets.
जानने के लिए अच्छा — 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 Hostal Pando
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Multired — 866 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Rigel — 655 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →चारों ओर
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.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What are the best rooms at Hostal Pando?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (rear of building). These floors are far enough from ground-level street noise and the rooftop often mirrors a quieter buffer above the 2nd floor. The courtyard side avoids Avenida Santa Bernardina’s traffic hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Pando?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor—they have direct street frontage and can pick up exhaust fumes and pedestrian noise. Also skip any room with ‘101-105’ numbering near the main staircase, which acts as a sound shaft for lobby chatter.
Is Hostal Pando noisy?
The main noise source is Avenida Santa Bernardina—a broad arterial road with minibuses and mototaxis, especially between 7-9am and 6-8pm. The lift is old-style with a clunky metal gate, so rooms adjacent to the shaft (typically odd-numbered rooms near the stairwell) get bang-vibration.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Pando?
Ask for a north-facing room on the 4th floor—this orientation looks over the quieter side street rather than Avenida Santa Bernardina’s four lanes. You may see a sliver of the coastal hills in clear weather.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Pando?
1. If you arrive by car, the hotel has no private parking; use the pay lot on Calle Los Olivos (2 blocks east) — cheaper than street parking and safer. 2. Request a room away from the lift on check-in: ask specifically for ‘interior courtyard, 3rd floor’ to avoid the night cricket of the lift door.
What time is check-in at Hostal Pando?
Check-in at Hostal Pando is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Pando have Wi-Fi?
Free, password given at front desk; ~10 Mbps typical. No paid upgrade.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Pando?
10 PEN per person per night (applies to foreign guests only)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Pando?
A menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a local cebichería or bodega: 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Pando?
Cheapest is the Metropolitano bus (around 2.50 soles per ride) but you need a rechargeable card. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus (Corredor) to Miraflores for ~8 soles, avoiding expensive taxis.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March are ideal: warm, sunny days (25–28°C), low humidity, and clear skies over the Pacific. Beach resorts are lively but crowds thin in late January.
Lima के शीर्ष आकर्षण
💡 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.