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Casa Yolanda

📍 251, Calle Oviedo, Lima

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Il tuo soggiorno — Casa Yolanda

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La proprietà — Casa Yolanda

Casa Yolanda is a no-frills, family-run guesthouse in the residential district of Miraflores. The lobby feels like a living room, with mismatched armchairs, a small reception desk and the smell of home-cooked food drifting from the kitchen. It suits budget travellers and independent explorers who want a central base without paying for designer finishes. The USP is the rooftop terrace with a direct view of the Pacific, where breakfast is served.

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Cronache di Lima

Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the Ciudad de los Reyes, and it became the capital of the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru, dominating South America for centuries. Colonial architecture remains in the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while the 20th century brought a modernist wave of concrete and glass, especially in the coastal district of Miraflores. The city's cultural identity today is a layered mix of indigenous, European, African and Asian influences — reflected in its cuisine, music and street art. Lima is now a global gastronomic capital, with cevicherías and pisco bars on almost every corner.

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I migliori mesi

December to March: summer in Lima means clear skies, warm temperatures (24-28°C) and low humidity, perfect for coastal walks and rooftop drinks. Beaches are open and crowds are manageable outside January's peak.

Peak / Festival Surge

January is peak season due to summer holidays and the Lord of the Miracles processions in October also draws crowds. Hotel prices across Miraflores can double. Carnival in February adds festival energy.

Stagione di spalla

April and November are the best budget shoulder months: mild weather (20-22°C), fewer tourists and rates at Casa Yolanda drop by 30-40%. You still get mostly sunny mornings before the fog rolls in.

Meteo e imballaggio

Lima has a peculiar coastal desert climate — it's humid but rarely rains, and a thick fog (garúa) can sit over the city from May to October. Pack layers: a light jacket for the evening breeze and always a sun hat, because UV is strong even under grey skies.

Briefing della città — Lima

  • The Miraflores boardwalk renovation is complete, adding new cycle lanes and seating areas along the cliff edge. Great for morning runs or sunset walks.
  • Jorge Chávez International Airport's new terminal is scheduled to open in early 2026, meaning fewer delays and better transit connectivity for arrivals.
  • The city has introduced a plastic-bag ban in all shops and markets, so bring a reusable tote for souvenirs or grocery runs.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

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

Best rooms to request

Request a top-floor room (4th or 5th floor) on the rear side of the building, away from Calle Oviedo. These rooms have the least street noise and better natural light, as the lift services all floors and there are no stair-only sections.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid ground-floor rooms in the main wing near the reception or lift lobby, as they can get foot traffic and noise from the entrance. Also avoid rooms facing Calle Oviedo on floors 1–3, because this is a residential street in San Isidro but still carries early morning traffic.

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Best views

From upper floors facing the rear (south-east), you'll see the tree-lined residential blocks of San Isidro and possibly a sliver of the green park a couple of blocks away. Front-facing rooms on higher floors offer a view over the low-rise buildings on Calle Oviedo towards the Lima skyline.

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Quietest floors

Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest — farthest from street level and lift activity, and above any ground-floor service areas.

🔊 Noise notes

Calle Oviedo is a quiet residential street in San Isidro, but you'll hear early morning traffic (7–9am) and occasional garbage trucks. The free parking at the front means cars coming and going at all hours. No bar or nightclub nearby according to location.

Insider tips

1. Arrive before 6pm to claim one of the 10 free parking spaces — after that you'll need to pay 15 PEN at the public car park on Av. Conquistadores. 2. If you require step-free access or a wheelchair-accessible room, book the ground-floor wing room directly when reserving; note that grab bars aren't fitted in any bathroom, so bring a portable grab bar if needed.

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

strutture alberghiere — Casa Yolanda

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Wi-Fi

Free for all guests; typical speed 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; password provided at check-in, no login constraints

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Lift / Elevator

Lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

Complimentary digital press on tablets at lobby; no physical papers

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in 15:00 to 23:00; early bag drop from 07:00; late check-out (until 14:00) charged 50% of one night, subject to availability

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Baggage Storage

Free at reception during stay; after checkout charged 5 PEN per bag per hour

Accessibility

Step-free entry at main door; lift to all floors; wheelchair-accessible room available in ground floor wing; no grab bars in all bathrooms

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Parking

On-site parking free for guests (10 spaces, first-come-first-serve); nearest public car park at Av. Conquistadores 340, 15 PEN per night (18:00–08:00); no EV charging

Tasse, imposte e depositi

City / tourist tax: None

Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; incidental hold of 100 USD at check-in via card or cash

Faith & Dietary vicino

  • Church: Parroquia San Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer (730 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Piedad (831 m · ~10 min walk)
  • Church: Parroquia San Juan Macías (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
  • Church: Parroquia San Francisco de Borja (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)

Stile di vita e ricreazione locale

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Shopping

La Rambla — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk

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Walking & Running

Parque Óscar Díaz Bravo — 296 m · ~4 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Museo de la Nación — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Centro de Convenciones de Lima — 941 m · ~12 min walk

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Kids & Family

Coney Park — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk

5 minuti di radio essenziali

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Botica Inversiones — 47 m · ~1 min walk

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Convenience Store

Bazar internet Libreria — 651 m · ~8 min walk

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Nearest Transit

La Cultura — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk

Moneta e moneta

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Local currency

Peruvian Sol, PEN

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs in banks or shopping centres for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at the airport or in tourist bureaux—they give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless is common; mobile pay like Yape is very popular locally but may require a local bank account.

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Tipping etiquette

Not mandatory, but 10% is appreciated in nicer restaurants; taxis need no tip; hotel staff—round up or leave a few soles for housekeeping.

Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget

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Cheap coffee

A simple black coffee from a bakery or café de la esquina costs about 5–8 soles.

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Best-value lunch

A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup and main) in a local cebichería or fonda runs about 12–18 soles.

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Affordable dinner

A main dish like grilled chicken with rice and salad at a pollería costs around 15–25 soles.

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Street food & cheap eats

Anticuchos stalls and sandwich carts are common on Avenida Arequipa and around Parque Kennedy, with snacks for 5–12 soles.

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Budget groceries

Plaza Vea and Metro are the common budget supermarket chains in the area.

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Affordable clothes

Gamarra shopping district, a short bus ride away, is the main affordable market for clothing; otherwise, the Real Plaza mall has average prices.

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Cheapest way around

The cheapest way is the Metropolitano bus system (card cost 5 soles + 2.50 per ride); from the airport, take the Airport Express bus for 35 soles or a regular taxi from the official stand for about 50–60 soles.

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Money-saving tips

Eat at menú restaurants for lunch rather than dinner—same quality, half the price.Use the corredor buses (orange/blue) for short trips within the area; they cost around 2–3 soles.Buy bottled water from supermarkets, not convenience stores or street vendors, to save a few soles.

Buono da sapere — 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

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La Orejita barbecue
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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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
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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 Casa Yolanda

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walkpharmacy · Botica Inversiones — 47 m · ~1 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Girare intorno

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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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Domande frequenti

What are the best rooms at Casa Yolanda?

Request a top-floor room (4th or 5th floor) on the rear side of the building, away from Calle Oviedo. These rooms have the least street noise and better natural light, as the lift services all floors and there are no stair-only sections.

Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Yolanda?

Avoid ground-floor rooms in the main wing near the reception or lift lobby, as they can get foot traffic and noise from the entrance. Also avoid rooms facing Calle Oviedo on floors 1–3, because this is a residential street in San Isidro but still carries early morning traffic.

Is Casa Yolanda noisy?

Calle Oviedo is a quiet residential street in San Isidro, but you'll hear early morning traffic (7–9am) and occasional garbage trucks. The free parking at the front means cars coming and going at all hours. No bar or nightclub nearby according to location.

Which rooms have the best views at Casa Yolanda?

From upper floors facing the rear (south-east), you'll see the tree-lined residential blocks of San Isidro and possibly a sliver of the green park a couple of blocks away. Front-facing rooms on higher floors offer a view over the low-rise buildings on Calle Oviedo towards the Lima skyline.

What are insider tips for staying at Casa Yolanda?

1. Arrive before 6pm to claim one of the 10 free parking spaces — after that you'll need to pay 15 PEN at the public car park on Av. Conquistadores. 2. If you require step-free access or a wheelchair-accessible room, book the ground-floor wing room directly when reserving; note that grab bars aren't fitted in any bathroom, so bring a portable grab bar if needed.

What time is check-in at Casa Yolanda?

Check-in at Casa Yolanda is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Casa Yolanda have Wi-Fi?

Free for all guests; typical speed 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; password provided at check-in, no login constraints

Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Yolanda?

None

Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Yolanda?

A menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup and main) in a local cebichería or fonda runs about 12–18 soles.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Yolanda?

The cheapest way is the Metropolitano bus system (card cost 5 soles + 2.50 per ride); from the airport, take the Airport Express bus for 35 soles or a regular taxi from the official stand for about 50–60 soles.

When is the best time to visit Lima?

December to March: summer in Lima means clear skies, warm temperatures (24-28°C) and low humidity, perfect for coastal walks and rooftop drinks. Beaches are open and crowds are manageable outside January's peak.

Principali attrazioni a 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.

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