🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
El Polo
📍 1515, Avenida La Encalada, Lima, 15023
Il tuo soggiorno — El Polo
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La proprietà — El Polo
El Polo is a workaday three-star in Lima's upmarket San Isidro district. The lobby is tidy but no-nonsense: polished dark-wood reception, a few armchairs, a small coffee bar. It works best for a practical overnight — the rooms are clean, the beds firm, and you get reliable hot water and Wi-Fi. Not a destination hotel, but a solid base for a quick business stop or a single-night layover before flying out.
Cronache di Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the 'City of Kings', a base for Spanish control of South America. Its colonial core, around the Plaza Mayor, was rebuilt after the 1746 earthquake, giving the historic centre its distinctive neoclassical and baroque architecture. In the 20th century, mass migration from the Andes turned Lima into a sprawling, gritty metropolis of nearly 10 million. Today it's Peru's cultural and culinary hub, a city of coastal cliffs, ceviche stands and a moody, grey winter sky that rarely breaks.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Lima →I migliori mesi
January to March: Lima's only real summer — warm, sunny, low humidity, with clear skies and calm seas. Also the peak for beach visits to Miraflores and Barranco.
Peak / Festival Surge
February, driven by Carnival (mid-Feb) and the summer holiday exodus from the highlands. Hotels in San Isidro and Miraflores often hit 80-90% occupancy; prices can double. Expect street parties and higher demand at coastal restaurants.
Stagione di spalla
April and October: mild, mostly dry days, thinner crowds, and rates drop 20-30% below February highs. April still has some warmth; October is the start of spring, with more dust than rain.
Meteo e imballaggio
Lima in July is a thick grey blanket of garúa — a coastal fog that drizzles damp but seldom pours. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a mid-layer; forget the umbrella because the mist is too fine to bother.
Briefing della città — Lima
- Lima's new Metro Line 2 (east-west) partially opened in late 2025; the San Borja station is now operational, reducing taxi times from the airport to central districts by roughly 20 minutes in non-peak hours.
- The Malecón coastal path in Miraflores has reopened fully after 2023-24 cliff reinforcement works; jogging and bike rental are back to normal.
- July is mid-winter — expect near-constant overcast and temperatures around 14-19°C, so outdoor sightseeing is muffled and quiet, but restaurant patios are still busy under heaters.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to El Polo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 4 or 5 facing the rear courtyard (away from Avenida La Encalada). These upper floors minimise street noise while keeping you low enough for a quick stair descent if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on floor 1 or 2 facing the street. Avenida La Encalada is a main road with constant traffic, and ground-floor rooms suffer from both noise and reduced privacy from pedestrians.
Best views
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on floors 4–5: you can see over the residential area of Surco, with the Andes foothills on a clear day. Street-facing rooms look straight at the avenue——useful for orientation but not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest at El Polo. The lift only serves these upper levels, so you're above the lobby and street hubbub but not near any roof-level machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida La Encalada is a busy dual carriageway with buses and taxis from early morning until late evening. The lift mechanism can also be audible from rooms directly opposite it on any floor. Ask for a room away from the lift shaft.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no dedicated parking——use the public garage 50m south on Avenida La Encalada (about 15 soles per night). 2. Check-in can be slow at peak times; arrive before 3pm to avoid the queue, and ask for a room on the courtyard side when you book.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — El Polo
Complimentary Wi‑Fi (max 10 Mbps, sufficient for email and browsing); no login required—select El Polo from network list. No paid upgrade.
One passenger lift covers all three guest floors (rooms 201–310). No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. Complimentary digital access to PressReader (login at front desk). No heritage quirks—modern purpose‑built hotel (2008).
Standard check-in 13:00–22:00; early bag-drop available at no cost from 10:00; late check-out fee 50 PEN until 16:00 (subject to availability); after 16:00 charged full night.
Free storage same day, no overnight storage without a reservation.
Step‑free access from street to lobby; one wheelchair‑accessible guest room (Room 101) with widened door and grab bars in bathroom. No permanent ramp to restaurant terrace (1 step).
Free on-site outdoor parking (6 spaces, first come first served); nearest public car park is Estacionamiento El Polo (110 m away on Av. El Polo 1550), 15 PEN per day (08:00–22:00), 10 PEN overnight. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (Peru does not levy a city tax on tourists for domestic stays; 18% IGV is included in quoted rates)
Deposit & card hold: First night’s charge as deposit at booking; 200 PEN incidental hold at check-in (credit or debit card only).
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (379 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (PES) (766 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Leopoldo (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Santísimo Nombre de Jesús (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Centro Comercial El Polo 2 — 122 m · ~2 min walk
Parque Héroes de la Solidaridad — 299 m · ~4 min walk
Museo Oro del Perú — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Explanada del Jockey Club del Perú — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
BCP — 626 m · ~8 min walk
Inkafarma — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Repshop — 617 m · ~8 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs in Miraflores/San Isidro; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; contactless common but cash needed for small shops and taxis.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included; taxis: round up; hotel staff: 5-10 soles per bag/room.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Corner bodega espresso or chicha morada, 3-5 soles.
Menú ejecutivo (soup, main, drink) at a local comedor, 12-18 soles.
Pollo a la brasa quarter chicken with chips and salad, 15-20 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled skewers) and picarones (doughnuts) from stalls along Avenida Larco or in Mercado 28 de Julio.
Plaza Vea and Metro are common budget supermarkets in this area.
Gamarra market or Polvos Rosados for cheap, non-designer clothing.
Local bus (combi) flat fee 1.50 soles; from airport, take the regular bus or shared taxi (Civa/Movil Tours) for 15-20 soles.
Eat lunch menú, skip cocktails in tourist bars, and use colectivos over taxis for short trips.
Buono da sapere — 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 El Polo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 626 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Inkafarma — 219 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at El Polo?
Request a room on floor 4 or 5 facing the rear courtyard (away from Avenida La Encalada). These upper floors minimise street noise while keeping you low enough for a quick stair descent if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at El Polo?
Avoid any room on floor 1 or 2 facing the street. Avenida La Encalada is a main road with constant traffic, and ground-floor rooms suffer from both noise and reduced privacy from pedestrians.
Is El Polo noisy?
Avenida La Encalada is a busy dual carriageway with buses and taxis from early morning until late evening. The lift mechanism can also be audible from rooms directly opposite it on any floor. Ask for a room away from the lift shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at El Polo?
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on floors 4–5: you can see over the residential area of Surco, with the Andes foothills on a clear day. Street-facing rooms look straight at the avenue——useful for orientation but not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at El Polo?
1. The hotel has no dedicated parking——use the public garage 50m south on Avenida La Encalada (about 15 soles per night). 2. Check-in can be slow at peak times; arrive before 3pm to avoid the queue, and ask for a room on the courtyard side when you book.
What time is check-in at El Polo?
Check-in at El Polo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does El Polo have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary Wi‑Fi (max 10 Mbps, sufficient for email and browsing); no login required—select El Polo from network list. No paid upgrade.
Is there a city or tourist tax at El Polo?
None (Peru does not levy a city tax on tourists for domestic stays; 18% IGV is included in quoted rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near El Polo?
Menú ejecutivo (soup, main, drink) at a local comedor, 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from El Polo?
Local bus (combi) flat fee 1.50 soles; from airport, take the regular bus or shared taxi (Civa/Movil Tours) for 15-20 soles.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January to March: Lima's only real summer — warm, sunny, low humidity, with clear skies and calm seas. Also the peak for beach visits to Miraflores and Barranco.
Principali attrazioni a 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.