Il tuo soggiorno — Fantacia
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La proprietà — Fantacia
Fantacia is a straightforward 3-star hotel in Lima's Miraflores district, a 15-minute walk from the cliff-top parks and the Larcomar shopping centre. The lobby is small but tidy, with tile floors and a reception desk that moves guests through check-in efficiently. The hotel suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, no-frills base within striking distance of the coastline and the main restaurants on Avenida Larco. There is no pool or gym, but the cebiche spots on Calle San Martin are a two-minute walk away.
Cronache di Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, and for three centuries it was the capital of Spain's South American empire. The historic centre retains colonial mansions with carved wooden balconies, the Cathedral, and the Presidential Palace. Earthquakes in 1746 and 1940 forced much of the city to rebuild, giving central Lima a mix of baroque and neoclassical facades alongside modern concrete. Since the 1990s Miraflores and Barranco have become the cultural hubs, with galleries, cafés, and a revived interest in Peruvian cuisine. Today Lima is a sprawling metropolis of ten million, where pre-Columbian huacas sit between office towers and cevicherías.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Lima →I migliori mesi
January, February and March: driest months with sunny mornings and highs around 28°C, though coastal fog (garúa) can still roll in by late afternoon. Crowds are moderate outside Easter and summer school holidays.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: the southern winter months attract many Chilean and Argentine visitors escaping their winter, plus the Mistura food festival can extend into September. Hotel rates in Miraflores rise 20–40% and advance booking is essential.
Stagione di spalla
April and November: fewer tourists, milder 22–25°C days, and hotel prices drop by about 30%. You get the clear morning sun of summer but with less humidity and thinner crowds at the Larco Museum.
Meteo e imballaggio
Lima's climate is famously overcast from May to October, with high humidity but almost no rain. Pack a fleece or light jacket for the misty mornings and a scarf for sudden sea breezes on the Costa Verde clifftop walks.
Briefing della città — Lima
- Avenida Larco's bus stop reorganisation is causing delays on the 301 and 303 routes; allow ten extra minutes if using public transit to reach the historic centre.
- The new Boardwalk extension along the cliffs between Miraflores and Barranco opened in March 2025, linking the Love Park to the Bridge of Sighs with a 2km walking path.
- Lima's airport (Jorge Chávez) begins construction on its new terminal in late 2025, which may cause short-term noise or diversion of some taxi drop-off lanes near domestic arrivals.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Fantacia, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 4 or 5 facing the courtyard (away from the street). These upper floors reduce street noise and offer the calmest sleep in a 3-star hotel without a lift. The courtyard side also gets less traffic hum from Avenida Tacna.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on floor 1 (street level, direct noise from passers-by and taxis) and any room facing Avenida Tacna — especially floors 2 and 3 where you’ll hear buses and honking into the evening.
Best views
The best view is from a courtyard-facing room on floor 5: overlooking Lima’s jumble of rooftops and maybe a sliver of the Pacific on a clear day. Street-facing rooms just get traffic and shop fronts.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest at Fantacia, being furthest from street level and lift motor sound (if any). Fewer guests on these floors means less hall noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Tacna is a major Lima artery with constant bus and taxi traffic from early morning to late night. Expect honking, engine rumble, and street vendor sounds, especially on lower floors. The hotel may also have a small bar or restaurant on the ground floor — check for weekend music.
Insider tips
1. If you’re a light sleeper, pack earplugs or ask for a courtyard-facing room at booking — this makes a big difference in a 3-star on a main road. 2. The hotel has no lift, so request floor 2 or 3 if stairs are an issue — floor 4 and 5 are quiet but require a climb.
- 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 — Fantacia
Free for all guests, max 10 Mbps, login via room number and surname; no paid upgrade
One elevator serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 for 50 PEN, subject to availability
Free at front desk; no lockers
Step-free ramp at main entrance; elevator to all floors; no grab bars in standard bathrooms; wheelchair-accessible room available on request
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Parking Lince (Calle Mariscal Castilla 155, 30 PEN per night, open 06:00-22:00); no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 100% advance deposit required at booking; 200 PEN incidental hold placed on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Manantial de Vida (317 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Testigos de Jehova (576 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (599 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesía Visión Cristiana (749 m · ~9 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Alameda Plaza — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Plaza Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte — 111 m · ~1 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 156 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmed — 23 m · ~1 min walk
Mass — 162 m · ~2 min walk
Los Postes — 989 m · ~12 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs (avoid GlobalNet) for best rates; exchange money at authorized casas de cambio in Miraflores or San Isidro. Avoid airport bureaux — rates are poor.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels. Amex less common; small eateries and markets prefer cash. Contactless is common for small amounts.
Restaurants: 10% if service not included; taxis: round up fare; hotel staff: 5-10 soles for bellhop, 2-3 soles daily for housekeeping.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A simple coffee from a market stall (café con leche) costs about 3-4 soles.
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a local cocina costs 12-18 soles.
A main dish like lomo saltado or aji de gallina in a casual restaurant runs 20-30 soles.
Head to markets (Mercado Central, Mercado de Surquillo) or street corners in Miraflores for anticuchos, picarones, and fruit juices; 5-10 soles per item.
Budget chains Metro and Plaza Vea are common in central and residential areas; Tottus also present.
Gamarra (La Victoria) for wholesale-style bargains; Jiron de la Union or mini-malls in Miraflores for affordable basics.
Combis (shared minibuses, 1-2 soles) or the Metropolitano bus (5 soles with card) are cheapest. From airport: take the Airport Express bus (8 soles) or a colectivo to the city (3-5 soles).
Eat at set lunch menús for the most filling value. Use rideshare apps (like Uber or Beat) over taxis for fixed, cheaper fares. Carry small bills – many places cannot change 100 soles.
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 Fantacia
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 156 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmed — 23 m · ~1 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 Fantacia?
Request a room on floor 4 or 5 facing the courtyard (away from the street). These upper floors reduce street noise and offer the calmest sleep in a 3-star hotel without a lift. The courtyard side also gets less traffic hum from Avenida Tacna.
Which rooms should I avoid at Fantacia?
Steer clear of rooms on floor 1 (street level, direct noise from passers-by and taxis) and any room facing Avenida Tacna — especially floors 2 and 3 where you’ll hear buses and honking into the evening.
Is Fantacia noisy?
Avenida Tacna is a major Lima artery with constant bus and taxi traffic from early morning to late night. Expect honking, engine rumble, and street vendor sounds, especially on lower floors. The hotel may also have a small bar or restaurant on the ground floor — check for weekend music.
Which rooms have the best views at Fantacia?
The best view is from a courtyard-facing room on floor 5: overlooking Lima’s jumble of rooftops and maybe a sliver of the Pacific on a clear day. Street-facing rooms just get traffic and shop fronts.
What are insider tips for staying at Fantacia?
1. If you’re a light sleeper, pack earplugs or ask for a courtyard-facing room at booking — this makes a big difference in a 3-star on a main road. 2. The hotel has no lift, so request floor 2 or 3 if stairs are an issue — floor 4 and 5 are quiet but require a climb.
What time is check-in at Fantacia?
Check-in at Fantacia is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Fantacia have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, max 10 Mbps, login via room number and surname; no paid upgrade
Is there a city or tourist tax at Fantacia?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Fantacia?
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a local cocina costs 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Fantacia?
Combis (shared minibuses, 1-2 soles) or the Metropolitano bus (5 soles with card) are cheapest. From airport: take the Airport Express bus (8 soles) or a colectivo to the city (3-5 soles).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January, February and March: driest months with sunny mornings and highs around 28°C, though coastal fog (garúa) can still roll in by late afternoon. Crowds are moderate outside Easter and summer school holidays.
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.