Il tuo soggiorno — Hostal Paradise
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La proprietà — Hostal Paradise
A no-frills three-star in Miraflores, Hostal Paradise feels like a clean, functional base for travellers who'd rather spend money on ceviche than on thread count. The small lobby smells faintly of disinfectant and fresh coffee, with a tired sofa and a receptionist who can mark a map in ten seconds flat. It suits budget-conscious soloists and couples who want a safe, central location (two blocks from Parque Kennedy) without any pretence. You're paying for convenience and sleep, not atmosphere.
Cronache di Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as 'City of the Kings', becoming the capital of Spain's Viceroyalty of Peru and the richest city in South America during the colonial era. Its historic centre, a UNESCO site, still holds baroque churches, carved wooden balconies and the Plaza Mayor where independence was declared in 1821. By the mid-20th century, rapid migration from the Andes expanded the city outward, creating vast districts of self-built housing (pueblos jóvenes). Today Lima is a sprawling, coastal metropolis of ten million, where pre-Columbian huacas sit beside shopping malls and cevicherías outnumber any other restaurant.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Lima →I migliori mesi
December to March: warm, sunny days (26-30°C), clear skies and lively summer crowds along the malecón. Best for beach trips to Barranco and outdoor food markets.
Peak / Festival Surge
Late January through February: Lima's high summer plus festivals like Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria (early Feb). Hotel prices can double; book Hostal Paradise well in advance or expect 80% occupancy.
Stagione di spalla
April and October: mild temperatures (20-24°C), fewer tourists, hotel rates drop 15-30%. Comfortable for walking and museum-hopping without the winter grey or summer heat.
Meteo e imballaggio
Lima's winter (June-October) is notorious for garúa: a persistent, damp coastal fog that never quite rains but soaks everything. Pack a light waterproof jacket and layers; leave the umbrella — you'll look like a tourist, and it won't help.
Briefing della città — Lima
- The new Metropolitano bus express line to Callao (Línea Azul) opened in March 2026; it cuts travel from Miraflores to the airport by about 25 minutes in non-peak hours.
- Barranco's Municipal Palace has been restored after earthquake damage and now hosts a free photography exhibition on Lima's 1990s street life through October 2026.
- The Peruvian government reinstated the 'green lane' fast-track for arrivals at Jorge Chávez Airport in May 2026, reducing customs clearance to under 15 minutes for passengers without checked luggage.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Paradise, 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 (away from the avenue). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the three-storey building's lift range, and the courtyard side is typically quieter for a budget hotel in this busy corridor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Avenida Tomas Valle — the high-traffic avenue generates noise and exhaust from buses and taxis, plus rooms here lack privacy with guests walking past. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift motor can be audible in cheaply built 3-star hotels.
Best views
There is no great view here. Rooms on the avenue side look onto a busy six-lane road with commercial buildings opposite — you'll see buses, shops, and street vendors. Inner courtyard view is just walls or a small open space, but it's the better option for sleep.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest — above street hubbub but below potential roof-terrace noise (if there's one). The building likely has a standard 3-floor layout with lift, so these middle floors buffer best.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Tomas Valle is a major Lima artery with constant bus traffic (including noisy collectivos) and honking from 5am until midnight. Side-street rooms may get residual honking. There's also an airport approach path not far away — planes can be audible intermittently but not dominant.
Insider tips
1) Book directly with the hotel and request a 'courtyard-side room' (habitación interior) — they're cheaper and quieter. 2) Arrive after 2pm check-in to avoid waiting; parking is unlikely on this avenue, so use a taxi from the airport (10-15 minutes) — the hotel often has a reliable driver they can call.
- 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 — Hostal Paradise
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps) throughout, no login required; premium upgrade (10 Mbps) available at 15 PEN per device per day.
One passenger lift serves all 4 floors; stairs available as alternative.
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader access code given at check-in. No physical newspapers.
Standard check-in 14:00. Early bag drop available from 08:00 at reception. Late check-out until 12:00 for 30 PEN extra (subject to availability).
Available free of charge at luggage room behind reception, open 24h.
No step-free access — two steps at main entrance. No wheelchair ramp. Lift is narrow (door width 70 cm); may be tight for larger wheelchairs. Ground-floor rooms available on request.
On-site unguarded parking lot for 10 cars, 25 PEN per night. Nearest public car park: Estacionamiento Los Olivos (Calle Los Olivos 200), 15 PEN per night. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: 10 PEN per person per night, collected at check-in for foreign guests only
Deposit & card hold: First night deposit via credit card to secure booking; incidental hold of 100 PEN at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Capilla Nuestra Señora de Loreto (421 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Parroquia (743 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (825 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (877 m · ~11 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Plaza Center San Martín de Porres — 331 m · ~4 min walk
Internacional — 61 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Chinen — 515 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Plaza Norte — 490 m · ~6 min walk
Happyland — 600 m · ~8 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Interbank — 326 m · ~4 min walk
Botica Cofarma — 22 m · ~1 min walk
Bodega Alizul — 31 m · ~1 min walk
Antiguo Terminal — 598 m · ~7 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs in well-lit shopping centres; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots—they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, malls, and mid-range restaurants; cash needed for small shops, combis, and street stalls. Contactless is growing but not universal.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5–10% in sit-down restaurants if service is good, and tip hotel bellboys 1–2 soles.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee from a bakery or kiosk, around 3–5 soles.
Menú ejecutivo (set lunch) at a local cebichería or pollería, usually 10–15 soles and includes a drink.
Main dish at a neighbourhood restaurant like a grilled chicken quarter with chips and salad, about 12–18 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled skewers) stalls and salchipapas carts are common along Tomás Valle and near Mercado de Flores.
Supermercados Metro and Tottus are the main budget chains in this area.
Mercado de Flores and street stalls along Tomás Valle sell inexpensive clothing; for basics try the Mall del Sur or Plaza Norte (taxi/bus accessible).
Combis (shared minibuses) cost 1–2 soles per ride; from the airport take a bus or combi heading west to the Costa Verde – the airport official taxi is expensive (around 35 soles).
Eat menú del día for lunch instead of dinner to save on set meals; avoid taxi apps at peak hours (they surge) and flag down a colectivo; buy bottled water at supermarkets, not tourist shops.
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 Hostal Paradise
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Interbank — 326 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Cofarma — 22 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 Hostal Paradise?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from the avenue). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the three-storey building's lift range, and the courtyard side is typically quieter for a budget hotel in this busy corridor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Paradise?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Avenida Tomas Valle — the high-traffic avenue generates noise and exhaust from buses and taxis, plus rooms here lack privacy with guests walking past. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift motor can be audible in cheaply built 3-star hotels.
Is Hostal Paradise noisy?
Avenida Tomas Valle is a major Lima artery with constant bus traffic (including noisy collectivos) and honking from 5am until midnight. Side-street rooms may get residual honking. There's also an airport approach path not far away — planes can be audible intermittently but not dominant.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Paradise?
There is no great view here. Rooms on the avenue side look onto a busy six-lane road with commercial buildings opposite — you'll see buses, shops, and street vendors. Inner courtyard view is just walls or a small open space, but it's the better option for sleep.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Paradise?
1) Book directly with the hotel and request a 'courtyard-side room' (habitación interior) — they're cheaper and quieter. 2) Arrive after 2pm check-in to avoid waiting; parking is unlikely on this avenue, so use a taxi from the airport (10-15 minutes) — the hotel often has a reliable driver they can call.
What time is check-in at Hostal Paradise?
Check-in at Hostal Paradise is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Paradise have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps) throughout, no login required; premium upgrade (10 Mbps) available at 15 PEN per device per day.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Paradise?
10 PEN per person per night, collected at check-in for foreign guests only
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Paradise?
Menú ejecutivo (set lunch) at a local cebichería or pollería, usually 10–15 soles and includes a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Paradise?
Combis (shared minibuses) cost 1–2 soles per ride; from the airport take a bus or combi heading west to the Costa Verde – the airport official taxi is expensive (around 35 soles).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: warm, sunny days (26-30°C), clear skies and lively summer crowds along the malecón. Best for beach trips to Barranco and outdoor food markets.
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.