Il tuo soggiorno — Hotel Marco
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La proprietà — Hotel Marco
The Hotel Marco is a no-nonsense three-star in central Lima, all clean tiles, dark wood and a small front desk that works efficiently. The lobby feels like a well-kept 1990s business hotel – quiet, a bit dated, but spotless. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a reliable base for one or two nights, close to Plaza San Martín and within walking distance of bars and restaurants. You won’t get charm, but you will get decent breakfast and a room that locks properly.
Cronache di Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings, its central grid still reflecting the Spanish colonial plan. The historic centre is a Unesco World Heritage site, with carved balconies and baroque churches from the 17th and 18th centuries. Modern Lima has sprawled into a gritty, energetic metropolis of 10 million, where pre-Columbian huaca ruins sit beside glass towers and seaside cliffs. Its cultural identity today is defined by world-class ceviche, a passionate debate over the legacy of the 20-year internal conflict, and a determined push to revive its crumbling downtown.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Lima →I migliori mesi
December to March: summer with clear skies, warm sea breezes and low rain. Also the peak tourist season but with the most reliable sunshine.
Peak / Festival Surge
Late January to early March, during summer and the Señor de los Milagros processions (October also spikes). Hotel prices can double in February; book months ahead.
Stagione di spalla
April and November: still mild, fewer tourists, rooms 30–40% cheaper than peak. May can be damp but quiet.
Meteo e imballaggio
Lima’s winter (June–September) is famously grey and drizzly – never heavy rain but a constant dampness called garúa. Pack a light waterproof jacket, long sleeves and closed shoes, even in July; shorts and sandals are a mistake.
Briefing della città — Lima
- The new Limeño metro Line 2 (phase 1) opened May 2025, but it only runs through eastern districts; taxis and Uber remain essential for central Lima.
- Miraflores’ central park has installed free public Wi-Fi, but coverage is patchy; expect to rely on mobile data away from the hotel.
- The historic city centre is under a new security initiative since March 2025, with more police patrols around Plaza San Martín and the Jirón de la Unión pedestrian street.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Marco, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing away from Avenida Angélica Gamarra (towards the rear/courtyard). These upper floors reduce street noise and are high enough to avoid ground-level disturbance, but still accessible via the lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the avenue. Street noise from Angélica Gamarra—a busy commercial artery with traffic, taxis, and minibuses—will be loudest here. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; 3-star hotels often have thin walls near service cores.
Best views
Rooms facing Avenida Angélica Gamarra offer a view of a busy commercial street with shops, traffic, and pavement activity—lively but not picturesque. Rear-facing rooms overlook a courtyard or neighbouring buildings; more private but little to see.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest—higher than most street noise but not so high that lift machinery becomes an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Angélica Gamarra is a main road in Lima's San Martín de Porres district, carrying constant traffic, honking, and bus routes. Friday and Saturday nights are louder. The hotel is mid-block, so side-street noise is minimal. There may be a bar or restaurant on the ground floor; enquire at booking.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs—even upper floors get traffic rumble from the avenue. 2. Check-in early afternoon if possible; the lobby can get busy with group arrivals, and a quiet room is easier to secure then.
- 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 — Hotel Marco
Free WiFi for all guests; speeds around 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; guest computers in lobby with free digital news via El Comercio online; no heritage quirks – modern 1990s building
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag-drop from 09:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 for 30 PEN, after 13:00 charged half-night rate
Free after check-out, limited to day use (until 22:00); secure room behind reception
Step-free access from street through side ramp; lift to all floors; bathroom grab rails in adapted room; narrow corridors may challenge wide wheelchairs
No on-site parking; nearest public car park (Estacionamiento Gamarra) 200 m, 15 PEN per night; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: 10 PEN per person per night, mandatory for domestic and foreign guests
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 50 PEN on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Place of worship: Nuestra señora de las nieves (775 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (856 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Virgen del Carmen (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Señor de la Soledad (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Plaza Center San Martín de Porres — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Moscú — 186 m · ~2 min walk
Museo Chinen — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Teatro Plaza Norte — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
BCP — 443 m · ~6 min walk
Inkafarma — 248 m · ~3 min walk
Terrapuerto del Norte — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs (avoid GlobalNet or independent machines) for the best rate; airport and tourist bureaux give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most shops and restaurants; contactless common; American Express and mobile pay less reliable.
Restaurants: 10% if service not included (check bill). Taxis: round up. Hotel staff: 5–10 soles for porters, nothing for manager.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Street-side cafe or bakery coffee: 2–3 soles for a small black coffee or cortado.
Menu del día at a local eatery: soup, main, drink for 12–18 soles.
A main course (e.g., lomo saltado or pollo a la brasa quarter) at a simple restaurant: 15–20 soles.
Avenida Gamarra market stalls and side streets: anticuchos, salchipapas, and emoliente carts around 5–8 soles each.
Supermercados Metro and Tottus are reliable chains found in the area.
Gamarra is Peru's textile hub: dozens of independent stalls and small shops selling factory-outlet clothing at very low prices.
Combis (minibuses) cost 1 sol per short hop; shared taxi from Jorge Chávez Airport to Gamarra area: about 30–40 soles (negotiate before boarding).
Buy clothes and textiles directly in Gamarra for half mall prices. Eat at market stalls for lunch (menu del día is best value). Use local combis rather than official 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 Hotel Marco
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 443 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Inkafarma — 248 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 Hotel Marco?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing away from Avenida Angélica Gamarra (towards the rear/courtyard). These upper floors reduce street noise and are high enough to avoid ground-level disturbance, but still accessible via the lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Marco?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the avenue. Street noise from Angélica Gamarra—a busy commercial artery with traffic, taxis, and minibuses—will be loudest here. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; 3-star hotels often have thin walls near service cores.
Is Hotel Marco noisy?
Avenida Angélica Gamarra is a main road in Lima's San Martín de Porres district, carrying constant traffic, honking, and bus routes. Friday and Saturday nights are louder. The hotel is mid-block, so side-street noise is minimal. There may be a bar or restaurant on the ground floor; enquire at booking.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Marco?
Rooms facing Avenida Angélica Gamarra offer a view of a busy commercial street with shops, traffic, and pavement activity—lively but not picturesque. Rear-facing rooms overlook a courtyard or neighbouring buildings; more private but little to see.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Marco?
1. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs—even upper floors get traffic rumble from the avenue. 2. Check-in early afternoon if possible; the lobby can get busy with group arrivals, and a quiet room is easier to secure then.
What time is check-in at Hotel Marco?
Check-in at Hotel Marco is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Marco have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; speeds around 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Marco?
10 PEN per person per night, mandatory for domestic and foreign guests
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Marco?
Menu del día at a local eatery: soup, main, drink for 12–18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Marco?
Combis (minibuses) cost 1 sol per short hop; shared taxi from Jorge Chávez Airport to Gamarra area: about 30–40 soles (negotiate before boarding).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: summer with clear skies, warm sea breezes and low rain. Also the peak tourist season but with the most reliable sunshine.
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.