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La proprietà — Kingdom
The Kingdom is a no-frills three-star in central Lima, with a lobby that smells of polish and feels like a quiet bus station: tiled floors, a single potted plant, vinyl chairs. It’s clean, functional, and geared toward budget travellers who need a bed near the historic centre, not a holiday vibe. The USP is location – two blocks from the Plaza San Martín, on a busy commercial avenue with bakeries and combis roaring past.
Cronache di Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the 'City of Kings', quickly becoming the Spanish colonial capital of South America. Its architecture spans Spanish Baroque cathedrals, crumbling Republican-era mansions, and 20th-century brutalist blocks. Today the city is a chaotic, layered metropolis, with a food scene that rivals the best on the continent. The historic centre, a Unesco site, still holds Plaza de Armas and the catacombs of San Francisco, but modern Lima sprawls across 12 districts, from the cliffside views of Miraflores to the dusty hills of San Juan de Lurigancho.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Lima →I migliori mesi
April, May, November – southern-hemisphere autumn and spring bring stable, mild weather and thin crowds. Lima’s coastal fog lifts, and you get blue skies without the summer crush.
Peak / Festival Surge
January and February are the hottest months, with local holidays and school breaks jamming attractions. Hotel prices can jump 30-50% from the low season. The Señor de los Milagros procession in October also spikes demand.
Stagione di spalla
September and October are the cheapest months with the fewest tourists. Overcast skies are common, but the food festivals and lower rates make up for it. Discounts of 20-30% off high-season rates are typical.
Meteo e imballaggio
Lima is technically a desert, but from June to August a thick coastal fog – the garúa – drizzles everything in a cold grey mist. Pack a medium-weight waterproof jacket and a fleece: you will need layers even if the forecast says 18°C.
Briefing della città — Lima
- The Lima metro Line 2 partial opening now runs from Ate to San Borja; avoid surface traffic on Javier Prado if using it. Construction noise around historic centre continues, particularly near Jirón de la Unión.
- New food hall 'Mercado San Miguel' opened in Miraflores in late 2025, offering affordable ceviche and chicha morada from ten local vendors.
- July 2026 is peak winter fog – visibility drops below a kilometre most mornings. The Mistura food festival has been moved to September; July has no major events, so hotels near the centre are relatively quiet.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kingdom, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing away from Avenida Alvarez de Arenales. The upper floors reduce street noise and avoid the lobby/restaurant hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2, especially those facing the avenue — direct traffic noise and foot traffic from the busy commercial street.
Best views
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on upper floors, overlooking the quieter residential blocks behind the hotel, rather than the avenue.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest, as they're above the street-level disturbance but below any potential roof or service floor noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Alvarez de Arenales carries heavy traffic in Lima, particularly between 7-9am and 5-8pm. The hotel's restaurant or bar (if present) may contribute noise on the ground floor. Lift noise is minimal above floor 2.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a rear-facing room when booking — the difference in noise is significant. 2. The 3-star rating suggests basic soundproofing; bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper, especially for front rooms.
- 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 — Kingdom
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; typical download speed ~10 Mbps, no login required.
Single lift serving all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers or digital newsstand. A few weekly magazines in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 upon availability. Late check-out fee: PEN 50 per hour past 12:00, subject to room availability.
Free for guests on check-in day and check-out day; longer storage arranged on request with no extra charge.
No step-free access from street – two steps at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms. No lift to basement conference room.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park (Estacionamiento Miraflores) at Av. Arenales 2300, PEN 15 per night; no EV charging within 500 m.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax applies to domestic or foreign guests at 3-star hotels in Lima)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit equal to first night’s rate required for non-refundable bookings; at check-in a refundable hold of PEN 100 on a credit or debit card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Place of worship: OMP Obras Misionales Pontificias (285 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Show de la Fe (471 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Cristiana Manmin (483 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová (727 m · ~9 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Arenales Plaza — 519 m · ~6 min walk
Plaza de la Democratia — 435 m · ~5 min walk
Museo de Historia Natural (UNMSM) — 667 m · ~8 min walk
Teatro Pirandello — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Juegos — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
BBVA Continental — 258 m · ~3 min walk
Mifarma — 262 m · ~3 min walk
E:S. Rapusi — 196 m · ~2 min walk
Estación México — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs with bank logos (avoid independent ones and the airport's poor rates); most accept Visa/Mastercard. Never change at tourist bureaux.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, nicer restaurants and hotels; cash needed for small shops, taxis and markets. Contactless common at chain stores.
10% in restaurants if service not included; taxi drivers and hotel staff not expected to tip, but rounding up is fine.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Local bakeries (panaderías) sell black coffee for around S/3-4.
Menu del día (soup + main + drink) in a small café or tasca: S/15-22.
A main dish at a simple neighbourhood restaurant: S/20-30.
Ceviche carts or anticucho stalls near Miraflores market stalls, especially around lunchtime.
Wong or Metro supermarket chains are common; Plaza Vea also present.
Mercado Surquillo or the street stalls along Avenida Aviación for affordable basics.
The Metropolitano bus system (S/2.50 per ride) covers key routes; from the airport, take a regular bus (S/7-10) to the city centre, not the expensive Airport Express.
Eat a hearty menu del día at lunch; use shared taxis (colectivos) for short cross-town trips instead of solo taxis; buy water at supermarkets (S/2-3) rather than 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 Kingdom
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BBVA Continental — 258 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 262 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 Kingdom?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing away from Avenida Alvarez de Arenales. The upper floors reduce street noise and avoid the lobby/restaurant hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kingdom?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2, especially those facing the avenue — direct traffic noise and foot traffic from the busy commercial street.
Is Kingdom noisy?
Avenida Alvarez de Arenales carries heavy traffic in Lima, particularly between 7-9am and 5-8pm. The hotel's restaurant or bar (if present) may contribute noise on the ground floor. Lift noise is minimal above floor 2.
Which rooms have the best views at Kingdom?
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on upper floors, overlooking the quieter residential blocks behind the hotel, rather than the avenue.
What are insider tips for staying at Kingdom?
1. Ask for a rear-facing room when booking — the difference in noise is significant. 2. The 3-star rating suggests basic soundproofing; bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper, especially for front rooms.
What time is check-in at Kingdom?
Check-in at Kingdom is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kingdom have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; typical download speed ~10 Mbps, no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kingdom?
None (no city tax applies to domestic or foreign guests at 3-star hotels in Lima)
Where can I eat cheaply near Kingdom?
Menu del día (soup + main + drink) in a small café or tasca: S/15-22.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kingdom?
The Metropolitano bus system (S/2.50 per ride) covers key routes; from the airport, take a regular bus (S/7-10) to the city centre, not the expensive Airport Express.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
April, May, November – southern-hemisphere autumn and spring bring stable, mild weather and thin crowds. Lima’s coastal fog lifts, and you get blue skies without the summer crush.
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.