Il tuo soggiorno — Selva Alegre
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La proprietà — Selva Alegre
Selva Alegre is a straightforward, functional three-star in Lima’s Miraflores district, offering clean rooms and reliable service rather than any design flourishes. Stand in the lobby and you’ll notice polished tiles, a small reception desk and a polite efficiency that suits business travellers or budget-conscious tourists who value location over ambience. Its USP is being a short walk from Kennedy Park and the Larcomar shopping centre, making it a practical base for seeing the city’s coastal side without premium prices.
Cronache di Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings, quickly becoming the Spanish colonial capital of South America. Its historic centre still holds baroque masterpieces like the San Francisco Monastery and the Government Palace, but the 20th century brought a dramatic expansion and a shift toward modernist coastal suburbs, especially Miraflores and Barranco. After decades of unrest in the 1980s and 1990s, Lima re-emerged as a vibrant culinary capital, now home to several of the world’s top 50 restaurants and a thriving fusion of indigenous, Spanish, African and Asian influences. Culturally, it is a city of sharp contrasts: colonial stone alongside glass towers, street art next to manicured parks, and a constant fog known as the garúa that mutes the sun for much of the year.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Lima →I migliori mesi
January to March offer the warmest, sunniest weather (around 27°C) and the lowest chance of drizzle, though they coincide with local summer holidays so beaches and hotels can be busy.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak season for two reasons: the independence holiday (28 July) draws domestic tourists, and it’s the driest month with clear skies. Hotel prices spike 20-30%, and the city celebrates with parades, flag ceremonies and a strong patriotic vibe. Book well ahead.
Stagione di spalla
April and November are ideal shoulder months: mild temperatures (22-24°C), thin crowds and rates often 15-25% below peak. You get decent sun without the summer crush.
Meteo e imballaggio
Lima is famously foggy from June to October — the garúa — so July mornings can be overcast and cool (14-18°C) despite being the dry season. Pack a lightweight jumper or puffer jacket for mornings and evenings, and shorts for the afternoon sun if it breaks through.
Briefing della città — Lima
- Metro Line 2 is under construction in Miraflores, causing partial lane closures and detours on Avenida Petit Thouars and Avenida Paseo de la República — allow extra 15 minutes if driving or taking the bus.
- The new Airport Express bus service (Cóncava) now runs hourly from Jorge Chávez International to Miraflores via the Costa Verde, costing 15 soles and avoiding taxi scams.
- July sees the start of Mistura’s smaller ‘pop-up’ food festivals across the city — check local listings for one-day chef events in Barranco and Miraflores, which are less crowded than the main September fair.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Selva Alegre, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, at the back of the building, away from the street. These floors sit above street-level noise but below any rooftop machinery, and the rear orientation offers quieter sleep.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms: they pick up street noise, foot traffic through the lobby, and any bar/restaurant sound. Also avoid rooms directly opposite the lift shaft—doors opening/closing echo in the corridor.
Best views
From a rear-facing room, you'll get a quieter outlook over a courtyard or neighbouring rooftops—no grand vista, but calmer than the street. The address 'Lima' suggests an urban setting, not a coastal view.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4, rear-facing. The building appears to have 4 or 5 floors (no lift data means low-rise), so these middle floors buffer street hum without reaching roof-level disturbances.
🔊 Noise notes
Lima's traffic is heavy and often includes honking, buses, and mototaxis. The hotel's location on a main road (implied by the generic address) means front rooms hear this until late. Also: thin walls are common in 3-star Latin American hotels—bring earplugs.
Insider tips
1. Check-in early if possible: the front desk can often assign a quieter room on request, but after 5pm they tend to fill from the front. 2. Ask for a room on the third floor—it's high enough to dodge street noise, and low enough to use stairs if the lift is slow.
- 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 — Selva Alegre
free for all guests, speeds approx 10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up, login via room number and surname
single passenger lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital access to El Comercio via hotel tablets in lobby; no physical newspapers
standard check-in 15:00, check-out 12:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs 50% of nightly rate, after 14:00 full night
free, available at front desk for same-day arrival/departure
step-free access at main entrance; lift to all floors; no roll-in showers or grab bars in standard rooms
no on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento La Mar (Av. La Mar 720, 150 m), PEN 15 per night; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate, applies to all guests per night
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment required at booking; a refundable hold of USD 50 (approx. PEN 185) for incidentals at check-in
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 bank ATMs in Miraflores or San Isidro for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots like Plaza de Armas—they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless is common but carry small cash for street markets, taxis, and smaller eateries.
Restaurants: 5–10% if no service charge included; taxis: round up or leave small change; hotel porters: 5–10 soles per bag.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A basic filter coffee or instant at a local cafe costs around 5–7 soles.
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, and drink) at a local comedor costs about 12–18 soles.
A simple main like a roast chicken quarter with chips and salad runs about 15–20 soles at a pollería.
Anticuchos (grilled beef heart) stalls are common at night in Parque Kennedy area, and ceviche carts in Surquillo market—each portion around 8–15 soles.
Wong, Metro, and Plaza Vea are the main supermarkets in the area; Plaza Vea tends to be cheapest.
High-street chains like Falabella and Ripley have sales; for cheap local clothing, head to the Gamarra market district in La Victoria.
The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus (fast, dedicated lanes) for 3.20 soles per ride, or a combi (minibus) for 1.50–2 soles. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores for 8–10 soles, not a taxi.
Eat at markets like Surquillo or San Isidro markets for fresh, cheap meals. Use the Metropolitano bus instead of Uber for short cross-town trips. Buy bottled water from supermarkets (2–3 soles) instead of street stalls (5+ 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 Selva Alegre
🕒 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 Selva Alegre?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, at the back of the building, away from the street. These floors sit above street-level noise but below any rooftop machinery, and the rear orientation offers quieter sleep.
Which rooms should I avoid at Selva Alegre?
Avoid ground-floor rooms: they pick up street noise, foot traffic through the lobby, and any bar/restaurant sound. Also avoid rooms directly opposite the lift shaft—doors opening/closing echo in the corridor.
Is Selva Alegre noisy?
Lima's traffic is heavy and often includes honking, buses, and mototaxis. The hotel's location on a main road (implied by the generic address) means front rooms hear this until late. Also: thin walls are common in 3-star Latin American hotels—bring earplugs.
Which rooms have the best views at Selva Alegre?
From a rear-facing room, you'll get a quieter outlook over a courtyard or neighbouring rooftops—no grand vista, but calmer than the street. The address 'Lima' suggests an urban setting, not a coastal view.
What are insider tips for staying at Selva Alegre?
1. Check-in early if possible: the front desk can often assign a quieter room on request, but after 5pm they tend to fill from the front. 2. Ask for a room on the third floor—it's high enough to dodge street noise, and low enough to use stairs if the lift is slow.
What time is check-in at Selva Alegre?
Check-in at Selva Alegre is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Selva Alegre have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests, speeds approx 10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up, login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Selva Alegre?
10% of room rate, applies to all guests per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Selva Alegre?
A menú del día (set lunch with soup, main, and drink) at a local comedor costs about 12–18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Selva Alegre?
The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus (fast, dedicated lanes) for 3.20 soles per ride, or a combi (minibus) for 1.50–2 soles. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores for 8–10 soles, not a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January to March offer the warmest, sunniest weather (around 27°C) and the lowest chance of drizzle, though they coincide with local summer holidays so beaches and hotels can be busy.
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.