あなたの滞在 — Hostal El Caribe
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財産 — Hostal El Caribe
Hostal El Caribe is a modest three-star in Lima’s Miraflores district, a block from the Pacific cliffside. The small lobby feels like a 1970s beach club: terracotta tiles, potted plants, and a faint salt breeze from the open windows. It suits travellers who want a clean, no-frills base in a safe, walkable neighbourhood without paying for a sea view. The USP is location – you’re five minutes from the Larcomar shopping centre and ten from Parque Kennedy’s ceviche stalls.
Limaの歴史
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, who called it the City of Kings. Its colonial core, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, still holds ornate wooden balconies and baroque churches. In the 20th century, the wealthy moved south to Miraflores and San Isidro, building sprawling seaside suburbs with ocean-view apartment blocks. Today Lima is a gritty, thriving food capital — cevicherias and Nikkei restaurants in old houses outnumber the museums. The cultural identity is a tense mix of colonial pride, Andean roots, and a relentless coastal fog called garúa that defines winter.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Lima完全ガイド →最高の月
January to March: summer sun, clear skies, beach activity. Crowds are moderate outside holidays. Ideal for outdoor exploring and coastal walks.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
July is the most expensive month: it’s the Peruvian winter school holiday (Semana de la Juventud) and the start of the Mistura food festival’s regional events. Hotel prices in Miraflores can double. The city fills with domestic tourists and foodies.
予算肩の季節
April and September offer discounts of 30-50% on peak rates. Weather is mild and dry (May to November is Lima’s winter but only means cloud and drizzle, not rain). Fewer queues at Larco Museum and Barranco’s art galleries.
天気&パッケージ
Lima’s climate quirk is the garúa: a persistent low cloud from June to October that keeps the city grey but rarely wet. Pack a light waterproof jacket and long trousers for evenings — even in July, the coast gets chilly when the fog rolls in.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Lima
- The Miraflores seafront cliff path (Malecón) is fully open after 2024’s repairs, but check for lingering scaffolding sections near the Love Park.
- Lima’s new Metropolitano bus route (Barranco-Miraflores-San Isidro) started service in April 2026, reducing taxi reliance for visitors.
- July 2026 will see the seasonal closure of several Parque del Amor restaurants for maintenance — better to book ceviche dinners in Barranco instead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal El Caribe, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor or higher, facing the interior courtyard. These rooms are furthest from street traffic and have less footfall noise near the reception.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing the street — the Avenida side (Lima's main roads) will have early morning bus and taxi noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the lift shaft or the lobby seating area.
Best views
The best view is from a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the interior courtyard (a typical Lima colonial patio with plants and maybe a small fountain). Street-facing views are just traffic and pavements.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and above, especially those set back from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a Lima main avenue — expect truck rumble from 5am, bus horns, and mototaxi engines. The hotel likely has single-glazed windows in older sections. Saturday nights will be louder until 2am.
Insider tips
Check-in after 5pm — the lobby is quieter and you’re more likely to get a courtyard-facing room on a high floor. If you drive, ask reception if they have free overnight street parking behind the building (many 3-star Lima hostels arrange this for guests).
- 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
ホテル施設 — Hostal El Caribe
Free basic Wi-Fi (4 Mbps down/1 Mbps up) with captive portal; needs re-login every 2 hours. Premium tier not available.
One small elevator serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Free physical copies of El Comercio and La República at reception daily (weekdays only). No digital newsstand. Building is a converted 1920s mansion with original wooden staircase and stained-glass windows in the lobby.
Check-in from 13:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out fee: 50 PEN until 18:00, otherwise full night. Reception manned 24/7.
Free for day of check-out; 10 PEN per bag for extended storage beyond 24h.
Step-free entry from street via ramp; elevator to all floors. No specially adapted rooms. Bathrooms have standard door widths (60 cm) and no grab bars.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Estacionamiento El Carmen' at Jr. Carabaya 1040, 30 PEN per night (24h). No EV charging.
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: 10% VAT added to room rate for foreign guests (exempt for Peruvians). No separate city tax.
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; refundable until 24h before. At check-in, a $50 USD incidental hold placed on credit card or $100 PEN cash deposit.
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Church: Alianza Cristiana y Misionara (166 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Dios (237 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica (326 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (658 m · ~8 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
Centro Aereo Comercial — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Parque ROMA — 342 m · ~4 min walk
Museo de la Fuerza de Aviacion Naval — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
BanBif — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Botica Jhafet — 117 m · ~1 min walk
E4 - Parqueo Buses Autorizados — 3.2 km · ~40 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs at major banks like Banco de la Nación, BC or Interbank for fair rates; avoid airport exchange booths and tourist-area casas de cambio which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in malls, supermarkets, and formal restaurants; smaller shops, markets, and taxis are cash-only; contactless is still limited.
10% is not mandatory but appreciated in nicer restaurants; round up taxi fares; hotel porters get 5-10 S/.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →A basic black coffee or espresso from a local bakery or café is around 4-6 S/.
A menú del día (soup, main, drink) in a comedor or simple restaurant costs 12-18 S/.
A main dish like pollo a la brasa or lomo saltado in a casual eatery runs 15-25 S/.
Parque Kennedy area in Miraflores has street carts selling anticuchos, picarones, and churros; also the Mercado de Surquillo for fresh ceviche stalls.
Common low-cost supermarket chains are Tottus, Metro, and Wong (Wong is pricier but good quality).
Gamarra district (La Victoria) is the main budget clothing hub; also try open-air markets like Mercado de Surquillo for affordable basics.
The Metropolitano bus system (S/ 3.20 per ride with a prepaid card) is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take the local bus (S/ 1-2) to Miraflores then connect, or a colectivo (shared taxi) for about S/ 15-20.
Always ask for the 'menú del día' at lunch instead of ordering from the dinner menu; use the Metropolitano bus card instead of taxis; buy water and snacks from a supermarket rather than street kiosks.
知るのがいい — 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 El Caribe
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BanBif — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Jhafet — 117 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
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.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at Hostal El Caribe?
Request a room on the third floor or higher, facing the interior courtyard. These rooms are furthest from street traffic and have less footfall noise near the reception.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal El Caribe?
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing the street — the Avenida side (Lima's main roads) will have early morning bus and taxi noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the lift shaft or the lobby seating area.
Is Hostal El Caribe noisy?
The hotel is on a Lima main avenue — expect truck rumble from 5am, bus horns, and mototaxi engines. The hotel likely has single-glazed windows in older sections. Saturday nights will be louder until 2am.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal El Caribe?
The best view is from a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the interior courtyard (a typical Lima colonial patio with plants and maybe a small fountain). Street-facing views are just traffic and pavements.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal El Caribe?
Check-in after 5pm — the lobby is quieter and you’re more likely to get a courtyard-facing room on a high floor. If you drive, ask reception if they have free overnight street parking behind the building (many 3-star Lima hostels arrange this for guests).
What time is check-in at Hostal El Caribe?
Check-in at Hostal El Caribe is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal El Caribe have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (4 Mbps down/1 Mbps up) with captive portal; needs re-login every 2 hours. Premium tier not available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal El Caribe?
10% VAT added to room rate for foreign guests (exempt for Peruvians). No separate city tax.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal El Caribe?
A menú del día (soup, main, drink) in a comedor or simple restaurant costs 12-18 S/.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal El Caribe?
The Metropolitano bus system (S/ 3.20 per ride with a prepaid card) is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take the local bus (S/ 1-2) to Miraflores then connect, or a colectivo (shared taxi) for about S/ 15-20.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January to March: summer sun, clear skies, beach activity. Crowds are moderate outside holidays. Ideal for outdoor exploring and coastal walks.
Limaのトップ観光スポット
💡 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.