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부동산 — 8 Star Hostal
A no-frills 3-star budget base on Avenida José Leonardo Ortiz, 15 minutes by taxi from the historic centre. The small lobby has tiled floors, a reception desk with a screen showing local bus routes, and a faint smell of cleaning fluid. It’s practical for travellers who plan to spend most of their time out exploring and just need a clean, secure room to sleep. Suits backpackers and cost-conscious solo visitors well.
Chiclayo 연대기
Chiclayo was officially founded in 1720 by Spanish colonisers as a farming and trading outpost, but the area had been inhabited by the Moche and later the Chimú cultures for centuries. The city grew rich on rice and sugar exports in the 19th century, and its central Plaza de Armas is ringed by early 20th-century buildings with ornate Neoclassical façades. Today it’s the commercial capital of northern Peru, known as the ‘City of Friendship’, with a bustling market scene and a strong identity tied to the nearby pre-Columbian royal tombs of Sipán.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Chiclayo 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
June to August: dry season with clear skies and temperatures around 25-28°C; low humidity makes sightseeing comfortable, and major festivals are absent so crowds are thin.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
July: National holidays around 28-29 July (Peruvian Independence) bring domestic tourists. Hotel prices rise 20-30% and rooms fill up 2-3 weeks ahead in budget hostals like this. Local parades and civic events in the plaza add to demand.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April-May and September-October: still mostly dry, prices drop back to base, fewer visitors. Mornings are cool, afternoons warm; excellent for market visits without the crush.
날씨 & 포장
Chiclayo sits on the coastal desert, so mornings are often overcast and breezy (18-20°C) but by midday the sun is strong. Pack a thin fleece or long-sleeved top for mornings and evenings, plus a sun hat and sunglasses for the afternoon glare.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Chiclayo
- In May 2026, the new Terminal Terrestre Epsa bus station on Panamericana Norte opened, reducing congestion in the old central terminal; all long-distance services now depart from there.
- The Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipán reopened its main hall in April 2026 after a 4-month renovation, with improved display lighting and new information panels in English and Spanish.
- Municipal work on the Malecón (seafront promenade) is ongoing in sections – expect partial closures near the Paseo de las Musas until August, but the rest of the walk remains open.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 8 Star Hostal, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a rear-facing room on the upper floors (floor 3 or 4) to minimise street noise from Calle 8 de Octubre, a busy commercial artery. These rooms are likely to be quieter and have better light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor or facing the front of the hotel, as Calle 8 de Octubre carries traffic and pedestrian noise throughout the day and into the evening. Ground floor rooms may also have less privacy and security.
Best views
A rear-facing upper floor (3rd or 4th floor) may offer a glimpse of rooftops and sky over the city, rather than the busy street. Chiclayo is low-rise, so no grand panorama, but a calmer outlook.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (the top floors in a typical low-rise, 3-star building in Chiclayo) are the quietest, above street-level hubbub. No lift is mentioned, so these floors require stairs but offer better sleep.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle 8 de Octubre is a main road in central Chiclayo—expect traffic (taxis, mototaxis, buses) from early morning until late evening, plus street vendors and pedestrian chatter. Nightlife noise near this address is possible, especially on weekends.
Insider tips
The hotel is on a numbered street, making it easy to find—ask for a top-floor room to escape street noise. No lift mentioned, so pack light or request help with luggage if you get a high floor. Check-in early for best pick of rear 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
호텔 시설 — 8 Star Hostal
Free WiFi throughout, sufficient for messaging and browsing but not streaming; no login required—open network with password at reception.
No lift; two-storey building accessible only by stairs.
No digital newsstand; physical newspapers not provided; a small TV in common area shows local channels.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 09:00 at reception; late check-out until 12:00 at no charge, after 12:00 fee of PEN 30.
Free storage in locked room behind reception, available during office hours 07:00–22:00.
No step-free access; entrance has one step and no ramp; building has stairs only, no wheelchair-accessible rooms.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Chiclayo on Calle San Jose, PEN 15 per night (24 hours); no EV charging available.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of one night's stay via booking platform; no incidental hold at check-in for cash payment, otherwise PEN 100 card hold for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: Iglesia Nazareno (133 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Pentecostal (266 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Basílica de San Antonio (565 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Catedral de Santa María (693 m · ~9 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Casa Blanca — 217 m · ~3 min walk
Parque de las Banderas — 417 m · ~5 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Nearest — 375 m · ~5 min walk
Felicidad — 28 m · ~1 min walk
Botica Cruz de Chalpón — 328 m · ~4 min walk
Oltursa — 433 m · ~5 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist offices which give poor rates.
Cards (Visa/MC) accepted in most shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay less common so carry cash for small purchases.
Not expected, but 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis no tip; hotel staff a few soles for porters.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Local coffee at a cafe near the market: roughly S/3–S/5.
Menú del día at a local eatery: S/10–S/15 including soup, main, and drink.
Main course at a pollería or simple restaurant: S/12–S/20.
Mercado Central area has anticuchos, picarones, and ceviche stalls; Calle 8 de Octubre itself has vendor carts near the market.
Plaza Vea and Metro supermarkets are nearby on main roads.
Mercado Modelo for budget clothing and markets; Real Plaza shopping centre for mid-range chain stores.
Combis (shared minibuses) cost S/1.50 per ride; from airport take a taxi for about S/15–S/20 (no bus direct).
Eat at market stalls or menú del día for cheap local meals. Use combis over taxis for short trips. Buy snacks and water at supermarkets not tourist stalls.
아는 것이 좋다 — Chiclayo
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
ChiclayoFrom a foreign mobile, dial 105 for police, 106 for ambulance, 116 for fire. For general info, call 171 (Civil Defence) or 01-225-4040 for the tourist police in Lima, but in Chiclayo try the local police station at Av. Balta 610, phone 074-237-900.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chiclayo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at 8 Star Hostal
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 375 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Felicidad — 28 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
Av. Sáenz Peña (near hostel) → Mercado Moshoqueque or main market
💡 Hop on any microbus with 'Mercado' or 'Moshoqueque' on the windscreen. They fill quickly—wedge in and pay the cobrador when he squeezes past. Exit signal: tap the roof twice.
Airport main road (Av. Las Américas) → Av. Balta / Mercado Modelo
💡 Flag the yellow colectivo minibuses at the bus stop 50m left of the airport entrance. Tell the driver 'El Quijote, San José'—he'll drop you within a block. Much slower with bags though.
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX) → El Quijote Hostal (Calle San José 771)
💡 Ignore the touts inside the arrivals hall. Walk straight out to the official taxi booth just past the car park exit—prepay there to avoid price haggling.
Plaza de Armas / Central Chiclayo → El Quijote Hostal
💡 For short hops around the centre, these three-wheelers are faster than cars. Agree the fare before getting on. From the Plaza to the hostel, 3 soles is standard—anything above is tourist pricing.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at 8 Star Hostal?
Request a rear-facing room on the upper floors (floor 3 or 4) to minimise street noise from Calle 8 de Octubre, a busy commercial artery. These rooms are likely to be quieter and have better light.
Which rooms should I avoid at 8 Star Hostal?
Avoid rooms on the first floor or facing the front of the hotel, as Calle 8 de Octubre carries traffic and pedestrian noise throughout the day and into the evening. Ground floor rooms may also have less privacy and security.
Is 8 Star Hostal noisy?
Calle 8 de Octubre is a main road in central Chiclayo—expect traffic (taxis, mototaxis, buses) from early morning until late evening, plus street vendors and pedestrian chatter. Nightlife noise near this address is possible, especially on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at 8 Star Hostal?
A rear-facing upper floor (3rd or 4th floor) may offer a glimpse of rooftops and sky over the city, rather than the busy street. Chiclayo is low-rise, so no grand panorama, but a calmer outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at 8 Star Hostal?
The hotel is on a numbered street, making it easy to find—ask for a top-floor room to escape street noise. No lift mentioned, so pack light or request help with luggage if you get a high floor. Check-in early for best pick of rear rooms.
What time is check-in at 8 Star Hostal?
Check-in at 8 Star Hostal is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does 8 Star Hostal have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, sufficient for messaging and browsing but not streaming; no login required—open network with password at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at 8 Star Hostal?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near 8 Star Hostal?
Menú del día at a local eatery: S/10–S/15 including soup, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from 8 Star Hostal?
Combis (shared minibuses) cost S/1.50 per ride; from airport take a taxi for about S/15–S/20 (no bus direct).
When is the best time to visit Chiclayo?
June to August: dry season with clear skies and temperatures around 25-28°C; low humidity makes sightseeing comfortable, and major festivals are absent so crowds are thin.
Chiclayo 주요 관광지
💡 Watch your pockets—crowds are tight. Head to the back for the curandero (healer) stalls where you'll see llama foetuses and dried frogs used in rituals.
💡 Best in the early evening when the fountains are lit. Nearby street vendors sell picarones (sweet potato doughnuts) for 2 soles.
💡 Go at sunset when the cathedral lights up. Avoid the benches near the curry vendors—they attract pigeons.
💡 Go early—before 10am—to dodge bus tour crowds. The exhibition is one-way, so take your time on each floor.
💡 Hire a local guide at the entrance—they charge around 10-15 soles and explain the mud-brick pyramids in detail. Combine with the museum for context.