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부동산 — Hostal Bolognesi

Hostal Bolognesi is a no-fuss, reliable three-star in the historic centre, a block from Plaza San Martín. The lobby feels like a clean, tiled waiting room in a 1940s townhouse—functional rather than atmospheric, with a receptionist who knows the bus routes by heart. It suits budget-conscious solo travellers or couples who want a clean bed, decent WiFi, and quick access to the main square without paying for frills. The USP is location and price: you’re walking distance to the Government Palace, but you’ll eat breakfast standing at a small counter with instant coffee.

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Lima 연대기

Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the ‘City of Kings’, and its colonial core still shows that rigid grid of churches and balconied mansions. The 20th century brought a wave of republican mansions, then chaotic sprawl as the population exploded. Architecturally, the city is a jumble: Moorish carved ceilings sit next to concrete blocks and glass towers. Today, Lima is Peru’s culinary powerhouse and political nerve centre, a metropolis where colonial façades crumble beside neon cevicherías, and traffic horns drown out the sea breeze.

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최고의 달

April, May, and November: dry, sunny, with clear skies and mild temperatures (18-24°C). Fewer tourists than the peak winter months, ideal for walking tours and Miraflores cliffs.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

July and August: Lima’s winter, but paradoxically the busiest. Overcast ‘garúa’ drizzle, yet packed with international tourists escaping North American/European heat. Hotel prices spike 30-50%. Key events: Fiestas Patrias (28-29 July) and Señor de los Milagros processions in October also cause spikes.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

September and October: overlap with spring-like transitions, lower room rates, fewer crowds. Still cool, but the mist clears by midday. Good for budget travellers who dislike peak chaos.

날씨 & 포장

Lima’s climate is remarkably mild year-round (15-26°C) but famously overcast from June to October—locals call it ‘la garúa’. Pack layers: a light fleece or sweater for mornings/evenings, plus a waterproof windbreaker; don’t bother with an umbrella as drizzle is too light and you’ll look like a tourist.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Lima

  • Lima’s new Metro Line 2 partial service began in early 2026, reducing cross-city travel times from Ate to Callao, but it doesn’t reach the historic centre directly—use taxi or bus from the nearest station (Estación Central).
  • The ‘Museo de la Nación’ reopened in March 2026 after a three-year renovation, now with an expanded pre-Columbian textile gallery—free entry on Sundays, closed Mondays.
  • July is Fiestas Patrias (28-29 July); expect street closures around Plaza de Armas, military parades, and higher demand for taxis and hotel rooms. Book the Bolognesi early if you want a decent rate.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Hostal Bolognesi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floors 2–4 facing the interior courtyard. These offer relative quiet from street noise and the main road in central Lima.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing the street — bus traffic and late-night pedestrian noise from Avenida Bolognesi carry straight in.

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Best views

Street-side rooms on upper floors (3–4) offer a view of the Avenida Bolognesi and surrounding Miraflores rooftops — nothing spectacular, but better than the courtyard.

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Quietest floors

Floors 2–4, especially interior-facing rooms, are the quietest given the lack of a lift above floor 3.

🔊 Noise notes

Avenida Bolognesi carries steady traffic from early morning to late evening. The hotel lacks double glazing, so street-facing rooms are noisy. The lack of a lift above floor 3 means foot traffic on stairs can be heard on lower floors.

Insider tips

1. Book a courtyard room if you're a light sleeper — street-side rooms are significantly louder. 2. If you need a lift, request a room on floor 2 or 3; there's no lift access above floor 3, and the stairs are steep.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

호텔 시설 — Hostal Bolognesi

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per room, average speed 15 Mbps download; no login – connects directly on network 'Bolognesi_Guest'

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Lift / Elevator

Small lift serves all 3 floors (max 2 people); no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

Complimentary digital access to El Comercio via a QR code at reception; no physical papers. Building is a restored 1920s townhouse with original interior courtyard

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 13:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room unavailable; late check-out until 14:00 for S/ 30, after 14:00 charged half the nightly rate

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Baggage Storage

Free for up to 4 hours after check-out; S/ 5 per bag per day for longer storage

Accessibility

No step-free access – two steps at main entrance and no lift to ground floor; wheelchair users will find it difficult. No accessible rooms

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Estacionamiento Tacna' at Jr. Tacna 550 (24h, S/ 15 per night); no EV charging

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: None (not charged in Peru for domestic or foreign guests)

Deposit & card hold: Full first night charged at booking; a S/ 50 incidental hold required on a credit or debit card at check-in

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Church: Ejército de Salvación (345 m · ~4 min walk)
  • Church: Basilica María Auxiliadora (816 m · ~10 min walk)
  • Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Victorias (972 m · ~12 min walk)
  • Church: Adventista España (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)

지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션

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Shopping

Centro Comercial Polvos Azules — 744 m · ~9 min walk

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Walking & Running

Plaza Jorge Chávez — 169 m · ~2 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Casa Museo José Carlos Mariátegui — 125 m · ~2 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Anfiteatro Nicomedes Santa Cruz — 446 m · ~6 min walk

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Kids & Family

Río Grande — 486 m · ~6 min walk

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest ATM

BCP — 683 m · ~9 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Inkafarma — 54 m · ~1 min walk

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Convenience Store

Tambo — 630 m · ~8 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Movil Tours — 795 m · ~10 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

Peruvian Sol, PEN

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs (especially Banco de la Nación or Interbank) for best rates; avoid airport and tourist-bureau exchanges that give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in Miraflores shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common, but small markets and street stalls are cash-only.

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Tipping etiquette

10% is appreciated at sit-down restaurants if service charge not included; taxis no tip required; hotel porters get 5–10 soles; housekeeping a few soles per day.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

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Cheap coffee

A simple black coffee from a bakery or market stall costs 3–5 soles

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Best-value lunch

A menú (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a local cebichería or tujone restaurant costs 12–18 soles

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Affordable dinner

A main course at a casual pollería or chifa (Chinese-Peruvian) runs 18–25 soles

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Street food & cheap eats

Anticuchos stalls along Avenida Arequipa or near Parque Kennedy, plus empanadas and picarones from carts in busy plazas

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Budget groceries

Metro, Tottus, and Plaza Vea are the common budget supermarket chains in Miraflores

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Affordable clothes

Flea markets like Mercado Central de Miraflores on weekends, or the Gamarra district (20 mins by bus) for budget new clothes

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Cheapest way around

Single bus fare on Metropolitano or local combi costs 2.50 soles; no day pass — just pay per ride. From Jorge Chávez Airport, take the Airport Express bus for 10 soles, or a shared taxi for 25–30 soles

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Money-saving tips

Always eat the set lunch (menú) rather than a la carte; use local combis and Metropolitano instead of taxis; buy water and snacks from a grocery store, not tourist shops.

아는 것이 좋다 — Lima

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Plugs & power

Type A/C · 220V

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Tap water

not safe — drink bottled

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Currency

$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · PEN

Emergency Contacts

Lima
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Police
105
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Ambulance / Medical
106
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Fire Department
116

Dial 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

1
La Orejita barbecue
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
Barzela Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
El Bolivarcito Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Union Central Lima Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Cosmos Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Norky's peruvian
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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La Casona Café Restaurant Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cevicheria La Bahia Secreta Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 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 Bolognesi

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 683 m · ~9 min walkpharmacy · Inkafarma — 54 m · ~1 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

주위를 둘러보는

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Metropolitano Bus 3.50 PEN (approx. £0.70) per ride with rechargeable card

Central Lima (Estacion Central) → Hotel Bahia (Angamos stop, Miraflores)

25 min · every 3-5 minutes (peak), every 10-15 minutes (off-peak) · 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Mon-Sat), 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Sun)

💡 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.

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Airport Express Lima 35 PEN (approx. £7) one-way

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores, Larco Mar stop)

50 min · every 30 minutes · 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM

💡 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.

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Uber/Cabify 45-70 PEN (approx. £9-14) depending on surge

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)

40 min · on demand · 24/7

💡 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.

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Official Airport Taxi (Green Taxi) 60-80 PEN (approx. £12-16)

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)

40 min · on demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-pay at the official booth inside arrivals. Ignore touts outside; they charge more and are less safe.

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자주 묻는 질문

What are the best rooms at Hostal Bolognesi?

Request a room on floors 2–4 facing the interior courtyard. These offer relative quiet from street noise and the main road in central Lima.

Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Bolognesi?

Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing the street — bus traffic and late-night pedestrian noise from Avenida Bolognesi carry straight in.

Is Hostal Bolognesi noisy?

Avenida Bolognesi carries steady traffic from early morning to late evening. The hotel lacks double glazing, so street-facing rooms are noisy. The lack of a lift above floor 3 means foot traffic on stairs can be heard on lower floors.

Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Bolognesi?

Street-side rooms on upper floors (3–4) offer a view of the Avenida Bolognesi and surrounding Miraflores rooftops — nothing spectacular, but better than the courtyard.

What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Bolognesi?

1. Book a courtyard room if you're a light sleeper — street-side rooms are significantly louder. 2. If you need a lift, request a room on floor 2 or 3; there's no lift access above floor 3, and the stairs are steep.

What time is check-in at Hostal Bolognesi?

Check-in at Hostal Bolognesi is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Hostal Bolognesi have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per room, average speed 15 Mbps download; no login – connects directly on network 'Bolognesi_Guest'

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Bolognesi?

None (not charged in Peru for domestic or foreign guests)

Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Bolognesi?

A menú (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a local cebichería or tujone restaurant costs 12–18 soles

What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Bolognesi?

Single bus fare on Metropolitano or local combi costs 2.50 soles; no day pass — just pay per ride. From Jorge Chávez Airport, take the Airport Express bus for 10 soles, or a shared taxi for 25–30 soles

When is the best time to visit Lima?

April, May, and November: dry, sunny, with clear skies and mild temperatures (18-24°C). Fewer tourists than the peak winter months, ideal for walking tours and Miraflores cliffs.

Lima 주요 관광지

Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) Free

💡 Guards change at the Government Palace at noon most days—arrive early for a clear spot.

Parque del Amor Free

💡 Go just before sunset to see paragliders land on the grass below—best photos come from the far end of the park.

Cathedral of Lima

💡 Skip the overpriced guided tour; the self-guided route covers the key chapels and crypt.

Huaca Pucllana

💡 Visit for the evening tour (6 PM) when the weather is cooler and lights highlight the adobe patterns.

Museo de la Nación

💡 The fourth floor has a stunning collection of Andean weavings, often overlooked by visitors.

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  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
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  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
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