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부동산 — Los colochos

Los Colochos is a no-frills three-star in central Lima, just off the Via Expresa in San Isidro. The lobby feels like a clean, quiet workspace: marble floors, a reception desk that processes guests fast, and a small seating area with a TV tuned to news. It’s for budget-conscious business travellers or backpackers who want a functional base near the financial district, not charm or Instagram moments.

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Lima 연대기

Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the Ciudad de los Reyes, the capital of Spain’s Viceroyalty of Peru. Its historic centre still holds 16th-century colonial mansions and baroque churches, though much of the city was rebuilt after a devastating 1746 earthquake. The 20th century brought wide boulevards and modernist towers, especially in Miraflores and San Isidro. Today Lima is a sprawling, 10-million-strong metropolis where coastal cliffs meet traffic-clogged streets, and its cultural identity is a blunt mix of pre-Columbian heritage, Spanish colonial legacy, and a fierce pride in its ceviche and pisco sour.

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최고의 달

January to March for warm, sunny days above 26°C and low chance of drizzle — best for beach trips to Costa Verde and rooftop bars. April also works: crowds thin but sea stays warm.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

January through March is peak for domestic tourism, especially the week around national holidays (28-29 July). Hotel prices can double then. Carnivals and the Señor de los Milagros processions (October) also push occupancy.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

November and April are sweet spots: fewer tourists, mild 20-24°C weather, and room rates often 20-30% lower than summer. The Garúa fog lifts by midday.

날씨 & 포장

Lima is a coastal desert — it almost never rains but has a thick, grey fog (garúa) from June to October that feels like a cold mist. Pack a lightweight windproof jacket and trousers; avoid cotton jeans that stay damp. Sunglasses are still essential because UV breaks through the haze.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Lima

  • The new Lima Metro Line 2 opened partial service in 2024, connecting Ate to San Juan de Lurigancho; it doesn't reach the hotel but helps avoid some northern traffic if you're heading to the airport.
  • Miraflores’ Malecón cliffside park is fully reopened after landslides in 2023 — walkable again, with bike rentals and paragliding.
  • The airport’s Jorge Chávez International has a new terminal building being phased in; expect construction noise and longer taxi queues through 2026.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

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

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from the main street (likely Av. Arequipa or similar central Lima thoroughfare). These mid-level rooms avoid street noise and ground-floor bustle, and are a quick walk down the stairs if the lift is slow.

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Rooms to avoid

Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise, less privacy) and any room directly facing the street on floors 1-2. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — lifts in 3-star hotels can be clunky and audible.

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Best views

A room on the upper floors facing the inner courtyard (if one exists) offers a quieter, more private outlook. Otherwise, a side-facing room at the back of the building gives a typical Lima cityscape without direct street glare.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3-5 are the quietest, as the staircase and lift service are less busy there, and they sit above street hubbub without being too high for easy access.

🔊 Noise notes

Lima's central avenues are busy with buses, taxis and motorbikes from early morning until late evening. The hotel's position on a main road means persistent traffic hum, especially on lower, street-facing rooms. Internal noise from the lift and stairs is intermittent but can disturb light sleepers.

Insider tips

Ask for a room on floors 3-5 at check-in — these are rarely booked first and give you a solid chance at quiet. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs; the 3-star rating means double glazing is unlikely. The lift can be slow during peak hours (8-10am, 5-7pm), so use the stairs for floors 1-4.

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 — Los colochos

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Wi-Fi

Free WiFi for all guests; speed around 20 Mbps down. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.

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Lift / Elevator

One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

No physical newspapers; free access to PressReader via lobby tablet or personal device

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop from 08:00 (no charge). Late check-out until 13:00 costs PEN 50; after 13:00 half-night rate.

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Baggage Storage

Free after check-out until 20:00; after that a PEN 15 per bag fee applies

Accessibility

Step-free from street to lift; wide doorways in all public areas. No adapted rooms; the lift is standard size (not wheelchair-accessible to all fixtures)

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Central at Jr. Camaná 250, PEN 25 per 24 hours. No EV charging.

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: No city or tourist tax charged

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a PEN 100 refundable card hold for incidentals at check-in

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Church: Capilla de la Universidad de Lima (495 m · ~6 min walk)
  • Church: Capilla Corazón de María (912 m · ~11 min walk)
  • Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
  • Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Reconciliación. (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)

지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션

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Shopping

Jockey Plaza Shopping Center — 420 m · ~5 min walk

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Walking & Running

Parque Neptuno — 238 m · ~3 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Auditorio Zum de la Universidad de Lima — 587 m · ~7 min walk

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Kids & Family

Jump Spot — 316 m · ~4 min walk

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest ATM

BCP — 259 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Mifarma — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk

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Convenience Store

Tambo+ — 415 m · ~5 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

Peruvian Sol, PEN

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs in Miraflores or San Isidro for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Jorge Chávez Airport and tourist offices due to poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in restaurants, shops, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Yape, Plin) common in local businesses.

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Tipping etiquette

Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; no tip expected for taxis; tip hotel staff 5-10 soles per bag or service.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

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Cheap coffee

A single espresso from a cevichería or café de barrio costs about 3-4 soles.

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Best-value lunch

A menú ejecutivo (set lunch) in a local eatery runs 10-15 soles, including a starter, main, and drink.

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Affordable dinner

A main course like lomo saltado at a simple restaurant is around 20-25 soles.

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Street food & cheap eats

Anticuchos (grilled beef heart) and picarones (sweet potato donuts) are sold from street carts along Avenida Arequipa and near Parque Kennedy.

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Budget groceries

Supermarkets like Metro, Plaza Vea, and Tottus are common in Miraflores and San Isidro.

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Affordable clothes

For affordable basics, head to the Gamarra commercial district (La Victoria) or the open-air market on Avenida Angamos.

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Cheapest way around

The cheapest way around is by bus (1.50 soles per ride) or by walking; from the airport, take bus route 301 (3 soles) or a taxi (around 50-70 soles, agree price beforehand).

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Money-saving tips

Avoid eating in restaurants on Avenida Larco (tourist-markup); buy fresh fruit and juice from local markets instead of cafes; use Yape or Plin mobile payments for small purchases to avoid card fees.

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 3.4 · 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

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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
6
Norky's peruvian
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
La Casona Café Restaurant Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
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 Los colochos

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 259 m · ~3 min walkpharmacy · Mifarma — 1.1 km · ~13 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 Los colochos?

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from the main street (likely Av. Arequipa or similar central Lima thoroughfare). These mid-level rooms avoid street noise and ground-floor bustle, and are a quick walk down the stairs if the lift is slow.

Which rooms should I avoid at Los colochos?

Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise, less privacy) and any room directly facing the street on floors 1-2. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — lifts in 3-star hotels can be clunky and audible.

Is Los colochos noisy?

Lima's central avenues are busy with buses, taxis and motorbikes from early morning until late evening. The hotel's position on a main road means persistent traffic hum, especially on lower, street-facing rooms. Internal noise from the lift and stairs is intermittent but can disturb light sleepers.

Which rooms have the best views at Los colochos?

A room on the upper floors facing the inner courtyard (if one exists) offers a quieter, more private outlook. Otherwise, a side-facing room at the back of the building gives a typical Lima cityscape without direct street glare.

What are insider tips for staying at Los colochos?

Ask for a room on floors 3-5 at check-in — these are rarely booked first and give you a solid chance at quiet. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs; the 3-star rating means double glazing is unlikely. The lift can be slow during peak hours (8-10am, 5-7pm), so use the stairs for floors 1-4.

What time is check-in at Los colochos?

Check-in at Los colochos is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Los colochos have Wi-Fi?

Free WiFi for all guests; speed around 20 Mbps down. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Los colochos?

No city or tourist tax charged

Where can I eat cheaply near Los colochos?

A menú ejecutivo (set lunch) in a local eatery runs 10-15 soles, including a starter, main, and drink.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Los colochos?

The cheapest way around is by bus (1.50 soles per ride) or by walking; from the airport, take bus route 301 (3 soles) or a taxi (around 50-70 soles, agree price beforehand).

When is the best time to visit Lima?

January to March for warm, sunny days above 26°C and low chance of drizzle — best for beach trips to Costa Verde and rooftop bars. April also works: crowds thin but sea stays warm.

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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  • Ratings — Google guest score, sourced live via Google Places API
  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
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  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
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