Your stay — Boutique Hotel La Molina
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The Property — Boutique Hotel La Molina
Boutique Hotel La Molina is a calm, low-key 3-star in a quiet, residential part of eastern Lima. The lobby feels like a clean, small business hotel with a bit of local character: tiled floors, a reception desk with fresh flowers, and a steady hum of Spanish from the staff. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a safe, no-fuss base away from the hubbub of Miraflores, and who plan to use the hotel's taxi service to get around.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings, and its colonial core still shows Spanish grid planning with ornate baroque churches like the cathedral. In the 20th century, the city exploded outward, absorbing migrant neighbourhoods and building modernist high-rises along the coast. Today, Lima is a sprawling, chaotic metropolis of 10 million, where pre-Columbian huacas sit next to traffic-clogged avenues, and a world-class food scene has made it a culinary capital.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March: Lima's summer, with warm sunny days (24-28°C) and minimal rain, perfect for coastal walking and open-air dining. Crowds are moderate except around Christmas and New Year.
Peak / festival surge
January and February are the peak summer months, driven by local holidays and beach season. Hotel prices in La Molina can rise by 15-20% versus winter, and the city buzzes with summer festivals and outdoor events.
Budget shoulder season
April to June and October to November offer good discounts (10-30% off peak rates), with milder weather (18-22°C) and fewer tourists. Expect some drizzly days in winter (June-August) but low humidity.
Weather & packing
Lima never gets hot at night, and June is winter: bring layers, a light jacket, and a windproof coat for evening damp. Pack a scarf and closed-toe shoes; the morning garúa (drizzle) can leave pavements slick.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Metropolitano bus express line along Avenida Javier Prado, which runs near La Molina, started full service in late 2025, cutting cross-city travel time to Miraflores by 30 minutes.
- Lima's main airport, Jorge Chavez, completed its new terminal in early 2026, so flights and baggage handling are smoother than in previous years.
- The annual Mistura food festival is in September, not June, but a number of pop-up street food events in Barranco and Miraflores run throughout the winter months.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jun 2026Before you check in to Boutique Hotel La Molina, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on an upper floor away from the lift and street to minimise noise. South-facing rooms often get morning sun and are cooler.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms right by the lift or stairs, near the kitchen or breakfast area, and any low floor facing a busy street especially on weekends.
Best views
Ask for a room with a window that doesn't directly face a wall or aircon unit. Corner rooms often have two windows and less noise from neighbours.
Quietest floors
Top floors tend to be quieter because no one walks above you. Also floors ending in a quiet corridor away from common spaces.
🔊 Noise notes
Old hotels in central Lima have thin walls. Bring earplugs. Avoid rooms next to lifts or housekeeping closets – they rattle early.
Insider tips
1) Book directly with the hotel and mention you want a quiet room – they often allocate better rooms to direct bookers. 2) Request a room with a fan or portable heater; many 3-star hotels in Lima don't have reliable climate control.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Boutique Hotel La Molina
Free, 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up, no login – connects on first use.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital copies of El Comercio and Finanzas via iPad in lobby; no physical papers.
Check-in from 14:00 (13:00 Sun). Luggage can be left after 12:00 if room not ready. Late checkout until 14:00 costs S/.50, after 14:00 full night.
Free for day of check-in and check-out; secure locked room off lobby.
Level entry from street. Lift fits standard wheelchair, but two narrow guest-bathroom doors may limit fully accessible rooms.
On-site garage, S/.25 per night, 10 spaces shared. Nearest public lot at Parque Carbonero, S/.15 per night, 50 m away. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; S/.120 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: IBC Iglesia Bíblica Cristiana (250 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Cáritas Parroquial (440 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová (609 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Templo de Lima Perú (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Vulcano Premium Outlet — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Parque Frigida — 273 m · ~3 min walk
Museo Raimondi — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco de la Nación — 574 m · ~7 min walk
Boticas y Salud — 911 m · ~11 min walk
El Marketito de Gian & Lu — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Colectora Industrial — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange at banks or official exchange houses (casas de cambio) in Miraflores or San Isidro; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common; smaller stalls and taxis prefer cash.
Restaurants: 10% if service is good, but not mandatory. Taxis: round up the fare. Hotel staff: 5-10 soles for porters or cleaners.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local café coffee at a bodega or market stall: 3-5 soles.
Menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, drink) in a local eatery: 10-15 soles.
Main course at a casual cevichería or pollería: 15-25 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled skewers) and picarones (sweet fritters) from street carts in central Lima or around parks like Kennedy.
Tottus, Plaza Vea, and Metro are common budget supermarkets in Lima.
Gamarra market in La Victoria for affordable clothing; also mall outlets like Real Plaza for basics.
Cheapest is the Metropolitano bus system (5.50 soles per ride). Airport: take the Airport Express bus to central Miraflores (16 soles) or regular bus with change to avoid taxis.
Eat lunch at menú places rather than tourist spots; use combis or Metropolitano instead of taxis; buy from local markets for snacks and water.
Good to know — Lima
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.41 · 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 Boutique Hotel La Molina
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco de la Nación — 574 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Boticas y Salud — 911 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Boutique Hotel La Molina?
Request a room on an upper floor away from the lift and street to minimise noise. South-facing rooms often get morning sun and are cooler.
Which rooms should I avoid at Boutique Hotel La Molina?
Skip rooms right by the lift or stairs, near the kitchen or breakfast area, and any low floor facing a busy street especially on weekends.
Is Boutique Hotel La Molina noisy?
Old hotels in central Lima have thin walls. Bring earplugs. Avoid rooms next to lifts or housekeeping closets – they rattle early.
Which rooms have the best views at Boutique Hotel La Molina?
Ask for a room with a window that doesn't directly face a wall or aircon unit. Corner rooms often have two windows and less noise from neighbours.
What are insider tips for staying at Boutique Hotel La Molina?
1) Book directly with the hotel and mention you want a quiet room – they often allocate better rooms to direct bookers. 2) Request a room with a fan or portable heater; many 3-star hotels in Lima don't have reliable climate control.
What time is check-in at Boutique Hotel La Molina?
Check-in at Boutique Hotel La Molina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Boutique Hotel La Molina have Wi-Fi?
Free, 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up, no login – connects on first use.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Boutique Hotel La Molina?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Boutique Hotel La Molina?
Menú ejecutivo (set lunch with soup, main, drink) in a local eatery: 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Boutique Hotel La Molina?
Cheapest is the Metropolitano bus system (5.50 soles per ride). Airport: take the Airport Express bus to central Miraflores (16 soles) or regular bus with change to avoid taxis.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: Lima's summer, with warm sunny days (24-28°C) and minimal rain, perfect for coastal walking and open-air dining. Crowds are moderate except around Christmas and New Year.
Top Attractions in 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.