Your stay — Casa agustino
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The Property — Casa agustino
Casa Agustino is a tidy three-star in Lima's historic centre, a few blocks from Plaza de Armas. The lobby feels like a calm, tiled courtyard with a small fountain and dark wood furniture — understated colonial revival without fuss. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a solid base for walking the old city, not a resort or boutique statement. The USP is location and price: clean rooms, reliable breakfast, and you're out the door into the action in five minutes.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as 'City of Kings', becoming the Spanish Viceroyalty's capital and a hub of colonial power. The historic centre retains baroque churches and wooden balconies from that era, though much was rebuilt after the 1746 earthquake. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Lima expanded outward with neoclassical mansions and then sprawling districts like Miraflores and Barranco. Today it's a gritty, vibrant metropolis where ceviche, 18th-century cloisters, and heavy Pacific cloud cover define daily life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
April to June: autumn brings clear skies, mild 20°C days, and fewer tourists after summer. Also September to November for spring blooms and light crowds.
Peak / festival surge
January to March: southern summer and school holidays spike visitor numbers, especially in coastal districts. Hotel prices can jump 30-50% over the off-peak. The Señor de los Milagros procession in October also fills the centre.
Budget shoulder season
July fits the shoulder: winter but dry, with decent hotel rates and fewer crowds around the centre. August also works if you avoid the Fiestas Patrias week (late July).
Weather & packing
Lima is famously overcast from June to September — winter’s high humidity with drizzle but no real rain. Pack a medium-weight jacket or fleece for mornings and evenings; leave the umbrella, bring a windproof layer.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Lima Metro Line 2 opened its first section in late 2025, linking Ate to central Callao; check station maps as it now cuts travel time across the city.
- Revised traffic restrictions on Jirón de la Unión and central pedestrian zones may affect taxi drop-offs near Casa Agustino — confirm with the hotel if you're arriving by car.
- Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI) reopened its permanent collection galleries in March 2026 after a year-long renovation; worth a half-day detour.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa agustino, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard, away from the street. These floors avoid ground-level noise and foot traffic, and the courtyard orientation reduces Lima's constant traffic hum. No lift data provided, but three floors is walkable if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor (street level) and any facing Jirón de la Unión or the main avenue – that's a busy pedestrian and vehicle artery in central Lima, with honking and late-night activity. Rooms near the stairwell or lift shaft can also pick up clatter from other guests.
Best views
Rooms facing the inner courtyard have a calm view of plants and neighbouring buildings, not exciting but peaceful. If the hotel has a rooftop, request a high floor for views over Lima's low skyline – no ocean view, but you'll see the historic centre's domes.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–5 are relatively quiet, with higher floors reducing street noise. Floor 3 is the sweet spot: above street level, below any roof terrace noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Casa Agustino is on a central Lima street, Jirón de la Unión, a pedestrianised shopping thoroughfare with crowds, vendors, and occasional music until late. Traffic noise from adjacent avenues leaks in. Weekends are louder. Ask for a courtyard-facing room well in advance – they go first.
Insider tips
1. The pedestrian street means no cars – taxis can't pull up to the door. Get dropped at the nearest corner (Plaza de Armas or Jr. de la Unión with Av. Emancipación) and walk 50–100 metres. 2. Request a room with a desk if you need to work – many budget hotels in this price bracket skimp on workspace, but the star rating suggests basic business travellers are expected.
- 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 — Casa agustino
Free for all guests; typical download speed 15–25 Mbps; no login or device limit; weekdays slightly faster due to lower occupancy
No lift; this is a converted 1920s mansion with stairs only to all guest floors
Complimentary digital access to El Comercio via hotel tablet in lobby; no physical papers; building features original mosaic floors and a central courtyard
15:00–22:00 standard; early bag drop available from 10:00; late checkout until 14:00 for 50 PEN, after 14:00 charged half nightly rate
Free for same-day arrivals/departures in locked luggage room
No step-free access: main entrance has three steps; no wheelchair-adapted rooms; ground-floor room available but reachable via one step
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Estacionamiento Barranco' at Av. Grau 250 (200 m) costs 30 PEN per 24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate (mandatory, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in, a hold of 200 PEN for incidentals (credit/debit card only)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Pitu — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Parque Inca Garcilaso de la Vega — 197 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 504 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Edith — 294 m · ~4 min walk
Vega Market — 230 m · ~3 min walk
Pirámide del Sol — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs at major banks like BCP or Interbank; avoid exchange bureaux in tourist areas like Miraflores—the airport rate is poor.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common; mobile pay (Yape, Plin) is very widespread but needs a local account.
Restaurants: 10% is optional but expected if service is good. Taxis: not expected. Hotel staff: 5–10 soles for porters/maids.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or corner shop: 3–5 soles.
Menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a simple café: 10–15 soles.
A pollo a la brasa quarter chicken with chips: 12–18 soles.
Anticuchos and picarones carts along Avenida La Marina or near Parques; also markets like Mercado Central for ceviche and choclo.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the main budget supermarket chains in Lima.
Gamarra (La Victoria) for wholesale prices; Polvos Azules near Wilson for cheap everyday wear.
Corredor bus (SIT) or Metropolitano: 2 soles per ride. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores (8 soles) or a regular bus to the centre.
Eat at market stalls or menú places for lunch. Take the Metropolitano or buses instead of taxis. Buy snacks and water at markets, not tourist shops.
Good to know — Lima
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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 Casa agustino
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 504 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Edith — 294 m · ~4 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 Casa agustino?
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard, away from the street. These floors avoid ground-level noise and foot traffic, and the courtyard orientation reduces Lima's constant traffic hum. No lift data provided, but three floors is walkable if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa agustino?
Avoid rooms on the first floor (street level) and any facing Jirón de la Unión or the main avenue – that's a busy pedestrian and vehicle artery in central Lima, with honking and late-night activity. Rooms near the stairwell or lift shaft can also pick up clatter from other guests.
Is Casa agustino noisy?
Casa Agustino is on a central Lima street, Jirón de la Unión, a pedestrianised shopping thoroughfare with crowds, vendors, and occasional music until late. Traffic noise from adjacent avenues leaks in. Weekends are louder. Ask for a courtyard-facing room well in advance – they go first.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa agustino?
Rooms facing the inner courtyard have a calm view of plants and neighbouring buildings, not exciting but peaceful. If the hotel has a rooftop, request a high floor for views over Lima's low skyline – no ocean view, but you'll see the historic centre's domes.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa agustino?
1. The pedestrian street means no cars – taxis can't pull up to the door. Get dropped at the nearest corner (Plaza de Armas or Jr. de la Unión with Av. Emancipación) and walk 50–100 metres. 2. Request a room with a desk if you need to work – many budget hotels in this price bracket skimp on workspace, but the star rating suggests basic business travellers are expected.
What time is check-in at Casa agustino?
Check-in at Casa agustino is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa agustino have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical download speed 15–25 Mbps; no login or device limit; weekdays slightly faster due to lower occupancy
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa agustino?
10% of room rate (mandatory, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa agustino?
Menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a simple café: 10–15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa agustino?
Corredor bus (SIT) or Metropolitano: 2 soles per ride. From the airport, take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores (8 soles) or a regular bus to the centre.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
April to June: autumn brings clear skies, mild 20°C days, and fewer tourists after summer. Also September to November for spring blooms and light crowds.
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.