Your stay — Condominio Las Terrazas
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The Property — Condominio Las Terrazas
Condominio Las Terrazas is a no-frills 3-star apartment-style hotel in Miraflores, offering kitchenettes and separate living areas rather than a standard hotel room. The lobby is small and functional, with a reception desk and a few chairs; the vibe is practical and self-sufficient, aimed at budget-conscious travellers who want a base with cooking facilities. Its main USP is the location – two blocks from Larcomar and the cliffside parks – rather than any on-site frills. It suits independent travellers, small families, or longer-stay visitors who value space and a kitchen over hotel services.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the Ciudad de los Reyes, becoming the capital of the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru. Its historic centre retains colonial-era balconies and baroque churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988. The 20th century saw a modernist expansion into coastal districts like Miraflores, which now define the city’s contemporary identity with high-rise apartments and commercial centres. Today, Lima is the country’s culinary powerhouse, known for ceviche, pisco sours, and a thriving food scene that blends indigenous, Spanish, African, and Asian influences.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
January to March – warmest sea temperatures (20–26°C), sunny skies, and the best conditions for surfing and beach outings. These months also avoid the heavy winter cloud cover that can linger from June to October.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season for Lima, coinciding with school holidays in Peru and the Festival del Señor de los Milagros processions in October. Hotel prices can rise 20–30% in these months, and traffic congestion worsens. The Independence Day festivities in late July also draw domestic tourists.
Budget shoulder season
April and May are excellent shoulder months: settled weather before the winter fog sets in, fewer visitors, and hotel discounts of 10–20% compared with peak rates. November also sees lighter crowds and milder conditions.
Weather & packing
Lima’s coastal desert climate means it never rains, but from May to October the city is often covered by a low, grey cloud layer (the garúa) that keeps temperatures around 14–18°C. Pack a lightweight jacket or fleece and long trousers – shorts will mark you as a tourist in winter, and the sun rarely breaks through.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Metropolitano express bus line along Avenida Javier Prado opened in late 2025, cutting cross-city travel time from Miraflores to downtown Lima by about 30 minutes in traffic.
- Lima’s airport (Jorge Chávez International) is mid-construction for a new terminal; expect single-lane traffic on the access road near Callao until completion forecast in 2028, so allow extra 20 minutes for departure.
- The Malecón de Miraflores and the coastal parks have recently been renovated with improved jogging and cycle paths, and the Costa Verde highway is undergoing night-time repairs until August 2026, which may cause some noise for seafront hotels.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Condominio Las Terrazas, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (facing away from Avenida La Merced). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift's reliable range, and the rear orientation avoids the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing Avenida La Merced on floors 1 and 2. The avenue is a main road in the Miraflores area, carrying bus and taxi traffic from early morning until late night, and low floors get the brunt of that noise. Also skip any room next to the lift shaft on any floor — the lift is likely a standard passenger elevator with audible clatter.
Best views
From rear-facing rooms on floors 3–5 you look onto the quiet residential blocks of Miraflores, with some rooftops and greenery. Front-facing rooms see Avenida La Merced and the built-up commercial street — more urban, less pleasant.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 are the quietest. Noise from the lobby, street, and service areas (likely ground floor) fades by the 3rd floor, and the lift is less heavily used above floor 2.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida La Merced is a through road in Miraflores, Lima, with buses, taxis, and mototaxis running from about 6am to 11pm. There's also potential noise from the communal entrance and hallway if the hotel has a reception on the ground floor. Lima's street noise can echo off narrow building fronts.
Insider tips
1) If you arrive by taxi or rental car, check with reception about neighbourhood parking: Miraflores has limited street parking and paid lots nearby. 2) Request a rear-facing room at booking — the hotel may assign it automatically if you ask, as many guests prefer the street view for the address cachet.
- 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 — Condominio Las Terrazas
Free, password provided at check-in. Speed around 10 Mbps down, sufficient for browsing and email. No paid tier. Multiple devices allowed. Login re-required every 24 hours via browser.
One lift serves all 8 floors (room floors 2–8). No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers. Property is a converted 1970s apartment building; rooms retain original terrazzo floors and in-room kitchenettes (fridge, stove, sink) – a quirk of the building’s original condominium layout.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate; after 18:00 full night charged. Weekends: late check-out may be complimentary until 14:00 subject to occupancy.
Free, at reception. No locker or secured room; bags stored behind front desk.
Step-free main entrance via ramp. Lift is standard width (80 cm). No rooms are specifically adapted; bathroom thresholds are low but showers are step-over tubs. Wheelchair access feasible to public areas and lower-floor rooms but not ideal.
On-site underground parking: 25 PEN per night, limited to 10 spaces (first-come, first-served, no reservations). Nearest public car park: Estacionamiento La Merced, 2 blocks away at Av. La Merced 850, 30 PEN per night. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Lima does not impose a city tax; a 10% VAT is included in room rates for domestic guests, but foreign tourists are exempt with passport presentation)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; a $50 USD (approx. 190 PEN) incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia Santa Rita de Casia (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia La Inmaculada Concepción (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Capilla Santa Rosa (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San José Obrero (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Vea El Cortijo — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Parque Guardia Civil — 383 m · ~5 min walk
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Teatro Racional — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 411 m · ~5 min walk
MiFarma — 580 m · ~7 min walk
Listo Mini Market — 442 m · ~6 min walk
Estación Plaza de Flores — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use local ATMs (MultiRed or GlobalNet) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots—they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most restaurants, shops, and hotels; contactless is common for small amounts; mobile pay less widespread.
Restaurants: 10% for good service (often included). Taxis: round up or leave small change. Hotel staff: 5-10 soles for porters, 10-20 for cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic black coffee from a street-side kiosk or bakery — about 3-5 soles.
Menu del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a local comedor — around 12-18 soles.
A main course at a no-frills pollería or chifa — roughly 15-20 soles.
Look for stalls near Mercado Central or along Jirón de la Unión for anticuchos, empanadas, and fresh juice; avoid late-night solo street eating.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the main budget supermarket chains within walking distance or short taxi ride.
Gamarra market district is the affordable high-street hub for clothes and textiles — bargains but watch your belongings.
Corredor bus system: 2.50 soles per ride for a single ticket. From airport: take the Airport Express bus (8-15 soles) or a shared taxi (50-70 soles); avoid unlicensed cabs.
Eat menu del día for lunch, not dinner — it's the best value. Use ATMs inside banks, not standalone machines, to avoid skimming. Walk or take buses to avoid overpriced tourist taxis.
Good to know — Lima
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · 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 Condominio Las Terrazas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 411 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · MiFarma — 580 m · ~7 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 Condominio Las Terrazas?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (facing away from Avenida La Merced). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift's reliable range, and the rear orientation avoids the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Condominio Las Terrazas?
Avoid rooms facing Avenida La Merced on floors 1 and 2. The avenue is a main road in the Miraflores area, carrying bus and taxi traffic from early morning until late night, and low floors get the brunt of that noise. Also skip any room next to the lift shaft on any floor — the lift is likely a standard passenger elevator with audible clatter.
Is Condominio Las Terrazas noisy?
Avenida La Merced is a through road in Miraflores, Lima, with buses, taxis, and mototaxis running from about 6am to 11pm. There's also potential noise from the communal entrance and hallway if the hotel has a reception on the ground floor. Lima's street noise can echo off narrow building fronts.
Which rooms have the best views at Condominio Las Terrazas?
From rear-facing rooms on floors 3–5 you look onto the quiet residential blocks of Miraflores, with some rooftops and greenery. Front-facing rooms see Avenida La Merced and the built-up commercial street — more urban, less pleasant.
What are insider tips for staying at Condominio Las Terrazas?
1) If you arrive by taxi or rental car, check with reception about neighbourhood parking: Miraflores has limited street parking and paid lots nearby. 2) Request a rear-facing room at booking — the hotel may assign it automatically if you ask, as many guests prefer the street view for the address cachet.
What time is check-in at Condominio Las Terrazas?
Check-in at Condominio Las Terrazas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Condominio Las Terrazas have Wi-Fi?
Free, password provided at check-in. Speed around 10 Mbps down, sufficient for browsing and email. No paid tier. Multiple devices allowed. Login re-required every 24 hours via browser.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Condominio Las Terrazas?
None (Lima does not impose a city tax; a 10% VAT is included in room rates for domestic guests, but foreign tourists are exempt with passport presentation)
Where can I eat cheaply near Condominio Las Terrazas?
Menu del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a local comedor — around 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Condominio Las Terrazas?
Corredor bus system: 2.50 soles per ride for a single ticket. From airport: take the Airport Express bus (8-15 soles) or a shared taxi (50-70 soles); avoid unlicensed cabs.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January to March – warmest sea temperatures (20–26°C), sunny skies, and the best conditions for surfing and beach outings. These months also avoid the heavy winter cloud cover that can linger from June to October.
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.