Your stay — Costa del Sol
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The Property — Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol is a reliable, no-frills 3-star in Lima's busy Miraflores district. The lobby is clean and functional with a business-hotel feel, a small reception desk, and a quick check-in. Its main draw is location: a short walk to Parque Kennedy and the cliffside boardwalk, with decent rooms that prioritise comfort over character. Best for budget-conscious travellers who want a safe, central base without fuss.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings, becoming the political and religious capital of Spain's South American empire. The colonial core, with its wooden balconies and grand squares, was heavily rebuilt after the 1746 earthquake, blending Baroque and Neoclassical styles. Modern Lima expanded rapidly in the 20th century, absorbing shantytowns and cementing itself as a sprawling metropolis of 10 million. Today it's a food capital, known for ceviche and Nikkei cuisine, and a city of stark contrasts where colonial mansions sit alongside gritty markets and glossy malls.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March: summer here, with sunny days, around 25°C, and lively beach crowds. Dry season, minimal fog, and the city feels energetic.
Peak / festival surge
January and February are the hottest, busiest months due to local summer holidays, driving hotel prices up 20-30%. The Mistura food festival usually happens in September but is not Lima-based; January's beach scene in Miraflores and Barranco pulls domestic tourists.
Budget shoulder season
April and May, then November. April has warm, settled weather and fewer tourists; November sees spring flowering and lighter crowds before December's rush. Hotel rates can drop 15-25%.
Weather & packing
Lima is a coastal desert: year-round humidity creates a persistent overcast gloom from May to November, but July's winter is damp and grey with temperatures around 15-19°C. Pack a fleece or light jacket and a windproof layer; always carry an umbrella or waterproof shell even if rain is rare.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- Lima's new Metro Line 2 extension has opened its first stations in Ate and San Juan de Lurigancho, but central Miraflores still relies on taxis and buses; Uber and taxi apps are reliable but confirm pricing upfront.
- The expanded Costa Verde boardwalk cycle path between Miraflores and Barranco is now fully open, a safe way to explore the cliffs and coastline.
- Peru's political instability continues: check current travel advisories, but Lima itself is generally safe to walk in tourist zones during daylight.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Costa del Sol, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the interior courtyard (away from Salaverry). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach via the lift on the 3rd floor if you're carrying luggage.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Avenida General Felipe Santiago Salaverry. This is a busy main road with constant traffic, so low-floor rooms get the full brunt of engine and horn noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—it's an old hotel lift that clunks.
Best views
Ask for a room on the 5th floor with a 'courtyard view' (the interior lightwell). This gives you natural light and a glimpse of old Lima rooftops without the roaring traffic. Street-facing rooms just see the avenue and a petrol station opposite.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–5. The 3rd floor is the lift top, so it's noisier. Above the 5th floor the building narrows, so you're closer to the roof machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Salaverry is a two-lane main road with buses, taxis, and mototaxis at all hours. The hotel is near the San Isidro border, so there's also construction noise on weekdays. The lobby music from the small bar on the ground floor can drift up the stairwell until about 11pm on weekends.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, park on the side street (Calle Carlos Tenaud) rather than the front—it's free after 6pm and quieter for loading luggage. 2. Request a room with a 'balcony'—the few that exist are tiny but give fresh air, and they're on the 5th floor only, so specify this at booking.
- 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 — Costa del Sol
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) for 2 devices; premium upgrade (20 Mbps) for 15 PEN/day; no login constraints
Two lifts serving all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers; lobby TV tuned to CNN en Español; building is a modern construction (2015) with no notable heritage quirks
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 13:00 for 50 PEN, subject to availability
Complimentary storage for same-day arrivals and departures; long-term storage by request only
Step-free main entrance and one accessible guest room per floor; lifts wide enough for wheelchairs; no specific accessible bathroom bars or roll-in showers
On-site parking, 15 PEN per night; no valet; nearest public car park at Plaza San Miguel (Estacionamiento San Miguel, Av. De la Marina), 8 PEN per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 18% IGV tax included in rate for foreign guests with valid passport; no additional city tax
Deposit & card hold: First night charged to guarantee reservation; 200 PEN incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Synagogue: Sinagoga Sefaradi (607 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Medalla Milagrosa (645 m · ~8 min walk)
- Synagogue: Chabad Lubavitch (803 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Capilla (930 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Real Plaza Salaverry — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Domingo Pantigoso — 314 m · ~4 min walk
Museo del Hospital Víctor Larco Herrera — 749 m · ~9 min walk
Teatro Peruano Japonés — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Mi Farma — 166 m · ~2 min walk
Listo — 350 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots as they give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards accepted in most shops and restaurants, but small stalls and taxis need cash; contactless is common in chain stores.
Restaurants: 10% if service is good; taxis: round up; hotel staff: small change (2–5 soles) for porters/cleaners.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee from a kiosk or bakery (panadería) for about 3–5 soles.
Set lunch menu (menú del día) with soup, main, and drink for 12–18 soles at a local eatery.
A main dish at a modest restaurant, like lomo saltado or pollo a la brasa half-chicken, for 15–25 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled beef heart) or salchipapas from street carts around Parque Kennedy and along the avenue.
Supermarkets like Plaza Vea or Metro are common; small bodegas for everyday basics.
Chain stores like Oeschle, Falabella, or market stalls in Gamarra district for cheap clothing.
Metropolitano bus rapid transit (cash or card, 4 soles per ride); airport shuttle bus (Airport Express Lima) costs about 15–20 soles to the area.
Eat lunch (menú) rather than dinner for best value; use metropolitano for quick, cheap travel; stick to ATMs with low fees (e.g., BBVA or Interbank) rather than exchange houses.
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 Costa del Sol
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk — pharmacy · Mi Farma — 166 m · ~2 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 Costa del Sol?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the interior courtyard (away from Salaverry). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach via the lift on the 3rd floor if you're carrying luggage.
Which rooms should I avoid at Costa del Sol?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Avenida General Felipe Santiago Salaverry. This is a busy main road with constant traffic, so low-floor rooms get the full brunt of engine and horn noise. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—it's an old hotel lift that clunks.
Is Costa del Sol noisy?
Avenida Salaverry is a two-lane main road with buses, taxis, and mototaxis at all hours. The hotel is near the San Isidro border, so there's also construction noise on weekdays. The lobby music from the small bar on the ground floor can drift up the stairwell until about 11pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Costa del Sol?
Ask for a room on the 5th floor with a 'courtyard view' (the interior lightwell). This gives you natural light and a glimpse of old Lima rooftops without the roaring traffic. Street-facing rooms just see the avenue and a petrol station opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at Costa del Sol?
1. If you're driving, park on the side street (Calle Carlos Tenaud) rather than the front—it's free after 6pm and quieter for loading luggage. 2. Request a room with a 'balcony'—the few that exist are tiny but give fresh air, and they're on the 5th floor only, so specify this at booking.
What time is check-in at Costa del Sol?
Check-in at Costa del Sol is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Costa del Sol have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) for 2 devices; premium upgrade (20 Mbps) for 15 PEN/day; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Costa del Sol?
18% IGV tax included in rate for foreign guests with valid passport; no additional city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Costa del Sol?
Set lunch menu (menú del día) with soup, main, and drink for 12–18 soles at a local eatery.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Costa del Sol?
Metropolitano bus rapid transit (cash or card, 4 soles per ride); airport shuttle bus (Airport Express Lima) costs about 15–20 soles to the area.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: summer here, with sunny days, around 25°C, and lively beach crowds. Dry season, minimal fog, and the city feels energetic.
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.