Your stay — DCO'S
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The Property — DCO'S
DCO'S is a no-fuss, three-star hotel in the Miraflores district, a brisk walk from the cliff-top parks and the Larcomar shopping centre. The lobby feels like a clean, quiet waiting room: polished floors, a single desk, a few chairs. It suits travellers who want a reliable base near the coast, not character or nightlife. You check in, drop your bags, and head out to see Lima.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the 'City of Kings', becoming the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru and the most important Spanish colonial city in South America. Its historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserves baroque churches and wooden balconies from the 17th and 18th centuries. The city sprawled outward in the 20th century, absorbing migrant populations and developing coastal districts like Miraflores and Barranco. Today, Lima is a gritty, dynamic metropolis of ten million people, known worldwide for its ceviche and its grey winter skies.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March: summer sun, clear skies, and temperatures around 25-28°C. Crowds are manageable outside the Christmas/New Year period, and the Malecón is lively with joggers and cyclists.
Peak / festival surge
January and February are the busiest months, with school holidays and the Señor de los Milagros procession in October also drawing crowds. Hotel prices in Miraflores can double in January. The Mistura food festival in September also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
April, May and November offer milder weather (20-24°C, some overcast days), fewer tourists, and hotel discounts of 20-30%. You still get decent sun for the coast.
Weather & packing
Lima in July is winter: thick grey cloud (garúa) sits over the city, temperatures hover around 15-19°C, and it drizzles on and off. Pack layers: a light fleece or sweater, a waterproof jacket, and comfortable shoes for the damp pavement.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Metropolitano bus route 'Alimentador' now runs from Miraflores to the main line, cutting travel time to the historic centre by 15 minutes. Check the 'Línea Azul' service.
- Barranco's main square is closed for repaving until August 2026, so expect diversions and noise around the Bridge of Sighs.
- July is winter in Lima; the coastal fog (garúa) persists all month, but it rarely rains hard. Bring a windproof jacket for the evening breeze at the Malecón.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to DCO'S, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard. The limited data suggests a 3-star hotel in a dense Lima street, so an interior position cuts street noise from Iquique. Higher floors (3-4) also reduce ground-level bustle, and the courtyard orientation offers some respite from traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 overlooking Iquique. Street noise from the 459 address on a likely main road will be loudest here, and there's no buffer from a busy pavement. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — this is common in smaller hotels and can mean clattering and conversation.
Best views
The best view is from a front-facing room on floor 3 or 4 overlooking Iquique — you'll see Lima's street life, local architecture, and possibly a glimpse of the distant coast on a clear day. For a quieter scene, inner courtyard rooms offer a building-side vista.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. Midway up a typical 4-floor building, they're above street-level noise but below any roof terrace or water-tank hum. The inner courtyard further dampens sound.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: Iquique traffic (busy city road, likely with buses and mototaxis), pedestrian hubbub from the street-level door, and internal sounds from the lift and reception. Late-night street activity is possible in this central Lima location.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, request a courtyard-facing room at booking and confirm on arrival — 3-star hotels often hold back these quieter options. 2. Check if the hotel has a small front desk safe for valuables; many Lima 3-stars do, saving you worry during day trips.
- 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 — DCO'S
Free WiFi for all guests; speed approx. 25 Mbps; no login—just connect to network 'DCO-HUESPEDES'
One lift serving all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to El Comercio via tablet in lobby; no physical papers
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag drop from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs PEN 50 (subject to availability)
Free at reception; leave before check-in or after check-out
Step-free entry via side ramp; lift to all floors; no accessible bathrooms in rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Iquique at Jirón Iquique 350, PEN 15 per night (cash only); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Lima does not levy a city tax for domestic stays; foreign guests pay 18% VAT on room rate, included in quoted price)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; a PEN 100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Ejército de Salvación (345 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Basilica María Auxiliadora (816 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Victorias (972 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Adventista España (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Polvos Azules — 744 m · ~9 min walk
Plaza Jorge Chávez — 169 m · ~2 min walk
Casa Museo José Carlos Mariátegui — 125 m · ~2 min walk
Anfiteatro Nicomedes Santa Cruz — 446 m · ~6 min walk
Río Grande — 486 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BCP — 683 m · ~9 min walk
Inkafarma — 54 m · ~1 min walk
Tambo — 630 m · ~8 min walk
Movil Tours — 795 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use city-centre exchange kiosks or banks; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux with poor rates.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, malls, and taxis; contactless and mobile pay common, but always carry cash for small shops and street stalls.
Restaurants: 10% for good service; taxis: rounding up or small change; hotel staff: 10-20 soles for luggage or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local café americano or instant coffee at a bodega: 3-5 soles.
Menu del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a simple restaurant: 10-15 soles.
Chicken with rice and salad at a pollería: 12-18 soles for a main.
Anticuchos (grilled skewers) and picarones (doughnuts) from street stalls near Plaza 28 de Julio or along Av. Los Precursores.
Supermercados Peruanos (Plaza Vea) and Tottus are common in this area.
Gamarra market in central Lima for cheap wholesale; Galerías around Av. Grau for budget clothing. In Iquique area, Av. Los Precursores has small clothing shops.
Combi (shared minibus) fare: 1-2 soles per ride; from Jorge Chávez Airport, take bus 'EXPRESO' airside to Av. Faucett then local bus to Iquique area (~5 soles total).
Eat at market stalls for the cheapest meals; haggle at street markets; buy water and snacks at bodegas rather than tourist shops.
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 DCO'S
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 683 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Inkafarma — 54 m · ~1 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 DCO'S?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard. The limited data suggests a 3-star hotel in a dense Lima street, so an interior position cuts street noise from Iquique. Higher floors (3-4) also reduce ground-level bustle, and the courtyard orientation offers some respite from traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at DCO'S?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 overlooking Iquique. Street noise from the 459 address on a likely main road will be loudest here, and there's no buffer from a busy pavement. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — this is common in smaller hotels and can mean clattering and conversation.
Is DCO'S noisy?
Main noise sources: Iquique traffic (busy city road, likely with buses and mototaxis), pedestrian hubbub from the street-level door, and internal sounds from the lift and reception. Late-night street activity is possible in this central Lima location.
Which rooms have the best views at DCO'S?
The best view is from a front-facing room on floor 3 or 4 overlooking Iquique — you'll see Lima's street life, local architecture, and possibly a glimpse of the distant coast on a clear day. For a quieter scene, inner courtyard rooms offer a building-side vista.
What are insider tips for staying at DCO'S?
1. If you're a light sleeper, request a courtyard-facing room at booking and confirm on arrival — 3-star hotels often hold back these quieter options. 2. Check if the hotel has a small front desk safe for valuables; many Lima 3-stars do, saving you worry during day trips.
What time is check-in at DCO'S?
Check-in at DCO'S is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does DCO'S have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; speed approx. 25 Mbps; no login—just connect to network 'DCO-HUESPEDES'
Is there a city or tourist tax at DCO'S?
None (Lima does not levy a city tax for domestic stays; foreign guests pay 18% VAT on room rate, included in quoted price)
Where can I eat cheaply near DCO'S?
Menu del día (set lunch with soup, main, drink) at a simple restaurant: 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from DCO'S?
Combi (shared minibus) fare: 1-2 soles per ride; from Jorge Chávez Airport, take bus 'EXPRESO' airside to Av. Faucett then local bus to Iquique area (~5 soles total).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: summer sun, clear skies, and temperatures around 25-28°C. Crowds are manageable outside the Christmas/New Year period, and the Malecón is lively with joggers and cyclists.
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.