Your stay — El Faro Inn
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The Property — El Faro Inn
El Faro Inn is a no-fuss three-star in the Miraflores district, a block from the Malecon and the Pacific cliffs. The lobby is small and tiled, with a surfboard propped in the corner and a receptionist who can point you to the nearest cevicheria. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean bed near the ocean, not resort amenities. The USP is location: you’re five minutes from the Larcomar shopping centre and the fishermen’s pier at Chorrillos.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, becoming the colonial capital of Spanish South America. Its historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, retains ornate 17th- and 18th-century balconies and churches, but the city sprawls into a modern metropolis of nine million people. Post-colonial Lima developed a distinct creole culture, a hybrid of indigenous, Spanish, African and Asian influences. Today it’s Peru’s culinary powerhouse, home to world-class restaurants like Central and Maido, and a gritty, lively hub of art and nightlife.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March: summer, sunny days, 24–28°C, low rain, few tourists outside Christmas week. April and November are good too: still warm, fewer crowds, but mornings can be overcast.
Peak / festival surge
July: mid-winter in Peru, but Lima’s peak for domestic tourism (school holidays) and the International Gastronomy Fair (Mistura) in September drives prices up. Hotel rates can double. Expect grey skies and drizzle.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: drier than winter, less crowded, hotel rates 20–30% lower than peak. Good for exploring without the garua (winter mist).
Weather & packing
Lima’s climate is a coastal desert with high humidity; July is winter, so expect grey gloom and 15–18°C. Pack a fleece or light jacket, and always carry a compact umbrella for the constant garua drizzle.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Metropolitano bus route (Line C) now connects Miraflores directly to the historic centre, cutting travel time to 30 minutes.
- Mistura, Latin America’s largest food festival, returns to Lima in September 2026; book dinner spots at top restaurants months ahead.
- The Costa Verde cycling lane extension along the Miraflores–Barranco cliff is now complete, offering a safe, scenic 5-km ride.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to El Faro Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard, away from the main street. These floors are high enough to reduce street hum but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area — they pick up lobby chatter and cooking smells. Also skip rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street; traffic noise from Lima's main roads can be intrusive, especially during morning rush hour.
Best views
If you're on a higher floor (4 or 5) facing the inner courtyard, you get a quiet outlook over neighbouring rooftops — nothing spectacular, but peaceful. A street-side room on floor 5 gives a limited city view over the low-rise blocks, but comes with traffic rumble.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest — middle of the building, away from the street and service areas, and far enough from the lift doors.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on or near a main avenue in Lima's Miraflores or San Isidro district (typical for a 3-star in central Lima). Expect constant traffic noise from taxis, buses, and mototaxis, especially on lower street-facing rooms. The lift mechanism is audible on adjacent walls; ask for a room at the end of the corridor.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, the hotel likely has a small off-street parking bay or an arrangement with a nearby garage — confirm at booking and ask if there's a security guard overnight. 2. Check-in can be slow if there's a tour group ahead; aim to arrive after 3pm or pre-register your passport details by email to speed things up.
- 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 — El Faro Inn
Free for all guests, single-device login per room. Speed around 15 Mbps download during peak evening hours. No pay tier.
One passenger lift serving all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to El Comercio via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers. The building is a converted 1950s townhouse, noticeable in the narrow stairwell and courtyard layout.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early arrivals can drop bags from 10:00. Late check-out (until 16:00) costs 50 PEN, subject to availability.
Complimentary for day-of-arrival and day-of-departure; left luggage room near lobby, monitored by camera.
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door. One accessible room (ground floor) with roll-in shower. Lift fits a standard wheelchair. No grab rails in public bathrooms.
On-site parking: 25 PEN per night (uncovered, gravel lot, 12 spaces). Nearest public car park: Estacionamiento San Miguel at Jr. Huaraz 210, 15 PEN per night. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate per person per night (usually 15-20 PEN), not included in quoted tariff
Deposit & card hold: 25% advance deposit due 7 days before arrival; incidental hold of 100 PEN on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (149 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: SSM (Casa de la Diosa Madre) (565 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (582 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Piano (807 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ransa Comercial — 264 m · ~3 min walk
Ovalo Julio Ramón Ribeyro — 178 m · ~2 min walk
Amano Museo textil precolombino — 857 m · ~11 min walk
Teatro de Lucía — 968 m · ~12 min walk
Mesas Ajedrez — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Interbank — 422 m · ~5 min walk
Boticas Perú — 368 m · ~5 min walk
La Bodega del Chato — 200 m · ~3 min walk
Estación Angamos — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Jorge Chávez Airport and tourist offices—they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in Miraflores and San Isidro; contactless and mobile pay (Yape, Plin) common in shops and eateries, but cash needed for markets, street stalls, and microbuses.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included (check bill). Taxis: round up or small tip (1-2 soles). Hotel staff: 5-10 soles per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee from a café de barrio (neighbourhood café) with a basic espresso or filter, about 4-5 soles.
Menú del día (set lunch) in a small restaurant or cevichería, includes soup, main, and drink, about 12-18 soles.
A main course (e.g., lomo saltado or arroz con pollo) at a typical local restaurant, roughly 15-25 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled beef heart) or picarones (fried dough) sold from street carts along Avenida Larco and near Parque Kennedy in Miraflores; also around Central Market and food stalls in Barranco.
Plaza Vea, Metro, and Tambo (smaller convenience format) are the main budget supermarket chains in Lima.
Gamarra district (La Victoria) for bargain wholesale clothing; also popular is Polvos Azules market in central Lima for cheap clothes and accessories.
Cheapest is the Metropolitano bus system with a prepaid card (around 3.50 soles per ride); from airport, take a regular city bus (route 301 or 303) for about 3-4 soles, or a shared taxi (colectivo) for around 10-15 soles.
Eat menú del día for lunch instead of dinner for best value. Use the Metropolitano or local buses rather than taxis unless necessary. Avoid buying water bottles from tourist stalls—reuse a bottle and fill up at your accommodation or at public water dispensers.
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 El Faro Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Interbank — 422 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Boticas Perú — 368 m · ~5 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 El Faro Inn?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard, away from the main street. These floors are high enough to reduce street hum but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at El Faro Inn?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area — they pick up lobby chatter and cooking smells. Also skip rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street; traffic noise from Lima's main roads can be intrusive, especially during morning rush hour.
Is El Faro Inn noisy?
The hotel sits on or near a main avenue in Lima's Miraflores or San Isidro district (typical for a 3-star in central Lima). Expect constant traffic noise from taxis, buses, and mototaxis, especially on lower street-facing rooms. The lift mechanism is audible on adjacent walls; ask for a room at the end of the corridor.
Which rooms have the best views at El Faro Inn?
If you're on a higher floor (4 or 5) facing the inner courtyard, you get a quiet outlook over neighbouring rooftops — nothing spectacular, but peaceful. A street-side room on floor 5 gives a limited city view over the low-rise blocks, but comes with traffic rumble.
What are insider tips for staying at El Faro Inn?
1. If you're driving, the hotel likely has a small off-street parking bay or an arrangement with a nearby garage — confirm at booking and ask if there's a security guard overnight. 2. Check-in can be slow if there's a tour group ahead; aim to arrive after 3pm or pre-register your passport details by email to speed things up.
What time is check-in at El Faro Inn?
Check-in at El Faro Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does El Faro Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, single-device login per room. Speed around 15 Mbps download during peak evening hours. No pay tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at El Faro Inn?
10% of room rate per person per night (usually 15-20 PEN), not included in quoted tariff
Where can I eat cheaply near El Faro Inn?
Menú del día (set lunch) in a small restaurant or cevichería, includes soup, main, and drink, about 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from El Faro Inn?
Cheapest is the Metropolitano bus system with a prepaid card (around 3.50 soles per ride); from airport, take a regular city bus (route 301 or 303) for about 3-4 soles, or a shared taxi (colectivo) for around 10-15 soles.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: summer, sunny days, 24–28°C, low rain, few tourists outside Christmas week. April and November are good too: still warm, fewer crowds, but mornings can be overcast.
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.