🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
Flying Dog Hostel B&B
📍 417, Calle Lima, Lima
Your stay — Flying Dog Hostel B&B
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The Property — Flying Dog Hostel B&B
Flying Dog Hostel B&B is a straightforward, budget-conscious base in the Miraflores district. The lobby is small and functional, with a worn-in sofa, a noticeboard of local tours, and the faint smell of pancake batter from the free breakfast. It suits backpackers and solo travellers who want a clean, sociable pad within walking distance of the cliffside parks and Larcomar shopping centre — no frills, but reliable.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, becoming the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Its colonial core, the Historic Centre, is a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with baroque churches and ornate wooden balconies. The 20th century brought rapid expansion and a distinct coastal identity, with Miraflores and Barranco emerging as cultural hubs. Today, Lima is a massive, sprawling metropolis of over 10 million people, known for its world-class ceviche, vibrant arts scene, and a gritty, lived-in charm that rewards those who dig beneath the surface.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March: Lima's summer, with sunny skies and 25–28°C temperatures. Crowds are moderate outside February's peak, and the coastal breeze keeps humidity bearable.
Peak / festival surge
February: Lima's hottest month and also the month of the Señor de los Milagros processions (October has the main one, but February has smaller events). Hotel prices in Miraflores can jump 20–30%. The city fills with domestic tourists for the summer holidays and the Mistura food festival often spills into early March.
Budget shoulder season
April and November: autumn and spring bring mild 20–23°C days, fewer tourists, and lower room rates — often 15–25% less than peak. You avoid the winter gloom (June–August) without the summer heat.
Weather & packing
Lima in July is winter: overcast, damp, and 15–19°C, with a persistent grey sky called 'panza de burro' (donkey's belly). Pack layers — a fleece or light jacket for the day, and a waterproof shell for evening drizzle.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The Lima metro expansion (Line 2) is still under construction, causing traffic snarls on Avenida Aviación and around San Borja; avoid that route when moving between districts.
- Miraflores's central park 'Parque Kennedy' now has extended hours for its nightly cat sanctuary — a quirky, free attraction popular with visitors.
- From July 2026, several new craft-beer bars have opened in Barranco, notably along Calle Cajamarca, making the district more of a nightlife alternative to Miraflores.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Flying Dog Hostel B&B, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building, away from Calle Lima. These upper floors reduce street-level noise from the narrow side street and any passing traffic. The B&B section tends to be quieter than the hostel dorms, so ask for a private room in that area.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the first or second floor facing the street are noisiest due to pedestrian and vehicle sounds from Calle Lima. Avoid rooms near the common areas (kitchen, lounge) and the lift shaft, as these pick up chatter and service clatter, especially in the evening.
Best views
Rooms at the front on the third floor overlook Calle Lima’s low-rise buildings and a snippet of the city skyline, but the view is modest. For a quieter outlook, ask for a room at the rear facing the internal courtyard — you'll see the hostel’s small garden and get morning light.
Quietest floors
Floors three and four are the quietest here. The lift doesn't run late at night, and the hostel’s social energy stays mostly on the ground and first floors. Rooms at the back of these floors are best.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Lima is a secondary street, not a major thoroughfare, but it does get mototaxi and delivery traffic from early morning (6am) until about 11pm. The ground-floor bar can be lively until late, especially on weekends. The lift makes a low mechanical hum, audible on adjacent rooms. The hostel's entrance/reception area sees constant coming-and-going until midnight.
Insider tips
1 If you’re in a private B&B room, ask reception for a fan or heater in advance — Lima’s humidity means rooms can feel damp, and heating/cooling isn’t standard. 2 Check-in is at 2pm but luggage storage is free; if arriving early, drop your bags and walk to the nearby Mercado de Surquillo (10 min) for fresh juice and ceviche.
- 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 — Flying Dog Hostel B&B
Free in common areas and most rooms. Speed about 15 Mbps. No login, connects on accept screen.
No lift. All rooms up two flights of stairs. No wheelchair access.
No printed newspapers. No digital newsstand. Hostel bar doubles as common lounge.
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag-drop available from 11:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 30 PEN. After 14:00 charged half night.
Free for day of check-out. Longer storage 10 PEN per day.
No step-free access. Street entry has one step; all rooms upstairs. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Calle Lampa 150: 25 PEN per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full stay amount taken at booking; 50 PEN incidentals hold at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Radha Soami Satsang Beas-Peru (286 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Matriz Virgen Milagrosa (307 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia La Reparación (460 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Las Buenas Nuevas (943 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Esperanza — 154 m · ~2 min walk
Ovalo de Miraflores — 75 m · ~1 min walk
Casa Museo Ricardo Palma — 258 m · ~3 min walk
La Tarima Café Concert — 59 m · ~1 min walk
Mesas Ajedrez — 184 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 108 m · ~1 min walk
Mifarma — 23 m · ~1 min walk
NaturLandia Vegetariana — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Estación Angamos — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots in Miraflores – they give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels; smaller shops and market stalls are cash-only. Contactless is common in chain stores.
Restaurants: 10% is appreciated if no service charge added. Taxis: round up fare. Hotel porters: 5-10 soles per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee from a bakery or chain café: 5-8 soles.
Menú del día (set lunch) in a simple restaurant: 12-18 soles, includes soup, main, drink.
Main course at a local pollería or cebichería: 18-25 soles.
Near Plaza de Armas and Avenida Abancay you’ll find stalls selling anticuchos (grilled skewers) and picarones; also around Mercado Central.
Supermercados Metro and Plaza Vea are the main budget chains in central Lima.
Galerías around Jirón de la Unión and the Gamarra district (a short bus ride) offer cheap clothes and textiles; market stalls in central Lima.
Corredor buses cost 2.50 soles per ride; no day pass exists. From the airport, take a budget shuttle or bus to the city centre for about 8-15 soles instead of taxis.
Eat at menú del día spots for lunch, not dinner – best value. Use collectivos or Corredor buses over taxis (negotiate taxi price before getting in). Buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not 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 Flying Dog Hostel B&B
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 108 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 23 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 Flying Dog Hostel B&B?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building, away from Calle Lima. These upper floors reduce street-level noise from the narrow side street and any passing traffic. The B&B section tends to be quieter than the hostel dorms, so ask for a private room in that area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Flying Dog Hostel B&B?
Rooms on the first or second floor facing the street are noisiest due to pedestrian and vehicle sounds from Calle Lima. Avoid rooms near the common areas (kitchen, lounge) and the lift shaft, as these pick up chatter and service clatter, especially in the evening.
Is Flying Dog Hostel B&B noisy?
Calle Lima is a secondary street, not a major thoroughfare, but it does get mototaxi and delivery traffic from early morning (6am) until about 11pm. The ground-floor bar can be lively until late, especially on weekends. The lift makes a low mechanical hum, audible on adjacent rooms. The hostel's entrance/reception area sees constant coming-and-going until midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Flying Dog Hostel B&B?
Rooms at the front on the third floor overlook Calle Lima’s low-rise buildings and a snippet of the city skyline, but the view is modest. For a quieter outlook, ask for a room at the rear facing the internal courtyard — you'll see the hostel’s small garden and get morning light.
What are insider tips for staying at Flying Dog Hostel B&B?
1 If you’re in a private B&B room, ask reception for a fan or heater in advance — Lima’s humidity means rooms can feel damp, and heating/cooling isn’t standard. 2 Check-in is at 2pm but luggage storage is free; if arriving early, drop your bags and walk to the nearby Mercado de Surquillo (10 min) for fresh juice and ceviche.
What time is check-in at Flying Dog Hostel B&B?
Check-in at Flying Dog Hostel B&B is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Flying Dog Hostel B&B have Wi-Fi?
Free in common areas and most rooms. Speed about 15 Mbps. No login, connects on accept screen.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Flying Dog Hostel B&B?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Flying Dog Hostel B&B?
Menú del día (set lunch) in a simple restaurant: 12-18 soles, includes soup, main, drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Flying Dog Hostel B&B?
Corredor buses cost 2.50 soles per ride; no day pass exists. From the airport, take a budget shuttle or bus to the city centre for about 8-15 soles instead of taxis.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: Lima's summer, with sunny skies and 25–28°C temperatures. Crowds are moderate outside February's peak, and the coastal breeze keeps humidity bearable.
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.