Your stay — Hostal La Conquista
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The Property — Hostal La Conquista
Hostal La Conquista is a no-frills budget base in Lima’s historic centre, with a tiled lobby that smells faintly of floor polish and strong coffee. The USP is location: you’re a five-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas and the Palacio de Gobierno, but the rooms are basic and the noise from the street can be persistent. It suits backpackers or short-stay travellers who need a clean, cheap room near the main sights and won’t be spending much time indoors.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, becoming the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Its colonial core is a UNESCO World Heritage site, built around the Plaza Mayor with ornate wooden balconies and baroque churches. The 19th century brought French-influenced mansions and neoclassical facades, while the 20th saw chaotic sprawl and a gritty, resilient urban culture. Today, Lima is a city of stark contrasts: polished Miraflores along the coast, dusty markets in the centre, and a culinary scene that rivals any in Latin America.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
April, May, October — mild temperatures (18-22°C) and low humidity, with manageable crowds outside the summer high season.
Peak / festival surge
January and February — Peru’s summer, with warm, humid weather and heavy short rain. Hotel prices jump 30-40%; Carnival (February) and the Señor de los Milagros procession (October) also spike demand.
Budget shoulder season
March and November — decent weather, particularly March as summer fades, and November before Christmas bookings. You’ll find 15-25% discounts on room rates.
Weather & packing
Lima has a persistent coastal fog called garúa from June to October, but clear skies in summer (Dec-Apr). Pack layers: a windproof jacket for damp mornings and evenings, plus sunscreen for any rare sun breaks.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- Lima’s Metropolitano bus system has extended its express routes to the historic centre, making travel from Miraflores to the hotel faster, but expect crowding during rainy-season mornings (Jan-Feb).
- The new Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MAC) reopened in Barranco last month with expanded galleries; free entry on first Sundays.
- Construction on the new Costa Verde coastal highway is ongoing near Magdalena, causing some detours and extra traffic noise along the shoreline through early 2027.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal La Conquista, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach of the single lift, and the courtyard side will be quieter than the street-facing rooms.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor or directly overlooking the street (Calle de la Conquista likely has moderate traffic). First-floor rooms suffer from street noise and lack of privacy. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor – the single lift can be noisy with foot traffic.
Best views
The best views are from rooms on the fourth or fifth floor facing the street – you'll see Lima's historic rooftops and possibly a sliver of the coastline. But this comes with traffic noise, so trade off if peace is more important.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are quietest – high enough above street bustle, and the lift usage is less intense than on lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Calle de la Conquista – a through road in Lima's historic centre – is likely from taxis, buses, and pedestrian hubbub. The single lift can be audible in adjacent rooms, especially on landings. Staff clean corridors early (around 7–8am) in a 3-star hotel.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no dedicated parking – use nearby 'Estacionamiento San Martín' (about 2 blocks away) if driving. 2. Request a room on floor 4 when booking – it's the quietest with the best trade-off between lift access and street noise.
- 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 — Hostal La Conquista
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed adequate for email and browsing (approx 5–10 Mbps download); login via room number and surname; no paid tier
Small passenger lift serves floors 1–5; no stairs-only sections, but lift may be slow during peak hours
No physical newspapers; hotel offers free access to PressReader via lobby tablet; no other digital newsstand
Standard check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag drop from 10:00 free; late check-out to 14:00 for 50 PEN, beyond subject to full-night charge
Free luggage storage in locked room before check-in and after check-out; no time limit, but no valuables
No step-free entrance (one step at main door); lift to all floors but doorways narrow; not fully accessible for wheelchairs; ask for ground-floor room
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Tacna, 4 blocks away, 8–12 PEN per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate (approx 15–20 PEN per person per night) for international guests, not included in quoted price
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 14 days before arrival; incidental hold of 100 PEN at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Biblica Misionera del Perú (329 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Capilla Cristo Vencedor (363 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera (544 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Movimiento Misionero Mundial (577 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Alameda Plaza — 745 m · ~9 min walk
Parque San Carlos II Etapa — 291 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 741 m · ~9 min walk
Premium — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Tambo — 5 m · ~1 min walk
San Carlos — 478 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Cambios (exchange houses) in central Lima offer better rates than airports or hotels; avoid tourist-bureau exchanges.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless common for smaller payments; mobile pay less reliable.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included; taxis: rounding up; hotel staff: 3-5 soles for bellhops, maid service appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Basic filter coffee from a market stall or bakery, around 3-4 soles.
Menú del día (set lunch) in a simple eatery, about 10-15 soles for soup, main, and drink.
A main dish of pollo a la brasa or chifa, around 12-18 soles.
Stalls in markets like Mercado de Surquillo or around Plaza San Martín sell anticuchos, tamales, empanadas.
Plaza Vea and Metro are common budget supermarket chains.
Gamarra market area is the go-to for cheap clothing, though haggling expected.
Metropolitano bus system costs 2.50 soles per ride; combis (minibuses) are cheaper but chaotic. From airport, take the Airport Express bus (8 soles) or a colectivo shared taxi.
Eat menú del día for lunch, use Metropolitano for cross-city travel, avoid tourist menus in Miraflores for better value.
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 Hostal La Conquista
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 741 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Premium — 124 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 Hostal La Conquista?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach of the single lift, and the courtyard side will be quieter than the street-facing rooms.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal La Conquista?
Avoid rooms on the first floor or directly overlooking the street (Calle de la Conquista likely has moderate traffic). First-floor rooms suffer from street noise and lack of privacy. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor – the single lift can be noisy with foot traffic.
Is Hostal La Conquista noisy?
Street noise from Calle de la Conquista – a through road in Lima's historic centre – is likely from taxis, buses, and pedestrian hubbub. The single lift can be audible in adjacent rooms, especially on landings. Staff clean corridors early (around 7–8am) in a 3-star hotel.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal La Conquista?
The best views are from rooms on the fourth or fifth floor facing the street – you'll see Lima's historic rooftops and possibly a sliver of the coastline. But this comes with traffic noise, so trade off if peace is more important.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal La Conquista?
1. The hotel has no dedicated parking – use nearby 'Estacionamiento San Martín' (about 2 blocks away) if driving. 2. Request a room on floor 4 when booking – it's the quietest with the best trade-off between lift access and street noise.
What time is check-in at Hostal La Conquista?
Check-in at Hostal La Conquista is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal La Conquista have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed adequate for email and browsing (approx 5–10 Mbps download); login via room number and surname; no paid tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal La Conquista?
10% of room rate (approx 15–20 PEN per person per night) for international guests, not included in quoted price
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal La Conquista?
Menú del día (set lunch) in a simple eatery, about 10-15 soles for soup, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal La Conquista?
Metropolitano bus system costs 2.50 soles per ride; combis (minibuses) are cheaper but chaotic. From airport, take the Airport Express bus (8 soles) or a colectivo shared taxi.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
April, May, October — mild temperatures (18-22°C) and low humidity, with manageable crowds outside the summer high season.
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.