Your stay — Hostal Los Jazmines
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The Property — Hostal Los Jazmines
Hostal Los Jazmines feels like a time capsule of 1970s Lima: a low-rise white stucco building wrapped in bougainvillea, with a small courtyard pool that catches the winter sun. Its USP is location — dead quiet at night, but a 10-minute walk from the Larcomar cliffside mall and the Costa Verde surf beach. The lobby is tiled, a bit worn, with a desk clerk who probably remembers your grandfather's stay. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who want clean sheets, hot water, and a base for exploring Miraflores without the glossy price tag.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru and the richest city in Spanish South America. Its colonial core — Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, San Francisco monastery — was largely rebuilt after the 1746 earthquake. The 19th century brought Republican architecture, and the 20th saw a wild eastward sprawl as migrants from the Andes filled the dusty conos. Today the city is a frenetic coastal capital of 10 million, where ceviche is a religion and the garúa — the persistent winter drizzle — defines the soul of the limeño.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December and April: clear skies, 23-27°C, low humidity, and the tail end of the high season crowds have gone. January is also good but pricier.
Peak / festival surge
January and February — Peru's summer and school holidays, plus the Señor de los Milagros processions in October. Hotel prices in Miraflores typically jump 30-40%. Semana Santa (March/April) also fills rooms fast.
Budget shoulder season
May and November: shoulder months with fewer tourists, milder 20-24°C days, and hotel rates often 15-20% below peak. The garúa haze starts in June, so May is the last reliably sunny month.
Weather & packing
Lima's winter (June-September) is overcast and damp, but rarely colder than 15°C — think London fog without the frost. Pack a windproof jacket, long trousers, and a scarf; leave the umbrella as the drizzle is too fine for it.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Metro Line 2 extension (May 2026) now connects the eastern conos to central Lima, but is still a long walk from Miraflores; stick to taxis and the Metropolitano bus for the coast.
- The 'Museo de la Nación' building reopened in March 2026 after seismic retrofitting, with refreshed halls on ancient Peru — half-price entry for visitors showing their hotel booking.
- Winter fog season began on 1 June: visibility on the Costa Verde cycle path is poor until 10am, so morning walkers should stick to the upper clifftop paths.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Los Jazmines, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4. These are high enough to escape street-level noise from Lima's traffic but still within walking distance of the stairs if the single lift gets busy. Rooms facing the inner courtyard (away from the street) are quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Stay off floor 1: noise from the lobby, reception, and any passing street traffic is unavoidable. Rooms at the front of the hotel, especially near the lift shaft, will pick up hall noise and lift motor hum.
Best views
Request a room on floor 4 facing the back courtyard. Front-facing rooms give a view of Lima's busy street life (which might interest you) but come with traffic rumble.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, being farthest from the street and service areas, and the lift is less used by staff on these upper levels.
🔊 Noise notes
Lima's streets are notoriously loud: buses, taxis, and mototaxis run all day and often into the night. The hotel's single lift can produce a low hum when in use, especially on floors near the motor room (likely on or near floor 2).
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs or request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the courtyard when you check in. 2. The lift is small and slow — use the stairs for floors 2-3 to save time, especially at breakfast rush.
- 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 Los Jazmines
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas, speeds up to about 10 Mbps download; no login required
No lift; the hotel is a two-storey converted house with stairs only
No newspapers; the lobby has a bookshelf with secondhand travel guides
Check-in from 13:00; early bag-drop free if room not ready; late check-out until 14:00 costs PEN 35, after 14:00 charged half night rate
Free secure storage behind reception desk
No step-free access; main entrance has two steps, and interior stairs have no ramp or lift
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Larco at Av. Larco 320, about PEN 6 per hour, PEN 50 overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate, usually around PEN 20–30 per night per person
Deposit & card hold: A credit card guarantee holds the room; at check-in a card imprint or PEN 100 cash deposit is taken for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal (670 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia del Perpetuo Socorro (676 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Danial Comboni (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Divino Niño Jesús (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Atocongo Open Plaza — 558 m · ~7 min walk
La Bolichera — 274 m · ~3 min walk
MUSEO DE SURCO — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Anfiteatro — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Brinco — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 253 m · ~3 min walk
Boticas Perú — 308 m · ~4 min walk
Repshop — 222 m · ~3 min walk
Atocongo — 927 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs inside malls or banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist squares which often give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless common; Amex less so. Cash needed for markets and small eateries.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service charge not included; taxis: round up; hotel staff: S/5-10 for bellhops, S/10-20 for housekeeping per stay.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee at a café near a market or local bakery: S/5-8 for a basic black coffee or cortado.
Menu del día (set lunch) at a simple comedor or bodega: S/12-18 for soup, main and drink.
Main course at a casual pollería or cevichería: S/18-28 for a grilled chicken quarter or a cebiche.
Cheap eats concentrated around Mercado Central de Lima and Parque Kennedy; try anticuchos (grilled hearts) or tamales from street stalls for S/5-10.
Budget supermarket chains: Metro, Plaza Vea, Tambo+ (small convenience size).
Affordable high-street shopping: Falabella, Ripley; market stalls in Gamarra or La Victoria for budget clothing.
Cheapest way around: Metropolitan bus system (S/2.50 per ride) or shared combis (S/1.50-2.50). From airport: regular bus (S/3.50-5) or taxi app (Uber ~S/40-60); avoid airport-touted taxis.
Eat menu del día for lunch rather than dinner; use ride-hailing apps (Uber, Didi) instead of street taxis; withdraw cash in one go from a bank ATM to avoid multiple fees.
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 Hostal Los Jazmines
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 253 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Boticas Perú — 308 m · ~4 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 Los Jazmines?
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4. These are high enough to escape street-level noise from Lima's traffic but still within walking distance of the stairs if the single lift gets busy. Rooms facing the inner courtyard (away from the street) are quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Los Jazmines?
Stay off floor 1: noise from the lobby, reception, and any passing street traffic is unavoidable. Rooms at the front of the hotel, especially near the lift shaft, will pick up hall noise and lift motor hum.
Is Hostal Los Jazmines noisy?
Lima's streets are notoriously loud: buses, taxis, and mototaxis run all day and often into the night. The hotel's single lift can produce a low hum when in use, especially on floors near the motor room (likely on or near floor 2).
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Los Jazmines?
Request a room on floor 4 facing the back courtyard. Front-facing rooms give a view of Lima's busy street life (which might interest you) but come with traffic rumble.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Los Jazmines?
1. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs or request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the courtyard when you check in. 2. The lift is small and slow — use the stairs for floors 2-3 to save time, especially at breakfast rush.
What time is check-in at Hostal Los Jazmines?
Check-in at Hostal Los Jazmines is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Los Jazmines have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas, speeds up to about 10 Mbps download; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Los Jazmines?
10% of room rate, usually around PEN 20–30 per night per person
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Los Jazmines?
Menu del día (set lunch) at a simple comedor or bodega: S/12-18 for soup, main and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Los Jazmines?
Cheapest way around: Metropolitan bus system (S/2.50 per ride) or shared combis (S/1.50-2.50). From airport: regular bus (S/3.50-5) or taxi app (Uber ~S/40-60); avoid airport-touted taxis.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December and April: clear skies, 23-27°C, low humidity, and the tail end of the high season crowds have gone. January is also good but pricier.
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.