Your stay — Hostal Paraiso Inn
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The Property — Hostal Paraiso Inn
Hostal Paraiso Inn is a straightforward budget option in Lima’s Miraflores district, with clean rooms, a small courtyard and a basic continental breakfast. It's a sensible pick for travellers who want to spend money on food and excursions rather than accommodation. The lobby is unpretentious – tiled floors, a reception desk, a few chairs – and the staff are helpful when asked. It suits independent travellers or couples on a tight itinerary who need a functional base near the coast.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, becoming the viceregal capital of Spanish South America. Its colonial core retains baroque churches and carved wooden balconies, while the 20th century added sprawling districts like Miraflores with modernist apartment blocks. Contemporary Lima is a food capital, known for ceviche and Nikkei cuisine, but also grapples with traffic, smog and stark inequality. The city’s cultural identity fuses indigenous, African and European roots, most visible in its music and street art.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
January to March for warm, sunny days and fewer drizzle days; these are summer months with the driest weather.
Peak / festival surge
July (winter) brings the Fiestas Patrias celebrations on 28–29 July, drawing domestic tourists and pushing up hotel prices; the city is often overcast with light drizzle (garúa).
Budget shoulder season
April–May and September–October offer mild temperatures, lower crowd levels, and better hotel deals than peak summer or winter holidays.
Weather & packing
Lima’s coastal desert climate means high humidity and persistent overcast from June to October (garúa season), but almost no rain. Pack layers: a light jacket or fleece for the chilly mornings and evenings, plus a sun hat and SPF for the rare afternoon sun.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- Three transport strikes by taxi drivers and bus operators were held in central Lima in May 2026, but services have returned to normal for June; check for any new disruptions.
- The new Museo de la Gastronomía Peruana is scheduled to open in central Miraflores in July 2026, with free entry for the first two weeks.
- Beach access along the Costa Verde is restricted until mid-July due to ongoing cliff-stabilisation work near the Parque del Amor.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Paraiso Inn, 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 inner courtyard (away from Avenida Petit Thouars). These upper levels get less street noise and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Stay away from rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the front onto Avenida Petit Thouars – you'll get traffic rumble and street-level foot traffic. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor; the small lift is noisy when in use.
Best views
There's no significant view from this hotel – the best you'll get is a sightline over the Lince district rooftops from a courtyard-facing upper-floor room. Street-facing rooms look onto a busy avenue.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest – furthest from street-level noise and the lobby area.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Petit Thouars is a main road with constant traffic and occasional honking. The lift motor is audible from adjacent rooms. The roof terrace has a single flight of stairs but no other noise issues.
Insider tips
1. For parking, book a spot at Estacionamiento Las Lilas (Avenida Arequipa 2599) in advance – 20 PEN/night and a 3-min walk. 2. If you need step-free access, request a ground-floor room via the side entrance on Calle Corpancho (confirm ramp access when booking).
- 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 Paraiso Inn
Free basic wifi throughout (approx. 8 Mbps download); no login required, just select the hotel network. No paid upgrade tier.
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections except the roof terrace (reached by a single flight of stairs).
No digital newsstand or physical papers provided; the building is a converted 1960s townhouse with original terrazzo flooring in the lobby.
Standard check-in from 14:00; you can drop bags from 09:00; late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of the night rate, subject to availability.
Free bag storage; just hand them to the front desk on day of arrival/departure.
Step-free access via a ramp at the side entrance on Calle Corpancho; no lifts have braille buttons; the restaurant and a few standard rooms are on ground level.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Las Lilas at Avenida Arequipa 2599, about 250 metres away, costing ~20 PEN per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None included; no separate tourist tax is charged for domestic or foreign guests at this category of hotel.
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required at booking via bank transfer or card link; at check-in, a $100 USD incidental hold is placed on your card (released at checkout if clear).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia Virgen de La Salud (208 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Mision Familiar Internacional (452 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Virgen del Pilar (740 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Emmanuel Iglesia Bíblica (830 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Camino Real — 928 m · ~12 min walk
Parque Combate de Abtao — 362 m · ~5 min walk
Museo Marina Nuñez del Prado — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Centro Cultural "José María Arguedas" — 268 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 456 m · ~6 min walk
Botica Mercedes (Farmacom) — 300 m · ~4 min walk
Petro América — 154 m · ~2 min walk
Estación de Autobuses República de Colombia — 609 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Jorge Chávez Airport and tourist areas like Miraflores due to poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, malls, and restaurants; contactless is common. Cash is still needed for small shops, taxis, and street food.
10% tip expected in restaurants only if service charge not added (check bill). Round up taxi fare or leave a few soles. No tipping for hotel staff unless extra help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic black coffee from a local bakery or café costs around S/6–S/8.
A menú (set lunch) with soup, main, and drink at a local cebichería or pollería runs S/15–S/25.
A main at a casual pollería or chifa (Peruvian-Chinese) costs S/18–S/30.
Anticuchos stalls and empanada vendors near parks or market areas are common for cheap eats; try around Avenida Wilson for evening options.
Metro, Tottus, and Plaza Vea are the budget supermarkets found along Avenida Petit Thouars.
Gamarra district is the main budget clothes market, or head to nearby Real Plaza shopping centre for affordable high-street brands.
S/2.50 by Metropolitano bus (integrated system) is the cheapest way around; from airport take regular bus (S/15–20) or shared taxi (S/45–60; book via app like Beat or Uber).
1) Buy lunch from menú restaurants — they offer the best value. 2) Drink tap water only if filtered; buy large bottles from supermarkets (S/3–5) not minimarkets. 3) Use ride-sharing apps over street taxis to avoid haggling.
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 Paraiso Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 456 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Mercedes (Farmacom) — 300 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 Paraiso Inn?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Avenida Petit Thouars). These upper levels get less street noise and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Paraiso Inn?
Stay away from rooms on the first floor, especially those facing the front onto Avenida Petit Thouars – you'll get traffic rumble and street-level foot traffic. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor; the small lift is noisy when in use.
Is Hostal Paraiso Inn noisy?
Avenida Petit Thouars is a main road with constant traffic and occasional honking. The lift motor is audible from adjacent rooms. The roof terrace has a single flight of stairs but no other noise issues.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Paraiso Inn?
There's no significant view from this hotel – the best you'll get is a sightline over the Lince district rooftops from a courtyard-facing upper-floor room. Street-facing rooms look onto a busy avenue.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Paraiso Inn?
1. For parking, book a spot at Estacionamiento Las Lilas (Avenida Arequipa 2599) in advance – 20 PEN/night and a 3-min walk. 2. If you need step-free access, request a ground-floor room via the side entrance on Calle Corpancho (confirm ramp access when booking).
What time is check-in at Hostal Paraiso Inn?
Check-in at Hostal Paraiso Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Paraiso Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free basic wifi throughout (approx. 8 Mbps download); no login required, just select the hotel network. No paid upgrade tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Paraiso Inn?
None included; no separate tourist tax is charged for domestic or foreign guests at this category of hotel.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Paraiso Inn?
A menú (set lunch) with soup, main, and drink at a local cebichería or pollería runs S/15–S/25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Paraiso Inn?
S/2.50 by Metropolitano bus (integrated system) is the cheapest way around; from airport take regular bus (S/15–20) or shared taxi (S/45–60; book via app like Beat or Uber).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January to March for warm, sunny days and fewer drizzle days; these are summer months with the driest weather.
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.