🇵🇪 Lima, Peru
Hostel Kelebek
📍 155, Calle General Pershing, Lima
Your stay — Hostel Kelebek
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The Property — Hostel Kelebek
Hostel Kelebek is a cheerful backpackers' spot in the Miraflores district, mixing budget dorm beds with a few private rooms. The lobby has mismatched sofas, a small bar, and a noticeboard covered in tour offers, giving it a sociable, slightly scruffy hostel vibe. Its USP is the rooftop terrace with pretty good views of the Pacific coast, and it appeals mostly to young solo travellers and couples who want a central base without spending much. It feels like student accommodation after a deadline.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, becoming the political and commercial hub of Spain's South American empire. Its historic centre retains colonial balconies and grand plazas that contrast sharply with the vast, dusty shantytowns that ring the city. Over the 20th century, Lima's coastal cliffs were built up with modernist apartment blocks, notably in Miraflores and Barranco. Today, it's a frenetic, sprawling capital known for world-class ceviche, a grey winter drizzle called 'garúa', and a cultural identity forged from Indigenous, African and Spanish roots.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March (Peruvian summer) for warm, sunny days and clear skies, making the seafront a joy and crowds moderate away from January's peak.
Peak / festival surge
January is peak season, driven by domestic tourism and the summer festival circuit. Hotel prices in Miraflores double or triple, and hostels like Kelebek often sell out weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and November offer discount rates, mild weather with fewer tourists, and still enough sun for outdoor plans.
Weather & packing
Lima in July is the heart of winter, which means persistent overcast skies and a fine drizzle, though temperatures rarely drop below 15°C (59°F). Pack a mid-weight waterproof jacket and a fleece, but leave your umbrella at home—the drizzle is too light for one.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Line 2 of the Lima Metro is partially open, connecting Ate to San Juan de Lurigancho, but it does not reach Miraflores yet—buses and taxis remain the only options for coastal districts.
- Miraflores has tightened regulations on short-term rentals (Airbnb) in residential buildings, pushing more visitors into hotels and hostels, so hostel beds in Kelebek are booking faster than usual.
- El Niño conditions are forecast for mid-2026, which could bring slightly warmer and wetter winter weather to Lima than the usual grey drizzle, potentially affecting the coastal path maintenance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostel Kelebek, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Calle General Pershing). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within reach if the lift breaks down, and the courtyard side is markedly quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing Calle General Pershing. The street is a busy residential-commercial mixed road in the Jesús María district, with traffic and foot noise starting early. Ground-floor street-facing rooms also get less privacy and natural light.
Best views
Best view is from a 4th-floor room facing south-east over the low-rise rooftops of Jesús María, with glimpses of the Parque de la Reserva and its famous fountain circuit. Street-facing rooms just see a busy urban street and parked cars.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (facing the courtyard) are the quietest. The building is a converted older property with likely 4 floors, so top-floor courtyard rooms avoid both street and lift noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle General Pershing is a secondary road in Jesús María, carrying steady local traffic from 6am to 10pm. There's a municipal market a block west (Mercado Jesús María) with early-morning delivery trucks. The hostel's small lobby bar generates low chatter until around 11pm.
Insider tips
1. Check-in after 3pm and ask reception to hold a 3rd-floor courtyard room — they will typically oblige if you mention noise concerns. 2. The hostel has no on-site parking; use the public parking lot under the Parque de la Reserva (5-minute walk) which costs about 5 soles per hour.
- 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 — Hostel Kelebek
Free WiFi in all areas – 20 Mbps average download speed, no login required
No elevator – the building is a converted three-storey townhouse with stairs only
No printed newspapers; free access to PressReader with lobby tablet only
Check-in from 13:00; early bag drop always free; late check-out until 14:00 for 30 PEN, after 14:00 charges half-night rate
Free for same-day luggage storage; overnight storage 10 PEN per bag
No step-free access – three steps at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public lot is Estacionamiento Pershing at block 170 for 15 PEN per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax applies to 3-star hostels in Miraflores)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 50 PEN incidental hold on a card 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
Most cambio kiosks along Avenida Javier Prado or in central Miraflores offer fair rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux as they take a hefty cut.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless is common but smaller stalls and taxis prefer cash.
Round up in restaurants (10% optional if service charge not included); no tip for taxis unless they help with bags; hotel porters expect 2-3 soles per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic coffee from a corner bakery or bodega costs about 3-4 soles.
A menú del día (soup + main + drink) at a local comedor runs 10-15 soles.
A main dish like lomo saltado or pollo a la brasa in a casual restaurant is around 15-20 soles.
Anticuchos and emoliente stalls are common around markets and parks in the San Isidro/Miraflores borders.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the main budget supermarket chains in this area.
Mercado Central or Gamarra in La Victoria see locals buying affordable basics; avoid tourist-centric boutiques.
Corredor buses (1.50 soles per ride) or the Metropolitano (2.50 soles with a rechargeable card); from the airport take the Airport Express bus (8 USD) or a regular bus to Parque Kennedy (approx 3 soles via a local bus + combo).
1) Eat menú del día for lunch rather than dinner. 2) Use colectivos or Metropolitano instead of taxis. 3) Buy bottled water and snacks from Metro/Plaza Vea, 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 Hostel Kelebek
🕒 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 Hostel Kelebek?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Calle General Pershing). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within reach if the lift breaks down, and the courtyard side is markedly quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostel Kelebek?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing Calle General Pershing. The street is a busy residential-commercial mixed road in the Jesús María district, with traffic and foot noise starting early. Ground-floor street-facing rooms also get less privacy and natural light.
Is Hostel Kelebek noisy?
Calle General Pershing is a secondary road in Jesús María, carrying steady local traffic from 6am to 10pm. There's a municipal market a block west (Mercado Jesús María) with early-morning delivery trucks. The hostel's small lobby bar generates low chatter until around 11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostel Kelebek?
Best view is from a 4th-floor room facing south-east over the low-rise rooftops of Jesús María, with glimpses of the Parque de la Reserva and its famous fountain circuit. Street-facing rooms just see a busy urban street and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostel Kelebek?
1. Check-in after 3pm and ask reception to hold a 3rd-floor courtyard room — they will typically oblige if you mention noise concerns. 2. The hostel has no on-site parking; use the public parking lot under the Parque de la Reserva (5-minute walk) which costs about 5 soles per hour.
What time is check-in at Hostel Kelebek?
Check-in at Hostel Kelebek is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostel Kelebek have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all areas – 20 Mbps average download speed, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostel Kelebek?
None (no municipal tourist tax applies to 3-star hostels in Miraflores)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostel Kelebek?
A menú del día (soup + main + drink) at a local comedor runs 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostel Kelebek?
Corredor buses (1.50 soles per ride) or the Metropolitano (2.50 soles with a rechargeable card); from the airport take the Airport Express bus (8 USD) or a regular bus to Parque Kennedy (approx 3 soles via a local bus + combo).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March (Peruvian summer) for warm, sunny days and clear skies, making the seafront a joy and crowds moderate away from January's peak.
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.