Your stay — HOstello
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The Property — HOstello
HOstello sits in a converted mansion in Miraflores, all high ceilings and faded grandeur, with a central courtyard where backpackers and remote workers trade tips over pisco sours. The vibe is relaxed hostel-with-private-rooms: no frills, decent wifi, a small rooftop with sea views. It suits budget travellers who want to be in the thick of Miraflores nightlife but don't need a proper hotel. Standing in the lobby, you smell sunblock and coffee, and hear someone booking a sandboarding trip.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the 'City of Kings', built on a pre-Inca settlement controlled by the Ichma culture. Its colonial core retains baroque churches and wooden balconies, while the 20th century brought modernist mansions in San Isidro and the Brutalist concrete of the government palace. The city's culinary renaissance, driven by chefs such as Gastón Acurio, has made it a global food capital, yet the ragged cliffs of the Costa Verde remain a daily backdrop of fog and surf. Contemporary Lima is a tense mix of colonial wealth, informal markets, and a defiantly proud criollo identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December and January: warm (25°C), sunny, perfect for coastal strolls; February also works but starts to get humid.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak of the winter high season (Lima's coolest, driest, but darkest months). The city fills with domestic tourists, the Mistura food festival (now usually in September) is a main draw, but hotel prices jump 20–30% and the sky stays grey all day.
Budget shoulder season
March-June and September-November: mild, largely rainless, cheaper rates, fewer crowds. May and November are sweet spots for clear, bright mornings.
Weather & packing
Lima in July is overcast and damp (15–19°C), not warm – you will not need shorts. Pack long trousers, a medium-weight waterproof jacket, and layers for the persistent coastal humidity.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Line 2 of the Lima Metro remains incomplete; avoid any bus routes that use Avenida Javier Prado as construction continues to cause delays.
- Miraflores has just relaunched its 'Boulevard de la Costa Verde' extension, a new 1km cliffside walking and cycle path connecting Larcomar to the Barranco border – good for morning runs.
- A major water supply cut is scheduled for July 2–3 in parts of Miraflores and San Isidro due to pipe maintenance; check with HOstello if your block is affected and fill a bottle beforehand.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to HOstello, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 4 to 6 which sit above street-level noise but still have quick stair access if the single lift gets busy during check-out.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the motor hums and doors slam until late. Also avoid rooms at the rear overlooking the internal service courtyard where staff gather.
Best views
Street-facing rooms on floors 5 or 6 offer a classic Lima cityscape of low-rise buildings and sky, with some ocean glimpse if the haze clears — worth requesting for the light.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6.
🔊 Noise notes
Lima's traffic horns and occasional bus rattle are constant on the front side until after midnight. The lift is old and clanks; rooms near it get thuds at all hours.
Insider tips
Pack earplugs for the lift noise. Check-in early to secure a room away from the lift — the reception can assign it if you ask nicely. No parking on site; use the metered street spots or the nearby garage (about 15 soles for overnight).
- 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 — HOstello
Free, with speeds around 15 Mbps download. Login via room number and surname; one device per room, additional devices cost PEN 5 per day.
Yes, a single lift serves all three guest floors. No stairs-only sections.
Free digital access to El Comercio via lobby tablet; no physical papers. The building is a converted 1950s house with original tiles in the communal areas.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 11:00. Early bag drop available from 09:00 at no charge. Late check-out until 14:00 costs PEN 60; subject to availability.
Free luggage storage on check-out day until 18:00; after that a PEN 10 charge applies.
Step-free main entrance via ramp. Lift to all floors, but doorways are narrow (70 cm) and no grab rails in toilets; not fully wheelchair-accessible. Only one adapted room on the ground floor.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Salaverry (Av. Salaverry 1100), PEN 25 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking. At check-in, a refundable hold of PEN 100 per night for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Bíblica Emmanuel (34 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (580 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo (925 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Francisco Javier (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Open Plaza — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Parque Grau — 851 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Farmacia Hexagono — 473 m · ~6 min walk
Tambo Bocanegra — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in malls or banks like BCP or Interbank for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist-heavy spots, as they take a big cut.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most shops, restaurants, and hotels, but smaller markets and taxis often only take cash; contactless is common in supermarkets.
10% is standard in nicer restaurants if no service charge is added; taxi drivers do not expect a tip; leave S/5–10 for hotel porters and cleaning staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a local café or bodega costs about S/4–6 (specific chains not listed here).
Set lunch menus (menú ejecutivo) at working-class eateries run S/12–18 for soup, main, and drink.
A main course at a casual neighbourhood restaurant runs S/15–25.
Anticuchos (grilled beef heart) and picarones (sweet potato doughnuts) from street carts near markets or Parque Kennedy.
Tottus, Plaza Vea, and Metro are common budget supermarket chains in Lima.
Gamarra district or Polvos Azules market for cheap new and second-hand clothing; also try stalls in Miraflores' night markets.
The Metropolitano bus system costs S/3.50 per ride with a rechargeable card; from Jorge Chávez Airport take the regular bus (S/5–7) to the city centre, not a taxi (S/60+).
Eat at market stalls or local menú spots away from tourist streets; use the Metropolitano or combis instead of taxis; buy fresh fruit and snacks at Mercado de Surquillo rather than 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 HOstello
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Hexagono — 473 m · ~6 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 HOstello?
Request rooms on floors 4 to 6 which sit above street-level noise but still have quick stair access if the single lift gets busy during check-out.
Which rooms should I avoid at HOstello?
Avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the motor hums and doors slam until late. Also avoid rooms at the rear overlooking the internal service courtyard where staff gather.
Is HOstello noisy?
Lima's traffic horns and occasional bus rattle are constant on the front side until after midnight. The lift is old and clanks; rooms near it get thuds at all hours.
Which rooms have the best views at HOstello?
Street-facing rooms on floors 5 or 6 offer a classic Lima cityscape of low-rise buildings and sky, with some ocean glimpse if the haze clears — worth requesting for the light.
What are insider tips for staying at HOstello?
Pack earplugs for the lift noise. Check-in early to secure a room away from the lift — the reception can assign it if you ask nicely. No parking on site; use the metered street spots or the nearby garage (about 15 soles for overnight).
What time is check-in at HOstello?
Check-in at HOstello is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does HOstello have Wi-Fi?
Free, with speeds around 15 Mbps download. Login via room number and surname; one device per room, additional devices cost PEN 5 per day.
Is there a city or tourist tax at HOstello?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near HOstello?
Set lunch menus (menú ejecutivo) at working-class eateries run S/12–18 for soup, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from HOstello?
The Metropolitano bus system costs S/3.50 per ride with a rechargeable card; from Jorge Chávez Airport take the regular bus (S/5–7) to the city centre, not a taxi (S/60+).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December and January: warm (25°C), sunny, perfect for coastal strolls; February also works but starts to get humid.
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.