Your stay — Hotel Valquiria
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The Property — Hotel Valquiria
Hotel Valquiria in Miraflores feels like a quietly competent base camp: clean linoleum floors, a small lobby with a worn leather sofa, and a receptionist who knows the bus routes by heart. It's a three-star workhorse aimed at budget-conscious travellers who prioritise location over frills. The USP is its spot two blocks from Kennedy Park and Larcomar's clifftop mall, but don't expect a sea view or a pool. Best for independent tourists who want a safe, no-surprises room near the action without paying for a minibar.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, built on a pre-Columbian irrigation network. The colonial core retains ornate balconies and the Plaza Mayor, but the city exploded outward in the 20th century, layering neoclassical mansions with vast shantytowns on dusty hills. Its contemporary identity is a messy, thrilling mashup: cevicherías next to robot sushi bars, pre-Inca huacas wedged between motorways, and a foggy coastline that rarely sees rain. The soul is in Miraflores and Barranco, where coastal cliffs and street art meet a food scene that rivals any in South America.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
January to March: summer heat (24–30°C), blue skies, and the best conditions for paragliding over Costa Verde. Crowds are manageable outside February's big festivals.
Peak / festival surge
February: Lima holds its bullfight fair (Corrida de Toros) and Fiestas Patrias spills over from July 28–29. Hotels hike rates 40–60%, and the city swells with national tourists. Advance booking essential.
Budget shoulder season
April–May and October–November: low season with 20–40% discounts, thinner crowds, and cool-but-sunny afternoons. The garúa (drizzle) eases in April, and prices at places like Hotel Valquiria drop to 45–55 USD a night.
Weather & packing
Lima is a coastal desert that gets a persistent winter blanket of fog or low cloud (garúa) from June to October, but it never really rains. Pack an expandable windbreaker with a hood, plus multiple thin layers for the 15–19°C July chill; skip the umbrella—it's useless here.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- A major expansion of the Metropolitano bus system has added a new trunk line (Línea C) connecting northern districts to Miraflores more directly; check the 'SITR' app for real-time routes.
- The Malecón clifftop path between Miraflores and Barranco completed a 1.5-km renovated stretch in early 2025, with new LED lighting and exercise stations.
- Peru's domestic tourism board is running a 'Road to Machu Picchu' campaign in July 2026, meaning extra shuttles and price-controlled tickets; book your Inca Trail permit at least three months ahead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Valquiria, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard (away from 1 de Mayo). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy stair access if the lift is slow. Inner-facing rooms are quieter and cooler in Lima's coastal heat.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (direct street and lobby noise, plus possible kitchen odours) and any room directly overlooking 1 de Mayo — the street is a main thoroughfare in central Lima with bus and car traffic from early morning until late evening.
Best views
The best view is from a higher floor at the back or side (not facing 1 de Mayo). You'll see the low-rise Miraflores district rooftops and, on a clear day, a sliver of the Pacific to the west. Front-facing rooms just see a busy road and shopfronts.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest: removed from street level and lobby activity, and not subject to roof-level noise (unless there's a terrace).
🔊 Noise notes
1 de Mayo is a main road in the Cercado de Lima district, so expect heavy traffic from buses, colectivos, and taxis. Early morning rubbish collection and street vendors add noise from around 6am. The hotel's own lift and lobby activity can be audible on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, ask at check-in about free street parking — the hotel may have a reserved bay or a local garage arrangement. 2. Request a room at the back when booking by phone (rather than online) — the reception staff can often assign a quieter wing if you ask specifically.
- 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 — Hotel Valquiria
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, typical download speed 15–20 Mbps; no login required apart from accepting terms on the welcome page.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to El Comercio via a hotel tablet in the lobby; no physical newspapers delivered.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out until 13:00 for 40 PEN, after 13:00 charged as half day.
Free for same-day storage; overnight storage available for 15 PEN per bag.
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; lift to all floors but no adapted bathrooms or wheel-in showers in standard rooms; no hearing-impaired alarms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento La Colmena (Jr. de la Unión 500, 8-minute walk), 35 PEN per 24h. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a hold of 100 PEN on a credit or debit card is taken at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (376 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Evangélica de los Peregrinos del Perú (631 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Juan Bautista (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Agustino Plaza — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Parque Bosque Huanca I Etapa — 317 m · ~4 min walk
Museo Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Teatro Municipal — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Inkafarma — 197 m · ~2 min walk
Tambo — 989 m · ~12 min walk
Caja de Agua — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs at banks like BCP or Scotiabank in the area; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges due to poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless is common; American Express less so. Carry some sols for small vendors and taxis.
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge added; taxis: round up or leave small change; hotel staff: 5-10 soles per bag or for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Basic coffee from a bakery or corner café: 5-7 soles.
Menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a local eatery: 12-18 soles.
Simple pollería quarter chicken with fries and salad: 15-20 soles.
Anticuchos stalls and salchipapa carts near Parque Kennedy or along Avenida Arequipa; look for busy spots with locals.
Plaza Vea and Metro supermarkets are common and affordable in the area.
Mercado Central (Cercado de Lima) or Gamarra district for bargain-priced clothing; avoid tourist-oriented shops.
Bus or combi (minibus) ride: 1.50-2.50 soles per trip. From the airport, take the regular bus (e.g., ‘Corredor Azul’) to central Lima for ~3.50 soles, or a colectivo to Miraflores area for ~8 soles.
Eat at menú del día places for lunch; drink tap water only after boiling/filtering; buy fresh fruit and snacks from markets rather than convenience stores.
Good to know — Lima
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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 Hotel Valquiria
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Inkafarma — 197 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 Hotel Valquiria?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard (away from 1 de Mayo). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy stair access if the lift is slow. Inner-facing rooms are quieter and cooler in Lima's coastal heat.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Valquiria?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (direct street and lobby noise, plus possible kitchen odours) and any room directly overlooking 1 de Mayo — the street is a main thoroughfare in central Lima with bus and car traffic from early morning until late evening.
Is Hotel Valquiria noisy?
1 de Mayo is a main road in the Cercado de Lima district, so expect heavy traffic from buses, colectivos, and taxis. Early morning rubbish collection and street vendors add noise from around 6am. The hotel's own lift and lobby activity can be audible on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Valquiria?
The best view is from a higher floor at the back or side (not facing 1 de Mayo). You'll see the low-rise Miraflores district rooftops and, on a clear day, a sliver of the Pacific to the west. Front-facing rooms just see a busy road and shopfronts.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Valquiria?
1. If you're driving, ask at check-in about free street parking — the hotel may have a reserved bay or a local garage arrangement. 2. Request a room at the back when booking by phone (rather than online) — the reception staff can often assign a quieter wing if you ask specifically.
What time is check-in at Hotel Valquiria?
Check-in at Hotel Valquiria is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Valquiria have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, typical download speed 15–20 Mbps; no login required apart from accepting terms on the welcome page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Valquiria?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Valquiria?
Menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a local eatery: 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Valquiria?
Bus or combi (minibus) ride: 1.50-2.50 soles per trip. From the airport, take the regular bus (e.g., ‘Corredor Azul’) to central Lima for ~3.50 soles, or a colectivo to Miraflores area for ~8 soles.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January to March: summer heat (24–30°C), blue skies, and the best conditions for paragliding over Costa Verde. Crowds are manageable outside February's big festivals.
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.