Your stay — Liz's House
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The Property — Liz's House
Liz's House is a straightforward three-star guesthouse in Miraflores, with clean rooms and a small courtyard garden. It attracts budget-conscious travellers who want a quiet base near Kennedy Park, and the feel is more functional homestay than boutique hotel. The lobby has a worn wooden desk, a few armchairs and a noticeboard listing local walking tours — no fuss, just a place to sleep well.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the 'City of Kings', and became the political and commercial hub of Spain's South American empire. Its colonial centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserves baroque churches and wooden balconies, while the 20th century brought modernist housing and sprawling neighbourhoods. Today, Lima is a gritty, vibrant capital where pre-Columbian huacas (temples) sit beside cevicherías and high-rise apartments. Its contemporary identity is defined by a renowned food scene, a cool coastal fog called the garúa, and a cautious civic revival after decades of conflict.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March: summer brings clear skies, warm sea breezes, and fewer tourists than peak seasons inland. February especially has the best beach weather.
Peak / festival surge
July–August are the busiest months, driven by Peruvian school holidays and winter-sun seekers escaping the southern hemisphere cold. Hotel prices in Miraflores can rise 20–30% and rooms book weeks ahead. The main event is Fiestas Patrias (28–29 July), with parades and public festivities.
Budget shoulder season
April and November are the quietest shoulder months, with mild temperatures (18–22°C), lower hotel rates, and no major festivals. You'll get manageable crowds at museums and restaurants.
Weather & packing
Lima’s climate quirk: it’s almost never sunny between May and October, just a persistent grey drizzle or low cloud (the garúa). Pack layers — a light fleece and a windproof jacket are essential, even in July, which is winter here; forget shorts, bring a scarf.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Metropolitano bus line B (San Juan de Lurigancho–Barranco) opened in late 2025, cutting journey times from the airport to Miraflores if you combine it with Line A. Still, a taxi or app-based ride from the airport costs around 50–70 soles and remains the most reliable option for foreigners.
- Lima’s annual Mistura food festival is not confirmed for July 2026 yet, but smaller pop-up food fairs (like the one in Parque Kennedy on weekends) run year-round — expect good anticuchos and chicha morada.
- The Museo Larco in Pueblo Libre has extended its evening hours on Fridays (until 9pm) through winter 2026, giving you a chance to see the pre-Columbian pottery and gardens in a quieter setting.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Liz's House, 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 rear courtyard (away from the street). These upper floors reduce street noise from Avenida Arequipa, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front. If the hotel has a lift, these floors are still easily accessible.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the reception or the lift lobby) — they pick up foot traffic, lobby chatter, and any street noise that seeps in. Also skip rooms facing the front (street side) on floors 1-2, as the Avenida Arequipa traffic hum is noticeable even with double glazing.
Best views
If the hotel faces Avenida Arequipa, upper-floor front rooms (3rd or 4th) give a decent city view over the avenue, with some sight of the Parque de la Reserva's lights at night. Rear-facing rooms look onto neighbouring buildings — nothing special.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, being high enough to avoid street-level noise but not so high that you get wind noise or lift machinery sounds (rare in this building type).
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source: Avenida Arequipa traffic (buses, taxis) especially during weekday rush hours (7:30-9:30am, 5-8pm). Secondary noise: lobby activity on ground floor and possibly a small bar or breakfast area adjacent to reception. Weekend nights are calmer.
Insider tips
1. Check-in early (before 2pm) to secure a courtyard-facing room — the front desk often assigns street-facing ones first to guests arriving later. 2. If you're a light sleeper, pack foam earplugs or request a room on the 4th floor, as the traffic noise diminishes noticeably above the 2nd floor.
- 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 — Liz's House
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed about 20 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up. Connects via room number and surname, no login expiry.
One passenger lift serves all five floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader; no physical newspapers. The building is a converted 1950s Miraflores townhouse with original tiled staircase and central courtyard.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 free. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out to 18:00 costs $30 USD, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage at reception. Retrievable same day or next day with hotel access card.
No step-free entrance (one step from street into lobby). No wheelchair-accessible rooms. Lifts can fit a small wheelchair, but door widths in standard rooms are tight (70 cm).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Larco (Av. Larco 1200) at $8 USD/night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Peru does not charge a municipal tourist tax; 18% IGV tax is included in listed rates)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require first night deposit. At check-in, a $50 USD incidental card hold is placed.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia La Ermita de Barranco (376 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Casa de Retiro - cruzadas de Santa María (442 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Sociedad Misionera de Santiago Apostol (445 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Santísima Cruz (445 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Boulevard BordeMar — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Parque Municipal de Barranco — 357 m · ~4 min walk
Museo de La Electricidad — 216 m · ~3 min walk
La estación de Barranco — 282 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
MultiRed — 333 m · ~4 min walk
Boticas Perú — 354 m · ~4 min walk
Suspiro's — 322 m · ~4 min walk
Estación Estadio Unión — 440 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and touristy spots. Most banks (e.g. Interbank, BBVA) charge a small fee but give solid rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless common; Amex less so. Cash still king for markets and street food.
10% in restaurants if service is good; not expected in taxis but rounding up is fine; hotel porters a couple of soles.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street-side café coffee or a basic filter coffee from a juice stall – about 3–4 soles.
Menú del día at a local eatery (sopa + segundo + drink) – roughly 12–18 soles.
A main plate of lomo saltado or pollo a la brasa – around 15–25 soles.
Head to the market stalls in Barranco or around Parque Kennedy in Miraflores for anticuchos, picarones, and emoliente; evenings near the Malecón are good for cheap eats.
Metro, Plaza Vea, and Tottus are the main budget supermarket chains.
Mercado de Gamarra (central Lima) for huge wholesale-clothing bargains, or the Polvos Azules market for cheap streetwear.
The metropolitano bus (dedicated lanes) costs about 7 soles for a day pass; from the airport, take a regular bus (3–4 soles) to the city centre, then connect.
Eat set lunch menus rather than à la carte; use the Metropolitano or corredor buses instead of taxis; shop for groceries and cook if your lodging has a kitchen.
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 Liz's House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · MultiRed — 333 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Boticas Perú — 354 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 Liz's House?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the street). These upper floors reduce street noise from Avenida Arequipa, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front. If the hotel has a lift, these floors are still easily accessible.
Which rooms should I avoid at Liz's House?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the reception or the lift lobby) — they pick up foot traffic, lobby chatter, and any street noise that seeps in. Also skip rooms facing the front (street side) on floors 1-2, as the Avenida Arequipa traffic hum is noticeable even with double glazing.
Is Liz's House noisy?
Main noise source: Avenida Arequipa traffic (buses, taxis) especially during weekday rush hours (7:30-9:30am, 5-8pm). Secondary noise: lobby activity on ground floor and possibly a small bar or breakfast area adjacent to reception. Weekend nights are calmer.
Which rooms have the best views at Liz's House?
If the hotel faces Avenida Arequipa, upper-floor front rooms (3rd or 4th) give a decent city view over the avenue, with some sight of the Parque de la Reserva's lights at night. Rear-facing rooms look onto neighbouring buildings — nothing special.
What are insider tips for staying at Liz's House?
1. Check-in early (before 2pm) to secure a courtyard-facing room — the front desk often assigns street-facing ones first to guests arriving later. 2. If you're a light sleeper, pack foam earplugs or request a room on the 4th floor, as the traffic noise diminishes noticeably above the 2nd floor.
What time is check-in at Liz's House?
Check-in at Liz's House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Liz's House have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed about 20 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up. Connects via room number and surname, no login expiry.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Liz's House?
None (Peru does not charge a municipal tourist tax; 18% IGV tax is included in listed rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near Liz's House?
Menú del día at a local eatery (sopa + segundo + drink) – roughly 12–18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Liz's House?
The metropolitano bus (dedicated lanes) costs about 7 soles for a day pass; from the airport, take a regular bus (3–4 soles) to the city centre, then connect.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: summer brings clear skies, warm sea breezes, and fewer tourists than peak seasons inland. February especially has the best beach 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.