Your stay — Miraflores Guesthouse 569
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The Property — Miraflores Guesthouse 569
Miraflores Guesthouse 569 feels like a calm, clean base in the middle of Lima's busiest district. The lobby is small, practical and unfussy, with tiled floors and a reception desk that doubles as a cafe. It suits independent travellers who want a reliable, no-surprises place to sleep and a good coffee to start the day, rather than resort-style amenities. Location is the real draw: a short walk from Kennedy Park and the Larcomar shopping centre.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, becoming the colonial capital of Spanish South America. Its historic centre retains baroque churches and balconied mansions, a Unesco World Heritage site. The 20th century brought explosive growth and a distinctive coastal identity: sprawling districts like Miraflores and Barranco developed cliffside parks and a lively food scene. Today, Lima is a gritty, vibrant metropolis where pre-Columbian huacas sit alongside modernist high-rises, and its ceviche and pisco sour are nationally revered.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March: summer brings warm, sunny days, clear skies and the liveliest beach scene, perfect for exploring the coast without the grey garúa mist.
Peak / festival surge
January and February: peak summer and school holidays, when local and foreign tourists fill Miraflores beaches. Hotel prices can jump 30-40% above shoulder rates. The Señor de los Milagros processions in October also spike demand.
Budget shoulder season
April, May and November: stable weather, thinner crowds and discounts of 15-25% on accommodation. You'll still get sunshine but without the summer crush.
Weather & packing
July is Lima's winter, with persistent low cloud and drizzle (garúa). Pack a light waterproof jacket and layers: temperatures hover around 15°C and the damp can feel chillier than the thermometer suggests.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Lima Metro Line 2 is partially open from Santa Anita to Evitamiento, but it doesn't reach Miraflores yet; buses and taxis remain the main option for visitors.
- Restaurant reservations are highly recommended as summer bookings fill quickly; many top cevicherías now require them.
- A major renovation of the Costa Verde coastal highway continues, causing occasional night-time closures between Barranco and Miraflores.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Miraflores Guesthouse 569, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor, facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. The third floor is high enough to avoid most street-level noise while still being within the two floors with lift access (the building has a small lift serving floors 1-3).
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those at the back near the service entrance or the small kitchen area, as they can be noisy with staff movement and deliveries from early morning. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby if the hotel has a small bar that stays open late.
Best views
The best view is from a third-floor room facing the inner courtyard – you overlook the planted central patio, which is greener and calmer than the street view. Street-facing rooms look onto Calle Cristobal Colón, a fairly built-up residential and small-commercial street with typical Lima traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are generally quieter — further from street activity and less affected by lobby or kitchen noise. The third floor is the highest accessible by lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Cristobal Colón carries steady local traffic (cars, mototaxis, buses) from about 6:30am to 10pm. There may be early morning street cleaning or market deliveries on some days. Also, the small lift can be audible when passing near rooms adjacent to the lift shaft, particularly on the first and second floors.
Insider tips
1) Request a third-floor courtyard room specifically – it’s the quietest and most pleasant. 2) If arriving by car, note that street parking on Colón is limited to metered spots; the hotel has no private parking, so you may need to park a block or two away. 3) Check-in can be slow if multiple guests arrive at once; arriving around 2pm works well.
- 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 — Miraflores Guesthouse 569
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds around 20 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload. Login via room number and surname on portal page.
Single elevator serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
Physical copy of El Comercio at breakfast. No digital newsstand. The building is a converted 1940s townhouse with original mosaic tiles in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00. Early bag drop available from 10:00. Late checkout until 13:00 costs $20 USD, after 13:00 charges another full night. Weekends same times.
Free baggage storage available from drop-off until check-in, and after checkout until 19:00. No luggage room access after 20:00.
No step-free entry — two steep steps at main entrance. No wheelchair-accessible rooms. Elevator is narrow (0.7m door width), unlikely to fit a standard wheelchair. No accessible bathroom. Guests with mobility issues should contact hotel directly.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Miraflores on Calle Schell, 200 m away, $15 USD per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full payment due 14 days before arrival; at check-in a $50 USD incidental hold placed on card, released within 5 business days of checkout if no incidentals charged.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Synagogue: Sinagoga 1870 (631 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Matriz Virgen Milagrosa (771 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia La Reparación (906 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Metodista de Mireflores (974 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Balta — 485 m · ~6 min walk
Bajada Balta — 281 m · ~4 min walk
Centro de la Imagen — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Club de Teatro de Lima — 108 m · ~1 min walk
Coney Park — 922 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 512 m · ~6 min walk
Mifarma — 481 m · ~6 min walk
El Punto — 29 m · ~1 min walk
Andén Entrada - Salida — 912 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux in tourist areas and the airport, which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; Amex less common; contactless works in most places.
Restaurants: 10% for good service (optional). Taxis: rounding up the fare. Hotel staff: 5–10 soles per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic coffee from a local bakery or kiosk costs around 5–6 soles.
Set lunch menus (menú ejecutivo) at local cafés cost 15–20 soles, including a starter, main, and drink.
A main course at a casual neighbourhood restaurant runs 20–30 soles.
Try anticuchos (grilled beef hearts) at stalls in Parque Kennedy or along Avenida Larco in the evenings.
Plaza Vea and Metro are the main budget supermarket chains found in this area.
Street stalls and small shops around Avenida Garcilaso de la Vega (La Colmena) offer affordable, basic clothing.
The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus system (5.5 soles per ride) and the Lima Metro (line 1, 1.5 soles), but you need a rechargeable card. From the airport, the most budget option is the Airport Express bus (8 soles) or a local bus to the centre and then a Metropolitano.
Eat lunch at local menú places instead of tourist spots. Use the Metropolitano bus, not taxis, for cross-city trips. Buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not street stalls or mini-marts.
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 Miraflores Guesthouse 569
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 512 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 481 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 Miraflores Guesthouse 569?
Request a room on the third floor, facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. The third floor is high enough to avoid most street-level noise while still being within the two floors with lift access (the building has a small lift serving floors 1-3).
Which rooms should I avoid at Miraflores Guesthouse 569?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those at the back near the service entrance or the small kitchen area, as they can be noisy with staff movement and deliveries from early morning. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby if the hotel has a small bar that stays open late.
Is Miraflores Guesthouse 569 noisy?
Calle Cristobal Colón carries steady local traffic (cars, mototaxis, buses) from about 6:30am to 10pm. There may be early morning street cleaning or market deliveries on some days. Also, the small lift can be audible when passing near rooms adjacent to the lift shaft, particularly on the first and second floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Miraflores Guesthouse 569?
The best view is from a third-floor room facing the inner courtyard – you overlook the planted central patio, which is greener and calmer than the street view. Street-facing rooms look onto Calle Cristobal Colón, a fairly built-up residential and small-commercial street with typical Lima traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Miraflores Guesthouse 569?
1) Request a third-floor courtyard room specifically – it’s the quietest and most pleasant. 2) If arriving by car, note that street parking on Colón is limited to metered spots; the hotel has no private parking, so you may need to park a block or two away. 3) Check-in can be slow if multiple guests arrive at once; arriving around 2pm works well.
What time is check-in at Miraflores Guesthouse 569?
Check-in at Miraflores Guesthouse 569 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Miraflores Guesthouse 569 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds around 20 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload. Login via room number and surname on portal page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Miraflores Guesthouse 569?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Miraflores Guesthouse 569?
Set lunch menus (menú ejecutivo) at local cafés cost 15–20 soles, including a starter, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Miraflores Guesthouse 569?
The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus system (5.5 soles per ride) and the Lima Metro (line 1, 1.5 soles), but you need a rechargeable card. From the airport, the most budget option is the Airport Express bus (8 soles) or a local bus to the centre and then a Metropolitano.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: summer brings warm, sunny days, clear skies and the liveliest beach scene, perfect for exploring the coast without the grey garúa mist.
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.