Your stay — Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"
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The Property — Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"
This is a straightforward, no-frills apartment-style hotel in the Residencial San Felipe complex, a middle-class Lima neighbourhood. The lobby feels functional rather than welcoming – think vinyl floors, a reception desk that's more booth than concierge, and a faint smell of cleaning fluid. It suits cost-conscious travellers who want a secure base with a kitchenette and don't care about atmosphere. You're here to sleep, not to linger.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, becoming the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Its colonial core – the Plaza Mayor and Cathedral – remain, but the city exploded outward in the 20th century with sprawling districts like Miraflores and San Isidro. Contemporary Lima is a chaotic, coastal metropolis of 10 million, where pre-Columbian huacas sit next to glass towers. Culturally, it's a food capital (ceviche, anticuchos) and a hub for artisans, but traffic and fog (garúa) define daily life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
January to March: summer brings warm, sunny days (22–28°C) and the coast is lively, though crowds are manageable outside holiday weekends.
Peak / festival surge
July: winter peak driven by Peruvian school holidays and the Fiestas Patrias (28–29 July). Prices at this 3-star can rise 20–30%; book two months ahead. August's Señor de los Milagros procession also fills rooms.
Budget shoulder season
April and November: dry, mild weather (20–24°C), fewer tourists, and hotel rates drop by 15–25%. You'll dodge the July crush and the thick winter cloud.
Weather & packing
Lima's winter (June–Sept) is overcast and damp but rarely rains; summer is hazy coastal heat. Pack layers: a fleece or light jacket for overcast mornings, and always a sun hat and sunglasses for the strong UV that breaks through the clouds.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Line 2 metro is still under construction; expect station closures and extended journey times via the Metropolitano bus system – check the ATU app before heading to Miraflores.
- Avenida Javier Prado, just north of the hotel, has several new cycle lanes and pedestrian crossings, but potholes remain a hazard for drivers.
- Late June 2026 is peak garúa season: visibility near the coast can drop below 200m until midday – don't book a sunrise coastal walk expecting clear views.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Multifamiliar "La Calera IV", here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the first or second floor (floors 1-2) facing the inner courtyard, away from Avenida La Calera. These floors are quieter than the top floor, which can get more street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the third floor facing the street (Avenida La Calera) due to traffic noise from a main avenue in Surco, and proximity to the lift shaft on all floors.
Best views
No notable view — it's a three-floor hotel on a residential avenue in Surco. Street-facing rooms overlook the avenue; inner rooms face a courtyard with limited outlook.
Quietest floors
Floors 1-2 are quieter, especially inner-courtyard rooms. The single lift is small and noisy, so rooms next to it are best avoided everywhere.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida La Calera is a moderately busy street in Surco. Traffic noise is present from 7am to 10pm. The single lift (serving all floors) is audible in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. Use Parking La Calera (200m walk, 10 PEN/night) — no on-site parking. 2. Check in early to request a courtyard-facing room, as availability is limited to one such room per 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 — Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"
Free WiFi throughout the hotel. Average speed 15 Mbps. Login via room number and surname – no time limit.
One lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers. TV in lobby tuned to local news channels.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 08:00. Late check-out until 12:00 is free, after 12:00 a 30 PEN surcharge applies until 18:00.
Free luggage storage available behind the reception desk from check-out until 20:00.
Step-free entrance at the main door (ramp on request). Lift to all floors. Guest rooms are standard width doors; no specially adapted bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parking La Calera, 200 m away: 10 PEN per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 10% advance deposit required to guarantee booking; a refundable hold of 50 PEN for incidentals at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Capilla de San Atanacio de Pegregal (218 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Evangelización (536 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Cristiana Evangelica Palabra Viva (877 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Cristo Salvador (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Venturo — 477 m · ~6 min walk
Parque Juan Pablo Vizcardo y Guzmán — 145 m · ~2 min walk
Auditorio Hospital de Enfermedades Neoplásicas — 940 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Inkafarma — 208 m · ~3 min walk
Mass — 23 m · ~1 min walk
Angamos — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs inside bank branches (BCP, Interbank) for best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchanges and the 'GlobalNet' ATMs which charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in Miraflores/Barranco shops, restaurants and supermarkets; cash needed for small bodegas, taxis and market stalls.
Restaurants: 10% if service not included (check bill). Taxis: round up to nearest sol. Hotel porters: 2–3 soles per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee at a local café or bakery (panadería) runs 5–7 soles for a basic filter coffee or cappuccino.
Set lunch (menú ejecutivo) in a local restaurant – soup, main, drink – costs 12–18 soles.
A main course at a casual pollería or criollo restaurant is 15–25 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled heart skewers) and picarones (sweet potato doughnuts) sold at night stalls in Kennedy Park (Miraflores) and along Avenida Larco.
Budget chains: Metro, Tottus, Plaza Vea – all common in the area.
Gamarra district (La Victoria) for wholesale prices; Polvos Azules (Surquillo) for secondhand bargains.
Metropolitano bus system with Integrated Transport card: 2.50 soles per ride; from airport take the regular 2803 combi (2.50 soles) or Airport Express Lima (8 USD) for comfort.
Eat set lunch menus (menú) for the best value. Drink local beers (Cusqueña, Cristal) rather than imported. Use combis or Metropolitano buses instead of taxis.
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 Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Inkafarma — 208 m · ~3 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.
About Lima
Wikipedia ↗
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and co...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"?
Request rooms on the first or second floor (floors 1-2) facing the inner courtyard, away from Avenida La Calera. These floors are quieter than the top floor, which can get more street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"?
Avoid rooms on the third floor facing the street (Avenida La Calera) due to traffic noise from a main avenue in Surco, and proximity to the lift shaft on all floors.
Is Multifamiliar "La Calera IV" noisy?
Avenida La Calera is a moderately busy street in Surco. Traffic noise is present from 7am to 10pm. The single lift (serving all floors) is audible in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"?
No notable view — it's a three-floor hotel on a residential avenue in Surco. Street-facing rooms overlook the avenue; inner rooms face a courtyard with limited outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"?
1. Use Parking La Calera (200m walk, 10 PEN/night) — no on-site parking. 2. Check in early to request a courtyard-facing room, as availability is limited to one such room per floor.
What time is check-in at Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"?
Check-in at Multifamiliar "La Calera IV" is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Multifamiliar "La Calera IV" have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout the hotel. Average speed 15 Mbps. Login via room number and surname – no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"?
Set lunch (menú ejecutivo) in a local restaurant – soup, main, drink – costs 12–18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Multifamiliar "La Calera IV"?
Metropolitano bus system with Integrated Transport card: 2.50 soles per ride; from airport take the regular 2803 combi (2.50 soles) or Airport Express Lima (8 USD) for comfort.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January to March: summer brings warm, sunny days (22–28°C) and the coast is lively, though crowds are manageable outside holiday weekends.
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.