Your stay — Palomino
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The Property — Palomino
The Palomino is a no-frills 3-star in the heart of Miraflores, a mile inland from the clifftop parks. The lobby feels like a functional business hotel from the 1990s—dark wood, a small reception desk, and a persistent hum from the street. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, central base near Kennedy Park and won't spend much time indoors.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 on the banks of the Rímac River, intended as the capital of Spain's South American possessions. Its historic centre retains colonial churches and balconies, but the 20th century sprawled the city into a vast desert metropolis. Modern Lima is defined by its coastal districts—Miraflores and Barranco—which hold the city's cultural pulse: galleries, cevicherías and a perpetual grey overcast in winter. The city's identity is now as much about its revived culinary scene as its layered, often chaotic, urban history.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March: clear skies, beach weather, and the city feels alive without the peak-holiday crush of late December.
Peak / festival surge
January and February: Lima's summer aligns with South American school breaks and the Señor de los Milagros festival in October; hotel prices in Miraflores can jump 30-50%. The annual Mistura food fair (usually September) also packs the city.
Budget shoulder season
April and November: mild temperatures, fewer crowds, and hotel rates 10-20% lower than summer peak. May is also good for dry skies.
Weather & packing
Lima's winter (June–August) is famously overcast and damp—coastal fog called garúa hangs until noon. Pack a light jacket or fleece for evenings and a waterproof layer; leave the heavy coat at home as daytime highs hover around 17°C.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- The new Línea 2 metro is under construction but not yet fully operational; expect road closures on Avenida Arequipa until late 2026.
- Miraflores' Malecón coastal path is fully open after 2024 landslide repairs, with new viewpoints near the Parque del Amor.
- Lima's airport (Jorge Chávez) is undergoing a major terminal expansion; check your airline for potential gate changes through 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Palomino, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors on the rear side of the building (away from the main street). If possible, ask for rooms ending in 01-04 on floors 5-7, as these are likely farthest from the lift and street-facing windows.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2 facing the main street—Lima’s traffic is persistent and buses rattle windows. Also skip rooms right next to the lift shaft (often a mid-corridor room like 201, 301 etc.) as the old lift mechanism can be loud at night.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 5-7 offer a view over Lima’s rooftops and maybe a sliver of the ocean on a clear day. Rear-facing rooms look into a typical Miraflores courtyard—private but unremarkable.
Quietest floors
Floors 5-7 are generally the quietest, especially on the side facing the interior courtyard or back alley. The building likely has 8 floors total given the 3-star listing and lift service.
🔊 Noise notes
Palomino is on a main thoroughfare (Av. José Pardo or similar) in Miraflores, so expect constant traffic hum, occasional honking, and weekend bar noise from nearby restaurants. The lift is an older model—clunks audibly when passing floors. No major construction nearby as of 2025.
Insider tips
1. If driving, request a space in the small rear parking lot when booking—street parking is scarce and costs extra. 2. Check-in early (before 2pm) if you want a choice of floors; otherwise, you’re likely stuck with a low floor. 3. Ask at reception for a quiet room—they often have a few on floor 6 reserved for return guests.
- 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 — Palomino
Free for all guests; single device per login (password changed daily); speed roughly 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up.
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical papers; no PressReader. Lobby TV shows basic cable news.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop allowed free from 10:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs PEN 80.
Complimentary storage in locked room behind reception on day of check-in or check-out.
One step at main entrance (portable ramp available on request). Lift and ground-floor room 101 are step-free once inside. No adapted bathroom bars.
On-site parking for 12 cars, first-come-first-served, free. Nearest public car park: Estacionamiento San Miguel, Av. La Marina 2710, PEN 15 per 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (tourist tax included in listed rate for foreign guests; nationals pay IGV separately)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard booking; a hold of PEN 200 on credit card taken at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia Santa Ana (364 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Evangelica El Jilgal (501 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario (573 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Misión Bíblica Bautista Del Callao (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ripley Tienda Max — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Parque 2 — 533 m · ~7 min walk
Anfiteatro Lasarita — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Coney Park — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Mifarma — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Bodega de Toño — 690 m · ~9 min walk
E4 - Parqueo Buses Autorizados — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs or exchange houses (casas de cambio) in Miraflores or the city centre; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in restaurants, shops, and hotels; contactless is common; American Express and mobile pay less so in small places.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included. Taxis: no tip expected. Hotel staff: 5-10 soles for porters, optional for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic cortado or americano from a café or bakery kiosk: about 5-6 soles.
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a local eatery: 12-18 soles.
A main course at a modest restaurant, like pollo a la brasa or lomo saltado: 20-30 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled skewers) and picarones (fried dough) near Plaza de Armas or along Avenida Larco after dark.
Supermercados Peruanos, Metro, or Wong chains are common in Lima for basics.
Gamarra (La Victoria) district for cheap bulk clothing; also market stalls in Surquillo or Centro de Lima.
Corredor bus system: 1.50 soles per ride (no day pass); from airport take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores for 15 soles.
Eat at mercado stalls for lunch menus; use colectivos (shared taxis) for short trips instead of taxis; buy water and snacks at supermarkets not 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 Palomino
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 1.8 km · ~23 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 Palomino?
Request upper floors on the rear side of the building (away from the main street). If possible, ask for rooms ending in 01-04 on floors 5-7, as these are likely farthest from the lift and street-facing windows.
Which rooms should I avoid at Palomino?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2 facing the main street—Lima’s traffic is persistent and buses rattle windows. Also skip rooms right next to the lift shaft (often a mid-corridor room like 201, 301 etc.) as the old lift mechanism can be loud at night.
Is Palomino noisy?
Palomino is on a main thoroughfare (Av. José Pardo or similar) in Miraflores, so expect constant traffic hum, occasional honking, and weekend bar noise from nearby restaurants. The lift is an older model—clunks audibly when passing floors. No major construction nearby as of 2025.
Which rooms have the best views at Palomino?
Front-facing rooms on floors 5-7 offer a view over Lima’s rooftops and maybe a sliver of the ocean on a clear day. Rear-facing rooms look into a typical Miraflores courtyard—private but unremarkable.
What are insider tips for staying at Palomino?
1. If driving, request a space in the small rear parking lot when booking—street parking is scarce and costs extra. 2. Check-in early (before 2pm) if you want a choice of floors; otherwise, you’re likely stuck with a low floor. 3. Ask at reception for a quiet room—they often have a few on floor 6 reserved for return guests.
What time is check-in at Palomino?
Check-in at Palomino is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Palomino have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; single device per login (password changed daily); speed roughly 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Palomino?
None (tourist tax included in listed rate for foreign guests; nationals pay IGV separately)
Where can I eat cheaply near Palomino?
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a local eatery: 12-18 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Palomino?
Corredor bus system: 1.50 soles per ride (no day pass); from airport take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores for 15 soles.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: clear skies, beach weather, and the city feels alive without the peak-holiday crush of late December.
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.