Your stay — Tony's Hostal
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The Property — Tony's Hostal
Tony's Hostal is a budget-friendly base in the lively Miraflores district, with simple, clean rooms and a small courtyard. The lobby feels like a casual shared apartment: worn sofas, travel posters, and a receptionist who can point you to the nearest cevicheria. It suits backpackers and cost-conscious travellers who prioritise location over frills — you're two blocks from the Parque Kennedy action and a 10-minute walk to the Pacific cliffs.
Chronicles of Lima
Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings, dominating Spanish colonial rule in South America for centuries. Its historic centre, a Unesco World Heritage site, still shows elaborate colonial balconies and baroque churches. The late 20th century shifted the city's gravitational centre to coastal districts like Miraflores and Barranco, where modern high-rises mix with pre-Columbian huaca ruins. Today Lima is a sprawling, chaotic metropolis of over 10 million, known for its world-class food scene and heavy grey skies from May to October.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lima guide →Best months
December to March: summer gives warm, sunny days (27°C highs) and clear skies over the coast, perfect for strolling the Malecón and dining outside. Crowds are moderate, with beach crowds in January but not overwhelming.
Peak / festival surge
January and late July: January is peak local summer with packed beaches and higher hotel rates (often 20-30% above average). Late July features Fiestas Patrias (Peruvian Independence, 28-29 July) with parades, fairs, and city-wide celebrations driving demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and November: mild weather (20-24°C), fewer tourists, and hotel discounts of 15-25%. The Garúa fog is less oppressive than mid-winter, and you'll find quieter museums and restaurants.
Weather & packing
Lima has a peculiar coastal desert climate — almost no rain, but a persistent low cloud (the Garúa) from May to October that can feel damp. Pack an extra layer even in summer: a light jacket or sweater for the evening sea breeze.
Live City Briefing — Lima
- Metro de Lima Line 2 construction continues, with partial closures on Avenida Javier Prado in San Isidro until late 2026 — use the Metropolitano or taxis instead.
- Museo Larco in Pueblo Libre has reopened its permanent collection of pre-Columbian erotic pottery after a two-year renovation, now with better lighting and bilingual panels.
- In July 2026, the Mistura food festival returns to Lima's Costa Verde from 10-14 July, attracting huge crowds to the coastal strip near Miraflores and Barranco.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tony's Hostal, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 4 or 5, facing the courtyard side (if available) or towards the rear of the building. These floors avoid most street-level noise and are reachable by stairs or lift without being top-floor hot.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Avenida Miguel Grau directly. The avenue carries steady traffic including buses, so low floors near the street get exhaust fumes and honking. Also skip any rooms next to the lift shaft or stairs—noise travels up from the lobby and reception.
Best views
The best view is from a high floor, floor 5, at the front—overlooking the avenue with a cityscape towards the historic centre or Miraflores direction, depending which way the windows face. Courtyard views are still pleasant but not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest for a 5-storey walk-up with a lift. They sit above the street din but below any roof-level equipment (if present).
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is Avenida Miguel Grau itself—a busy dual carriageway with buses, mototaxis, and occasional honking. Nighttime quietens down after 10pm but starts again by 6am. The lift mechanism and stairwell also transmit footfall and conversation from the lobby up to floor 3.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs even for a courtyard room—the building's old construction doesn't block noise well. 2. Check in early (before 2pm) to request a courtyard-facing room; front desk staff are usually helpful but rooms facing the street are the default fallback and often assigned to late arrivals.
- 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 — Tony's Hostal
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed around 10 Mbps down; login via room number and surname.
Lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers. Common area has a TV with local news.
Check-in from 13:00; early bag drop available from 08:00. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 15:00 for USD 15, subject to availability.
Free for same day after checkout or before check-in.
No step-free access; front entrance has two steps. No wheelchair-accessible rooms. Lift doors are 75 cm wide.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Grau, 200 m away, USD 8 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; a USD 50 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Centro Pastoral Santa María de la Reconciliación (490 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Casa de la Biblia (591 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Salón del Reino (652 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Centro Cristiano (913 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Vea Callao — 762 m · ~10 min walk
Parque de la Urbanización Meliton Carbajal — 257 m · ~3 min walk
Museo Compañía de Bomberos Voluntarios Italia N° 5 — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco de la Nación — 629 m · ~8 min walk
Vianne — 229 m · ~3 min walk
Altoke Market — 396 m · ~5 min walk
Estación Callao Línea 02 — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs at major banks like BCP or Interbank for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots as they give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common but small shops and street vendors are cash-only.
No obligation; round up the bill at restaurants (10% if service is good), taxis don't expect tips, and hotel staff appreciate small change (S/3–5).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple black coffee from a local bakery or market stall costs around S/2–3.
A menú (set lunch) at a local diner or comedor runs S/6–10 and includes a soup, main dish, and drink.
A main dish at a casual restaurant, such as grilled chicken or lomo saltado, costs about S/12–18.
Anticuchos (grilled beef heart) and papa rellena from street stalls near Parque de la Reserva or along Avenida Grau for S/3–5 per portion.
Supermarkets like Plaza Vea and Metro are common in this area for basic groceries.
Budget shopping at malls like Plaza San Miguel or on Jirón de la Unión (if you head downtown) for affordable clothing brands.
Use the Metropolitano bus system (a rechargeable card for S/1.50 per ride up to S/2.50); from the airport take the Airport Express bus (S/8) rather than a taxi.
Eat at market stalls for lunch (menú), avoid bottled water by filling a reusable bottle from safe sources, and take the Metropolitano instead of taxis.
Good to know — Lima
Type A/C · 220V
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 Tony's Hostal
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco de la Nación — 629 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Vianne — 229 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Tony's Hostal?
Request a room on floor 4 or 5, facing the courtyard side (if available) or towards the rear of the building. These floors avoid most street-level noise and are reachable by stairs or lift without being top-floor hot.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tony's Hostal?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Avenida Miguel Grau directly. The avenue carries steady traffic including buses, so low floors near the street get exhaust fumes and honking. Also skip any rooms next to the lift shaft or stairs—noise travels up from the lobby and reception.
Is Tony's Hostal noisy?
Main noise source is Avenida Miguel Grau itself—a busy dual carriageway with buses, mototaxis, and occasional honking. Nighttime quietens down after 10pm but starts again by 6am. The lift mechanism and stairwell also transmit footfall and conversation from the lobby up to floor 3.
Which rooms have the best views at Tony's Hostal?
The best view is from a high floor, floor 5, at the front—overlooking the avenue with a cityscape towards the historic centre or Miraflores direction, depending which way the windows face. Courtyard views are still pleasant but not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Tony's Hostal?
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs even for a courtyard room—the building's old construction doesn't block noise well. 2. Check in early (before 2pm) to request a courtyard-facing room; front desk staff are usually helpful but rooms facing the street are the default fallback and often assigned to late arrivals.
What time is check-in at Tony's Hostal?
Check-in at Tony's Hostal is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tony's Hostal have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed around 10 Mbps down; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tony's Hostal?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Tony's Hostal?
A menú (set lunch) at a local diner or comedor runs S/6–10 and includes a soup, main dish, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tony's Hostal?
Use the Metropolitano bus system (a rechargeable card for S/1.50 per ride up to S/2.50); from the airport take the Airport Express bus (S/8) rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: summer gives warm, sunny days (27°C highs) and clear skies over the coast, perfect for strolling the Malecón and dining outside. Crowds are moderate, with beach crowds in January but not overwhelming.
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.