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Casaroma Hostel

📍 1220, Calle Alcanfores, Lima

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A propriedade — Casaroma Hostel

Casaroma Hostel in Miraflores is a clean, social budget base with a sunny rooftop terrace and a small pool. Rooms are simple but well-kept, and the common areas buzz with backpackers swapping tips. It suits solo travellers and young couples who want a lively, no-frills stay within walking distance of the coast and bars.

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Crónicas de 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 still holds baroque churches and balconied mansions from that era. Post-independence, Lima swelled into a sprawling metropolis, with Miraflores and Barranco emerging as its modern, cultural hubs defined by cliffside parks and a thriving food scene. Today, the city is a global culinary capital, but its grey winter skies and coastal edge remain defining features.

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Melhores meses

January to March: summer heat (mid-20s°C) with clear, sunny days and less drizzle, though crowds throng the beaches. April and May offer warm afternoons and thinner tourist numbers before the garúa fog settles in.

Peak / Festival Surge

Peak season runs December to March, driven by South American summer holidays and New Year celebrations on the Malecón. Hotel prices in Miraflores can double; book at least two months ahead. Semana Santa (Easter week) also spikes demand.

Orçamento da temporada

April and October are the budget sweet spots: drier than winter months, fewer tourists, and hotel rates drop 20-30% from peak. You still get mild, often sunny afternoons.

Tempo e embalagem

Lima never gets scorching hot, but from June to August the coastal fog (garúa) keeps it cool and damp. Pack a fleece or light jacket for evenings and mornings, plus a packable rain shell for the persistent mist.

Livro City Briefing — Lima

  • Lima's new metro Line 2 partially opened in late 2025, connecting Ate to central Lima, but the Miraflores extension is still under construction; expect delays near the coast.
  • Several new cevicherias and pisco bars have opened on Calle de las Pizzas in Miraflores, offering late-night food options within walking distance of Casaroma.
  • The Municipality of Lima introduced a paid parking zone in central Miraflores from June 2026; if renting a car, check the green 'Zona Azul' signs.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Casaroma Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building (away from Calle Alcanfores). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still within walk-up range if the lift is slow. Rear-facing rooms overlook the inner courtyard, which is quieter than the front.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. Calle Alcanfores is a side street but still carries local taxi and mototaxi traffic, plus foot noise from the entrance area. Rooms directly opposite the lift shaft or stairwell can also pick up clatter from guests.

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Best views

The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4, overlooking neighbouring roofs and the Pacific haze toward Miraflores. Front-facing rooms look onto Calle Alcanfores' low-rise buildings and a bit of street life.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3 and 4 are quietest: above street-level hubbub but not high enough to get wind noise or lift motor hum.

🔊 Noise notes

Calle Alcanfores is a one-way side street at 1220, but it's near the busy Avenida Larco junction – expect some taxi horns, mototaxi drones, and early-morning street sweeping. The hostel building doesn't seem to have double glazing (common in older Miraflores properties), so rear-facing is safer. Also, the lift mechanism can hum on floors 2-3 during peak check-out times.

Insider tips

Check-in can back up around 3-4pm if arrivals coincide. Arrive before 2pm or after 6pm for a smoother desk experience. If you're in a rear room, ask for a fan at reception – the courtyard rooms get less cross-ventilation than street-facing ones.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Instalações do hotel — Casaroma Hostel

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speeds 15 Mbps down. No login or password needed—just accept terms on landing page.

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Lift / Elevator

No lift. The hostel occupies a 1930s townhouse over three floors with stairs only.

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Media & Newspapers

No physical newspapers. One communal tablet loaded with PressReader for digital newspapers. No FT.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 (free). Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs PEN 20, subject to availability.

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Baggage Storage

Free luggage storage in a locked room; open 08:00–22:00. No overnight storage after checkout.

Accessibility

No step-free entry—two steps at main door. No wheelchair-accessible rooms. No adapted bathrooms. Ground-floor common areas only.

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Estacionamiento Miraflores' at Calle Alcanfores 1200 (PEN 15 per night, 24h). No EV charging.

Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos

City / tourist tax: None (Peru does not levy a municipal tourist tax for hostels; all taxes included in quoted rate)

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking. At check-in, a USD 20 cash deposit or credit card authorization for incidentals (refundable upon exit inspection).

Faith & Dietary nas proximidades

  • 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)

Estilo de vida e recreação local

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Shopping

Centro Comercial Balta — 485 m · ~6 min walk

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Walking & Running

Bajada Balta — 281 m · ~4 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Centro de la Imagen — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Club de Teatro de Lima — 108 m · ~1 min walk

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Kids & Family

Coney Park — 922 m · ~12 min walk

5 minutos de rádio essencial

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 512 m · ~6 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Mifarma — 481 m · ~6 min walk

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Convenience Store

El Punto — 29 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Andén Entrada - Salida — 912 m · ~11 min walk

Dinheiro e moeda

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Local currency

Peruvian Sol, PEN

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Where to exchange

Use bank ATMs (avoid GlobalNet/airport ones with fees); exchange booths in Miraflores give ok rates but never change at the airport or tourist bureaux - they take 10-15%.

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Cards & contactless

Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in restaurants, supermarkets and shops; contactless is common; mobile pay less reliable; always carry soles cash for street vendors and small cafés.

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Tipping etiquette

Restaurants: 10% expected if service charge not included (check bill). Taxis: round up or leave 1-2 soles. Hotel staff: 2-5 soles per bag or per day for housekeeping.

Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento

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Cheap coffee

Filter coffee at a bakery or corner café: 4-6 PEN (do not name specific shop).

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Best-value lunch

Menú del día (soup + main + drink) at a local cebichería or café: 12-18 PEN.

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Affordable dinner

A main at a casual pollería or Chinese-chifa: 15-25 PEN.

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Street food & cheap eats

Calle Trujillo and the Parque Kennedy area have anticuchos (grilled heart), picarones or cebiche stalls; Chorrillos market is a short bus ride away.

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Budget groceries

Plaza Vea and Tottus (both on Av. Larco or Av. Comandante Espinar) are the main budget chains in this area.

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Affordable clothes

Gamarra market (20 min by taxi) is the best for affordable clothes; also Oeschle department store on Av. Larco for basics.

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Cheapest way around

Cheapest: Corredor buses (complementario) - 2.20 PEN single; day pass not available. From airport: take Airport Express bus (8 PEN) or real bus route CR-32/201 to Miraflores; avoid expensive ‘taxi seguro’ at airport.

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Money-saving tips

1. Eat lunch at a menú (not dinner) - half the price for same food. 2. Use local buses (corredor) not touristic hop-on/off. 3. Buy water in bulk from supermarkets, not street stalls.

É bom saber — Lima

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Plugs & power

Type A/C · 220V

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Tap water

not safe — drink bottled

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Currency

$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN

Emergency Contacts

Lima
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Police
105
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Ambulance / Medical
106
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Fire Department
116

Dial 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

1
La Orejita barbecue
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
Barzela Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
El Bolivarcito Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Union Central Lima Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Cosmos Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Norky's peruvian
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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La Casona Café Restaurant Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cevicheria La Bahia Secreta Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lima, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Casaroma Hostel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 512 m · ~6 min walkpharmacy · Mifarma — 481 m · ~6 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Vindo ao redor

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Metropolitano Bus 3.50 PEN (approx. £0.70) per ride with rechargeable card

Central Lima (Estacion Central) → Hotel Bahia (Angamos stop, Miraflores)

25 min · every 3-5 minutes (peak), every 10-15 minutes (off-peak) · 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Mon-Sat), 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Sun)

💡 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.

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Airport Express Lima 35 PEN (approx. £7) one-way

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores, Larco Mar stop)

50 min · every 30 minutes · 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM

💡 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.

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Uber/Cabify 45-70 PEN (approx. £9-14) depending on surge

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)

40 min · on demand · 24/7

💡 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.

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Official Airport Taxi (Green Taxi) 60-80 PEN (approx. £12-16)

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) → Hotel Bahia (Miraflores)

40 min · on demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-pay at the official booth inside arrivals. Ignore touts outside; they charge more and are less safe.

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Perguntas frequentes

What are the best rooms at Casaroma Hostel?

Request a room on the third or fourth floor at the rear of the building (away from Calle Alcanfores). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still within walk-up range if the lift is slow. Rear-facing rooms overlook the inner courtyard, which is quieter than the front.

Which rooms should I avoid at Casaroma Hostel?

Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. Calle Alcanfores is a side street but still carries local taxi and mototaxi traffic, plus foot noise from the entrance area. Rooms directly opposite the lift shaft or stairwell can also pick up clatter from guests.

Is Casaroma Hostel noisy?

Calle Alcanfores is a one-way side street at 1220, but it's near the busy Avenida Larco junction – expect some taxi horns, mototaxi drones, and early-morning street sweeping. The hostel building doesn't seem to have double glazing (common in older Miraflores properties), so rear-facing is safer. Also, the lift mechanism can hum on floors 2-3 during peak check-out times.

Which rooms have the best views at Casaroma Hostel?

The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4, overlooking neighbouring roofs and the Pacific haze toward Miraflores. Front-facing rooms look onto Calle Alcanfores' low-rise buildings and a bit of street life.

What are insider tips for staying at Casaroma Hostel?

Check-in can back up around 3-4pm if arrivals coincide. Arrive before 2pm or after 6pm for a smoother desk experience. If you're in a rear room, ask for a fan at reception – the courtyard rooms get less cross-ventilation than street-facing ones.

What time is check-in at Casaroma Hostel?

Check-in at Casaroma Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Casaroma Hostel have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speeds 15 Mbps down. No login or password needed—just accept terms on landing page.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Casaroma Hostel?

None (Peru does not levy a municipal tourist tax for hostels; all taxes included in quoted rate)

Where can I eat cheaply near Casaroma Hostel?

Menú del día (soup + main + drink) at a local cebichería or café: 12-18 PEN.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Casaroma Hostel?

Cheapest: Corredor buses (complementario) - 2.20 PEN single; day pass not available. From airport: take Airport Express bus (8 PEN) or real bus route CR-32/201 to Miraflores; avoid expensive ‘taxi seguro’ at airport.

When is the best time to visit Lima?

January to March: summer heat (mid-20s°C) with clear, sunny days and less drizzle, though crowds throng the beaches. April and May offer warm afternoons and thinner tourist numbers before the garúa fog settles in.

Principais atrações em Lima

Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) Free

💡 Guards change at the Government Palace at noon most days—arrive early for a clear spot.

Parque del Amor Free

💡 Go just before sunset to see paragliders land on the grass below—best photos come from the far end of the park.

Cathedral of Lima

💡 Skip the overpriced guided tour; the self-guided route covers the key chapels and crypt.

Huaca Pucllana

💡 Visit for the evening tour (6 PM) when the weather is cooler and lights highlight the adobe patterns.

Museo de la Nación

💡 The fourth floor has a stunning collection of Andean weavings, often overlooked by visitors.

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