A sua permanência — Cochera Hostal
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A propriedade — Cochera Hostal
Cochera Hostal occupies a converted early-20th-century carriage house in Barranco, Lima’s bohemian district. Its lobby feels like a curator’s sitting room: exposed brick, vintage tiles, and a small courtyard with a trickling fountain. The place is quiet, unfussy, and popular with artists and solo travellers who want charm without boutique prices. It suits someone who values location and character over luxury amenities.
Crónicas de Lima
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Its historic centre retains colonial balconies and baroque churches like the San Francisco Monastery, though much was rebuilt after the 1746 earthquake. The city expanded massively in the 20th century, absorbing migrants and developing distinct neighbourhoods: Miraflores for commerce, Barranco for culture. Today Lima is a sprawling metropolis of ten million, known for its world-class ceviche and a grey coastal fog called the garúa that defines its winter sky.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Lima →Melhores meses
January–March: summer brings clear skies, beach weather, and festivals but also crowded sites and higher prices.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is the peak of Lima’s winter and also the month of Fiestas Patrias (28-29 July), when domestic travel surges. Hotel prices can jump 20-30% during that long weekend. The city itself is busy with parades and events, but the winter fog can make sightseeing gloomy.
Orçamento da temporada
April and October are ideal shoulder months: drier than winter, less crowded than summer, and hotel rates often 15-25% lower than peak. You still get decent weather for walking tours.
Tempo e embalagem
Lima in July is overcast, damp and chilly—think 15-18°C. Pack layers: a fleece or light jacket, a waterproof windbreaker, and comfortable shoes for cobbled streets.
Livro City Briefing — Lima
- Barranco’s main square, the Bajada de los Baños, underwent a pedestrianisation project in 2025, making the walk down to the beach easier and safer.
- Lima’s new Metropolitan Bus System extension now runs directly from Miraflores to Barranco, shortening a previously 30-minute taxi trip to 15 minutes for 2 soles.
- Hotel room supply in Barranco has grown with the opening of two boutique hotels in 2025, but Cochera Hostal remains small—book at least a month ahead for July stays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cochera Hostal, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear side. These upper floors reduce street noise from Avenida Tupac Amaru, and the back orientation avoids the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms facing the front (street side). Ground floor suffers from lobby noise and potential security concerns; front rooms get constant traffic noise from the avenue.
Best views
A rear-facing upper-floor room gives a view over local neighbourhood rooftops rather than directly onto Avenida Tupac Amaru traffic. No scenic vista expected—this is a budget urban hostel.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. Higher floors are quieter as they are further from street-level noise and the hostel's common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Tupac Amaru is a major Lima thoroughfare with heavy traffic, including buses and mototaxis, especially from early morning to late evening. Soundproofing in a 3-star is basic. Also expect noise from the hostel's common areas on lower floors and possibly a bar or TV lounge.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2 PM) to request a rear-facing upper room, as these are limited. 2. Bring earplugs—even best rooms can hear traffic through windows if they are single-glazed.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Cochera Hostal
Free guest Wi-Fi on one device per room; average speed 8 Mbps download, 3 Mbps upload; no login or password needed, auto-connect once in range
No lift — stairs-only access to all floors (3 storeys, no basement); suitable for light luggage only
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand. Lobby TV shows local news and sports channels
Standard check-in 14:00-23:00. Early bag drop available from 09:00 if room ready; late check-out until 13:00 costs 50% of night's rate, 13:00-18:00 costs full night
Free for same-day drop before check-in or after check-out; long-term storage (more than 24 hours) not offered
No step-free entry — one small step at front door; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms; no adapted toilet or grab rails
No on-site parking; street parking free but scarce and insecure; nearest secure public car park is Parque Ecológico Parking (Calle Los Olivos, 5-minute walk) — $15 AUD per night; no EV charging
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate per night (tourist tax) charged at check-in; no resort fee
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay due via bank transfer or card to guarantee booking; a $50 USD incidental hold on your card at check-in
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Iglesia Politecnico (8 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (219 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostes del Perú (778 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Comunidad Cristiana Sagrado Corazón de Jesus (968 m · ~12 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Honduras Center — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk
Parque Central Héroes de la PNP — 341 m · ~4 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Western Union — 85 m · ~1 min walk
Botica Asuncion — 537 m · ~7 min walk
Bodega Cuzco — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Estación Universidad — 988 m · ~12 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs or official exchange houses (casas de cambio) in Miraflores; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless common but smaller stalls may be cash-only.
10% in restaurants if service not included; round up taxi fare; small tip for hotel porters/housekeeping.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Local bakery or pollería coffee, around S/3-5.
Menú del día at a market or bodega, around S/12-18.
Peruvian roast chicken (pollo a la brasa) with chips and salad, main around S/15-25.
Anticuchos stalls near parks or Avenida Tupac Amaru intersections, from S/5-10.
Supermercados like Metro or Tottus common in the district; avoid upscale chains for basics.
Street markets on Avenida Tupac Amaru or nearby Galerías (blocks between San Luis and Ate) for cheap clothing.
Corredor buses (S/2.50 per ride) or combis; from airport take a regular bus to downtown (S/3-5) or a shared taxi (S/15-20).
Buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets; eat at mercado stalls for cheap meals; use colectivos for direct routes instead of taxis.
É bom saber — 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 Cochera Hostal
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Western Union — 85 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Botica Asuncion — 537 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Cochera Hostal?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear side. These upper floors reduce street noise from Avenida Tupac Amaru, and the back orientation avoids the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cochera Hostal?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms facing the front (street side). Ground floor suffers from lobby noise and potential security concerns; front rooms get constant traffic noise from the avenue.
Is Cochera Hostal noisy?
Avenida Tupac Amaru is a major Lima thoroughfare with heavy traffic, including buses and mototaxis, especially from early morning to late evening. Soundproofing in a 3-star is basic. Also expect noise from the hostel's common areas on lower floors and possibly a bar or TV lounge.
Which rooms have the best views at Cochera Hostal?
A rear-facing upper-floor room gives a view over local neighbourhood rooftops rather than directly onto Avenida Tupac Amaru traffic. No scenic vista expected—this is a budget urban hostel.
What are insider tips for staying at Cochera Hostal?
1. Check in early (before 2 PM) to request a rear-facing upper room, as these are limited. 2. Bring earplugs—even best rooms can hear traffic through windows if they are single-glazed.
What time is check-in at Cochera Hostal?
Check-in at Cochera Hostal is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cochera Hostal have Wi-Fi?
Free guest Wi-Fi on one device per room; average speed 8 Mbps download, 3 Mbps upload; no login or password needed, auto-connect once in range
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cochera Hostal?
10% of room rate per night (tourist tax) charged at check-in; no resort fee
Where can I eat cheaply near Cochera Hostal?
Menú del día at a market or bodega, around S/12-18.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cochera Hostal?
Corredor buses (S/2.50 per ride) or combis; from airport take a regular bus to downtown (S/3-5) or a shared taxi (S/15-20).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
January–March: summer brings clear skies, beach weather, and festivals but also crowded sites and higher prices.
Principais atrações em 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.