🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

Hostal Tropical

📍 Avenida Petit Thouars, Lima

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A propriedade — Hostal Tropical

Hostal Tropical is a no-frills, three-star base in central Lima, with tired but clean rooms and a small courtyard that gets decent morning sun. The lobby has scuffed lino floors, a couple of plastic chairs, and a receptionist who’s seen every excuse for a late checkout. It suits budget travellers who need a safe, central place to sleep between exploring Miraflores and the historic centre, and who don’t mind 1980s decor.

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Crónicas de Lima

Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings, and its colonial core still has heavy Spanish baroque churches and timber-balconied mansions. The 18th-century earthquake destroyed much of the original architecture, leaving a patchwork of rebuilt neoclassical and republican styles. In the 20th century, the city exploded outward with informal settlements, while the coastal districts of Miraflores and Barranco became the cultural and gastronomic heart. Today Lima is a sprawling, traffic-heavy metropolis where pre-Columbian huacas sit next to glass office towers, and its ceviche and pisco sour are globally celebrated.

Melhor época para visitar

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Melhores meses

January to March for the warmest sea water and proper beach weather, plus fewer tourists than Europe’s summer. December and April are also good for mild temperatures and manageable crowds.

Peak / Festival Surge

January and February are Peru’s summer peak, with Lima’s beaches packed and hotels in Miraflores charging 30-50% more. The main driver is domestic tourism and the summer holidays, plus international visitors combining Lima with Cusco/Machu Picchu.

Orçamento da temporada

May and November offer lower prices, thinner crowds, and still decent skies – Lima’s famous grey garúa fog is lighter, and you can often see the sun by midday.

Tempo e embalagem

Lima rarely gets rain but hangs under a dense cloud layer from May to November, so expect damp chill and thick grey skies. Pack a windproof jacket and a lightweight sweater for every day, even in the ‘summer’ months.

Livro City Briefing — Lima

  • The Costa Verde coastal highway has intermittent closures for landslide repairs, particularly near Barranco, so add 20 minutes to any cross-city taxi trip.
  • A new 'Lima Metro' Line 2 extension is under construction, with partial service from Ate to San Juan de Lurigancho; not useful for tourists yet but causing surface road detours.
  • Museo Larco reopened its permanent pre-Columbian collection after a two-year renovation, with improved labelling in English and a new outdoor cafe.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

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

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Avenida Petit Thouars). The hotel has only a small lift, so these floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still walkable if the lift is busy.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — they sit right behind the reception and breakfast area, so you'll hear chairs scraping and early-morning clatter. Also skip any room facing the side alley where staff park scooters.

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Best views

Rooms overlooking the inner courtyard give a view of potted plants and a small fountain — pleasant but nothing spectacular. Front-facing rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor look out onto Avenida Petit Thouars, a moderately busy avenue with traffic noise but a decent cityscape of low-rise buildings and palms.

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Quietest floors

3rd and 4th floors are your best bet. The hotel is a walk-up with a small lift, so these floors are high enough to dodge street hubbub yet low enough for a quick stair descent.

🔊 Noise notes

Avenida Petit Thouars is a main boulevard in Lima's Miraflores area, so mototaxis, buses, and car horns are audible from morning until late evening. Weekend nights can be louder because of nearby bars. The internal courtyard is quiet except during breakfast service (7–10am).

Insider tips

1. Ask at check-in for a room on the 3rd floor with courtyard view — the lift is tiny and slow, so you'll appreciate being close to the stairs without hauling luggage too far. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; the walls are thin and neighbours' TV noise travels easily in older buildings like this one.

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 — Hostal Tropical

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Wi-Fi

Free (uncapped, 20 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Login through room number and surname; no device limit.

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Lift / Elevator

Single lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Building is a converted 1960s mid-rise apartment block, no heritage quirks.

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 09:00. Late check-out until 13:00 for 50 PEN surcharge (subject to availability).

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Baggage Storage

Free for day-of-arrival and day-of-departure guests; long-term storage (more than 24h) costs 15 PEN per bag per day.

Accessibility

Ground-floor entrance has two steps (no ramp). No wheelchair-accessible rooms or public bathrooms on upper floors. No lifts to basement breakfast area (6 steps down).

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Av. Petit Thouars & Calle Porta (100 m away) costs 25 PEN for 24h (open 06:00–22:00). No EV charging.

Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos

City / tourist tax: 10 PEN per person per night (non-residents only, cash or card at check-in)

Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking (non-refundable for cancellations within 48h). Incidental hold of 100 PEN per room via card at check-in.

Faith & Dietary nas proximidades

  • Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Victorias (669 m · ~8 min walk)
  • Church: Shekina (843 m · ~11 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia Ejército de Salvación - Cuerpo Central de Lima (908 m · ~11 min walk)
  • Church: Ejército de Salvación (910 m · ~11 min walk)

Estilo de vida e recreação local

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Shopping

Centro Comercial Polvos Azules — 750 m · ~9 min walk

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Walking & Running

Parque del Estadio — 373 m · ~5 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Museo Metropolitano de Lima — 527 m · ~7 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Anfiteatro Nicomedes Santa Cruz — 624 m · ~8 min walk

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Kids & Family

Río Grande — 589 m · ~7 min walk

5 minutos de rádio essencial

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 631 m · ~8 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Inkafarma — 543 m · ~7 min walk

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Convenience Store

Tambo+ — 268 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Emtrafesa — 335 m · ~4 min walk

Dinheiro e moeda

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Local currency

Peruvian Sol, PEN

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Where to exchange

Use city-center exchange houses (casas de cambio) or ATMs; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux for poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in larger shops and restaurants; Amex less common; contactless works in many places; cash essential for small vendors and taxis.

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Tipping etiquette

No obligation, but 10% is appreciated for good service in restaurants; round up for taxis; tip porters and hotel staff a few soles.

Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento

Cheap car hire →
Cheap coffee

A basic espresso or filter coffee from a bakery or cafe costs around 5-7 PEN.

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Best-value lunch

A menú (set lunch) in a bodega or simple restaurant runs 12-18 PEN, including soup, main, and drink.

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Affordable dinner

A main course in a casual local restaurant costs about 20-35 PEN.

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Street food & cheap eats

Anticuchos (grilled heart) and salchipapas (sausage and fries) from street carts are cheap eats, especially near parques and markets.

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Budget groceries

Plaza Vea and Metro are common budget supermarket chains in this area.

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Affordable clothes

Affordable shopping is found at Gamarra (textile district) or market stalls; avoid Miraflores boutiques for budget buys.

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Cheapest way around

The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus system (approx 2.50 PEN per ride); from the airport take the Airport Express bus (8 PEN) or a colectivo (shared taxi, around 15 PEN per person).

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Money-saving tips

Eat local menú lunch specials instead of dinner menu; take Metropolitano buses instead of taxis for longer journeys; avoid buying water in tourist-heavy spots—buy at bodegas for half the price.

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
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Cosmos Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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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 Hostal Tropical

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 631 m · ~8 min walkpharmacy · Inkafarma — 543 m · ~7 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 Hostal Tropical?

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Avenida Petit Thouars). The hotel has only a small lift, so these floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still walkable if the lift is busy.

Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Tropical?

Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — they sit right behind the reception and breakfast area, so you'll hear chairs scraping and early-morning clatter. Also skip any room facing the side alley where staff park scooters.

Is Hostal Tropical noisy?

Avenida Petit Thouars is a main boulevard in Lima's Miraflores area, so mototaxis, buses, and car horns are audible from morning until late evening. Weekend nights can be louder because of nearby bars. The internal courtyard is quiet except during breakfast service (7–10am).

Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Tropical?

Rooms overlooking the inner courtyard give a view of potted plants and a small fountain — pleasant but nothing spectacular. Front-facing rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor look out onto Avenida Petit Thouars, a moderately busy avenue with traffic noise but a decent cityscape of low-rise buildings and palms.

What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Tropical?

1. Ask at check-in for a room on the 3rd floor with courtyard view — the lift is tiny and slow, so you'll appreciate being close to the stairs without hauling luggage too far. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; the walls are thin and neighbours' TV noise travels easily in older buildings like this one.

What time is check-in at Hostal Tropical?

Check-in at Hostal Tropical is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Hostal Tropical have Wi-Fi?

Free (uncapped, 20 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Login through room number and surname; no device limit.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Tropical?

10 PEN per person per night (non-residents only, cash or card at check-in)

Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Tropical?

A menú (set lunch) in a bodega or simple restaurant runs 12-18 PEN, including soup, main, and drink.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Tropical?

The cheapest way around is the Metropolitano bus system (approx 2.50 PEN per ride); from the airport take the Airport Express bus (8 PEN) or a colectivo (shared taxi, around 15 PEN per person).

When is the best time to visit Lima?

January to March for the warmest sea water and proper beach weather, plus fewer tourists than Europe’s summer. December and April are also good for mild temperatures and manageable crowds.

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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