🇵🇪 Lima, Peru

Hotel Marco

📍 Avenida Angélica Gamarra, Lima

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A propriedade — Hotel Marco

The Hotel Marco is a no-nonsense three-star in central Lima, all clean tiles, dark wood and a small front desk that works efficiently. The lobby feels like a well-kept 1990s business hotel – quiet, a bit dated, but spotless. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a reliable base for one or two nights, close to Plaza San Martín and within walking distance of bars and restaurants. You won’t get charm, but you will get decent breakfast and a room that locks properly.

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Crónicas de Lima

Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings, its central grid still reflecting the Spanish colonial plan. The historic centre is a Unesco World Heritage site, with carved balconies and baroque churches from the 17th and 18th centuries. Modern Lima has sprawled into a gritty, energetic metropolis of 10 million, where pre-Columbian huaca ruins sit beside glass towers and seaside cliffs. Its cultural identity today is defined by world-class ceviche, a passionate debate over the legacy of the 20-year internal conflict, and a determined push to revive its crumbling downtown.

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Melhores meses

December to March: summer with clear skies, warm sea breezes and low rain. Also the peak tourist season but with the most reliable sunshine.

Peak / Festival Surge

Late January to early March, during summer and the Señor de los Milagros processions (October also spikes). Hotel prices can double in February; book months ahead.

Orçamento da temporada

April and November: still mild, fewer tourists, rooms 30–40% cheaper than peak. May can be damp but quiet.

Tempo e embalagem

Lima’s winter (June–September) is famously grey and drizzly – never heavy rain but a constant dampness called garúa. Pack a light waterproof jacket, long sleeves and closed shoes, even in July; shorts and sandals are a mistake.

Livro City Briefing — Lima

  • The new Limeño metro Line 2 (phase 1) opened May 2025, but it only runs through eastern districts; taxis and Uber remain essential for central Lima.
  • Miraflores’ central park has installed free public Wi-Fi, but coverage is patchy; expect to rely on mobile data away from the hotel.
  • The historic city centre is under a new security initiative since March 2025, with more police patrols around Plaza San Martín and the Jirón de la Unión pedestrian street.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

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

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing away from Avenida Angélica Gamarra (towards the rear/courtyard). These upper floors reduce street noise and are high enough to avoid ground-level disturbance, but still accessible via the lift.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the avenue. Street noise from Angélica Gamarra—a busy commercial artery with traffic, taxis, and minibuses—will be loudest here. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; 3-star hotels often have thin walls near service cores.

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Best views

Rooms facing Avenida Angélica Gamarra offer a view of a busy commercial street with shops, traffic, and pavement activity—lively but not picturesque. Rear-facing rooms overlook a courtyard or neighbouring buildings; more private but little to see.

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Quietest floors

Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest—higher than most street noise but not so high that lift machinery becomes an issue.

🔊 Noise notes

Avenida Angélica Gamarra is a main road in Lima's San Martín de Porres district, carrying constant traffic, honking, and bus routes. Friday and Saturday nights are louder. The hotel is mid-block, so side-street noise is minimal. There may be a bar or restaurant on the ground floor; enquire at booking.

Insider tips

1. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs—even upper floors get traffic rumble from the avenue. 2. Check-in early afternoon if possible; the lobby can get busy with group arrivals, and a quiet room is easier to secure then.

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 — Hotel Marco

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Wi-Fi

Free WiFi for all guests; speeds around 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit

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Lift / Elevator

One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

No physical newspapers; guest computers in lobby with free digital news via El Comercio online; no heritage quirks – modern 1990s building

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag-drop from 09:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 for 30 PEN, after 13:00 charged half-night rate

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Baggage Storage

Free after check-out, limited to day use (until 22:00); secure room behind reception

Accessibility

Step-free access from street through side ramp; lift to all floors; bathroom grab rails in adapted room; narrow corridors may challenge wide wheelchairs

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park (Estacionamiento Gamarra) 200 m, 15 PEN per night; no EV charging

Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos

City / tourist tax: 10 PEN per person per night, mandatory for domestic and foreign guests

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 50 PEN on credit card at check-in

Faith & Dietary nas proximidades

  • Place of worship: Nuestra señora de las nieves (775 m · ~10 min walk)
  • Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (856 m · ~11 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia Virgen del Carmen (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia Señor de la Soledad (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)

Estilo de vida e recreação local

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Shopping

Plaza Center San Martín de Porres — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk

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Walking & Running

Moscú — 186 m · ~2 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Museo Chinen — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Teatro Plaza Norte — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk

5 minutos de rádio essencial

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Nearest ATM

BCP — 443 m · ~6 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Inkafarma — 248 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Terrapuerto del Norte — 1.2 km · ~15 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 or independent machines) for the best rate; airport and tourist bureaux give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa/Mastercard accepted in most shops and restaurants; contactless common; American Express and mobile pay less reliable.

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Tipping etiquette

Restaurants: 10% if service not included (check bill). Taxis: round up. Hotel staff: 5–10 soles for porters, nothing for manager.

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Cheap coffee

Street-side cafe or bakery coffee: 2–3 soles for a small black coffee or cortado.

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Best-value lunch

Menu del día at a local eatery: soup, main, drink for 12–18 soles.

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Affordable dinner

A main course (e.g., lomo saltado or pollo a la brasa quarter) at a simple restaurant: 15–20 soles.

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Street food & cheap eats

Avenida Gamarra market stalls and side streets: anticuchos, salchipapas, and emoliente carts around 5–8 soles each.

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Budget groceries

Supermercados Metro and Tottus are reliable chains found in the area.

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Affordable clothes

Gamarra is Peru's textile hub: dozens of independent stalls and small shops selling factory-outlet clothing at very low prices.

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Cheapest way around

Combis (minibuses) cost 1 sol per short hop; shared taxi from Jorge Chávez Airport to Gamarra area: about 30–40 soles (negotiate before boarding).

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Money-saving tips

Buy clothes and textiles directly in Gamarra for half mall prices. Eat at market stalls for lunch (menu del día is best value). Use local combis rather than official taxis for short trips.

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
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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 Hotel Marco

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCP — 443 m · ~6 min walkpharmacy · Inkafarma — 248 m · ~3 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 Hotel Marco?

Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing away from Avenida Angélica Gamarra (towards the rear/courtyard). These upper floors reduce street noise and are high enough to avoid ground-level disturbance, but still accessible via the lift.

Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Marco?

Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the avenue. Street noise from Angélica Gamarra—a busy commercial artery with traffic, taxis, and minibuses—will be loudest here. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; 3-star hotels often have thin walls near service cores.

Is Hotel Marco noisy?

Avenida Angélica Gamarra is a main road in Lima's San Martín de Porres district, carrying constant traffic, honking, and bus routes. Friday and Saturday nights are louder. The hotel is mid-block, so side-street noise is minimal. There may be a bar or restaurant on the ground floor; enquire at booking.

Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Marco?

Rooms facing Avenida Angélica Gamarra offer a view of a busy commercial street with shops, traffic, and pavement activity—lively but not picturesque. Rear-facing rooms overlook a courtyard or neighbouring buildings; more private but little to see.

What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Marco?

1. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs—even upper floors get traffic rumble from the avenue. 2. Check-in early afternoon if possible; the lobby can get busy with group arrivals, and a quiet room is easier to secure then.

What time is check-in at Hotel Marco?

Check-in at Hotel Marco is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Hotel Marco have Wi-Fi?

Free WiFi for all guests; speeds around 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Marco?

10 PEN per person per night, mandatory for domestic and foreign guests

Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Marco?

Menu del día at a local eatery: soup, main, drink for 12–18 soles.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Marco?

Combis (minibuses) cost 1 sol per short hop; shared taxi from Jorge Chávez Airport to Gamarra area: about 30–40 soles (negotiate before boarding).

When is the best time to visit Lima?

December to March: summer with clear skies, warm sea breezes and low rain. Also the peak tourist season but with the most reliable sunshine.

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.

ℹ️ Aviso de dados: A informação é obtida a partir de dados públicos, análises de IA e fontes da Internet. Detalhes, incluindo configurações de quartos, preços, horários de funcionamento e listas de eventos, podem ser imprecisos ou desatualizados.
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  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
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