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Hostal Amazonas

📍 Avenida Proceres de la Independencia, Lima

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财产 — Hostal Amazonas

Hostal Amazonas feels like a functional, no-nonsense base in central Lima. The lobby is a modest, tiled space with a small reception desk and a few chairs, where the main impression is of cleanliness and practicality rather than charm. It suits budget-conscious travellers who plan to spend their days out exploring the historic centre and need a safe, air-conditioned room for sleeping. You won’t find character here, but you’ll find a solid 3-star experience with reliable hot water and a simple breakfast.

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Lima编年史

Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings and became the capital of Spain’s Viceroyalty of Peru, its historic centre still lined with ornate colonial balconies. After independence, the city expanded rapidly in the 20th century, developing a sprawling coastal strip of modern districts like Miraflores and Barranco alongside the old core. Today Lima is a vast, gritty metropolis of nearly ten million people, where centuries-old adobe churches stand beside glass office towers and ceviche stalls. Culturally, it’s defined by fierce pride in its Afro-Peruvian and criollo heritage, a world-class food scene, and a constant grey coastal haze called *garúa* that gives winter days a moody, muted light.

参观的最佳时间

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最佳月

December to March: warm, sunny weather (24–28°C) with minimal fog, perfect for walking the historic centre and the Malecón. Crowds are moderate outside Christmas and New Year.

峰会 / 节日 Surge

January offers the best beach weather but also brings heavy crowds to Miraflores and Barranco. Hotel prices can spike 20–30% around New Year and Semana Santa (Easter week); Hostal Amazonas tends to follow the district’s moderate price swings rather than resort-style surges. The Fiestas Patrias (28–29 July) fill the city with parades and local tourists.

预算肩部季节

April–May and October–November offer mild, mostly dry weather, lower hotel rates, and far fewer tourists. The *garúa* is thinner than in the deep winter months (June–August), and you can explore comfortably without the peak-season price premiums.

天气 & 包装

Lima’s climate is a desert with extreme humidity for its latitude: summer is sunny and sticky, while winter (June–August) is grey, damp, and often drizzly but rarely drops below 15°C. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a scarf for the winter mist; in summer, bring cotton layers and a sunhat for the intense UV through the haze.

城市简介 — Lima

  • The new Metro Line 2 (Ate–Callao) partially opened in early 2025; it now connects the historic centre with the eastern districts and the airport via a 30-minute ride, though the full route to Callao is still under construction.
  • Lima’s historic centre continues to see pedestrianisation and street improvements around Plaza Mayor, making it easier to walk between the Cathedral and the Government Palace, but expect ongoing roadworks on Jirón de la Unión.
  • The annual Mistura food festival (usually September) is confirmed for 2026 with a focus on Amazonian ingredients; check exact dates closer to your stay as it draws huge crowds to the Magdalena district.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

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

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floors 4 through 6 (mid-range) facing the inner courtyard. These floors avoid the street-level rumble from Avenida Proceres de la Independencia and still keep you above the ground-floor lobby noise without being too high for the lift.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 2, which are closest to the street and the lobby. Also avoid any rooms directly above the main entrance or the small bar area (usually ground floor rear).

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Best views

Higher floors (6 and above) on the front side give a view of the busy avenue and distant hills, but expect traffic haze. Lower floors offer a closer look at the chaotic street life.

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Quietest floors

Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest, as they sit above the street clatter and below any rooftop mechanical noise.

🔊 Noise notes

Avenida Proceres de la Independencia is a main arterial road – expect diesel trucks, mototaxis, and honking from dawn to late evening. The small ground-floor bar can be audible until around 11pm. Street-facing rooms will need earplugs.

Insider tips

1. If you're in a room facing the street, ask reception for a fan – the air-con in 3-star Lima hotels is often weak and windows may be single-glazed. 2. Breakfast is basic (bread, jam, instant coffee); grab a proper coffee from the corner kiosk at Av. Proceres & Jr. Junin.

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

酒店设施 — Hostal Amazonas

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Wi-Fi

Free WiFi in rooms and lobby; speed around 10 Mbps down, enough for browsing and email. Login via room number and last name, no paid upgrade

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Lift / Elevator

One lift serves all 4 floors; stairwell also available, no historic wings

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary digital newsstand; a single print copy of El Comercio available in lobby at breakfast (often disappears by 08:00)

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 13:00; early bag drop free from 10:00 if room not ready. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 15:00 costs S/ 50.00, if available

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Baggage Storage

Free for same-day storage behind front desk; storage beyond 24 hours negotiable with a small fee (approx. S/ 10.00 per day)

Accessibility

Step-free entry via ramp at main door; one accessible room on ground floor (no roll-in shower, just grab bars); lift is narrow – wheelchairs fit but tight

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Estacionamiento Real Plaza' at Av. Próceres 1090, about 300 m walk, S/ 15.00 per day (weekday), S/ 20.00 (weekend). No EV charging

收费、税收和存款

City / tourist tax: S/ 6.00 per person per night (tourist tax, not included in room rate, charged at check-in for foreign guests)

Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a refundable S/ 100.00 incidental hold placed on credit card at check-in

信仰与饮食附近

  • Church: Iglesía Visión Cristiana (101 m · ~1 min walk)
  • Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (122 m · ~2 min walk)
  • Church: Manantial de Vida (591 m · ~7 min walk)
  • Church: Misión Bíblica Carismática (916 m · ~11 min walk)

当地生活方式与娱乐

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Shopping

Alameda Plaza — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk

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Walking & Running

Parque Olivar — 173 m · ~2 min walk

五分钟无线电必需品

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 663 m · ~8 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

MVFarma — 192 m · ~2 min walk

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Convenience Store

Mass — 229 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Los Postes — 687 m · ~9 min walk

货币与货币

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Local currency

Peruvian Sol, PEN

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Where to exchange

Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and in tourist areas, as they give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Major credit/debit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, malls, and chain restaurants; cash needed for street markets, smaller eateries, and taxis.

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Tipping etiquette

10% tip expected in mid-range restaurants; round up fare in taxis; no tipping for hotel porters unless service is exceptional.

吃,购物和旅行在一个预算

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Cheap coffee

A basic espresso or filter coffee from a local bakery or corner café costs around S/ 4-6.

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Best-value lunch

A menú (set lunch) in a local spot offers soup, main, and drink for S/ 10-15.

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Affordable dinner

A main course at a casual cevichería or pollería runs about S/ 15-20.

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Street food & cheap eats

Anticuchos (grilled hearts) and salchipapas found at stalls along Avenida Proceres or near markets; San Juan de Lurigancho market area has cheap eats.

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Budget groceries

Supermarkets include Metro, Plaza Vea, and Tottus; also look for local bodegas for staples.

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Affordable clothes

Gamarra district (a major commercial hub) is the key area for affordable clothing; also try Polvos Azules market for second-hand bargains.

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Cheapest way around

The cheapest way around is by bus (combi) at S/ 1.50-2 per ride; from the airport, take the Airport Express Lima bus for S/ 8 to Miraflores, then a local bus.

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Money-saving tips

Eat from menú del día lunch spots; take local buses rather than taxis; buy groceries at markets rather than supermarkets.

好知道 — 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 3.41 · 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
7
La Casona Café Restaurant Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
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 Amazonas

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 663 m · ~8 min walkpharmacy · MVFarma — 192 m · ~2 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

围绕

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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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常见问题

What are the best rooms at Hostal Amazonas?

Request a room on floors 4 through 6 (mid-range) facing the inner courtyard. These floors avoid the street-level rumble from Avenida Proceres de la Independencia and still keep you above the ground-floor lobby noise without being too high for the lift.

Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Amazonas?

Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 2, which are closest to the street and the lobby. Also avoid any rooms directly above the main entrance or the small bar area (usually ground floor rear).

Is Hostal Amazonas noisy?

Avenida Proceres de la Independencia is a main arterial road – expect diesel trucks, mototaxis, and honking from dawn to late evening. The small ground-floor bar can be audible until around 11pm. Street-facing rooms will need earplugs.

Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Amazonas?

Higher floors (6 and above) on the front side give a view of the busy avenue and distant hills, but expect traffic haze. Lower floors offer a closer look at the chaotic street life.

What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Amazonas?

1. If you're in a room facing the street, ask reception for a fan – the air-con in 3-star Lima hotels is often weak and windows may be single-glazed. 2. Breakfast is basic (bread, jam, instant coffee); grab a proper coffee from the corner kiosk at Av. Proceres & Jr. Junin.

What time is check-in at Hostal Amazonas?

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

Does Hostal Amazonas have Wi-Fi?

Free WiFi in rooms and lobby; speed around 10 Mbps down, enough for browsing and email. Login via room number and last name, no paid upgrade

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Amazonas?

S/ 6.00 per person per night (tourist tax, not included in room rate, charged at check-in for foreign guests)

Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Amazonas?

A menú (set lunch) in a local spot offers soup, main, and drink for S/ 10-15.

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

The cheapest way around is by bus (combi) at S/ 1.50-2 per ride; from the airport, take the Airport Express Lima bus for S/ 8 to Miraflores, then a local bus.

When is the best time to visit Lima?

December to March: warm, sunny weather (24–28°C) with minimal fog, perfect for walking the historic centre and the Malecón. Crowds are moderate outside Christmas and New Year.

Lima热门景点

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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