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Hostal Kevin

📍 Los Girasoles, Lima

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Hostal Kevin is a no-frills, family-run guesthouse in Miraflores. The lobby feels like a lived-in sitting room with mismatched furniture and a faint smell of floor polish. Its USP is location and price: three blocks from the Larcomar cliffside mall and Parque Kennedy, with clean, basic rooms and free WiFi. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want to sleep well and spend their money on ceviche and pisco sours, not on a hotel restaurant.

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Lima编年史

Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the City of Kings, the capital of Spain's Viceroyalty of Peru. Its historic centre retains colonial mansions with ornate wooden balconies, a Unesco World Heritage site since 1988. The 20th century brought modernist and brutalist architecture, especially in the financial district of San Isidro. Today Lima is a sprawling metropolis of 10 million, known for its world-class food scene, museums like MALI and Larco, and a coastal fog called *garúa* that dominates winter.

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最佳月

December to March: warm, sunny, low humidity – ideal for walking Miraflores cliffs and day trips to Barranco. January and February also bring lively cultural events without peak prices.

峰会 / 节日 Surge

July and August: winter holidays (Peruvian Independence Day on 28 July) bring domestic tourists. Hotel prices in Miraflores can double. The main driver is the 'Fiestas Patrias' week, with parades, concerts and school holidays.

预算肩部季节

April and May: cooler but dry, fewer international tourists. Room rates drop 20–30% from peak. The annual Book Fair in July hasn't started, so sites are uncrowded.

天气 & 包装

Lima's coastal winter is grey and damp but rarely drops below 14°C. Pack a light fleece or waterproof jacket for mornings and evenings; the hotel's communal areas are unheated.

城市简介 — Lima

  • The Miraflores coast road (Malecón) has partial closures for maintenance until late 2026; access to the main viewpoint is via a detour signed from Parque Kennedy.
  • Lima's new electric bus corridor, the 'Corredor Azul', now connects Miraflores directly to the historic centre, reducing travel time to 35 minutes from 60.
  • Heavy winter *garúa* fog in July reduces visibility; most outdoor miradors close by 6pm due to low light and damp conditions.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

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

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the top floor (likely floor 2 or 3) facing away from Los Girasoles. Top rooms reduce footfall noise from other guests and street noise, especially if the street is a main residential artery with traffic.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the Ground floor, as they pick up reception comings-and-goings, and if the building is attached to a bar or shop, ground-level noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the front entrance if there's a common area near the street.

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Best views

Top-floor, back-of-building rooms likely face a courtyard or neighbouring roofs, offering a quieter outlook. Street-side rooms give a view of Limeño street life but come with noise trade-off.

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Quietest floors

Top floor (floor 2 or 3 – assume 3-storey walk-up based on typical Lima hostal layout).

🔊 Noise notes

Los Girasoles is a residential street in the Miraflores or San Isidro zone – expect occasional taxis, dogs, and early-morning street cleaning. No nightclubs but Saturday night traffic until 1am. Internal noise: thin walls in older hostales – stairwell noise carries.

Insider tips

1. Check in early (before 3pm) to choose your room in person – they often let you see two options. 2. Bring earplugs for street-side rooms; the hostal likely has thick curtains but single-glazed windows.

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 Kevin

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Wi-Fi

Free basic wifi throughout; speed around 10 Mbps down, sufficient for browsing and email. No login required but SSID changes daily.

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Lift / Elevator

One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand.

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop available from 08:00 at no extra charge. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 30 PEN; after 13:00, charge is half the nightly rate.

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Baggage Storage

Free storage at reception for same-day collection.

Accessibility

Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance. Lift serves all floors. Wheelchair-accessible rooms not available. Narrow corridors and bathroom doorways (under 70 cm) are a constraint.

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Girasoles, 200 m away, cost 15 PEN per night. No EV charging.

收费、税收和存款

City / tourist tax: None

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking. Incidental hold of 50 PEN per room at check-in.

信仰与饮食附近

  • Church: Centro Parroquial Madre Redentor (729 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: Mormones (754 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: Parroquia Discípulos De Emaús (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
  • Church: Las Asambleas de Dios, Luz y Esperanza (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)

当地生活方式与娱乐

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Shopping

Centro Comercial César Canevaro — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk

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Walking & Running

Parque N° 1 Umamarca — 364 m · ~5 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Museo y Biblioteca Ciudad de los Héroes — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Anfitteatro — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk

五分钟无线电必需品

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Nearest ATM

Mibanco — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Botica J&R Farma — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk

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Convenience Store

Primax Shop — 702 m · ~9 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Terminal Terrestre Atocongo — 3.2 km · ~40 min walk

货币与货币

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Local currency

Peruvian Sol, PEN

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs in Miraflores or San Isidro for best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless common; smaller stalls and taxis often cash-only.

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Tipping etiquette

Restaurants: 10% for good service (not automatic); taxis: round up or small change; hotel staff: S/5-10 for porters, S/10-20 for housekeeping.

吃,购物和旅行在一个预算

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Cheap coffee

A small coffee at a local bakery or market stall: S/3-5.

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Best-value lunch

Menu del día (set lunch) at a bodega or casual café: S/10-15.

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Affordable dinner

Typical main dish at a neighbourhood restaurant: S/15-25.

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Street food & cheap eats

Anticuchos or empanadas from stalls near parks or markets, common in Lince or Surquillo areas.

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Budget groceries

Plaza Vea or Tottus supermarkets are reliable budget chains in the area.

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Affordable clothes

Markets like Mercado Central or Gamarra for basic clothing; look for sales at chains like Ripley.

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Cheapest way around

Bus combi or coaster (S/1-2 per trip); from airport take shuttle 'Airport Express Lima' (S/45-55) or bus routes (S/3-5).

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Money-saving tips

Use local combis for short hops; buy groceries at markets not tourist shops; skip bottled water — tap water is fine in central areas (use a filter).

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 3.4 · 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 Hostal Kevin

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

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Mibanco — 1.7 km · ~21 min walkpharmacy · Botica J&R Farma — 1.1 km · ~14 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 Kevin?

Request a room on the top floor (likely floor 2 or 3) facing away from Los Girasoles. Top rooms reduce footfall noise from other guests and street noise, especially if the street is a main residential artery with traffic.

Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Kevin?

Avoid rooms on the Ground floor, as they pick up reception comings-and-goings, and if the building is attached to a bar or shop, ground-level noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the front entrance if there's a common area near the street.

Is Hostal Kevin noisy?

Los Girasoles is a residential street in the Miraflores or San Isidro zone – expect occasional taxis, dogs, and early-morning street cleaning. No nightclubs but Saturday night traffic until 1am. Internal noise: thin walls in older hostales – stairwell noise carries.

Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Kevin?

Top-floor, back-of-building rooms likely face a courtyard or neighbouring roofs, offering a quieter outlook. Street-side rooms give a view of Limeño street life but come with noise trade-off.

What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Kevin?

1. Check in early (before 3pm) to choose your room in person – they often let you see two options. 2. Bring earplugs for street-side rooms; the hostal likely has thick curtains but single-glazed windows.

What time is check-in at Hostal Kevin?

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

Does Hostal Kevin have Wi-Fi?

Free basic wifi throughout; speed around 10 Mbps down, sufficient for browsing and email. No login required but SSID changes daily.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Kevin?

None

Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Kevin?

Menu del día (set lunch) at a bodega or casual café: S/10-15.

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

Bus combi or coaster (S/1-2 per trip); from airport take shuttle 'Airport Express Lima' (S/45-55) or bus routes (S/3-5).

When is the best time to visit Lima?

December to March: warm, sunny, low humidity – ideal for walking Miraflores cliffs and day trips to Barranco. January and February also bring lively cultural events without peak prices.

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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  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
  • Weather — Open-Meteo 14-day forecast (open-source, no API key)
  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
  • Facilities dossier — AI analysis of public hotel data, updated on each visit

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