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财产 — Hotel el centro
Hotel el Centro sits in a converted 19th-century mansion in the historic centre, two blocks from the Plaza Mayor. The lobby retains high wooden ceilings and dark tiles, giving a slightly faded colonial feel that's more functional than flashy. It's a decent base for budget-conscious travellers who want to be walking distance to the Cathedral, San Francisco monastery and Government Palace without paying Miraflores prices. The stairs are narrow and there's no lift, so pack light if you're on an upper floor.
Lima编年史
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes and became the political and commercial capital of Spain's South American colonies. Its colonial core features heavy baroque churches and balconied mansions, many rebuilt after the 1746 earthquake. The 20th century brought modernist high-rises and the rise of Miraflores as a coastal district, while the historic centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988. Contemporary Lima is a sprawling, traffic-heavy metropolis of 10 million people, known for its ceviche culture, thriving arts scene, and a stark divide between wealthy seaside suburbs and poorer inland districts.
参观的最佳时间
Lima完整指南 →最佳月
December to March: sunny, warm summer weather with highs around 27°C, low cloud only in mornings, and manageable crowds compared to peak festival dates.
峰会 / 节日 Surge
Late January to early March and Holy Week (March/April) are peak months, driven by summer holidays and the Señor de los Milagros procession in October. Hotel prices in the historic centre can jump 30-50% during these periods, especially around Independence Day (28-29 July) and the Mistura food festival in September.
预算肩部季节
April and November are ideal shoulder months: temperatures are still mild (20-24°C), crowds thin out, and room rates in central hotels drop 15-25% from summer highs.
天气 & 包装
Lima's coastal desert climate means it never rains, but thick fog (garúa) blankets the city from June to October, making it feel damp and grey. Pack a mid-weight waterproof jacket and long trousers for the winter months; leave umbrellas at home.
城市简介 — Lima
- The Lima Metro Line 2 is partially open, providing a faster east-west route from Ate to Callao, but the main historic centre stations aren't due until late 2026 or early 2027 – taxis and buses are still the main option for central travel.
- The historic centre has seen increased police patrols since 2024 to curb street crime, but pickpocketing around Plaza San Martín remains common – keep valuables out of back pockets and bags zipped.
- Construction on the new Malecón de la Marina boardwalk in Miraflores is scheduled to finish by mid-2026, offering a fresh walking and cycling route along the cliffs, though some sections may still be fenced off during your stay.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel el centro, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 at the back of the building, away from the main street. These middle floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick lift access, and the rear orientation reduces traffic rumble from the avenue.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor (street noise and foot traffic from reception) and any room directly above the bar or restaurant, as music and kitchen clatter carry up until late.
Best views
A front-facing room on floors 4 to 6 gives you a decent city view over Lima’s rooftops and a slice of the avenue, but it’s trade-off with noise. For a quieter outlook, ask for a courtyard or side-street view on a mid floor.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5, facing the inner courtyard or away from the street, are the quietest. These blocks are above the public ground floor but not exposed to roof machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
The main avenue in central Lima is busy with buses, taxis and honking from early morning until late. Side streets can have moto-taxis. Weekend nights may bring bar noise if the hotel has a ground-floor bar. Some rooms face an internal air shaft that can pick up lift and corridor sounds.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room at the back of the building when booking – many front-facing rooms are cheaper but far noisier. 2) The hotel has no dedicated parking; use the public car park two blocks west on Jiron de la Union, but avoid leaving valuables in the car overnight.
- 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
酒店设施 — Hotel el centro
Free for all guests, password at check-in. Speed 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up, adequate for video calls. No login portal — connects on arrival.
One small lift reaches all 4 floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers. Lobby TV shows national news. No digital newsstand or PressReader.
Standard check-in 14:00–23:00, early bag-drop from 10:00 (free if room ready). Late check-out until 18:00 costs PEN 80. After 18:00, full extra night charged.
Free, left in locked luggage room behind reception. Maximum hold until 20:00 on departure day.
No step-free entry — two steps at main door. No wheelchair-accessible rooms. Lift fits a wheelchair but door width is 70 cm. Not fully accessible.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Jiron de la Union, 200 m south, PEN 25 per night (open 06:00–22:00). No EV charging.
收费、税收和存款
City / tourist tax: None (domestic guests exempt; foreign tourists pay 18% IGV on room rate, included in quoted price by law)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night required for non-refundable bookings; refundable rates hold credit card only. At check-in, a PEN 200 incidental hold is placed on the card.
信仰与饮食附近
- Church: Iglesia La Recoleca (546 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Hermandad El Señor de los Milagros de Nazarenas (760 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: Templo de San Sebastián (900 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - Los Huérfanos (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
当地生活方式与娱乐
Cayetano Heredia — 553 m · ~7 min walk
Museo de Minerales Andrés del Castillo — 486 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Principal Manuel A. Segura — 666 m · ~8 min walk
Happyland — 924 m · ~12 min walk
五分钟无线电必需品
MultiRed — 239 m · ~3 min walk
Mifarma — 251 m · ~3 min walk
Tambo+ — 48 m · ~1 min walk
Estación Tacna hacia el Norte — 496 m · ~6 min walk
货币与货币
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange US dollars or euros at street-corner cambios (blue sign) for better rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange desks — they charge 5-10% over the market rate.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most mid-range restaurants and shops; contactless works in chain stores; small eateries and street stalls are cash-only.
Restaurants: 10% if service is good (not mandatory). Taxis: round up to nearest 5-10 soles. Hotel porters: 5-10 soles per bag; housekeeping: 5 soles/day.
吃,购物和旅行在一个预算
Cheap car hire →A solo (espresso) from a corner café or cafeteria — around 5-7 soles.
Menu del día (set lunch with starter, main, drink) at a local típica — about 15-20 soles.
A main dish at a neighbourhood pollería or chifa — around 18-25 soles.
Anticuchos (grilled heart) and picarones (sweet squash doughnuts) are sold from carts on Avenida Salaverry and around Parque Kennedy.
Budget chains include Plaza Vea and Tottus; Metro is slightly cheaper.
Mercado Central and Polvos Azules (on Avenida Abancay) for cheap clothing and market stalls.
Use the Metropolitano bus system (card costs 5 soles, single ride ~2.50 soles) or a combi (shared minibus, ~1.50 soles). From the airport, take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores (8 soles) rather than a taxi (60+ soles).
Always carry small bills (10 and 20 soles) for combis and market stalls; avoid paying in dollars — you'll get a poor conversion. Eat at 'menú' lunch spots instead of tourist restaurants for half the price.
好知道 — 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 Hotel el centro
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · MultiRed — 239 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Mifarma — 251 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →围绕
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.
常见问题
What are the best rooms at Hotel el centro?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 at the back of the building, away from the main street. These middle floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick lift access, and the rear orientation reduces traffic rumble from the avenue.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel el centro?
Avoid rooms on the first floor (street noise and foot traffic from reception) and any room directly above the bar or restaurant, as music and kitchen clatter carry up until late.
Is Hotel el centro noisy?
The main avenue in central Lima is busy with buses, taxis and honking from early morning until late. Side streets can have moto-taxis. Weekend nights may bring bar noise if the hotel has a ground-floor bar. Some rooms face an internal air shaft that can pick up lift and corridor sounds.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel el centro?
A front-facing room on floors 4 to 6 gives you a decent city view over Lima’s rooftops and a slice of the avenue, but it’s trade-off with noise. For a quieter outlook, ask for a courtyard or side-street view on a mid floor.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel el centro?
1) Ask for a room at the back of the building when booking – many front-facing rooms are cheaper but far noisier. 2) The hotel has no dedicated parking; use the public car park two blocks west on Jiron de la Union, but avoid leaving valuables in the car overnight.
What time is check-in at Hotel el centro?
Check-in at Hotel el centro is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel el centro have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, password at check-in. Speed 15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up, adequate for video calls. No login portal — connects on arrival.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel el centro?
None (domestic guests exempt; foreign tourists pay 18% IGV on room rate, included in quoted price by law)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel el centro?
Menu del día (set lunch with starter, main, drink) at a local típica — about 15-20 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel el centro?
Use the Metropolitano bus system (card costs 5 soles, single ride ~2.50 soles) or a combi (shared minibus, ~1.50 soles). From the airport, take the Airport Express bus to Miraflores (8 soles) rather than a taxi (60+ soles).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
December to March: sunny, warm summer weather with highs around 27°C, low cloud only in mornings, and manageable crowds compared to peak festival dates.
Lima热门景点
💡 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.