from: Dilwyn Jenkins: The
rough guide to Peru; Rough Guides, New York London, Delhi;
6th edition September 2006; www.roughguides.com
Accommodation
There are three main areas of Lima in which to stay [as a
tourist where the situation for rich tourists is relatively
safe, with tourist suitcases, golden rings etc.]:
-- Lima Centro, which boasts hotels in just about every
category imaginable
-- Miraflores
-- and Barranco.
Even more than most Peruvian cities, modern hotels in Lima
tend to be very exclusive and expensive. There are no
campsites [camping], official or otherwise (p.89).
[There are many more hotels and hostels in other Lima
districts. Sometimes when they are cheap the standard is
very poor, or there is a limit of time. The most important
thing for Peruvians in a hotel is TV and not the other
guests. For many companies hotels are just an income and
standard of living is not important for the hotel. Don't
expect you can sleep well when you are in a cheap hotel in
Peru. Loud TV until deep in the night is normal because
people come from poverty and just had a TV at home nothing
more. They don't know about medition or about worth of calm
sleep].
[Telephone dialing code for Lima is 01, international
0051-1].
Hotels in Lima Centro [Lima
central district]
-- Gran Hotel Bolivar, Jirón de la Unión [Union road] 958,
Lima Centro, Lima, T. 619717, Fax 6197170, e-mail
reservas@granhotelbolivarperu.com,
www.granhotelbolivarperu.com
This old, classic luxurious hotel dominating the northwest
corner of the Plaza San Martín has certainly seen better
times but is well-located and full of old-fashioned charm.
Check out the cocktail lounge (famous for its (p.89)Pisco
Sour Cathedral) and restaurant, which often have live piano
music most nights between 8-11pm.
-- Hostal de los Artes, [Jirón] Chota [Chota road] 1460,
Lima Centro, Lima, T. 4330031, e-mail artes@terra.com.pe
At the southern end of Lima Centro, one block from Plaza
Bolognesi, this clean, gay-friendly place is popular with
travelers; has a book exchange, English is spoken and
there's a nice patio with mosaics. Most rooms have private
bath, but there's also a dormitory with a shared bath that
costs much less; downstairs rooms are a little gloomy.
-- Hostal Granada, [Jirón] Huancavelica [Huancavelica road]
323, Lima Centro, Lima, T. 4279033
A welcoming place with small but tidy rooms, private baths
and cordial service; breakfast is included.
-- Hostal Residencial Don Luis, Avenida Breña [Breña Avenue]
331, Lima Centro, Lima, T. 4239293, Fax 4231379
Relatively close to the city centre, by the Plaza Bolognesi,
it can be noisy early in the morning, but nevertheless is a
comfortable place with a colonial era feel to it; constant
hot water, breakfast not included.
-- Hostal Roma, [Jirón] Ica [Ica road] 326, Lima Centro,
Lima, T. 4277576, e-mail hotsalroma@infonegocio.net.pe,
www.hostalroma.8m.com
A pleasant, safe and gay-friendly place, if a bit shabby.
It's conveniently located a few blocks from the Plaza Mayor,
offers a choice of private or communal bathrooms (but only
one shower for women) and a reliable luggage storage
service. There's a TV room and
Café Carrara in the entrance area.
-- Hostal Wiracocha, Jirón Junin [Junin road] 284, Lima
Centro, Lima, T. 4271178
Run by the same owners since 1975, it's located on the
second level, a couple of blocks from the Plaza Mayor. Rooms
are fairly spacious and certainly clean; shared or private
bathrooms available.
-- Hotel España, Jirón Azángaro [Azángaro road] 105, Lima
Centro, Lima, T./Fax 4285546, e-mail
hotel_espana@hotmail.com, www.hotelespanaperu.com
A converted nineteenth century Republican-style house, this
secure hostel has rooms available with or without private
bath. There's also a dormitory with shared bath for more
budget-minded travelers. Amenities include a nice courtyard
and rooftop patio, Internet connection, book exchange and
lock-up safe.
-- Hotel Europa, Jirón Ancash [Ancash road] 376, Lima
Centro, Lima, T. 4273351
One of the best-value budget pads, conveniently located
opposite the San Francisco church, with a lovely courtyard.
Be aware, though, that it is very popular and fills up
quickly. As well as its fine location, it's a good place to
meet fellow travelers. Shared and private rooms.
-- Hotel Kamana, Jirón Camana [Camana road] 547, Lima
Centro, Lima, T. 4277106, Fax. 4260790, e-mail
reservas@hotelkamana.com, www.hotelkamana.com
An adequate, small hotel, with TVs and showers in all rooms,
right in the heart of Lima Centro; has a 24hr café and room
service. Rooms are nicely furnished and the service is
friendly; also has two Internet connections.
-- Inka Path, Jirón de La Union [Union road] 201, Lima
Centro, Lima, T. 4288188, e-mail informes@inlapathhotel.com
Located at the corner with Carabaya, it has newly furbished
rooms, all with carpets and very comfortable. Queen-size
beds and private bathrooms. Hot water 24hrs a day. Price
includes breakfast and Internet.
-- Lima Sheraton Hotel, Paseo de la República [Republic
motorway] 170, T. 3155000 or 3155022, Fax 3155024, e-mail
reservas@sheraton.com.pe
A standard top-class, modern international hotel - concrete,
tall and blandly elegant, though past its heyday.
-- Pensión Rodriguez, Avenida Nicolas de Pierola 730, T.
4236465, Fax 4241606, e-mail jotajot@terra.com.pe.
Excellent value but often crowded, with shared rooms and
baths; can be a bit noisy from the road. The hotel will
organize airport pick-up if required (p.90).
Hotels in Lima Miraflores,
Barranco and other suburbs [Miraflores district, Barranco
district a.o.]
Many people opt to stay further out of the city in
Miraflores, which is
still close to the seafront as well as home to most of
Lima's nightlife, culture and commercial activity. However,
most hostels here start at around $20 per person and quite a
few hotels go above $200. As a trendy ocean-clifftop suburb
Barranco is more and
more the "it" place for the younger traveler.
Apart from the artist's quarter vibe and the clubs and
restaurants, though, the suburb actually has little to offer
the visitor in the way of attractions and sights of
historical interest. Other suburban options include
San Isidro, a mainly
residential area, but close to some of the main bus
terminals;
San Antonio
which is within walking distance of Miraflores; and
Callao, an oceanside,
older part of Lima, but quite distant from most of the
city's action and attractions (p.90).
Hotels in Miraflores
district
-- Casa de Baraybar, [Jirón] C. Toribio Pacheco 216,
Miraflores, Lima, T. 4412160, Fax 4219118, e-mail
bnb@casadebaraybar.com
Located between blocks 5 and 6 of Avenida El Ejercito, it
has ten rooms available, all with hot water 24hrs a day and
private baths. Beds are comfortable and the rooms are
spacious and equipped with cable TV. Continental breakfast
included in price. The hotel charges around 10-20 percent
less per day if you stay for a few nights.
-- Casa del Mochilero, [Jirón] Cesareo Chacallana 130a,
second floor, Miraflores, Lima, T. 4449089, e-mail
pilaryv@hotmail.com
Located close to block 10 of José Pardo, this safe place has
hot water, cable TV and kitchen facilities. It's not right
at the centre of Miraflores but it's close enough. The staff
will arrange airport pick-up.
-- Colonial Inn; [Jirón] Comandante Espinar 310, Miraflores,
Lima, T. 2417471, Fax 4457587, e-mail hotel@colonialinn.com
Great service and exceptionally clean, slightly away from
the fray of Miraflores. Has a lunchtime restaurant with
surprisingly good Peruvian cuisine.
-- Embajadores Hotel, [Jirón] Juan Fanning 320, Miraflores,
Lima, T. 2429127, Fax 2429131, e-mail
htelembajadores@mixmail.com
Part of the Best Western chain, this is located in a quiet
area of Miraflores, just a few blocks from Larco Mar and the
seafront. small but agreeable, it has comfortable rooms and
access to a mini-gym, small rooftop pool, conference rooms,
individual safes and a restaurant.
-- Faraoña Grande Hotel, [Jirón] C Manuel Bonilla 185,
Miraflores, Lima, T. 4468218, Fax 4469403, e-mail
faraona@goalsnet.com.pe, www.faraonagrandhotel.com
A plush, secure, quite modern hotel in a central part of
this busy suburb; the lobby is cool and there's a rooftop
pool and a pretty good restaurant with Peruvian,
international and vegetarian dishes. Live piano music
performed daily in the bar, 7-10pm.
-- Friends House, Jirón Manco Capac 368, Miraflores, Lima,
T. 4466248, e-mail friendshouse_peru@yahoo.com.mx
Located on the second level, this is a small but
well-maintained and popular hostel in a superb Miraflores
location; comfortable and clean rooms, hot water, cable TV
and open kitchen.
-- Hospedaje Turistico Flying Dog, [Jirón] Jr Diez Canseco
117, Miraflores, Lima, T. 4450940, Fax 4452376, e-mail
Flyingdog@mixmail.com, www.flyingdogperu.com
A clean and homely backpackers bed-and-breakfast-style
hostel smack dab in the middle of Miraflores; rooms are
shared but the maximum size is four beds. There's an open
kitchen facility and cable TV lounge and Internet access.
Price includes breakfast. It has an annex over the road at
Lima 457, T. 4445753.
-- Hostal Aleman, Avenida Arequipa 4704, Miraflores, Lima,
T. 4464045, Fax 4473950, e-mail haleman@terra.com.pe
While the security is tight and the staff helpful, most
rooms are spacious and well furnished. Within walking
distance of downtown Miraflores. Good buffet breakfast
included.
-- Hostal Buena Vista, Avenida Grimaldo del Solar 202,
Miraflores, Lima, T. 4473178, e-mail hostalbuenv@.com.pe
Located in a beautiful old house in downtown Miraflores, all
rooms are large and have private baths. The staff are
friendly and helpful. Buffet breakfast included in price.
-- Hostal El Carmelo, [Jirón] Bolognesi 749, Miraflores,
Lima, T. 4460575, e-mail camelo@amauta.rcp.net.pe
Friendly, safe and popular, located close to the heart of
Miraflores, one block from the seafront. Clean, modern rooms
with private bath; there's a small bar, cafeteria and
parking spaces. Breakfast included in price.
-- Hostal Martinika, Avenida Arequipa 3701, Miraflores,
Lima, close to the boundary of Miraflores and San Isidro, T.
4223094, e-mail martinika@terra.com.pe
Comfortable and friendly offering fairly large rooms with
private bath. Very reasonably priced and in an excellent
location, if a little noisy in the mornings. Room service
24hrs; airport pick-up.
-- Hostal El Patio, [Jirón] Diez Canseco 341, Miraflores,
Lima, T. 4442107, Fax 4441663, e-mail
hostalelpatio@qnet.com.pe, www.hostalelpatio.com
A very agreeable, gay-friendly and secure little place right
in the heart of Miraflores; Often fully booked, so reserve
in advance; more expensive mini-suites and full suites also
available. Bathrooms a bit small but beds are good.
-- Hotel Antigua Miraflores, Avenida Grau 350; Miraflores,
Lima, T. 2416116, Fax 2416115, e-mail
reserva@peru-hotels-inns.com
Pretty central to Miraflores but in a relatively quiet spot
this big old house has all the modern conveniences while
retaining an old-fashioned and elegant charm with balconies
and lush gardens. Rooms are excellent, with luxury suites
and standard rooms available. Has a fairtrade artesania
shop.
-- Hoteles Mundo, Avenida Petit Thouars 5444, Miraflores,
Lima, T. 2413160, e-mail reservas@hotelesmundo.com
Occupying five floors, this popular place is close to most
of Miraflores' shops and nightlife. There's good service and
it's hard to beat for value; all rooms have private baths
and TV, price includes buffet breakfast.
-- Lex Luthor's House, [Jirón] Jr Porta 550, Miraflores,
Lima, T. 2427059, e-mail lughorshouse@hotmail.com
Located within an easy stroll from the ocean, between the
first and second blocks of [Avenida ] 28 de Julio and the
eighth and ninth blocks of [Avenida] Larco, this hostel
(named after the owner's childhood nickname) offers
excellent value (p.91) with hot water, kitchen facilities,
cable TV in all rooms and table games; rooms are basic but
clean and comfortable.
-- Marieta Bed & Breakfast Inn, Malecon Cisneros 840,
Miraflores, Lima, T. 4469028, Fax 4466485, e-mail
gato@amauta.rcp.net.pe
A spotless, but small bed and breakfast in a lovely house in
one of Lima's more exclusive locations overlooking the
ocean; private baths and a terrace. Management will only
receive guests who have booked in advance. The family that
runs the B&B also operate a number of tours in and
around Lima and will pick guests up from the airport for a
reasonable fee.
-- Miraflores Colon Inn, [Jirón] Colon 600, Miraflores,
Lima, T. 6100900, e-mail
reservashotel@miraflorescolonhotel.com
A new hotel located near the corner of [Jirón] Juan Fanning.
Rooms are spacious, clean and equipped with bathtubs.
Jacuzzi and hydro-massage rooms are also available.
Breakfast included.
-- Miraflores Park Plaza, Venida Malecon de la Reserva 1035,
Miraflores, Lima, T. 2423000, Fax 2423393, e-mail
mirapark@peruorientexpress.com.pe
Very modern place that belongs to the Orient-Express Hotels
World commercial chain; it has great views over Miraflores,
the city and the Pacific. Total luxury in terms of amenities
and style.
-- Sonesta Posada del Inca - Miraflores, [Jirón] Alcanfores
329, Miraflores, Lima, T. 2417688, Fax 4471164, e-mail
reservas@sonestaperu.com
A very plush, excellently run and modern downtown hotel
(part of the Sonesta Posadas del Inca chain). Offers cable
TV, a/c and a decent 24hr restaurant. There's a 10 percent
discount and complimentary breakfast for guests who have a
copy of this book; airport pick-up available.
-- Suite Posada Miraflores, Avenida Arias Schreiber 192,
Dpto 202, Miraflores, Lima, T. 4332412, e-mail
monden@terra.com.pe
Located in the Aurora area of Miraflores, these suites offer
a small min-apartment for a week or more at a time (from
$140 a week). Most have a bedroom, kitchen and small living
room; nearby the commercial centre offers cafés and Internet
access.
-- El Zaguan Lodging, Avenida Diez Canseco 736, Miraflores,
Lima, T. 4469356, e-mail reservas@elzaguanlodging.com,
www.elzaguanlodging.com
Near the action but in a relatively tranquil street near the
Parque Tradiciones; the rooms are very pleasant, the service
good and the breakfasts generous. Rooms with or without
private bath.
Hotels in Barranco district
-- Hospedaje Domeyer, [Jirón] Domeyer 296, Barranco, Lima,
T. 2471413, www.page.to/domeyerhostel
Not far from the action and nightlife of Barranco, it's a
beautiful building from the outside, though not elegant or
that well-maintained internally. Most of the rooms are small
but comfortable, with private baths, hot water and cable TV,
price includes breakfast.
-- The Point Hostel, Malecon Junin 300, Barranco, Lima, T.
2477997, e-mail info@thepointhostel.com,
www.thepointhostels.com
A bed and breakfast backpacker hostel with twelve rooms
created by two
mochilleros
(backpackers) in a colonial house with relaxing gardens;
there's also a shared kitchen, billiard room, and there's
often music playing. The managers are helpful and offer
sound information on travelling in Lima and Peru.
Hotels in other districts
San Miguel
-- Hostal Mami Panchita, Avenida Federico Gallesi 198, San
Miguel, Lima, T. 2637203, Fax 2630749, e-mail
raymi_travels@perusat.net.pe
Very pleasant but small hostel with a shared dinding room
and TV lounge. Located in the suburb of San Miguel, the
hostal also offers an airport pick-up. Price includes
breakfast.
San Isidro
-- Hotel Libertador, [Jirón] Los Eucaliptos 550, San Isidro,
Lima, T. 4216666, Fax 4423011, e-mail
mobando@libertador.com.pe, www.libertador.com.pe
A top-class hotel with a convenient location in a well-to-do
Lima suburb. The service and room standards are excellent;
laundry available.
-- Hotel El Marqués, [Jirón] Chinchon 461, San Isidro, Lima,
T. 4420046, Fax 4420043, e-mail reservas@hotelmarqueses.com,
www.elmarques.com
This is a very comfortable business hotel with small,
carpeted colonial-style rooms close to San Isidro's
commercial centre. Has cable TV and meeting rooms.
-- Malka Youth Hostal, [Jirón] Los Lirios 165, San Isidro,
Lima, T. 4420162, e-mail hostalmalka@terra.com.pe,
www.youthhostelperu.com
Well-located, close to block 4 of [Avenida] Javier Prado
Este, it's cheerful and intimate as well as being good value
for this part of the city. There are several airy rooms, one
with views over the garden, bust most bathrooms are shared
(p.92).
-- Sonesta Posada del Inca El Olivar, [Jirón] Pancho Fierro
194, San Isidro, Lima, T. 7126060, Fax 7126080, e-mail
reservasolivar@sonestaperu.com, www.sonesta.com
Modern but pleasant luxury retreat by the olive grove park
of San Isidro and perhaps the most interesting accommodation
in the area. Very comfortable and elegant rooms, cable TV,
a/c and heating. Room service 24hrs; large fitness centre
and spa. [bath]. Bookings only by Internet (there's a 25
percent discount for guests who have a copy of this book)
(p.92).
-- Suites del Bosque, Avenida Paz Soldan 165, [San Isidro
?], Lima, T. 2211108, Fax 2211107, e-mail
reservas@suitesdelbosque.com
Essentially a business hotel with conference rooms
functioning 7am-11pm daily. Elegant rooms with dining/living
room; cable TV, Internet access, heating and a/c. Restaurant
and bar with salad and pasta buffet
-- Swissotel Lima, Via Central 150, Centro Empresarial Real,
San Isidro, Lima, T. 4214400, Fax 4214422, e-mail
reservations.lima@swissotel.com, www.swisslim.com.pe
Luxurious accommodation with all the modern conveniences
you'd expect; good for business travelers. Hotel is
conveniently located near banks, bus depots and some larger
department stores and supermarkets (p.93)
San Antonio [Miraflores?]
-- Lima Youth Hostel, [Jirón] Casimiro Ulloa 328, San
Antonio [Miraflores?], Lima, T. 4465488, Fax 4448187, e-mail
hostell@terra.com.pe, www.limahostell.com.pe
An unbeatable deal, this hostel is located just over the
Paseo de la República highway from Miraflores in the
relatively peaceful suburb of San Antonio, in a big, fairly
modern and stylish house with a pool. Has a restaurant and
bar with views to garden. Will pick-up from airport.
-- Pension José Luis, [Jirón] Francisco de Paula de Ugarriza
727, San Antonio [Miraflores?], Lima, T. 4441015, Fax
4467177, e-mail hsluis@terra.com.pe, www.hoteljoluis.com
(p.92)
Comfortable, modern house, in a good location, within
walking distance to Miraflores and the ocean, with private
baths and hot water; phone, fax and Internet access
available. It's popular with English-speaking travellers
(p.92).
Addition: Hotels, eating and nightlife according
to Trotamundos (in Spanish)
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Hotels, eating and nightlife in Lima (Trotamundo),
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