Lima Hotel Tips by SirRichard

This backpackers guesthouse is located in Miraflores district, south of Lima.
I arrived in Lima from Iquitos late in the evening, so I just chose in my LP the cheapest place in Miraflores, as I planned to leave early the next day, and just wanted a bed to sleep in. Here they have beds in dormitories of 6 for 5 USD (most hostels ask for 10 USD for a dormitory), so I just told the taxi to take me there.
It is a rather simple, basic place. It reminded me the University dormitories. High ceilings, naked walls, carpet on the floor. But the bed itself was OK, the shared showers had hot water and so.

Unique Qualities: I noticed that all the signs and announcements were in spanish, english and yiddish, so I guess this is s popular place amongst israeli people...

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Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (00 511) 4467722
Address: Bolognesi, 364. Miraflores
Directions: Near La Antigua Hotel.
Website: http://www.geocities.com/witchehouse/

After looking around the Backpackers Hostels in Miraflores, I took a bus to check this place in Barranco, another area southernmost.
This hostel happened to be in an excellent location, by the seaside, near a busy square with many v¡bars and restaurants, but really quiet and peaceful at night.
They have only dormitories, with ensuite WC and hot shower (shared for the 8 persons on the dormitory), and a dining room & kitchen.

Unique Qualities: They offer transfer to/from the airport for a little less than a normal taxi (10 USD instead of 14)

Dormitory bed: 10 USD

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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (51-1)2473709
Address: MalecÃ3n Castilla 260 Barranco, , Lima, Lima
Website: http://www.backpackers.com/directory/bed_&_breakfasts/B/directory_popup.html?id=3224
Other Contact: backpackersinnperu@hotmail.com

This is one of the classical Hotels in Lima, and one of the oldest. Might be a bit old fashioned now, but I liked it. I didn't sleep here (a bit above my budget) but went for a visit and had breakfast at its delicious terrace. The lobby and the stairs are great and all that 19th century style is simply wonderful!


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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Address: Plaza de San Martin

This old classical peruvian hotel is one of the best options if you want to stay on a budget in central Lima. It is located in a traditional Lima house, just a few meter from Plaza de Armas. Inside the hotel there are a labyrinth of rooms. I was given a room ON THE TOP TERRACE, just at the very top of the 3rd floor and, the first time, it took me about 15 minutes to get there, climbing stairs, taking wrong corridors, crossing patios with bars terraces, full of plants, crossing from one terrace to another... but it was worth the effort, as the views were great and all surrounded by plants, you could see all Lima roofs.
I reserved via internet in advance, as I wanted them to pick me up at the aiport, but they came late, so I finally took the Urbanito bus, which is rather convenient too.
The room was simple but clean. Showers outside.

Unique Qualities: 6 USD for a single room.
At walking distance for any touristic place in historical Lima centre.

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Comparison: least expensive
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Phone: 428-5546
Address: Azangaro 105
Directions: Near San Francisco and Plaza de Armas
Website: http://www.hotelespanaperu.com/espa%F1a/index.htm