Lima
Where To Stay

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In the last few years, the city of Lima has undergone dramatic economic development and this growth is reflected in its hotel infrastructure. Visitors have a wide choice, from the most luxurious hotel to basic accommodation with good service.

Downtown

Traditional hotel hospitality in the historical center of Lima is found at the Lima Sheraton Hotel, one of the oldest luxury hotels in the city. It has a number of different restaurants and a large casino. The Gran Hotel Bolívar is situated on the Plaza San Martín recognized by its typical colonial Lima architecture. Close to the Iglesia de San Francisco, known for its famous catacombs, is the Hotel España, which offers a good alternative to young backpacking travelers. Also located in the downtown area is the San Agustín Riviera, a centrally located place with first class amenities with an old world charm. If you are looking for a place to stay with the family and you love dolphins, then stay at Delfines, Apart from offering excellent service and facilities, its distinguishing trait—as the name suggests—is the two friendly dolphins Yaku and Wayra, which live in an aquarium as part of the hotel decor.

San Isidro

San Isidro, one of the most residential and commercial districts of Lima has been affected by the expansion of the hotel sector. A sample of this is the recently built Swissôtel Lima is an excellent choice for its quality service and features along with several restaurants serving international cuisine. The Country Club Lima hotel is a high end hotel in Lima with its own casino and one of the oldest luxury hotels in this district. It is situated equally close to the San Isidro Golf Course and the building itself is architecturally very attractive.

Located opposite the old El Olivar park, is the Hotel El Olivar. In addition to excellent facilities, the hotel offers pleasant views of the surrounding lush residential area. It is ideally located within easy reach of the various cafes, restaurants and shops, which abound. For those seeking a place to stay for a longer period, and at a more affordable price, there are several Apart Hotels (fully equipped for short term rental), such as the Conquistadores and the Suites Córpac Club. Once again for those backpackers, there is another youth hostel in this area called Youth Hostel Malka, where members can obtain special rates and there is a rock wall to practice climbing.

Miraflores

Miraflores is another district which has witnessed huge growth in its tourist potential. It has a myriad of shops, restaurants and cinemas. Its beautiful views from its sea-front promenade, as well as from its various bridges and parks are a plus along with its active nightlife. Two of the most recent and exclusive hotels to be opened in Miraflores are the JW Marriott Lima and the Hotel Park Plaza, both offering the comforts of a luxury hotel. Their main strong points are the breathtaking sea views and their excellent service. Both are located very close to the popular commercial and entertainment centre, Larcomar.

The Las Américas hotel chain, known for its long tradition in hospitality, offers three locations to choose from. The first of these can be found in Avenida Larco, one of the area's main thoroughfares, surrounded by a variety of shops and businesses. The Hotel and Suites Las Américas has everything that one might expect from a luxury hotel as does the nearby Apart Hotel Las Américas or on the Avenida Benavides the Apart Hotel Empresarial Las Américas, all ideal for an extended stay or for large families or groups, as they provide the visitor with all the services and facilities of a first class hotel and apartment.

Affordable alternatives are available which offer good service. Among these, the Hotel Ariosto, Hotel María Angola all viable options. Even more economical alternatives are the basic and friendly little hotels, which can be found throughout the center of Miraflores, such as La Casa de los Sánchez and the new Apart Hotel La Paz. For those on a tighter budget, there is the Pukara Hostal which offers quite a bit of services, like picking you up from the airport, free breakfast, Internet among others, and all this with access to a beautiful beach.

Barranco

Barranco is well known for being one of the loveliest districts of the city, and also Lima's bohemian centre par excellence. In this area there are only small, simple hotels. One that has recently opened in an attractive building typical of the area, is the Hotel California and, in another large house in the same area, just a few steps away from the central park, is the Mochilero´s Backpackers Hostel, ideal for young travelers. Another popular hotel in this area is Second Home Peru, which is exactly as its name implies, it is just like staying in your own house. It has all the amenities that you would need and beachfront views.