Lima – the City of Kings. This fascinating and enormous city has a lot to offer, so don’t be intimidated! With incredible colonial history behind the ornate facades of its most important buildings, there is much to explore. Museums, restaurants and the malecón – a gorgeous walk along the oceanside cliffs of Miraflores and Barranco – Lima is definitely worth a visit.
There are lots of things to do in Lima – from touring its many amazing museums and historical houses to paragliding! Here is a list of some our favourite Lima things to do:
In recent years, Peru has become known as one of the world’s top “foodie” destinations – thanks in large part to Lima’s fine dining scene, and its host of amazing restaurants, including a couple with Michelin stars!
Here is just a taste of some of the best restaurants Lima has to offer:
La Dama Juana – can Combine a show with a buffet dinner at this top spot in Miraflores, located in the Larco Mar.
La Rosa Nautica – Great food and even better location, jutting out over the ocean
Brujas de Cachiche – A great spot in Miraflores for Peruvian Creole food.
Astrid y Gastón – Yes, that Gastón – Gastón Acurio, a local celebrity and one of Peru’s top chefs.
Likewise, there is no shortage of great hotels in Lima. Below is our list of top picks, located in Lima’s top neighbourhoods, Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, or close to the airport. There is something for all budgets!
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Hostal Torreblanca Location: Miraflores Address: Avenida Jose Pardo 1453 Style: Standard “Torre blanca” means “white tower” in Spanish, but contrary to this name, this hotel is actually terracotta-colored! Hostal Torreblanca offers an affordable option near to Central Miraflores. It’s a rambling building on a roundabout, just one block from the coast and about 10 blocks from Parque Kennedy, Lima’s best people-watching spot. This Lima hotel has an assortment of rooms, some a little small but varied and very functional. There are lots of stairs and spaces to explore in this interesting Lima hotel. Some of the furnishings may be dated but the entire hotel is spotless. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Casa Andina Miraflores Centro Location: Miraflores Address: Av. Petit Thouars 5444 Style: Standard If you are arriving in Peru for the first time and staying at the Casa Andina Miraflores Centro, it may be your first experience with this reliable Peruvian hotel chain. Offering a 3-star level of service, adequate clean rooms, and a range of other amenities, all the Casa Andina Peru hotels offer a dependable, affordable stay. Located about 2 blocks north of the Parque Kennedy Roundabout, it’s a great standard hotel in Lima. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Casa Falleri Boutique Hotel Barranco Location: Barranco Address: Av. Grau 720 Style: Standard While housed in a 100 year old mansion, this classy Boutique hotel is a newer hotel in the arty Barranco neighbourhood. It offers an experience rather than simply a hotel stay! Apart from the unique colonial mansion feel, with high ceilings, local artists are featured in the beautiful paintings and sculptures that are scattered around the Boutique hotel. With only 12 rooms, this a homey place to stay. It is located just 5 minutes’ walk from the Plaza de Armas in Barranco, and provides ease of access to the arty – and tasty – restaurants and bars of Barranco. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Antigua Miraflores Hotel Location: Miraflores Address: Av. Grau 350 Style: Comfort Hotel Antigua Miraflores is a charming old colonial building on a quiet street. Rooms feature beautiful antique furniture and most have a view onto a gorgeous courtyard with a fountain. This is definitely a hidden gem of a hotel in Lima. It’s about 5 blocks away from downtown Miraflores, in a quiet and secluded location. There are a range of different room types. The Traditional and Colonial rooms are at the front of the building and ooze character, while the “Señorial” rooms at the back are recently built and very ample. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Casa Inca Location: Miraflores Address: Cmdte. O´Donovan 115 Style: Comfort A small boutique hotel, Casa Inca is housed in a refurbished Lima mansion with plenty of history and an old-world atmosphere – quite a contrast to the modern Lima high rises all around it! Located right on the coast in Miraflores, this is a great hotel in Lima if you are looking for peace and quiet and old world character in the heart of Lima. As a bonus, Casa Inca is a short walk to LarcoMar, the upscale shopping and dining center in Miraflores. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Second Home Peru Location: Barranco Address: Domeyer 366 Style: Comfort While Barranco is quite sleepy, it’s also a unique view into life in an upscale part of Lima and we have included this hotel because it’s full of character. Throughout the home are incredible pieces of art by Victor Delfin, renowned Peruvian sculptor and artist. This is a perfect place for art-loving families or couples looking for a Lima hotel stay by the sea. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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El Golf Boutique Hotel Location: San Isidro Address: Calle F. Valle Riestra 576 Style: Comfort This charming boutique hotel in Lima is an excellent art deco choice in the quiet residential San Isidro neighborhood. It has a gorgeous atmosphere and the amazing attention to detail you would expect in a much more expensive hotel. As restaurants and nightlife are not close by, you can dine in its elegant restaurant, with delicious food and presentation. About 35 minutes from the airport (in light traffic) it can be a good mid-range option for those with an early flight. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Casa Andina Premium Miraflores Location: Miraflores Address: Av. La Paz 463 Style: Boutique This Casa Andina Premium Hotel in Lima has an excellent location right in the heart of Miraflores. The decent-sized rooms are impeccably furnished, and there is an excellent restaurant and café on site. A total bonus is the indoor heated pool which provides an excellent opportunity to unwind after a busy trip. A great option for Lima hotels! For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Doubletree El Pardo by Hilton Location: Miraflores Address: Jr. Independencia 141 Style: Boutique This hotel offers a very reliable stay in the heart of Lima. Just 2 blocks from the Ovalo Kennedy, the rooms are large, with double glaze windows (to keep out the noise of the traffic) and with all the amenities you would expect from a Doubletree hotel. They have a small heated rooftop pool which is a bonus, and a bit of a rarity among Lima hotels. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Country Club Lima Hotel Location: San Isidro Address: Los Eucaliptos 590 Style: Boutique This hotel has to be one of the hotels in Lima with the most – it’s like you stepped back in time. The Country Club Hotel Lima has a beautiful foyer and large rooms, with big beds and bathrooms. Each room is decorated slightly differently from the next with beautiful antiques. Located across from the Lima Golf Club, this hotel has a very elegant restaurant where the crème de la crème of Limeño society comes from lunch. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport Location: Airport Address: Av Elmer Faucett s/n Style: Boutique The Wyndham offers a convenient and clean/modern hotel to arrive at Lima Airport late at night and out to your next destination the next day. You arrive at the International airport and walk across the bridge to the hotel, which is located in the airport car park. Has the style and amenities of a recently opened hotel. Not cheap, but you need to add up the cost of 2 taxi rides, (each about 45mins to an hour) and the price of extra sleep, to the cost of staying anywhere else. Other clients suggest to check in, and then return to the hotel for breakfast. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Holiday Inn Lima Location: Airport Address: Av Elmer Faucett s/n Style: Boutique The Holiday Inn Lima is a new and very welcome addition to the available Lima hotels near the airport. Not as close as the Wyndham (you need to cross a large busy road) you are still within easy walking distance of the airport. A shuttle is also offered. As expected, for the Holiday Inn chain, rooms are serviceable, clean and provide a good night’s rest between flights. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Villa Barranco By Ananay Hotels Location: Barranco Address: Calle Carlos Zegarra 272-274 Style: Luxury Villa Barranco is a recently restored 1920’s republic-era house that is absolutely charming. Like all the Ananay hotels, these are first class places to enjoy a boutique hotel experience in Lima with a personalized stay. In addition, Barranco is a wonderful place to stay for those interested in Lima’s art scene. For current availability and the best prices, click here |
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Hotel B Location: Barranco Address: Sáenz Peña 204 Style: Boutique Located in the trendy artisan ‘barrio’ of Barranco, it’s no surprise that the Hotel B is promoting itself as the first arts-boutique hotel in Lima. Not only is Hotel B located in the heart of bohemian Barranco, it houses its own art collection, is surrounded by neighboring galleries and is linked directly to the Lucia de la Puente Gallery, which provides guests with opportunities for private viewings. From the moment you enter the gorgeous foyer at Hotel B, you feel that you are somewhere both different and a cut above the rest. With just 17 suits, this is without a doubt the most exclusive hotel in Lima. A famed French architect, Claude Sahut, was originally commissioned to design the property as a summer retreat for a well-known Lima family, and construction was completed in 1914. Another feature of the hotel is the signature restaurant by Oscar Velarde who achieved international recognition for his innovative, palate-pleasing blend of Peruvian and Mediterranean ingredients, long before Lima was famous as a culinary capital. If you are going to splurge, opt for one for the upper rooms in one of the best Lima hotels! For current availability and the best prices, click here |