Where to stay in Lima
Lima, the right part of town.
Three cliff-top districts for visitors and the old center for the history. Most people stay by the sea and ride in.
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Where visitors stay in Lima
Lima's visitor districts sit on the cliffs above the Pacific, south of the center. Miraflores is the main one, with most hotels, the parks and the restaurants; Barranco is the smaller bohemian district next door with the bars and the art; San Isidro is the business and embassy district with the upscale hotels. The historic center, 30 to 45 minutes north, has a few hotels on the plazas and is better visited than slept in.
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Miraflores
The hub: hotels in every bracket, the cliff-top parks, the shopping center carved into the cliff and the ceviche restaurants. Safe to walk day and night.
Suits: First visits, families, most options
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Barranco
The bohemian district of old mansions, galleries, bars and the Bridge of Sighs, with boutique hotels. A 15-minute walk from southern Miraflores.
Suits: Couples, nightlife, art
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San Isidro
The financial and diplomatic district with the luxury hotels, the olive grove park and quieter nights. Close to the Huaca Pucllana ruins.
Suits: Business, luxury, quiet
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Historic Center
A handful of hotels on and around the Plaza Mayor, with the churches and the catacombs on foot. Lively by day, empty at night.
Suits: History, short stays, budgets
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Good to know
- The airport is far from everywhere
- Callao is 45 to 90 minutes from Miraflores depending on the hour. Book a hotel transfer or an airport taxi counter; do not pick a cab outside.
- Grey skies are normal
- From May to November a sea mist covers the coast. The hotels and the food are the same; the sunsets are not.
Once the room is booked
- Things to do in Lima: the day trips and tours worth booking before you land.
Questions before you book
Miraflores or Barranco?
Miraflores for convenience, choice and walking the cliffs; Barranco for character and evenings. They adjoin, so either works for both.
Should I stay in Lima before Cusco?
One or two nights, yes. It breaks the journey and gives you the food. Cusco's altitude is easier after a night at sea level.
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