Lima Backpackers Hostel is a warm and friendly accommodation that welcomes travelers from all over the world. We've got all the comforts, we have experience and we know what travelers value and need during their stay in a big city like Lima. Furthermore, we know Lima very well and we have all the right information and tips to explore and discover the true capital of Peru:

its tourist attractions and its non-tourist as well
its culinary scene: food markets, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, traditional restaurants
its true nightlife: taverns, bars, peñas, local gigs
its culture and traditions

SERVICES

The services we offer are as follows:

Included:
Peruvian breakfast
Internet computer
Wi-Fi
24-hour hot showers
Personal lockers
Bunk beds with orthopedic mattresses
Sheets and blankets
Towels
Well-equipped self-service kitchen
Safe deposit box
Common area with cable TV, DVD player and stereo
Maps of Lima
Lima and Peru guidebooks
Book exchange
Proper information and tips to explore the city

Extra:
Classic Peruvian cocktails

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Our room types are as follows:

4 Bed Dorm - Mixed
Shared bathroom

2 Bed Dorm - Mixed
Shared bathroom

2 Bed Dorm - Female only
Private bathroom

All bunk beds are of one-and-a-half size and all mattresses are orthopedic. Bed sheets, linen and towels are provided and all rooms come with security lockers, reading lights and bathrooms with 24hr hot showers.

LOCATION INFORMATION

We are located in Santiago de Surco district, a nice residential area of Lima, just minutes from the traditional district of Barranco or the tourist district of Miraflores. Distances from the hostel are as follows:

to Miraflores: 5 mins by taxi, 8 min by bus
to Barranco: 5 mins by taxi, 8 mins by bus
to San Isidro: 10 mins by taxi, 15 mins by bus
to Centro de Lima: 25 mins by taxi, 40 mins by bus
to the airport: 40 mins by taxi, 1 hour by bus

Taxis are available at one block;
Public transportation is available at six blocks;
There's a cafeteria and a beauty salon on the hostel's first floor;
There's a laundry just across the street;
There's a bakery, a restaurant, a convenience store and a pharmacy at two blocks;
At five blocks from the hostel there's a commercial street with restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, an Internet cafe, an ATM and a bank;
There's a supermarket at eight blocks;

DIRECTIONS

a) From the airport

By taxi:
Note that taxi cabs in Lima do not use taximeters and cab fares have to be negotiated before boarding. Taking an official taxi is the safest option. Go to the front desk and choose a taxi company. Show them the printed hostel map (very important) and address. The taxi fare to the hostel should be 50 or 55 soles, no more. If they give you a higher price than this then try the next taxi company. When you finally arrange the price with them we recommend you to pay and to get your receipt before riding the taxi. This is to avoid a tricky taxi driver trying to overcharge you at the end of your ride. Tipping the driver is not necessary. The journey will take between 35 and 40 mins depending on traffic. We don't recommend you to take an unofficial taxi outside of the airport for security reasons.

By bus:
Buses that come from the airport are small and they are always full. We recommend you this option only if your lugagge is small. Just go outside of the airport and take the bus that has an "S" sign in the front window. Tell the driver to let you know when the bus is at the intersection of Benavides and La Merced avenues. Go off the bus at this intersection and from here walk six blocks along La Merced avenue until you reach La Merced #888. You will see a white building to your right, that's the hostel. The journey will take a bit more than 1 hour depending on traffic.

b) From the bus station
There's no central bus station in Lima. Instead, bus companies have their own terminals spread all over the city. Regardless of your bus terminal location the best option is to take a taxi. Just take one outside of the bus terminal and don't pay more than 15 soles.Rates:

4 Bed Dorm - Mixed, Shared bathroom
24 soles

2 Bed Dorm - Mixed, Shared bathroom
27 soles

2 Bed Dorm - Female only, Private bathroom
30 soles