Where to stay · Lima, Peru
Where to stay in Lima
6 areas worth booking in Lima, sorted by the budget each one actually suits — what the neighborhood feels like, and what a night there costs.
Budget — best areas
≈ $20 / nightLima's most charming district: colourful mansions, street art, the Bridge of Sighs, galleries and the best bars and peñas (folk-music clubs).
A genuine residential district with the Larco Museum, old taverns and a slower pace away from the tourist trail.
Budget picks to book
Mid-range — best areas
≈ $70 / nightThe tourist heart: clifftop parks over the Pacific, the Larcomar mall, paragliding launches and most mid-range hotels. Safe, walkable and well-connected.
The UNESCO colonial core: the Plaza Mayor, the cathedral, baroque churches and the catacombs of San Francisco. Best visited by day.
A green, middle-class neighbourhood home to the Museo de la Nación and a relaxed local feel.
Mid-range picks to book
Luxury — best areas
≈ $220 / nightThe polished business and embassy district: the El Olivar olive grove, fine dining and the city's smartest hotels.
Luxury picks to book
Now pick the hotel
The Lima guide carries the full shortlist for each tier, with why each hotel is on it.