Where to Stay in Lima
Outside Hotel B in Barranco
Hotels
Hotel B, Barranco
Let’s start with what is easily the best hotel in Lima.
It has it all! It’s beautiful (a former Belle Époque mansion with rooms full of art), has an amazing restaurant and bar that stay true to local influences and craft, and offers luxurious rooms (there are only 20).
You’re also within walking distance of a lot of Lima’s vibrant cultural opportunities: Art galleries, shops, coffee and chocolate shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
AC Hotel (Marriot), Miraflores
I stayed here when my mom came to join me for five days in Lima earlier this year. It’s not my favorite hotels. The rooftop bar was underwhelming, the windows wouldn’t open, and it’s more on the minimalist/business traveler side for a hotel.
However, the location was incredibly convenient. I would recommend this hotel for people either doing a short trip in Lima or for their first time in the city.
It’s well known so if you plan on doing any tours in Lima, booking transportation to and from here is very easy. It’s also walking distance from the Larcomar mall and most of the restaurants and things to do in the Miraflores neighborhood. Also the view from the window. Will waking up and staring at the ocean ever get old? I hope not.
Apartments/AirBnB
Miraflores
Not the most picturesque view but I did love watching all the cats roam across the rooftop in the morning
I first came to Lima to learn Spanish for three weeks and I thought it would be better to have an apartment than stay in a hotel.
My criteria were pretty simple: I needed high-speed WiFi for my work calls, and it had to be within walking distance of the Spanish-language school.
I found this apartment on Airbnb, and it met my two basic requirements and had enough positive reviews. Done!
It was right off of the Avenida Alfredo Benavides, so it was noisy at night. Coming from New York, it didn’t bother me too much, but if you’re coming from somewhere quieter, it might prove to be disruptive for you.
Roberto was a great host; the building had a security/front desk worker on duty at all times who physically locked the front doors after midnight (ask me how I know!), so the building felt pretty secure. Miraflores is generally a safe neighborhood, and I had no issues walking around by myself during my three-week stay.
Coincidentally, one of my classmates was staying there, and we didn’t realize until a week and a half into classes. Whoops!
Jesus Maria
When I came back to Lima in January 2026, I knew I wanted to get out of the Miraflores tourist bubble. I felt more confident getting around the city, and I wanted to go somewhere that felt more local.
I rented an apartment from BH Departamento South on the border of the neighborhoods Jesús María and Pueblo Libre, and I was very happy with my decision. The building felt safe and new; the landlord brought me a fan, and I had an amazing balcony overlooking the city. I discovered what is now my favorite coffee shop in Lima just two blocks down the street.
For anyone looking to stay somewhere less touristy yet safe, calm, and very walkable, I would highly recommend BH Departamento South and the Jesús María neighborhood in general.