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Esse hostel é muito bom, muito limpo e muuuito seguro. Tao seguro que chega a ser claustrofobico... O banho é bem quente também. Nao vale a pena pegar um quarto perto da recepçao no primeiro andar, é muito barulhento. Em comprensaçao, o pessoal é...more Esse hostel é muito bom, muito limpo e muuuito seguro. Tao seguro que chega a ser claustrofobico... O banho é bem quente também. Nao vale a pena pegar um quarto perto da recepçao no primeiro andar, é muito barulhento. Em comprensaçao, o pessoal é bem atencioso! It´s a nice, clean and safe hostel. So safe it gets claustrophobic... Ah, and the shower is really hot. Rooms on the first floor, near the reception desk are very noisy. Staff are really gentle and buena gente!close

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by GiovannaGiovanini – posted on May 3, 2008

6

I ´m full recomended this hostel to everyone, because of their staff, they are so helpfull, they always trying to help you in every detail, beside they are so friendly.. the location great! close to everything and safety... about the how clean it´s the restroom always ready for you... for all...more I ´m full recomended this hostel to everyone, because of their staff, they are so helpfull, they always trying to help you in every detail, beside they are so friendly.. the location great! close to everything and safety... about the how clean it´s the restroom always ready for you... for all this, the best hostel to stay... sebastian from Chileclose

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by tito102914 – posted on Mar 30, 2008

2

Lima is hectic, dirty and not conventionally pretty. I love it. It is vibrant, with endless options of what to do, where to go and what to eat. Restaurants that rival the best of NYC or London. A serious foodie\'s paradise. Culture is everywhere, pubs and bars as far as the eyes can see....more Lima is hectic, dirty and not conventionally pretty. I love it. It is vibrant, with endless options of what to do, where to go and what to eat. Restaurants that rival the best of NYC or London. A serious foodie\'s paradise. Culture is everywhere, pubs and bars as far as the eyes can see. Influences from all over the world impact this fast paced city. Lima never sleeps. Their people are kind, hospitable and extremely friendly. I love it, in fact, I adore it. close

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by Gabecamaf – posted on Nov 21, 2007

3

I only got to spend a couple of days in Lima, however what I did was awesome. Made so much easier by my very trustworthy taxi-driver who took me at a very reasonable price to see all the sights! With his limited knowledge of English and my limited knowledge of Spanish we got along perfectly!...more I only got to spend a couple of days in Lima, however what I did was awesome. Made so much easier by my very trustworthy taxi-driver who took me at a very reasonable price to see all the sights! With his limited knowledge of English and my limited knowledge of Spanish we got along perfectly! ...Looking forward to coming back and enjoying the shopping!!!!! Though I would stay in Miraflores next time!!!!!close

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by lapetitefl – posted on Nov 20, 2006

2

Lima is a big city and offers some good museums and galleries to wander around. The city centre area is not the safest place in the area but as long as you take care of yourself and your belongings there is no reason to avoid the place because of this. The locals I came into contact with were...more Lima is a big city and offers some good museums and galleries to wander around. The city centre area is not the safest place in the area but as long as you take care of yourself and your belongings there is no reason to avoid the place because of this. The locals I came into contact with were always very polite and friendly and there is good eating and drinking to be had at the upmarket Miraflores Larcomar shopping mall. Superb views from above and lovely Peruvian arts and crafts shops to muse at.close

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by cjpesti – posted on Nov 5, 2006

15

Lima is essentially just a big city, although it does have some redeeming features, such as the cliff top parks in Miraflores, artisan markets and the nearby Pachacamac ruins. In our opinion your hostel location and the knowledge of your hostel host will make all the difference to what could...more Lima is essentially just a big city, although it does have some redeeming features, such as the cliff top parks in Miraflores, artisan markets and the nearby Pachacamac ruins. In our opinion your hostel location and the knowledge of your hostel host will make all the difference to what could otherwise be a rather average stay in this city.close

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by stevenk3239 – posted on Oct 20, 2006

7

Lima is one of the least attractive capital cities I've ever spent time in - everything is slightly delapidated and shabby. There are plenty of museums, galleries, bars, restaurants etc. but they are really spread out all over the place. There's an almost oppressive air, as if nobody...more Lima is one of the least attractive capital cities I've ever spent time in - everything is slightly delapidated and shabby. There are plenty of museums, galleries, bars, restaurants etc. but they are really spread out all over the place. There's an almost oppressive air, as if nobody really wants to be there. One saving grace is the weather, it rarely rains.close

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by robinfe9833 – posted on Sep 17, 2006

10

Lima is truely the paris of the south in terms of architecture and beauty. we were shocked when we saw the amazing looking centre. our guide book barely made mention of it. we´ve been to buenos aires and many other cities that get the title paris of the south. Lima is the only one truly worthy...more Lima is truely the paris of the south in terms of architecture and beauty. we were shocked when we saw the amazing looking centre. our guide book barely made mention of it. we´ve been to buenos aires and many other cities that get the title paris of the south. Lima is the only one truly worthy of the title. loved it.close

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by Endam2275 – posted on Jul 19, 2006

16

Lima is a bit of a sad city , the weather is very average , but when you consider the poverty there , all is fairly understandable. We have been there a few times , and came from either Miami , or Bogota/ Santiago. When you compare those cities and what they offer , then say no more. We have used...more Lima is a bit of a sad city , the weather is very average , but when you consider the poverty there , all is fairly understandable. We have been there a few times , and came from either Miami , or Bogota/ Santiago. When you compare those cities and what they offer , then say no more. We have used Lima only for Cusco , or La Pazclose

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by fathers – posted on Jun 14, 2006

3