85%The Point Backpackers Hostel

Really great location, fun people, great kitchen and bar facilities. Pretty standard hostel cleanliness, tons of good bathroom space. Definitely would recommend it (especially over Loki--much better location)

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by jyo204 – posted on Dec 13, 2008

4

Ah, the point! Very good hostel. Hot showers 24/7, good bar, with very good staff. Nice mix between party and chill out-if you want to go mad you can do, or just chill on the hammocks or play ping pong. In nice area, not as commercial as Miraflores, but walking distance from the main shopping areas.

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by monkeyjambag – posted on Oct 22, 2008

9

I do love this hostel - so lovely! very friendly and helpful staff, tidiest accommodation and best party i´ve ever had!!! Thank you !!! There´s only one place to be !!!

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by d3du – posted on Oct 15, 2008

1

great hostel, booked one night, will stay longer, staff is very helpful and can arrange almost everything for you, and the on site bar is great, met people automatically there, would definately recommend this place

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by tool2428 – posted on Oct 11, 2008

1

The airport pickup guy was a bit late, but i had a great time at the hostel. Lots of fun nights in the bar and fun nights out on the town.

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by leanne3500 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

12

yeah was good clean fun...

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by jmason79011 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

6

really relaxed place, but easy to find madness if you go looking for it. recommended.

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by daithileonard5218 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

6

this place rocked. like a home more then a hostel. everything was great.

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by jesstovara – posted on Sep 26, 2008

6

this hostel is good for people that don't want to go around..tv, bar, games..your feeling is not to be in Lima..

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by laurattolini4376 – posted on Aug 28, 2008

2

People were obnoxiously loud for long periods of time at 6 in the morning returning from the bars. Otherwise it was great.

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by kburrou382 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

1

I have no complaints. It was definately a fun place to stay.

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by mastorakism2302 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

1

I´m really glad I stayed at the Point in the last 2 days I had in Lima. Since I was on my own for those couple of days, it was great to have an environment where people were fun, social and included everyone.

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by pegsternu423020 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

2

after I sent countless emails to pick us up at the airport they forgot, no big deal. I enjoyed myself alot and every night the entire hostel and staff go out together to different clubs, very fun. peruvian girls fricken LOVE americans or gringos in general and are hot, but be careful when out... more after I sent countless emails to pick us up at the airport they forgot, no big deal. I enjoyed myself alot and every night the entire hostel and staff go out together to different clubs, very fun. peruvian girls fricken LOVE americans or gringos in general and are hot, but be careful when out nothing happened to me but still be careful and have funclose

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by mayaptos6955 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

1

This hostel was really nice. The bar and nights out were fun!

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by louisereissner – posted on May 26, 2008

22

Hostel was good and alot of fun but they double booked my bed on the first night (althought it was possibly just some wineo in the wrong room). Also the security wasnt that good. Before we checked in we were coming in and out visiting our friends at all hours with no questions asked.

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by ceals – posted on Apr 29, 2008

3

best hostel i`ve stayed in.

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by rowdybrooking8708 – posted on Apr 9, 2008

1

Barranco is a really nice area. The staff was great!

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by Summernight – posted on Mar 25, 2008

12

a nice place to stay and meet heaps of people. As it says though this is a party hostel. So it gets a tad noisy at times but if your here to have fun well its not going to bother you. Some of the rooms get fairly hot during the night, couple of fans would be nice to get the air moving. Loved... more a nice place to stay and meet heaps of people. As it says though this is a party hostel. So it gets a tad noisy at times but if your here to have fun well its not going to bother you. Some of the rooms get fairly hot during the night, couple of fans would be nice to get the air moving. Loved the reception girls. Lovely people who would always help you out. Thanks for the pleasant enough stay.close

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by biohazard37691736 – posted on Feb 1, 2008

2

It was nice to finally be in a place where the receptionists spoke English

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by e-moodie893241 – posted on Jan 6, 2008

25

This hostel was fun if you don't care to have cold showers and a not really clean hostel. you can have great fun there, but for example there are no real lockers. and the location is a little bit outside of the center (you must take a taxi). the staff is really friendly. but i really ask muself,... more This hostel was fun if you don't care to have cold showers and a not really clean hostel. you can have great fun there, but for example there are no real lockers. and the location is a little bit outside of the center (you must take a taxi). the staff is really friendly. but i really ask muself, how this hostel could get 95% ratings on cleanliness....close

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by jadigutt – posted on Feb 28, 2007

10

If you´re after a hostel that´s got a cool atmosphere (one in which you can relax...or party...) a snazzy bar of its own, fun & friendly staff, and superb breakfasts - all in Lima - then this is the place ;)

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by smccaarth – posted on Feb 9, 2007

1

Good place, would definetly go back

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by Trevej – posted on Jan 25, 2007

6

good times

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by gham – posted on Jan 7, 2007

1

Awesome place, VERY friendly staff, fun bar and clean facilities. Would stay here again without a doubt.

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by jonrudolf – posted on Jan 4, 2007

6

Such a cute hostel with plenty of character and ample spaces to relax in a very safe environment. However the staff were not very helpful or friendly at all. I was impressed by the price and the atmosphere and it was easy to find my own way as an independant traveller!

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by lapetitefl – posted on Nov 23, 2006

2

A laid back hostel with a great bar, friendly staff and helpful. Good opportunities to party, but the hostel itself is never too noisy or 'in your face'. Great barbecues. Recommend this place to anyone.

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by robinfe9833 – posted on Nov 6, 2006

10

most comfortable and down to earth hostel i´ve ever stayed in. had a blast, both partying and just hanging out.

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by jen5f – posted on Jun 22, 2006

2

The best hostel I've stayed so far in South Ameica! Cool staff, great bar and probably the best movie collection in the southern hemisphere! :) Baranco the neighbourhood is also lovely.

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by vamos05696 – posted on May 31, 2006

1

Quite good hostel - very social and good if your travelling by yourself

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by jasona1584 – posted on Apr 17, 2006

16

i had a great time! 2 days turned into 8 days. i met awesome people that were friendly, always invited me to go out, and gave great travel advice.

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by prisk789 – posted on Mar 19, 2006

1

i like it

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by robog – posted on Jan 26, 2006

1

This was one of the best hostels i`ve stayed at. Great courtyard and bar area, with something happening every night. Staff were fantastic and were all too willing to show us the local nightlife.

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by chattaex – posted on Jan 17, 2006

4

Good atmostphere and amenities but 'double rooms' are damp sheds in the backyard. Breakfast yummy!

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by kelar – posted on Nov 26, 2005

2

the point is a fantasitc place to stay, the staff are very helpful and friendly. i recommend it to all backpackers.

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by lauren3560 – posted on Nov 4, 2005

4

Nice vibe

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by Handse – posted on Nov 1, 2005

2

Location is too far away from everything. The rooms are opposite the bar that has music cranking till 1am. The staff are rude and not very helpful. The place is not really clean and a bit of a rip off, we reckon. There are better places in Lima.

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by Adamhi – posted on Oct 7, 2005

9

great hostel...the two lads here showed me a great time and all the nightlife which is where it at - Barranco.

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by Diarma – posted on Oct 3, 2005

2

a great place to stay...best in lima

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by Clubberk – posted on Oct 2, 2005

5

A top hosel. Good bar, great Tv AND LOUNGE AREA, A COOL COURTYARD and easy to meet people. The facilities are top of the line for a hostel and the atmosphere is conducive to relaxation and party time.

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by awatki8984 – posted on Sep 21, 2005

3

Funky place, very welcoming with cool staff.

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by Rog24 – posted on Sep 20, 2005

9