Best Hostels in Lima, Peru for Solo Travellers, Couples, and Groups

Best Hostels in Lima, Peru for Solo Travellers, Couples, and Groups
Lima is Peru's capital and largest city. It has a rich history, fascinating culture, and a unique blend of colonial architecture and modern development. Lima also has some wonderful restaurants where you can enjoy traditional Peruvian cuisine. Prices are quite affordable and their is a lot to offer budget travelers.

There are also a good number of affordable hostels spread throughout the city. There are several popular neighborhoods to choose from. San Borja is a relatively safe middle class area with many businesses. Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro are also nice and safe areas in the city.
How much do hostels in Lima cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Lima here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



A good hostel for solo travellers and small groups.

Dorm Bed from $10.45
Private Room from $29.68
Overall Rating: 93%
Av. Larco 189 Miraflores (Al frente del ovalo del parque Kennedy, Lima
Pariwana Backpacker Hostel is an affordable and fun place to stay for young travelers to Lima, Peru. The hostel has a large array of amenities available for guests including free wi-fi, a complimentary breakfast that is served late into the morning, all kinds of travel information, comfortable furnishings, board games, laundry service, a book exchange, and a television with movies. It's a social setting with a lot of common areas where guests can play ping pong or foosball. There's also a nice outdoor terrace where many guests like to hang out. The on-site bar has a fun atmosphere and affordable drinks with daily happy hours. The staff at the in house travel agency can also help you with any travel arrangements you may need.

The hostel has six, eight, ten, twelve, and fourteen bed dorms available. There are six bed female only rooms but all other rooms are co-ed.

This is a great place to stay if you want to get to know other travelers and backpackers. The staff keep the place social and fun and it's easy to meet other travelers. There are daily organized activities for guests including drinking games, poker nights, and trivia nights. They also run regular tours of the city.


A good hostel for solo travellers, couples, and small groups.

Dorm Bed from $8.94
Private Room from $14.42
Overall Rating: 92%
Calle Jose Gonzalez, 170 Miraflores, Lima
Alpes Lima is another nice place to stay if you're looking for comfort on a budget. The hostel has all of the amenities a traveler could want including computers and wi-fi, a library, and a social setting. There are several great common areas as well. The large outdoor terrace is a nice place to relax or grill some food. There's also an on-site bar that offers daily drink specials. A shared kitchen makes it easy for guests to prepare their own meals. The staff are also friendly and helpful and arrange a number of activities for guests including football games, drinking games, and card games.

Alpes Lima is located in the middle of Miraflores. It's about four blocks from Kennedy Park and is three blocks from Larcomar mall which has many restaurants, shops, and activities. It's about a five minute walk to the beach and is near many clubs, bars, and restaurants.

The hostel has both private rooms and dorms available. Private rooms are doubles and dorms sleep four, six, or eight people.


Private Room from $27.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
Aristides Aljovin 335, , 15074, Lima
This terrific hostel offers friendly service and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast and a cafe. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $0.18
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 99%
Melchor Cumpa 933, Lima
This terrific apartment offers friendly service, bicycle hire, and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, parking, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $11.00
Private Room from $9.00
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 98%
Avenida Antunez de Mayolo 1389 Los Olivos, Lima
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a common room, a games room, board games, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast, a restaurant, a cafe, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $12.40
Private Room from $17.31
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 97%
Jr. Jaen 325 - Barranco - Lima, Lima
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a bar, a common room, and board games. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a cafe, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, parking, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $30.25
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 97%
Calle Porta 686, Miraflores., Lima
This terrific hotel offers friendly service and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast. Wi-fi, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $12.61
Private Room from $24.66
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 96%
Avenida Almirante Miguel Grau 426 Barranco, Lima
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, a nightclub, a common room, a games room, board games, and foosball. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant, a cafe, and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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