Tupac - Lima Airport Hostel

We booked this hostel because it was closer to the airport than Miraflores or Barranco districts. It's located only about 15 minutes from the airport in the San Matin district. We arrived in Lima late at night (10pm) and were leaving very early the next morning (4:30 am) for another flight. For this reason we wanted to be close to the airport but didn't want to pay the higher prices of the airport hotels and so chose Tupac Lima hostel. We liked that the front entrance is secured by a locking door at all times. Staff was friendly and helpful. We had not eaten lunch that day and arrived after 10pm but staff recommended a few places to eat which were just a couple blocks away and stayed open late. We chose one and it had great roasted chicken and fries and saved us from also missing dinner! The hostel also offered to arrange a taxi pickup service for us, which we could pay for when we checked in--this was super convenient (although way overpriced at 84 soles round trip, or about US $24.) Nonetheless, we loved not having to worry about that aspect (airport pick up upon arrival and a taxi back very early the next morning), so the extra cost was worth it to us. The hostel has a young vibe--hundreds of travelers from around the world have signed the walls of the stairway at the entrance and it's fun to read them. There is a computer for use if needed (at an extra charge) and the showers have plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Seemed like a great place for backpackers.

This hostel is located in the San Martin de Porres district of Lima...considered one of the more dangerous districts in the city (#6 out of top 10) --more so at night than in the day, so just exercise caution and if you are a solo traveler, we don't recommend walking the streets at night. I don't think the staff would have recommended we go to the restaurants that late at night if it was seriously dangerous but still...be aware that you can quickly cross into much more dangerous nearby districts so don't wander too far.