Room Rates 2008	Dorms	Single	Double	Triple	Quadruple
Shared bathroom	14 Soles (approx US$5)	28 Soles (approx US10)	40 Soles (approx US$14)	51 Soles (approx US$18)	72 Soles (approx US$25)
Private bathroom	n/a	40 Soles (approx US$14)	50 Soles (approx US$17)	60 Soles (approx US$21)	n/a

Breakfast is not included. Airport transfer: 2 or 3 persons S/.35, 4 persons S/.42.

Description:

This popular budget hotel is situated next to the San Francisco Convent and 4 blocks from the Plaza de Armas (main square).

It's a fine old colonial building that is slowly being restored, and makes an excellent base to explore Lima and to meet with other backpackers from all over the world. The walls are full of paintings, and statues and plants adorn every possible corner. You'll find a garden up on the roof complete with crawling tortoises and various caged birds. It's a good place to relax and have a beer. There is also a travel agency with plenty of helpful information, message boards, a book exchange, good cafe, and luggage storage facilities. Security appears a little informal although there are lockers that you can use so you may want to bring your own padlock. If you want hot water get up early. Videos shown at night. A little bit noisy.

"Fine old building, can be very busy" - South American Handbook.

"rambling old mansion ... basic but not unlovely accommodation, best spot in central Lima to meet other travellers" - Lonely Planet Peru 6th edition

"Statue-filled colonial house" - Lets Go Travel Guide (Peru Ecuador & Bolivia).

"Popular, very secure, nice courtyard" - Rough Guide to Peru.

Services:

Rooms with shared bathrooms

Hot water 24 hrs

Luggage store (don't leave valuables)

Lockers

Internet cafe (with broadband connection)

Roof top garden, table + chairs

Helpful travel agency  and tourist information

Message board

Airport Transfer US$10 for 2 or 3 people

Guest Reviews:

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Overall rating 8/10 (Oct 2007 Sarah M. N.Z)

If you are looking for a great budget hotel in the heart of Lima this is the place for you. It is just a couple of blocks from the main square and just opposite the San Francisco Church. It has amazing character and history. I was travelling on my own so it was a great relief to meet other backpackers. I stayed in a private room with bathroom, the hot water was reliable and the room was cleaned every day. The Hotel Espana is a really friendly place to stay. The travel packages that the hotel organizes are a bargain. I highly recommend this hotel to backpackers travelling on their own but I don't think my parents would like it. Central Lima is not a safe place to be with plenty of shady characters hanging around on street corners. If I ever decide to go back to Lima I think I would probably look for a hotel in the safer Miraflores district.

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Overall rating 7/10 (June 2008 Derek Miller, Canada)

Noisey, a bit untidy, but great fun. Very convenient if you want to visit the places of interest in downtown Lima. Hostal España is right opposite San Francisco Convent and its catacombs and just a few blocks from the main square and parliament building. Hot water was a bit unreliable during peaks times.

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