Where to stay · Budget

Best budget neighbourhoods in Lima

Where to stay in Lima without overspending — the most affordable neighbourhoods that are still well-located and walkable.

AllBudgetLocal feelNightlifeFamiliesWalkabilityMost central

Top pick for budget

Callao (La Punta & Monumental)

Lima's port district reimagined — the Monumental Callao street art project and La Punta's ceviche by the water.

Callao Lima — Monumental Callao street art murals and La Punta waterfront

Callao (La Punta & Monumental)

Top pick

Lima's port district reimagined — the Monumental Callao street art project and La Punta's ceviche by the water.

7/10

Walk

8/10

Price

9/10

Local

3/10

Central

Surco Lima — Larco Museum garden and pre-Columbian mansion in Lima's residential south

Surco

Good

Lima's residential south — the Larco Museum, budget hotels, and the gateway to the Pachacamac ruins.

6/10

Walk

7/10

Price

8/10

Local

6/10

Central

Barranco Lima — Puente de los Suspiros bridge and colonial mansions in the bohemian district

Barranco

Trade-off

Lima's bohemian soul — colonial mansions, the Bridge of Sighs, contemporary art, and the city's best nightlife.

8/10

Walk

6/10

Price

8/10

Local

7/10

Central

Miraflores Lima — Pacific clifftop Malecón with paragliders and ocean view

Miraflores

Trade-off

Lima's Pacific clifftop showcase — the Malecón, the best hotels, and the highest concentration of world-class restaurants.

9/10

Walk

4/10

Price

5/10

Local

8/10

Central

San Isidro Lima — Bosque El Olivar ancient olive grove park in the financial district

San Isidro

Trade-off

Lima's financial district and its finest upscale dining — home to Central, Maido, and the city's best business hotels.

8/10

Walk

4/10

Price

6/10

Local

7/10

Central

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