Lima Backpackers Hostel

Directions ( how to arrive at the hostel) / Upute kako se dolazi do hostela

Lima Backpackers Hostel
Albacete 293, Urb. Los Jazmines, Santiago de Surco
Lima - Peru

References:
Close to La Merced avenue block 8
One block from the intersection of Mariscal Castilla and La Merced avenues

FROM THE AIRPORT

By taxi:
Note that taxi cabs in Lima do not use taximeters and cab fares have to be negotiated before boarding. Taking an official taxi is the safest option. Go to the front desk and choose a taxi company. Show them the printed hostel map (very important) and address. The taxi fare to the hostel should be 50 or 55 soles, no more. If they give you a higher price than this then try the next taxi company. When you finally arrange the price with them we recommend you to pay and to get your receipt before riding the taxi. This is to avoid a tricky taxi driver trying to overcharge you at the end of your ride. Tipping the driver is not necessary. The journey will take between 35 and 40 mins depending on traffic. We don't recommend you to take an unofficial taxi outside of the airport for security reasons.

By bus:
Buses that come from the airport are small and they are always full. We recommend you this option only if your lugagge is small. Just go outside of the airport and take the bus that has an 'S' sign in the front window. Tell the driver to let you know when the bus is at the intersection of Benavides and La Merced avenues. Go off the bus at this intersection and from here walk six blocks along La Merced avenue until you reach La Merced #888. You will see a white building to your right, that's the hostel. The journey will take a bit more than 1 hour depending on traffic.

FROM THE BUS STATION
There's no central bus station in Lima. Instead, bus companies have their own terminals spread all over the city. Regardless of your bus terminal location the best option is to take a taxi. Just take one outside of the bus terminal and don't pay more than 15 soles.