Kaclla, The Healing Dog Hostel

I arrived pretty late, but check-in was no problem at all since the reception is open 24 hours. The man at the front desk (I think he might be the owner) was extremely kind and everything went smoothly. It’s true that the bathrooms are a bit old, but they’re clean. The bed was comfortable, and I really appreciated the lockers where you can safely store your belongings, as well as the towel raks that something that’s surprisingly rare in many hostels. The location is excellent, the interior design is really nice, and the dog is adorable! I’ve tried a few hostels in Lima, and I would definitely come back here.🐶

Comfortable small rooms with boho decor. The shared showers and toilets are clean and the instructions are clear for the electric hot water. Well equipped kitchen but only available 6am to 8pm, and I would have liked to access the kettle outside of those hours. Raoul the dog was friendly to me but not men, and barked intermittently as people came and went. Breakfast was awesome and we loved the decor and courtyard. Helpful reception staff.

Kaclla Healing Dog Hostel is an absolute gem in Miraflores. Beautiful, calm, with lush plants like blooming San Pedro cactuses, perfect music, and a truly peaceful vibe. The staff are incredibly kind, the breakfast is amazing, and the space invites connection and reflection. Yoga room, guitar, kitchen, laundry, bikes, massages, and great help with tours and local events. Rao, the Peruvian hairless Inca “healing dog,” quietly guards the place and adds to its soul. I met wonderful people from around the world and left feeling grounded, inspired, grateful. Highly recommend if you want more than just a place to sleep.

This is a very sweet place that feels personal and where it is easy to meet other travellers. The women working there, both in the reception and cleaning, are amazing and extremely helpful. I stayed here seven years ago and loved it. It has gotten a bit bigger since and the annex in the opposite building where I stayed was not as beautiful as the main building, but was clean and had very comfy beds. Truly recommend, especially if you’re a dog and cat lover (they have both).

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Absolutely Magical Stay! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this hostel. From the moment I arrived, the staff were pure sunshine—warm, beautiful souls who go out of their way to make you feel at home. Every interaction felt genuine, like staying with friends who truly care about your experience. And then there’s the hostel dog, who is in a league of his own. He strolls around with total confidence, politely ignoring you like a furry little celebrity who’s too cool for autographs. Honestly? It’s hilarious and absolutely part of the charm. The location could not be more perfect—close to everything, yet peaceful enough to feel like a retreat. Waking up here already feels like a gift, but then you go downstairs and discover the breakfast. PERFECTION. Every dish feels crafted with love—and the peanut butter made by Jeremiah, the chef, is an absolute MUST. It’s the kind of thing you’ll dream about long after you’ve left. If you’re looking for a place that delivers comfort, character, and unforgettable vibes, this hostel is it. I’d come back in a heartbeat. 🌞✨

I've never had a place where I had to pay nearly 4€ to leave my bags for a few hours after checking out. I understand a few of 1-2€, but 4€ is a overpriced. You pay 8€ for a one night stay btw. The hostel itself was alright. Sad, could have been a better experience. Edit: They talked to me after this review and explained the situation. They don't have enough space for all the bags of the travellers which I understand. As they explained, a lot of people just leave their bags for a bit even if they change the hostel l, which of course fills the space up. They don't take the fee to make money as they say, it's just that high to not overfill everything. In my case it's still very unfortunate because I have a bus in the evening and going around for 6 hours with a 20 Kg bag is not the nicest experience. Edit 2: Regarding to your answer, when did I refer to your hostel as a cheap party hostel where the focus is on selling alcohol? I like the hostels location, the rooms are fine and the bathrooms are also alright. I was just upset for the 15 Soles (4$) charge to deposit my bag when I pay 30 Soles per night, cause I never had an amount that high before. I don't need to use kitchen, Yoga Room and showers after checkout and I understand that you don't want everyone who checked out, staying there. I took a bus in the evening cause I had a longer journey ahead, which I wanted to do overnight, to still have something from the day in Lima. In that situation, the fee for just leaving my bag is unfortunate for me, that's all I said

If I could give negative stars, I would. I stayed at The Helling Dog Hostel in Lima for a whole month, and the experience ended in the worst way possible. Right after I checked out, they kicked me out immediately and didn’t even let me leave my bags in storage without extra payment. When my friends and I did pay to leave our bags, the entire staff looked at us with disgust, giving us dirty looks like we were doing something wrong. Before we left, one of the staff members started searching for “damaged” dishes in the kitchen and tried to blame us for it, even though we hadn’t used them at all — then she tried to force us to pay for it. There’s no place in the hostel where you can sit and relax without the staff staring at you the whole time. The atmosphere is uncomfortable and unwelcoming. They try to squeeze money out of you in every possible way. On our last day, we explained that we had a night bus and just needed to stay in the hostel until then — their response was basically: “We don’t care. You can’t even leave your bags here. Either pay for another night or wait on the street with your stuff.” To sum it up: this hostel has the rudest, most unpleasant, and most unhelpful staff I’ve encountered in all my years of traveling. Avoid this place at all costs.

This was our group's first stop on a large tour of Peru! This place set us up in the best way lovely hostal great people! Nice rooms awesome breakfast. Highly recommend!