Pariwana Hostel Lima

No elevator, but luckily Franco, the muscle man aka security aka first line of defense and the first friendly face you’ll see at the door is always around to help. He carried my (very heavy) suitcases up without hesitation. Mili at reception was incredibly friendly and welcoming. She showed me to my room, and between her and Franco, I felt taken care of from the moment I arrived. Moises, the energetic event coordinator, deserves a special shout-out. He has one job and that is to make sure we all had an amazing stay! So I joined the sunset walk and fruit tasting, and it was such a fun experience. He brought great energy, got everyone participating, and made it super social. Afterwards, there was a short Peruvian class “Dilo En Peruano” that was unexpectedly fun and engaging. I even made new friends. Extra points for the free shots he kept pouring (straight into our mouths, lol). Also, don’t forget to join their WhatsApp group! Moises constantly updates it with the daily events so you never feel left out! The location of the hostel is great! Tons of eateries, cafés, and tour operators are just steps away, which made getting around and planning things super convenient. Definitely don’t skip the tour info desk next to reception. Martin was super helpful, he literally sat with me for 3hr helping me plan my entire Peru adventure. I booked the Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu tour through them, and both were absolutely amazing! Now for the not-so-great part: the dorm’s private bathroom wasn’t very clean, even though I paid extra for it. The water pressure was weak, kept cutting in and out, and the water was more lukewarm than hot. Funny enough, the common bathroom next to the bar was super clean, and I ended up using that one more than the bathroom in my room. My room was right next to the rooftop party area, but surprisingly I slept fine and didn’t need earplugs (though they do provide a complimentary pair in a tiny box under the light switch). They offer luggage storage for 10 soles per day, which was convenient. Just a heads-up: getting an Uber can be tricky since the hostel is right on a busy street. If you’re traveling with multiple heavy suitcases like I was, it helps to pin your pickup spot a little farther away from the entrance. Overall, I’d come back mainly because of the staff! They work incredibly hard (from security, front desk, housekeeping, events and bar) and bring so much warmth to the place. I just hope the cleanliness of the in-room bathrooms gets improved.

My friend and I had such a great stay here! The hostel is in a really good area.. super convenient and easy to get around. Moises, one of the workers, was especially kind and welcoming. He took the time to talk with us and made us feel right at home. His friendly energy really added to our experience. Would definitely stay here again! Also, lots of fun games upstairs.

Very good hostel. Everything was as good as needed. Nice atmosphere. Good social activities. Going to sleep early i could hear some noise from the social area but it was no disturbing. I also took 2 of their walking tours. They were both good. They gave me a good basic overview of the city and the country.

I’ve had a great stay there! As a solo traveler the atmosphere is super friendly and social, making it really easy to meet other travelers (I made friend the second I came in and found the person I’m now traveling with). The staff were always helpful and welcoming, and the facilities were clean and well-kept. The rooftop is perfect for hanging out we sat there each evening, and the location is just great! In the middle of Miraflores, which is a great place! I also really appreciated that they have a guide available every day to chat with about treks in Peru, it was so helpful to sit down, ask questions, and get great advice. Plus, each night they organize a different kind of fun activity, which makes it easy to join in and connect with people. The food at the hostel is tasty with fair prices, which was a big plus. Overall, a great balance of comfort, fun, and community – I’d definitely stay here again!

I stayed in Pariwana two times. For social atmosphere and meeting people it's one of the greater hostels I've stayed in, in Peru. The service is also great and staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. Especially a shoutout to Moises, who's in charge of all the social activities. He really created a great vibe, was super eager to help with recommendations etc., and of course the party maker. I will come back. Only improvement: Would love if Pariwana hostels got curtains for better privacy.

Mixed impressions with this place. Great location in the best part of Lima. Lots of activities organized by the hostel. Generally a nice vibe. However, the location is very loud with loud music going late into the night from all the clubs nearby. The restaurant in the hostel, while decent, is incredible slow, taking more than 30 minutes to make food. On our way out, we ordered scrambled eggs and a latte. Even though we repeatedly told the guy we had to leave to the airport soon, they failed to get us our order on time. We had to cancel our order after 40 minutes. We nearly missed our flight. There’s no place to fill your own water bottles with filtered water. Though, and they don’t tell you this unless you press them, you can bring the bottle they give you in the room and they will refill it.

I stayed in the 8 bed accommodation and was probably one of the older guys there at 33. Still it was a comfortable stay. People were quiet and respectful at night. I was bereft of a haircut for most of my trip and was still treated very well. The thing that sets this accommodation apart are the activities and tours. This is where you make friends. The accommodation becomes a global village at night. I was there Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The Salsa lessons, the Pisco Sour lessons, the Miraflores Sunset Cliff tour; all were amazing and memorable. I appreciate the overall safety of the location. I could walk around at night, and that really made the trip that much more pleasant. Both of my options were good. I could do activities or slip out for a moment. I’ve stayed in a hostel where walking out at night was repeatedly not recommended. I appreciated that safety was available there. The pictures are of the sunset tour, and yes, I got a haircut the very next day. There are barbers who can cut afro-hair in Lima! Overall, it was great value for money. Someone who has complaints, in my opinion, is just someone impossible to please. If you are on an extended holiday, you’re liable to request to extend your stay.

It's not bad but I wouldn't pay more than $20 per night. I paid double the price for a girls dorm than for an 8-mixed bedroom and the girls dorm was more uncomfortable and smelled terrible. For the price I paid for a single night I could've stayed for TWO nights in a private bedroom through airbnb without the smell and bathroom issues (a few showers for a lot of people). The social events the hostel organizes sometimes gives you the opportunity to meet people but not always. I'm a social person and really didn't meet any more people than with any other regular hostel.