Hotel El Plaza Centro de Lima rates, Lima

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Axel's take: 6.2/10

The historic-center location delivers, but upkeep and noise make this a compromise. a basic budget hotel beside Plaza San Martín in Lima’s historic center, scored for what it is.

Hotel El Plaza is a basic budget hotel beside Plaza San Martín, best considered for a short stay focused on Lima’s historic sights. Its location is the clearest selling point: guests repeatedly praise being able to walk to the main squares and attractions. Continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, and helpful staff earn regular mentions. Still, we’d call it a practical compromise rather than an easy recommendation.

Recent Expedia and Hotels.com reviews repeatedly flag worn bathrooms, damp or mold smells, inconsistent cleaning and unreliable hot water. Street noise and overnight music also recur, including in otherwise positive reviews. Some 2026 guests report clean rooms and good service, so experiences clearly vary. We’d skip it if quiet sleep, dependable bathroom basics or air-conditioning are priorities; location alone doesn’t outweigh those shortcomings.

• Best for: budget travelers prioritizing historic sights; short downtown stays

• Watch out for: street noise and overnight music; uneven cleaning and bathroom maintenance; no air-conditioning reported by guests

• Location: Beside Plaza San Martín, with the historic center’s main sights within walking distance.

• Rooms: Basic and aging; recurring reports of broken bathroom fittings and unreliable hot water.

• Cleanliness: Mixed: positive reports coexist with recent complaints about dirty bathrooms and damp smells.

• Service: Often praised as friendly and helpful, though responsiveness is inconsistent.

• Amenities: Listings include continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, a restaurant, an elevator and paid airport transfers.

• Fees and surprises: Airport transfers cost extra; checkout is listed as 10 a.m. January 2026 guests reported nearby overnight works, but their current status is unverified.

Axel's opinion of Hotel El Plaza Centro de Lima, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Google. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Hotel El Plaza Centro de Lima

• 2-star hotel
• Av. Nicolás de Piérola, Lima
• Amenities: Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Ticket assistance, Express check-out, Reception desk, Accessibility features, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Laundry, Safe-deposit box, Dry-cleaning, Luggage storage
• City page: Hotels in Lima

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