What's Lima Historic Center Like?

In Lima Historic Center, you can spend time checking out the historical sites and shops. There's lots to explore including top spots like Plaza San Martin and Plaza de Armas de Lima. There's plenty more to see, including Church and Convent of San Francisco and Cathedral of Lima.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Lima Historic Center?

We have 30 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Lima Historic Center:

Hotel Diamond Lima

Hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Gran Hotel Bolivar

City-center hotel with restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Kamana

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hospedaje Santa Rosa

City-center hostel

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • 24-hour front desk

Plaza Mayor Lima

2.5-star hostal

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Lima Historic Center

Lima Historic Center is located 0.6 mi (1 km) from the heart of Lima.

Flying to:

• • Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM), 5.6 mi (9 km) from Lima Historic Center

Things to See and Do in and around Lima Historic Center

What to See in Lima Historic Center

• • Plaza San Martin
• • Plaza de Armas de Lima
• • Church and Convent of San Francisco
• • Cathedral of Lima
• • Government Palace

Things to Do in Lima Historic Center

• • Museum of Congress and Inquisition
• • Osambela House
• • Casa Grau Naval Museum
• • Bullfighting Museum
• • San Marcos Cultural Center

Other Popular Lima Historic Center Attractions

• • Jiron de La Union
• • Church and Convent of Santo Domingo
• • Basilica and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy
• • Acho Bullfighting Ring
• • Church and Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima

When Is the Best Time to Visit Lima?

• • Hottest months: February, March, January, April (average 73°F)
• • Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 62°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, May, July, April (average 4 inches of rainfall)