KACLLA, The Healing Dog Hostel  

In Miraflores, Lima — a cozy hostel just three blocks from the touristic center and a two-minute walk to the seafront. Miraflores Central Park and Larcomar are within a 15-minute stroll. Costa Verde and Waikiki Beach are also very close, making this an ideal base for exploring Lima’s coast and shops.

Set in a restored early 20th-century house kept in its original style, the vibe is comfy and communal with a cozy living room, reading room and small library. Rooms range from 6-bed dorms to 2–4 bed privates and doubles, all with personal security lockers. Expect simple comforts like microwaves in rooms, hair dryers, 24-hour hot water, sheets, towels and courtesy blankets.

Shared fully equipped kitchen and a grocery/convenience store on site. Terrace and barbeque area, bicycles to rent and a tour-assistance desk to book excursions. Laundry and dry cleaning, safe-deposit box, gift shop/newsstand and a TV in the common area. 24-hour front desk, express check-in and multilingual staff; roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and a computer available to borrow if you need one.

Daily continental-style breakfast served 8:30–10:30 featuring natural orange juice, traditional Andean bread, yogurt, homemade peanut butter, Peruvian natilla and quinoa granola. Use the communal kitchen to cook your own meals or fire up the barbecue for group dinners.