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Pariwana Backpacker Hostels Reviews

Av. Larco 189, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

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91%Overall Rating

From 148 ratings
  • 90%Character
  • 93%Security
  • 95%Location
  • 91%Staff
  • 89%Atmosphere
  • 88%Cleanliness

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87%

Great place, very good bed, clean. The only low side was the shower which could be more powerful....

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


90%

Great location, helpful staff, a party hostel but not over the top, nice breakfast! I've stayed at the loki too in Lima and i would by far choose to stay in the pariwana over the loki

  • Globetrotter
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (42 reviews)


93%

Parawina is the place to be in you want to meet people and have fun! Located in the center of Miraflores, you are just 10 mins of walk from the beach. I would get back to this hostel if I was going back to Lima for sure!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


87%

very decent hostel is a great location in Lima. The rooftop bar was great and had good food to eat. They also try and do a lot of events every night to entertain people which was fun. Will stay here again if I go back to Lima.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • ttabbott
  • USA
  • All Male Group, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


90%

Pariwana Lima is a good stop-off point in Lima before heading to other destinations. I had more fun hanging out in the hostel than exploring the city - the staff there organize trips, bar games, etc. As other reviewers said, the showers have very low pressure and not much heat, if that kind of thing bothers you. The hostel strikes a good balance between fun without total party chaos. Raul and team are excellent. Sidenote; Cusco´s Pariwana is outstanding and one of the best hostels around.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Mar 2013
  • davekvasnicka7027
  • Australia
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


97%

It was awsome! I stayed in both hostels in Perú, in Lima and Cusco and both are wonderful, excellent location, service and ambiance, It is one of the best hostels I have stayed in, I recommend it 100%

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2013
  • gypsyspirit
  • Mexico
  • Female, 31-40
  • (5 reviews)


50%

party place full of gringos that start getting pissed at noon even though the bar is quite expensive. for the checkout i had to wait almost one hour in a line. even though there were about 50 people checking out only two staff members were there to deal with that. they couldnt get my laundry cleaned in almost 20 hours and i almost missed my bus because of that.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi ,thanks for your feedback and sorry for the inconveniences. About the time in the check out, usually we take shorter time but those days the receptionists were in a trainee programme so perhaps the time of the auxiliar person weren´t the proper one. About the laundry service, we will speak with our supplier to improve the service time. Have a great trip. Regards, Solange - Reception´s Manager

87%

Nice hostel, good location, safe and clean. Good vibe and the staff is very friendly and helpful.


90%

People are very nice and they always have some activity at night. It's location is very central in Miraflores. The bathrooms are nice, clean and has a toilet inside the shower's cabine. They have huge lockers where you can also leave your cell phone charging safetly (there is a plug inside). It's a very good value for money. However, it's not as charming as Pariwana in Cusco...


80%

The location of the hostel is just perfect, you can just walk around and explore miraflores. the rooftop terrazze is very good, music mostly all day, but not too loud or annoying. the staff was very friendly and helped out a lot. the rooms got cleaned every day, the bed was made every day. the could have a bit more showers & toilets,but i never really had to wait. the beds were hugh and comfortable, real beds :-) the bar was nice, wifi didnt worked in the rooms :-(


87%

Great hostel in the heart of Lima. Good place to hang out or to have fun and a bit of party

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


100%

Lots of fun, really enjoyed my stay here!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comment . This motivate us a lot to continue improving our job. good luck in your trip. Sol -Reception´s Manager

93%

Really good place in Lima to stay. Mariza and Pablo from the reception were amazingly helpful. The cleaning ladies as well, never had any problem with the hostel itself. Thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


97%

Great location and very friendly front desk staff. Roof top social hub is excellent for chilling, playing game san dmeeting other travellers.


57%

WE GOT FUMAGATED my lungs hurt

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi : Thanks for your words, we really apologize the breath problems you had with the fummigation. This is a prevention routine we have periodically in order to avoid any bed bug that "travels" in the backpacks. We colocated adds around the hostel to prevent guests about it but perhaps we weren´t really clear in our communication. We will work a lot on this. Regards Sol -Reception´s Manager

97%

positive: they offer meals in their bar and a fully equipt kitchen aswell which could help save some money negative: the music sometimes is pretty random and at night it is a bit too relaxed.. great hostel!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Nice staff and good location

  • Avid Traveller
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • FurkyFunky
  • France
  • Male, 25-30
  • (17 reviews)


87%

Very safe hostel! Staff are super helpful! Definitely recommend this place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Really good Hostel. Easy to find and a great location. The staff are really friendly and the security was amazing. Cool roof top terrace and bar. With table tennis and a pool table.

  • Globetrotter
  • 23 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (28 reviews)


93%

Staff is super nice and beds are comfortable. Breakfast is basic but there are other things you can order for extra. Cool atmosphere and people of all ages. A bit noisy at times but that's really my only complaint.


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