Reviews of Hostel Samanai Lima
Jr. Enrique Villar Urb. Santa Beatriz 542, Jesus Maria, Lima, Peru

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Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff
Smelled very syrongly of mold, felt really bad to stay the night there
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewRight in the centre around Lince
Reviewed: 7 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGood location, clean beddings
Dog hair on floor, ants in bed, dog in lobby, door not lockable from outside nor any lockers provided
Reviewed: 11 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe staff made me feel at home with their warmth and kindness. The facilities were spotless and the atmosphere was very welcoming. The room was comfortable and well-equipped, and the common spaces encouraged great interaction between guests, which made my stay even more enjoyable.
I have nothing bad to say, my stay was short but it was very pleasant.
Reviewed: 1 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe staff is very friendly and helpful. The hostel had 1 chonky Cat and 1 playfull dog. Location is quite a centre. And it's not so far from the bus station.
Reviewed: 20 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewthe property was dirty and there was hair all over our bathroom and in our bed
Reviewed: 29 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewGood size room. Clean bathroom. Breakfast fried egg and 2 rolls and jam. Kitchen fine and useable but not spotless.. We liked it. High ceiling and old style furniture. Good WiFi in reception and lounge area. Access to shops and walkable to magic water circuit.
Reviewed: 23 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThe reception, living room and dining room were decorated really nicely with antiques. The hosts were very friendly and maintained a clean space. The garden was nice and their dog and cat were very friendly.
Our room had two doors, which were next to the kitchen and dining room meaning it was really noisy from the start of breakfast time and didn't give us much privacy. Our room didn't have a window, just a shutter above the door. There are more rooms further back which would probably have been better and quieter to stay in. Our room was in a WiFi dead zone - it would connect and then cut out frequently. Although the dog is lovely, he barks a lot at night.
Reviewed: 5 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewGood spot to take rest with hospital service
A little cold during night
Reviewed: 28 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewVery helpful and hospitable staff :)
Reviewed: 26 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewGood breakfast, really helpful staff in regards to finding bus lines and getting to the airport. Very good boy manning the halls who loves his nose scratches
Reviewed: 21 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThey were sweet and lovely, beds comfy and a good price, convenient location. Gorgeous chonky cat and friendly dog.
Nothing
Reviewed: 26 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewHostel property & layout. Location is better than being downtown. Location is great.
Dorm too small.
Reviewed: 24 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewThe staff was very friendly and helpful and the place was clean.
Bad luck with roommates- 2 adjoining rooms with 10 beds total and people came in and out with noise throughout the night
Reviewed: 23 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewLocation for buses was great. I arrived in the evening and left in the morning. Different buses and terminals were both within 10mins walk Friendly owner
All was fine.