5 boutique hotels to enjoy the bohemian atmosphere of the Barranco district

Rather than seeing them everywhere in the streets of Lima, why not stay in one of the city's many colonial houses and take a step back in time? In Barranco, the Casa Republica is a boutique hotel with impressive architecture. This house dating from the 1920s has been maintained and transformed into a place where tourists can live. Inside this white-walled building, the two-storey entrance hall with its balconies and elegant columns invites you into a warm atmosphere.

The decoration is the hotel's strong point, paying homage to the district in which it is located. The streets of Barranco are dotted with numerous art and photography galleries, making it the artistic district par excellence. In the image of this bohemian district, each floor is adorned with art objects or modern paintings that cover the walls, and design or period objects also decorate the rooms and communal areas. You can also visit the hotel's lounge, which has a library where you can read a book just like at home, but in a 1920s armchair. At the end of the day, travellers like to head to the hotel's garden or rooftop bar, where they can sample local juices or pisco sour, Peru's flagship cocktail.

The rooms at the Casa Republica hotel are real cosy little nests, with the comfort of the king-size beds, the decoration and the layout of the rooms all playing a part. A lounge area allows guests to make the most of this space and feel right at home. Some rooms overlook the garden, a haven of peace in the heart of a district where the party is in full swing in the evenings. Expect to pay around €150 a night.

From the terrace, with its view of the sea and half-timbered houses, you'd almost think you were in Cabourg or one of the towns on the Côte Fleurie in Normandy. But this is the Villa Barranco, a small hotel set in a typical house renovated a few years ago. As soon as you step through the front door, you feel right at home, and the atmosphere spreads right through to the interior, from the communal areas to the balconies where you can enjoy lunch at the small round tables, a far cry from the big buffets of the city's hotel chains.

Comfortable and spacious, the rooms can accommodate 2 or 3 people. As in a home where we have our own habits, Villa Barranco invites us to take time for ourselves, as in the huge bathroom with its bathtub and chaise longue. Wood, an elegant material with a cosy feel, is often used to decorate the hotel's rooms, and we like that.

The rooms and suites with king-size beds are decorated with period features such as a 19th-century solid wood wardrobe and a chandelier. The little extra: a private garden planted with trees so you can enjoy a bit of greenery right in the heart of the bustling district. Expect to pay around €300 per night.

Chic, historic and affordable, Casa Falleri offers some of the best value for money in the district. Above all, it offers a real trip back in time for tourists visiting the Barranco district. The century-old building is decorated with a host of objects from different eras, from old telephones and Samurai swords to bronze sculptures and furniture from the 1950s. It's almost as if you're staying in a real museum, or spending a weekend with your grandparents!

This hotel, rich in history, offers spacious, comfortable rooms with unique architecture and circular rooms. There are gilded four-poster beds, wooden dressing tables, antique ceiling frescoes and lounge areas with real period armchairs and sofas - just the thing for a real château lifestyle!

This hotel, rich in history, offers spacious, comfortable rooms with unique architecture and circular rooms. There are gilded four-poster beds, wooden dressing tables, antique ceiling frescoes and lounge areas with real period armchairs and sofas - just the thing for a real château lifestyle!

When it comes to dinner, the hotel's chef concocts typical dishes and serves them in a room that could have been the setting for the finest 19th century banquets, with period furniture. And, of course, candles are the order of the day, whether there are two of you or 10! Expect to pay around €120 per night, including breakfast.

For a romantic, chic and minimalist atmosphere, the Hotel B is the ideal place to stay! This white building is a Belle Epoque manor house decorated in the style of colonial houses. As you pass through the entrance, you immediately sense the warm atmosphere that emanates from this place. You want to spend some time here and let yourself drift away from your daily routine. With its library, bar, restaurant, garden and rooftop, it's the ideal place to relax after a long day walking the city streets.

For a romantic, chic and minimalist atmosphere, the Hotel B is the ideal place to stay! This white building is a Belle Epoque manor house decorated in the style of colonial houses. As you pass through the entrance, you immediately sense the warm atmosphere that emanates from this place. You want to spend some time here and let yourself drift away from your daily routine. With its library, bar, restaurant, garden and rooftop, it's the ideal place to relax after a long day walking the city streets.

The boutique hotel has 20 spacious rooms that can accommodate up to 3 people, ideal for families. The minimalist decor, furniture and exposed beams invite you to make the place your own and feel at home.

Inspired by the artistic and bohemian atmosphere of the Barranco district, this historic building is decorated with numerous works of art and paintings. In terms of food and drink, the hotel serves typical dishes at lunchtime and in the evening, and also prepares brunch in the morning, which is generally very popular. The little extra: cocktails prepared by mixologists, original and delicious! Expect to pay at least €180 per night.

A must-see, the Lima Wari Boutique Hotel is also historic: this boutique hotel bears the name of a pre-Inca civilisation, the Wari, who long occupied the Huaca Pucllana archaeological sitein Lima. Built in 1920 to celebrate 100 years of Peruvian independence, this Victorian house has been a boutique hotel since 2012.

The architecture of this place is both typical and unique. Pine wood is used a lot compared to other hotels: windows, doors, terraces, small pieces of furniture, wood is present everywhere, giving the hotel a real authenticity and old-world charm.

Double and triple rooms are available for rent. Clean and comfortable, the rooms are decorated in a very colourful way, in the image of Peru in general, so there's no doubt that your nights will be brightened up! There are several indoor and outdoor lounges where you can enjoy the common areas, relax or meet the other guests of the hotel. You can expect to pay a minimum of €38 per night.