Reviews of Black Llama Hostel Miraflores
259 Calle Berlin, Miraflores, Miraflores, Lima, Peru
Loading
Guests also reviewed these properties:
How guest reviews work
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We use a weighted review system which means that the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
- Politically sensitive comments
- Promotional content
- Illegal activities
- Personal or sensitive information (e.g. emails, phone numbers or credit card info)
- Swear words, sexual references, hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, or references to violence
- Spam and fake content
- Animal cruelty
- Impersonation (e.g. if the writer is claiming to be someone else)
- Any violation of our review guidelines.
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
Guidelines and standards for Reviews
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
Translations disclaimer
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
Loading...
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff was very friendly and breakfast pretty good. If you’re young and looking for a hostel near bars and don’t care much about noise/ cleanliness this would be a good place to stay! Another plus is the beds have curtains and individual lights/ plugs.
It’s in a noisy area and they don’t have any quiet hours so there’s no culture of people being quiet in the rooms (unless it was just mine) but the worst part to me was the bathroom- it seemed like there was only one to share with the whole floor and it was a mixed male/ female shower (only two stalls)
Hi Shannyn :) , Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are glad to hear you appreciated the friendliness of our staff, the breakfast, and the comfort features like bed curtains, personal lights, and plugs. We are sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay didn’t meet your expectations. Our hostel is located in a lively area, which many guests enjoy for the nightlife, but we understand it may not be ideal for everyone. We also take your feedback about the noise and shared bathrooms seriously . We are always looking for ways to improve the guest experience, including setting clearer quiet hour guidelines and enhancing cleanliness. Your feedback is truly valuable to us. We wish you all the best in your future travels! :)
Hi Shannyn :) , Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are glad to hear you appreciated the friendliness of our staff, the breakfast, and the comfort features like bed curtains, personal lights, and plugs. We are sorry… Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWasn’t as loud as the other commments say it was. Maybe because i was there a monday night. But definitely bring earplugs.
Wifi wasn’t working anywhere in the hostel. The private room are very small, mine had clumps of hair on the floor when i first checkin, so not mine. As for the private external bathroom, well it’s a private cubicle stall that only you can use, but not at all private since it’s a cubicle in the the complet shared bathroom. You’ll share the sink, you’ll be with others people. You cannot leave your soap or toothbrush. It was a little bit misleading in my opinion. The shower was also dirty. Overall, don’t stay there if you want a private room and private bathroom. You’ll get something much better for about the same price somewhere else.
Hi there, Sthepanie! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the hostel quieter than expected during your stay as you mentioned, this can vary depending on the day of the week. Still, we always recommend earplugs for light sleepers, just in case. We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness issue in your private room upon check-in. This is not the standard we aim to uphold, and we've addressed it directly with our housekeeping team to prevent it from happening again. Regarding the Wi-Fi, we did experience technical difficulties during those days, and we're sorry it affected your stay. The issue has since been resolved. As for the external private bathroom, we understand your concerns. While it is designated for exclusive use by the guest of the private room, it is indeed located within the shared bathroom area something we’ll make clearer in our listing to avoid any misunderstandings. Your point about the lack of space for toiletries is also well noted. We truly appreciate your honest feedback like yours helps us improve. We’re sorry we didn’t meet your expectations this time, but we wish you all the best on your future travels. Warm regards, Black Llama Team
Hi there, Sthepanie! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the hostel quieter than expected during your stay as you mentioned, this can vary depending on the day of the week. Still, we alwa… Show more
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice styling and artworks all around, helpful staff
Too noisy for us but perfect if you are in town to party until late
Thank you for your kind words about our style, artwork, and team! We are sorry to hear the noise level was not ideal for your stay, but we are glad you enjoyed the overall vibe. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again, maybe for a more relaxing visit next time!
Thank you for your kind words about our style, artwork, and team! We are sorry to hear the noise level was not ideal for your stay, but we are glad you enjoyed the overall vibe. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again, may… Show more
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe rooftop is really nice and the beds are comfy. The staff was nice as well
The karaoke party on the rooftop didn’t let me sleep until 2am as there were always people on the stairway close to the dorm
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our rooftop and found the beds comfortable. It's also great to know our staff made a good impression! We sincerely apologize for the noise during the karaoke night. We understand how important a good night's sleep is, and we're currently working on improving sound control and managing quiet hours more effectively, especially around the stairways near the dorms. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more restful stay! The Blackllama Team
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our rooftop and found the beds comfortable. It's also great to know our staff made a good impression! We sincerely apologize for the noise during the karaoke night. We unde… Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel was located centrally. The common areas were nice.
This hostel is very dirty. The rooms have a stench, and the bathrooms were unclean. The beds are also uncomfortable.
Hi Amanda, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated our central location and the common areas. However, we’re very sorry to learn about the issues you experienced during your stay. Cleanliness and guest comfort are top priorities for us, and we sincerely apologize if we fell short in these areas. Your comments regarding the room odor, bathroom cleanliness, and bed comfort have been shared with our housekeeping and maintenance teams for immediate review and improvement. We truly value your input, as it helps us improve our services. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future to provide you with a much better experience. Kind regards, Black Llama Hostel Lima
Hi Amanda, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated our central location and the common areas. However, we’re very sorry to learn about the issues you experienced during your stay. Cleanl… Show more
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeds were ok.
There was only one functioning toilet for two dorms. Other floors are locked so you can not go and use those either if the one toilet is occupied. When I arrived during the night there was no running water so I could not even use the toilet or anything else. I had to go buy bottled water to at least brush my teeth. Showers were very dirty and standing water that would not drain.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry for the inconvenience caused by the water outage and limited bathroom access. The issue has been resolved, and we’re working to improve cleanliness and facility availability. Kind regards, Black Llama Team
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry for the inconvenience caused by the water outage and limited bathroom access. The issue has been resolved, and we’re working to improve cleanliness and facility availability. Kind re… Show more
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is very friendly
Hi David! Thank you so much for your kind words. We're really happy to hear that you felt welcomed by our friendly team we truly love what we do and it's always a pleasure to host great guests like you! We hope to see you again soon at Black Llama Hostel. Safe travels and all the best on your next adventure! Warm regards, The Black Llama Team
Hi David! Thank you so much for your kind words. We're really happy to hear that you felt welcomed by our friendly team we truly love what we do and it's always a pleasure to host great guests like you! We hope to see you again soon… Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel was nice and colorful, with a lively and welcoming atmosphere. The location was excellent—very close to shopping centers and the beach, which made it easy to explore the area. The beds had privacy curtains, which was a great touch and made it easy to enjoy some personal space. Our room also had a private bathroom, which was convenient, although the floor was often wet due to several people sharing it. Breakfast was fresh and a pleasant way to start the day. The bar also seemed like a cozy and enjoyable spot to hang out.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, location, and added touches like the privacy curtains and fresh breakfast. We appreciate your feedback about the bathroom floor and will work on improving that. Hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Black Llama Team
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, location, and added touches like the privacy curtains and fresh breakfast. We appreciate your feedback about the bathroom floor and will work on improving that. Hope … Show more
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCommon area, bedden
Wifi
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the common areas, bedding, and Wi-Fi did not meet your expectations. We are currently working on improvements in these areas to provide a more comfortable and reliable experience for all our guests. Your comments are valuable to us and help us grow. We hope you’ll consider staying with us again in the future to see the positive changes. Warm regards, Team Black Llama
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the common areas, bedding, and Wi-Fi did not meet your expectations. We are currently working on improvements in these areas to provide a more comfortable and rel… Show more
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff willing to help, also booked a taxi for us from the airport. Enough places to relax. Good breakfast (fruit, bread, eggs) and coffee
Night activities can be heard in the rooms.
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast, relaxing areas, and that our staff was able to assist you with your airport transfer — it’s great to know you felt well taken care of. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the noise from the night activities. We understand that rest is very important, and we’re currently working on solutions to minimize sound in the rooms while maintaining the social atmosphere that many guests enjoy. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Black Llama Hostel Team
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast, relaxing areas, and that our staff was able to assist you with your airport transfer — it’s great to know you felt well taken care of.… Show more
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRoof top vibe and bar
One whole toilet for one floor, seems the second toilet wasn’t working. 3 day-stay and didn’t get fixed. I arrived after a long day of touring out of Lima and there was no water to take a shower, seems there was a problem in the whole area (what they told me).
Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback. We're happy you enjoyed the rooftop vibe and bar. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience caused by the water outage and the limited bathroom access during your stay. The water issue was due to an external problem in the area, and we did our best to manage the situation promptly. Regarding the bathroom, we’re currently working on maintenance to ensure all facilities are fully operational. We appreciate your comments as they help us improve, and we hope to welcome you again under better circumstances. Best regards, Black Llama Hostel Team
Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback. We're happy you enjoyed the rooftop vibe and bar. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience caused by the water outage and the limited bathroom access during your stay. The water issue was due to … Show more
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe only nice thing I can highlight about this place is the good vibe, the friendliness, and the cleanliness of the bar and its staff, who were mostly volunteers, from what I saw when talking to them.
It was my most disappointing experience during my stay in Lima, from the receptionist and her lack of communication and empathy in providing me with adequate information. In addition, the receptionists on duty kept passing the word about my complaint to the other staff, making me feel even more uncomfortable with the vibe and lack of cordiality. On top of that, the internet was down, with insufficient signal anywhere and cutting out constantly. Finally, on my last night of my stay, the hotel ran out of water and the bathrooms were so filthy that it was impossible to use them for sanitary reasons. The hotel lacks coordination and communication among its staff and is not prepared to provide a quality and comfortable stay. In case of an emergency, they just tell you to wait and wait. Meanwhile, they don't return the money they charge per night out of courtesy, even though they know they are failing in their service. The price isn't worth paying for what they offer, as it's a hostel that's quite lacking in cleanliness, with some broken amenities like the bathroom and toilet doors, and a lack of empathy for local guests. When I spoke to the manager, there was no solution, refund, or apology offered. He only managed to say, "Unfortunately, I arrived at a time when the services were failing." I definitely don't recommend it at all !
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience. We deeply regret that your stay did not meet your expectations. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered, particularly regarding reception service, the water outage, bathroom conditions, and internet connectivity. We have carefully reviewed your feedback and are actively working to improve our internal communication, emergency response, and overall service quality to prevent similar situations in the future. We truly appreciate your recognition of the bar atmosphere and the kindness of our volunteer staff. Your comments are invaluable to our continuous improvement efforts. We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a much better experience. Kind regards, Blackllama
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience. We deeply regret that your stay did not meet your expectations. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered, particularly regarding reception service, the water outage, bathroom … Show more