Rainbow Hostel
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 13:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 11:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel |
More about Rainbow Hostel
Rainbow Hostel
Rainbow Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Lima. The property is situated 400 metres from Larcomar, 8 km from Museum of the Nation and 11 km from San Martín Square.
Reviews from 
Solo traveller
Comment: 25 Feb 2025
Stayed in: Feb 2025
Unprofessional & Untrustworthy – Avoid This Hostel
I don’t often leave reviews, but after my experience with this hostel, I feel it’s important to share as guidance for other travellers.
After a long overnight flight, I arrived in Lima only to find my reservation had been cancelled, leaving me without accommodation and exhausted from travel—making an already stressful change even more frustrating.
I had booked two nights in advance, but when my flight was unexpectedly rescheduled late in the evening, I immediately contacted the hostel to request a simple date adjustment—pushing my stay by one night as my flight would depart the following day. Initially, their communication was polite, but as soon as they realised my booking was non-refundable, their tone noticeably shifted. Rather than showing any flexibility, they took advantage of an already costly and unforeseen situation, refusing my request—even though they had plenty of availability.
Instead, they sent a vague email that gave unclear instructions on how best to proceed. When I followed up with a question, they simply ignored it and cancelled my reservation without notice—while still charging me for the night.
The hostel had every opportunity to act with professionalism and understanding, yet they deliberately chose not to. A good business—especially in hospitality—would have shown basic flexibility, particularly when they had many open beds! Their sudden change in tone, lack of communication, and outright cancellation without notice are all red flags.
Their handling of the situation was unprofessional and arguably deceitful. I even had to chase down who had processed the payment, which added another layer of sketchiness. Ironically, if they had treated me with sincerity, they would have secured nearly another week of bookings when I returned to Lima. Instead, they let short-term greed override long-term business sense.
This experience made it clear how they treat guests when they hold the upper hand. Their actions were unnecessarily hostile, lacking both professionalism and basic decency. I wouldn’t recommend staying here unless you’re comfortable with unpredictable and unsympathetic service.
After a long overnight flight, I arrived in Lima only to find my reservation had been cancelled, leaving me without accommodation and exhausted from travel—making an already stressful change even more frustrating.
I had booked two nights in advance, but when my flight was unexpectedly rescheduled late in the evening, I immediately contacted the hostel to request a simple date adjustment—pushing my stay by one night as my flight would depart the following day. Initially, their communication was polite, but as soon as they realised my booking was non-refundable, their tone noticeably shifted. Rather than showing any flexibility, they took advantage of an already costly and unforeseen situation, refusing my request—even though they had plenty of availability.
Instead, they sent a vague email that gave unclear instructions on how best to proceed. When I followed up with a question, they simply ignored it and cancelled my reservation without notice—while still charging me for the night.
The hostel had every opportunity to act with professionalism and understanding, yet they deliberately chose not to. A good business—especially in hospitality—would have shown basic flexibility, particularly when they had many open beds! Their sudden change in tone, lack of communication, and outright cancellation without notice are all red flags.
Their handling of the situation was unprofessional and arguably deceitful. I even had to chase down who had processed the payment, which added another layer of sketchiness. Ironically, if they had treated me with sincerity, they would have secured nearly another week of bookings when I returned to Lima. Instead, they let short-term greed override long-term business sense.
This experience made it clear how they treat guests when they hold the upper hand. Their actions were unnecessarily hostile, lacking both professionalism and basic decency. I wouldn’t recommend staying here unless you’re comfortable with unpredictable and unsympathetic service.
Solo traveller
Comment: 9 Feb 2024
Stayed in: Jan 2024
Overcharged, poor communication/organization
Booked a mixed bed dorm. Arrived and showed my reservation but the staff seemed very confused. They weren’t talking in English so I was also confused bc there seemed to be a problem. I said that I had other reservations I canceled way before and again showed the one I made. They put me in a room and everything seemed okay. I booked a mixed dorm though and there were no others so I just thought it was slow. Then the night before I left they said I owed a night! I said no, again see my reservation, it covers all nights I was there. After I left was when I realized that the overcharge amount did not include a security fee to be refunded but instead I was just overcharged. Despite my pictures and proof and reservation, they aren’t owning up to their mistake and are saying that bc I left it’s too late. It was a nice hostel so it’s too bad they treat customers like this! Poor communication and organization.
Location
Calle Diego Ferré 236, Miraflores, Lima, Peru|9.34 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
13:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.
Breakfast available
Breakfast options
American breakfast, Continental breakfast
Breakfast price
$7 (≈USD 5)/person
In accordance with local tax laws, Peruvian citizens, foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru, and foreign business travelers who require a printed invoice must pay an additional fee of 18%. Foreign guests not in any of the aforementioned categories can provide a copy of their immigration card and passport to waive the 18% additional fee (IVA).
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