The Best Airbnbs in Lima, Peru for the Summer

Happy Fourth of July, for my fellow American gringos.

Meanwhile, in the other America — South America, that is — Peruvians will celebrate their own independence day in a few weeks. Despite the political turmoil, life in Lima continues mostly uninterrupted. Even so, easily-spooked gringos have fled the tourism scene, making travel to Peru far cheaper than usual.

I combed through 15 pages of listings to pull out every digital nomad-friendly apartment in Miraflores. Here, we review the best units still available for long-term stays during the summer months.

Neighborhood

Miraflores is often touted by digital nomads as the best and safest neighborhood in Lima. Most would agree that it’s far less dangerous than the wealthiest neighborhoods of Colombia or Brazil, though the usual rules about safety in Latin America still apply.

• Workspace: Desk, chair

• Appliances: Washer

Alas, no ergonomic office chair here. But in exchange for a little butthurt, you get one of the cheapest nomad-friendly Airbnbs in Miraflores. The kitchen isn’t much either, but hopefully you won’t be cooking much in one of the great food meccas on the planet. Previous guests praised the location and the host.

Availability: July 4 - end of summer

• Workspace: Desk, chair

• Appliances: Dishwasher

• Superhost

If you need a place to eat, sleep, and work in an office chair (and not much else) for under a grand, then this apartment is for you. The central location puts you only a few minutes to supermarkets, bars, restaurants, and the boardwalk. All guests who’ve stayed here for over a month have given the place a 5-star rating.

Availability: July 5 - Sept. 8

• Workspace: Desk (2), chair (2)

• Appliances: A/C

• Superhost

Traveling with your girl/guy? No need to fight over who gets the office chair here. This apartment boasts two side-by-side workspaces, both with views of downtown Miraflores from the 13th floor of the building. A few reviewers noted road noise, so bring your earplugs or white noise app.

Availability: July 1 - Aug. 6; Aug. 10 - end of summer

• Workspace: Desk, chair

• Appliances: washer, dryer

• Amenities: pool, lounge, gym

• Superhost

Now that we’re moving up into more spacious digs. Compared to the budget options, this apartment feels much airier. Plus, the building features some pretty sweet amenities, including a pool, lounge with games, and a well-equipped gym. Previous reviewers noted the fast WiFi and quietness.

Availability: July 2 - end of summer

• Workspace: Desk (2), chair (2)

• Appliances: washer, dryer, oven

• Amenities: balcony

• Superhost

Personally, I always travel solo. But if I was traveling with a companion, the Airbnb would def need two bedrooms, two workspaces, and two bathrooms so I don’t experience the olfactory pleasure of that person’s #2 fumes. Fortunately, this Airbnb satisfies all those needs. One reviewer commented that “you get a lot a for the price,” which certainly rings true compared to alternatives in this price range.

Availability: July 9 - end of summer

• Workspace: Desk, chair

• Appliances: washer, dryer, oven, A/C

• Amenities: balcony, piano

Lima’s weather rarely cracks 80° F. But for people who require ice-cold sleeping conditions, this apartment features a portable A/C unit. There’s also a piano…you know, in case you need to practice your Mozart.

Availability: July 3 - Sept. 10

• Workspace: Desk, chair

• Appliances: washer, dryer, oven, dishwasher

• Amenities: balcony, pool, gym

• Superhost

This oceanfront condo exists for the ballers. Mainly, you’re paying for the spectacular views over the Pacific. Imagine watching that sunset every night with a whiskey on the rocks…yeah, I’d probably never leave. Just drop a few Gs and this place is yours for a month.

Availability: July 11 - end of summer

More digital nomad Airbnbs in Lima

• 2 bed 2 bath ($1,100)

• 1 bed 1.5 bath ($1,165)

• 1 bed 1 bath ($1,200)

• 3 bed 3.5 bath ($1,320)

• 1 bed 2 bath ($1,417)

• 1 bed 1.5 bath ($1,429)

• 2 bed 2.5 bath ($1,502)

Methodology

The Airbnbs on this list were chosen based on several factors. Only listings rated 4.8 or higher within Miraflores were considered. Amenities important to digital nomads such as a proper workspace, appliances, host communication, light/ambiance, and quietness were also prioritized.