Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Lilou
From: La Catho Lille - FGES
To: UPC
2025 • Full year
Campus very nice. Not a lot of exchange students but still a bit. Registration very easy. The location is far from the neighborhood where you live but it’s the…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
400€
Where was it located?
Near Larcomar (best location)
How can someone find this place?
CASA LIS (they have an instagram)
Would you recommend it?
Yes!!! 100%
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Clubs : Casona de camana, Luda, Bizarro, Goya.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Branding & Globalization
Do you have some tips?
Campus very nice. Not a lot of exchange students but still a bit. Registration very easy. The location is far from the neighborhood where you live but it’s the same for all exchange students (all university are far)
Best trips to do?
Iquitos (Amazonia) North of peru (Mancora)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
You need to live in Miraflores. Everyone lives there! Trafic is a bit crazy in Lima you need to be prepared.. Security is very good in Miraflores, Barranco & La Molina.
Live in a casa !! (Casa Lis, Boluma, Casa Madrid, Casa Maracuya)
Enzo
From: neoma
To: Universidad de Piura
2025 • Fall
you can easily go in Huaraz to walk in the mountains, you can go in bus it's not expensive. you can also go in Huacachina for only 4 hours of bus, there is a…..
What kind of place was it?
Other
How much was the rent per month?
310
Where was it located?
Magdalena del mar, less than 30min of Miraflores
How can someone find this place?
It's a friend that rented its house for us, I don't know if she will do it again
Would you recommend it?
As I said, I don't know if the house will be available
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
CASONA, black vanilla (rave in chorrillos)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Latin America and Peruvian reality was amazing, the rest of the class boring as in France
Do you have some tips?
the campus is nice you can do sports with all the univ teams, you can overall choose your class knowing that you can miss them, I spent two days in class in November/December
Best trips to do?
you can easily go in Huaraz to walk in the mountains, you can go in bus it's not expensive. you can also go in Huacachina for only 4 hours of bus, there is a lot of things that you can do from Lima
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
the city isn't expensive except if you stay only in Miraflores. you have to go discover all the other districts and the big markets where you can eat for 2/4€
just kiff
Noemie
From: IESEG school of management
To: ESAN
2025 • Fall
Yes it was very nice because the location was next to the center of Barranco, next to restaurant and night club. Also, we had a pool, a gym and a jacuzzi.…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
1200/ month and we were 2 people
Where was it located?
In Barranco next to miraflores
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb
Would you recommend it?
Yes it was very nice because the location was next to the center of Barranco, next to restaurant and night club. Also, we had a pool, a gym and a jacuzzi. Finally, both of us had her bedroom and bathroom
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Best party was in barranco because all of the student club were there or in miraflores that is at ten minutes
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
The université was incredible, a lot of space, garden, sport, restaurant …
Do you have some tips?
All were easy and people are very kind and help when you need
Best trips to do?
Huacachina and paracas at 3 hours of lima by car Arequipa at 2 hours in plane Cuzco at 2 hours in plane Tarapoto and iquitos at 1:30 in plane too
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
Do surf and discover the food
Go to lima it was my best expérience
Capucine
From: IESEG
To: Universidad Del Pacifico
2025 • Fall
Best place to travel a lot in perou and abroad : In peru : Arequipa, Cuzco, Huacachina, Amazonia, Caraz, Huaraz, Mancora, etc. Abroad : Bolivia, Colombia,…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
600
Where was it located?
Miraflores
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb
Would you recommend it?
It was a very nice place, but the neighbors were complicated to live next to
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Top club : La Casona, El Bizaro Top bar : El grafiti bar, El mercaco San Martin
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend to choose courses in espagnol and in english (to mix a bit) because this is interesting. And not to take only remote courses
Do you have some tips?
The campus was cool, not so far. The registration pricess was very cimplicated, we had a lot of problems due to issues with the school website.
Best trips to do?
Best place to travel a lot in perou and abroad : In peru : Arequipa, Cuzco, Huacachina, Amazonia, Caraz, Huaraz, Mancora, etc. Abroad : Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Argentina
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
The life in Lima is very easy and safe. Miraflores and Brranco are the both places where you should live (safer)
Do not hesitate to travel and meet local people, they are all friendly and wanna make you discover their culture !
Mathilde
From: EMLyon
To: ESAN
2025 • Fall
Terrace very appreciable when it's sunny, but little room and apartment shared with other people...
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
350€/month
Where was it located?
Miraflores, Avenida Jose Pardo (cerca del parque Miguel Grau)
How can someone find this place?
https://www.airbnb.fr/rooms/934029812560403637?source_impression_id=p3_1766070202_P3d0zY2ZawfMAMog
Would you recommend it?
Terrace very appreciable when it's sunny, but little room and apartment shared with other people.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
No recomendation
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Not recommended : investigacion de mercados
Do you have some tips?
campus good (many possibilities for sport), good canteen, registration easy
Best trips to do?
Arequipa, Huaraz, Cusco, Titicaca, Bolivia ... Many trips to know
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
Very noisy, a lot of trafic, not so cheap
Margaux
From: Ieseg lille
To: PUCP CENTRUM
2025 • Fall
Amazing campus but far from miraflores u have to take a taxi..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
450
Where was it located?
Miraflores
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb
Would you recommend it?
Yes
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Casona, Mercado San martin
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
All
Do you have some tips?
Amazing campus but far from miraflores u have to take a taxi
Best trips to do?
Bolivia
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
Travel is easy
Solène
From: Neoma Business School
To: CENTRUM PUCP
2025 • Fall
Lima est la meilleure ville pour voyager, l’aéroport est international, on peut aller vraiment partout et le Pérou est un pays central ! En ce qui concerne les…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
500
Where was it located?
Miraflores
How can someone find this place?
https://www.airbnb.fr/
Would you recommend it?
J’ai changé 3 fois d’airbnb car je n’avais pas beaucoup de cours, pour éviter de payer des loyers dans le vide quand je partais en voyage. Au final, ça m’a coûté bcp trop cher (pas moins cher que si j’avais pris un appart fixe sur 5 mois) donc je ne recommande pas du tout de faire ça. En plus c’est compliqué à chaque fois de trouver des amis qui reste sur lima et qui veulent bien garder nos gros bagages etc :(
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Énormément d’étudiants français à Lima, on fait plein de rencontres c’est trop bien! Les 2 boîtes qu’on fait le + c’est la casona de camana que j’adore et le bizarro, il y a souvent des soirées privatisées pour les erasmus la bas c’est énorme !
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Je ne suis pas en mesure de répondre, j’avais presque jamais cours, bcp de visios quu m’ont permis de voyager
Do you have some tips?
Idem La seule chose que je peux dire c’est que le campus est excentré donc 1h de route aller et 1h de route retour à chaque fois surtout avec le trafic péruvien c’est pas ouf. Par contre les Uber sont pas chers donc ça va ! Tant qu’on le prend à plusieurs !
Best trips to do?
Lima est la meilleure ville pour voyager, l’aéroport est international, on peut aller vraiment partout et le Pérou est un pays central ! En ce qui concerne les voyages au Pérou, le plus proche de lima c’est huacachina (désert de sable) et les ils paracas (réserve naturelle). Je l’ai fait en weekend d’intégration erasmus organisé et c’était génial. D’ailleurs y’a souvent des weekend organisés au Pérou avec les étudiants réadmis et chacun s’inscrit comme il veut. Des week-ends en amazonie, dans le nord pour faire des randos…
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
Surf, fêtes, rencontres car beaucoup d’erasmus, aéroport international… Le seul point négatif c’est qu’il fait tout le temps gris mais dès qu’on sort un peu de lima grand soleil!!
Marie
From: NEOMA
To: Pucp
2025 • Fall
Dépend du cursus..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
350
Where was it located?
Miraflores
How can someone find this place?
Nomadroof
Would you recommend it?
Yes
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Dépend du cursus
Do you have some tips?
Très bien
Best trips to do?
Voir sur place
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
Se renseigner
Manon
From: Neoma Business School
To: USIL
2025 • Fall
A lot bit expensive rather than Perou in general but it is good to have fun, to see great sunset, buy clothes...
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
370
Where was it located?
Miraflores
How can someone find this place?
Nomadroof (website)
Would you recommend it?
Yes, super roomates, serious platform and owner
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
A lot of organized parties in diferent kinds and days. A lot of Erasmus but also Peruvian students
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Global Management Skills, International operations but not International Human Ressources
Do you have some tips?
Do sports because super infrastructures and good following with good team
Best trips to do?
Too easy to move: many things to do in Perou and around Lima
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
A lot bit expensive rather than Perou in general but it is good to have fun, to see great sunset, buy clothes...
Sofia
From: UPC in Peru
To: UPC
2025 • Fall
If you want to choose a campus where you can really be part of the community, I wouldn’t recommend San Isidro because it’s quite small. However, in my opinion,…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
400$
Where was it located?
San Isidro, 20 mins walking from university
How can someone find this place?
instagram or form uni's recommendation
Would you recommend it?
The house and the overall experience in the house were amazing — I really loved it because of the people and how well we got along with each other. Looking at the other houses, I realized that mine is the best. However, it’s also true that some things were promised but never provided. The owner is very helpful, but sometimes a bit intrusive. He lives with us...
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
clubs not the best, restaurant mroe or less but good events and very nice bars
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
they are all good!!! professors are amazing here
Do you have some tips?
If you want to choose a campus where you can really be part of the community, I wouldn’t recommend San Isidro because it’s quite small. However, in my opinion, it’s the best one because it’s in the city center. You have everything close by, and wherever you go, you don’t feel unsafe.. Registration has been a nightmare — the platforms didn’t work, and the people who were supposed to help with the process didn’t respond. In my opinion, this was the only negative thing about this university. But everything else, like the professors, was fantastic.
Best trips to do?
the best one in peru, arequipa, la selva y machu picchu. but going to Machu Picchu is super complicated
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
Always stay in the Miraflores and San Isidro neighborhoods. In the evening, move around only by taxi and never walk alone at night. The historic center is especially dangerous at night. But if you stay around San Isidro, Miraflores, and Barranco, you don’t feel unsafe.
The seasons are reversed — when it’s summer in Europe, it’s winter here, and vice versa. And when it’s winter here, it’s really cold, plus the sun never, ever comes out. It’s always cloudy.
Sienna
From: ESADE
To: Universidad del Pacifico
2025 • Fall
Transport is not that great I would take the taxi to go to school..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
350
Where was it located?
Miraflores
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
Yes, I was in a great area and a casa of 10 students.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
The best clubs are casona and bizaro
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend Gender Inequality
Do you have some tips?
The campus is nice
Best trips to do?
Cusco
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
Transport is not that great I would take the taxi to go to school
Karla
From: IE university
To: UPC
2025 • Fall
Macht pichu obviously but also I tried to cursor as much as possible in South America like buenes aires, Rio and Panama..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around 400€
Where was it located?
Surco
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
No it was dirty
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
The Erasmus events were ok but the bars in Lima are kinda cool
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
No classes don’t go to this uni
Do you have some tips?
The campus is old and the organisation is chaotic, but the exams are easy
Best trips to do?
Macht pichu obviously but also I tried to cursor as much as possible in South America like buenes aires, Rio and Panama
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
Restaurants are amazing and the food is really good don’t walk alone at night and I didn’t take public transport
Louenn
From: Kedge Bs
To: UPC
2025 • Spring
I travel all the time. When I was in Lima, I hung out with my Peruvian friends, mostly in cafes and at house parties. We also did a lot of sports. Lima is…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
600
Where was it located?
Barranco
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb
Would you recommend it?
Yes, we share the flat with my roomate
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I travel all the time. When I was in Lima, I hung out with my Peruvian friends, mostly in cafes and at house parties. We also did a lot of sports. Lima is great for surfing, running, cycling, and you can go to the climbing gym.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Every class was nice.
Do you have some tips?
Try to attend your classes on Monday and Tuesday, as well as the online classes, and enjoy!
Best trips to do?
- Huaraz - Punta Hermosa - Jungle - Cusco - Arequipa - Paracas - Hucachina - Mancora - Trujillo Go to the mountains, the jungle, the ocean.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
Stay near Barranco, San Isidro, or Miraflores Go to restaurants Go surfing, to the beach, and travel
Many Peruvian students at UPC speak English fluently. They are very friendly, so chat with them and be curious. Many Peruvian students at UPC speak English fluently. They are very friendly, so chat with them and be curious.
Pia-Maria
From: KEDGE Business School
To: UPC
2025 • Spring
The food is very good in Lima, is also a great city to walk in Barranco, Miraflores... You can surf so also go to the beach. Very great city for me..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
500
Where was it located?
Barranco
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb
Would you recommend it?
Yes
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Great parties and events in Miraflores
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I don't recommend class they were not bad but not very good.
Do you have some tips?
The campus was great, but to register to the class it was little bit hard. You have to ask again and again.
Best trips to do?
All the cities in the country is great, cuzco, arequipa, mancora. Is also easy to go to Bolivia, Colombia and Ecador.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
The food is very good in Lima, is also a great city to walk in Barranco, Miraflores... You can surf so also go to the beach. Very great city for me
The national bank is good to take your cash because is not taking you charges.
Marine
From: Kedge
To: universidad del pacifico
2025 • Spring
Au Pérou il y a énormément d’opportunités de voyage, c’est très vaste. Il y a des petits voyages qui se font sur un week end : Huacachina, Arequipa, l’Amazonie…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
450-500
Where was it located?
À Barranco, proche de Miraflores, ce sont les 2 quartiers sympa pour vivre à Lima et là où se déroule toutes les soirées. C’était à 45 min en bus d’universidad pacifico.
How can someone find this place?
https://www.airbnb.com/l/5XhEnYPR
Would you recommend it?
C’était très bien, nous étions 2 et avons choisi ce logement car nous voulions être tranquille et pas dans une casa. Le seul point négatif c’est que la piscine était cassée donc je recommande de tester un immeuble à côté où la piscine fonctionne.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
À Lima il y a un groupe Erasmus avec des mecs de lima qui organisent des grosses soirées pour nous et même un week end d’intégration. Avec Universidad pacifico il y a aussi beaucoup de soirée
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Cours d’innovation, de marketing et de relations internationales
Do you have some tips?
Le campus est sympa mais je n’y allais que rapidement pour les cours. C’est très compliqué de choisir ses cours car cela se fait au shotgun et personnellement je n’ai eu aucun cours que je voulais à la base.
Best trips to do?
Au Pérou il y a énormément d’opportunités de voyage, c’est très vaste. Il y a des petits voyages qui se font sur un week end : Huacachina, Arequipa, l’Amazonie à Iquitos, Lac Titicaca. Après Cusco il faut y aller une semaine voire 8-9 jours si tu veux faire le trek du Machu Picchu et les autres visites autour (Montagne colorée,…). Apres possibilité de faire Colombie, Bolivie, et autres pays d’Amérique Latine pour pas cher. Avec Universidad Pacifico il est possible d’avoir jusqu’à 8 absences par cours donc il faut pas hésiter pour voyager!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
c’est une très bonne ville pour vivre en tant qu’étudiant ou travailleur, mais il n’y a pas grand chose à faire. Quand il fait encore beau il faut profiter de la plage et du surf. A partir de début mai il commence à faire tout gris et c compliqué de faire des activités à lima
Miguel
From: IE University
To: Universidad del Pacifico
2025 • Spring
Registration of the courses was difficult because it was based on a first come first serve basis which proved to have technical problems, so we had to email…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
370 euros
Where was it located?
Miraflores
How can someone find this place?
whatsapp- Boris- +34624148354
Would you recommend it?
Totally, the experience of living with +20 people was amazing
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Bar Lima, Bar la noche, La casona
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I do not recommend International Affairs
Do you have some tips?
Registration of the courses was difficult because it was based on a first come first serve basis which proved to have technical problems, so we had to email the international office... Campus was really cool, yes I would pick the same Uni probably.
Best trips to do?
Huaraz, Arequipa, Cusco...
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lima?
A lot of traffic, You need to move by Uber
