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Huayna-Capac Cacique Duma esq., 051010 Cuenca, Ecuador

#15 of 87 hotels in Cuenca

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 70 hostel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    8.0
    Great place, but loud
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A lot of noise from the street. Like really a lot. Even through earplugs the noise woke both of us up every morning.

    Wonderful staff, very helpful and communicative. Good kitchen.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast & free coffee / tea would be nice!

    Very nice and helpful host! Arrived early in the morning by nightbus and he let us check-in to our rooms directly so that we could get some more rest! Also he provided us with information about the national park and things to do in Cuenca :)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    All good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    9.0
    For relaxing times...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was up to par

    I checked into this little hostel for a few days. I'd read good things about it online, and it turned out to be a pretty decent place. The room was cheap and cheerful, and the place was spotless. The lady who works in the place is a cleaning machine, constantly scrubbing and polishing. There was a kitchen if you wanted to cook your own meals, and a few chill-out areas. When I was there, it was pretty quiet, but I imagine it gets busier in high season. It's not a party hostel, though. It's a nice, peaceful place to relax. You won't regret it.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The interior design is amazing. It has multiple chill areas. The value for the price is good. It is super clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    10
    Home away from home
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super lovely and helpful host. Very clean. Loved it! Definitely recommended!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the best hostels, where i have been. so nice, so confortable, well equiped. the best!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The road was very noisy.

    Very nice, comfortable hostel. Short walk to the old town. Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it was super clean and comfortable. The staff are helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nada

    Beautiful hostel, forunishes kitchen, comfortable bed and hot water. All you need basically. The guy with the beard at the reception is just the most patient friendly man, can't thank him enough to deal with my shit for half an hour and change my reservation free of charge

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit noisy at night as it is right next to a big street. No staff around (or at least not visible) but you can text them.

    Great location and nice terrace. The little Cafe downstairs is a plus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    none

    I am a student traveling for this spring break. Wifi is very important so I can keep up with my live classes and do my exams. I never had problem with the wifi. It was fast and reliable. They also have desk and chair. Location: The location is accessible. I walked to the historic area most of the time. There is also a bus stop right in front of the hostel so it is easy access to explore far places. Museum of Pumapungo is just across the street. Cleanliness: The rooms, bathroom, and common area are always clean. Staff: Friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was dificult to find the staff. Some rooms where in the basement.

    Nice terrace, comfortable beds, warm water, TV in the shared area, super clean everything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very cozy Beautiful house

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was not very private, the blinds on the window did not adequately prevent people from being able to see directly into our room. Please change the blinds to curtains!

    Very friendly staff, nice areas to hang out, laundry service was excellent!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    Friendly spot and good common areas
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen wasn’t always clean but the bathrooms were reasonable. Needs more showers and toilets for the number of beds as often had to wait a while especially in the evenings

    Friendly vibe, good common areas and little rooftop was cute, the kitchen is well stocked, there’s free filtered water available and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. It’s a little walk into town but a nice one, and it’s cool looking over the ruins at Pumapungo

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room (and many others) had an internal window over the kitchen which made it super noisy and difficult to sleep. Not many bathrooms which is annoying when it's busy

    Great staff. Super cute hostel and big kitchen

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Really nice hostel. Ended up extending for a week as if was so comfortable and friendly. It’s a little out of them centre, but only 10 min walk in, but it’s opposite the Pumapongo museum which was fantastically interesting. Well stocked kitchen and they kept the bathrooms clean throughout the day. The adjoining cafe was really nice but it wasn’t always open, they seem to open it as it was requested by guests.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    10
    AMAZING, AMAZING PLACE
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much to say, although located in the intersection of 2 main roads it the car's traffic may be noisy at certain times.

    What an amazing place. Plenty of spaces, indoors or outdoors, where you can chill out or work. The kitchen is available to cook your own food. The hostel is somewhat so well planned that makes you feel that is really spacious even when it is full of guests...Xavier and the rest of the staff were really helpful and generous..

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet, clean, good location, awesome social areas, good attention and delicious breakfast. Recommended 100% 👌🏻

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly and cool staffs and host, clean room and bathrooms! The kitchen was big and there were enough appliances. I really liked the breakfast and coffee at the cafe. They let me sleep on the sofa because I arrived so early with the night bus, thank you😁

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a little bit of a walk to town (15 mins) but not a problem.

    Friendly and accommodating staff, quiet, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, excellent shower, secure, clean, nice breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Everything (incl. the kitchen) perfectly clean, great staff, the café has the best french toast ever! Double room is small but comfy.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one key to the 4 bed dorm, doors don’t have handles… a bit difficult to fully close

    spacious hostel with lots of areas to hang out, comfy beds with warm blankets, clean, breakfast in the coffee shop next door included, next to museum

    Stayed in June 2023

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