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Reviews of The Secret Garden

Antepara E4-60 y Los Rios, Centro Histórico, 170403 Quito, Ecuador

#73 of 169 hotels in Quito

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Review score

Based on 1008 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - With somewhere this big, we were surprised there wasn't a dedicated exercise/yoga area that was quiet and out of the way. There are yoga mats, but you can only use them in the main social area with lots of people around. - some innovative storage in the dorms for big bags and clothes would be nice so that things can be stored a bit more out of the way. - The dorm beds were quite nice, but could have been improved with a curtain

    - good food. A little pricey and the portions were a little small for a hungry traveller, but it was all very tasty. The breakfasts are quite good value though. - really good value. We stayed here for one night before going to Cotopaxi and the dorm prices are the best around. - really nice hot showers and lots of bathrooms - amazing views of Quito

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    10
    Incredible facilities, you really shouldn't miss it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The perfect hotel for easy travelling. The tours and activities put on are excellent. We went to their sister hostel in Cotopaxi, it's unbelievably beautiful there and super cheap for what it was. The tour guide in Quito also showed us lots of secret places that were amazing.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nothing I can think of they totally take care of you

    I really liked the new coffee shop Joanna is super friendly and makes an amazing cappuccino I can't thank you guys enough for the hospitality this is a great country filled with loving kind people.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    9.0
    A great place to stay ! a must visit for anyone who wants to explore Ecuador !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the location is not the best (as other hotels that are at the center of the historic center) but is very good (10 min walk to the historic center). The street is nicer than other streets of hotels that are closer to the historic center, and has some places and services to enjoy (coffee shops, bars etc)

    the atmosphere is great ! a vibrant place with lots of opportunities for interactions with other travellers to exchange ideas and get to know each other. great roof top with nice view of quito. A lot of charging spots - exactly what travellers need ! The travel agency is great ! offers a lot of attractions, some of them for free. basically, you dont have to plan alot beforehand. they will easilly fill you at least 2-3 weeks of trekking and attractions !

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    amazing rooftop and chill out area, cozy rooms and beds, good variety of activities, restaurants close by, free filtered water station, free tea and coffee, good wifi,

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    8.0
    I recommend, especially for departing for Cuyabeno by bus
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    All inconveniences like any other hostels, many people, some of them noisy.... but the location was ok

    The location is nice, if you have medium expectations. it did not cost much, so I am glad i chose them I also took the bus (11 hours!) to Cuyabeno reserve, from the front of the building.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best hostel ever. Superconfortable bed in shared dormitory. Silent shared dormitory with redpectfull people. Good system of half price in restaurant. Nice view and so many places to rest.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    First night was a bit loud and hard to sleep - but the low price made up for it

    Very helpful staff with so much going on. It’s a one-stop-shop for those in Quito a short while.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    It was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is dirty.

    I like the location and rooftop restaurant with amazing views.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    Best hostel stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Lovely hostel located in very good area. Staff are very friendly. Speak good Enlgish. Clean facilities and comfortable bed (stayed in the private room with shared bathroom). Laundry service in site quick, cheap and easy. Rooftop terrace has beautiful view of the city. Bar and restaurant very yummy and cheap. Half price off for all hostel guests (its open to the general public). The party bus was much fun and meant we had a fun night out which was safe. Wifi is quick. Travel agency at front door to book all the trips you want to do. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. I actually have nothing bad to say about this hostel its probably the best I have stayed in.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nicholas, Manu, Michelle, Anahí and Abraham have been very welcoming since the first minute of my stay. I think they are very professional and improve a lot the customer experience

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    10
    Comfortable beds- great location close to everything in Quito -friendly, helpful hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Comfortable beds- great location close to everything in Quito -friendly, helpful hosts!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    10
    Comfortable beds- great location close to everything in Quito -friendly, helpful hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Comfortable beds- great location close to everything in Quito -friendly hosts!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes a bit too loud

    Great roof top, good food!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ...

    View is amazing🥰

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Volume of activities at reasonable prices through the hostel

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    10
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to pay more than it was written on booking.com, they added some fees that it was not mentioned on my reservation.

    Every evening they organise activities. The view from the rooftop is very nice. Great location.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Family meals every night were delicious. Staff extremely helpful especially in the travel agency. Amazing views at night.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Great hostel in Quito
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The laundry service was expensive.

    Great hostel, in a beautiful street. Great view from the rooftop. They organise activities every evening. The food is good and cheap!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    9.0
    Great experience and very accommodating- highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a room with no window and the smell of the cleaning supplies was very intense - it didn’t ever really go away and ended up changing rooms because it was making me light-headed, which the staff was really nice about.

    It is a beautiful open-air space and the rooftop with the view is unreal. The rooms have enough space to put your things and outlets attached to the bed which is really nice. The staff is super helpful and friendly - I ended up staying an extra night and that was no problem for them to accommodate. They promote a lot of tours and day trips so you will always be something to do if you didn’t do much planning. I wish I could have stayed longer!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy, cold

    Restaurant, view

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great vibe to meet new people. Free salsa lessons were amazing. Great salsa teacher

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    10
    Feels like my home in Ecuador!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Secret Garden Quito really feels like a home in Ecuador, I keep coming back to this place again and again... This is already my 4th time staying here and it feels great to be back every single time! The staff really feels like friends, special shoutout to Steven, Isaac, Adrian, Nicolas, etc.! I am missing other people as I'm really bad with names, but everyone here is so friendly and welcoming! Also I love how clean, comfortable, cheap, 50% on all food and drinks, etc. The value for the money is unbeatable! I also stayed at Secret Garden Cotopaxi and honestly both Secret Gardens have been among the most beautiful hostels I've stayed in my 1+ year of travelling in South America!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not messy in some bathrooms

    Loved the rooftop

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    10
    Started at the same hostel twice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great staff, perfect location. They help you Wetter all the information. Free walking tour was great

    Stayed in July 2024

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