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Our top choices for Ecuador hostels

A rooftop terrace with a view of a cityscape, including buildings and hills.

1. Secret Garden - Hostel

Secret Garden - Hostel
2.0 star property
Centro Histórico
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (48 reviews)
"Really great, 10/10 recommend"
United States
Tatiana
The price is NZ$59
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Secret Garden - Hostel
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a white building with balconies.

2. Viajero Quito Hostel

Viajero Quito Hostel
2.0 star property
Quito Historic Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (90 reviews)
"Very short stay bit the room, and bed especially, was so comfortable! $5 breakfast the next morning was outstanding but the $5 beers and wines were overpriced. Very cool sprawling old building, which comes with its creaky floors and such. overall was a great stay."
United States
Roxanna
The price is NZ$68
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Viajero Quito Hostel
A person sitting by a pool with a stone waterfall feature in the background.

3. Dreamkapture Hostel

Dreamkapture Hostel
2.0 star property
Alborada
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (27 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay for a couple days great staff and affordable prices "
United States
Vance
The price is NZ$38
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Dreamkapture Hostel
A courtyard with a covered seating area, a pergola, and a sign indicating a meeting point.

4. Hostal Suenos Silvestres

Hostal Suenos Silvestres
1.0 star property
Puerto Ayora
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Hotel is very clean and comfortable. Staffs are also very kind."
Japan
Shunsuke
The price is NZ$86
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hostal Suenos Silvestres
A courtyard with a hammock, a person relaxing, and a person with a camera.

5. Back Packer

Back Packer
2.0 star property
Ibarra
5.0 out of 10, (9 reviews)
"We were not able to stay here as they were fully booked. While they did show is to a different hotel it was nothing like this one and much less suitable."
United Kingdom
Emily
The price is NZ$49
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Back Packer

6. Slumber Party Montañita

Slumber Party Montañita
2.5 star property
Manglaralto
7.0 out of 10, Good, (75 reviews)
"We like it so much, thanks."
Mexico
Stefania
Slumber Party Montañita

7. Socialtel Cuenca

Socialtel Cuenca
3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (62 reviews)
"Great location and super friendly staff! "
Canada
Maria
Socialtel Cuenca
A wooden door leading to a garden with a pool, surrounded by bamboo and various plants.

8. Hostería Colibrí Aeropuerto

Hostería Colibrí Aeropuerto
2.0 star property
Tababela
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (80 reviews)
"We really liked this place. We stayed too briefly to enjoy the pool and left too early the next morning to catch the breakfast but ready enjoyed the view of the mountain."
United States
Deborah
The price is NZ$77
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hostería Colibrí Aeropuerto
A rooftop dining area with tables and chairs, a sofa with colorful cushions, and a view of the cityscape.

9. HOSTAL SABAOTH

HOSTAL SABAOTH
2.0 star property
San Bartolo
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"El lugar es un Motel no es un hostal para descansar no es nada familiar, es una farsa lo que dicen que es un Hostal. Bulla por todos lados, se escucha gente subir y bajar a cada rato con mujeres pre pago y post pago. NADA RECOMENDABLE, no deberia estar en una plataforma. Publicidad engañosa, fotos que son mentira. No estoy usando malas palabras, no estoy diciendo nada que no sea verdad que mi reseña debería ser publicada"
United States
Ricardo
The price is NZ$28
18 Oct - 19 Oct
HOSTAL SABAOTH
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wooden headboard, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

10. Hotel Brio Centro

Hotel Brio Centro
3.0 star property
Baños de Agua Santa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (134 reviews)
"Excellent hotel for the price. Clean, new and close to everything."
United States
rodrigo
The price is NZ$58
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Brio Centro
A narrow corridor with tables and chairs, a vending machine, and decorative screens on the walls.

11. Check Inn B&B - Hostel

Check Inn B&B - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (32 reviews)
"Very basic- matches the price. Room was clean but pillow was musty. Breakfast was very minimal. Hot water was minimal. There is an elevator! Exceptional location."
United States
Roxanna
The price is NZ$35
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Check Inn B&B - Hostel
A hotel room with three beds, a wooden ceiling, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

12. Dalai Beach Stay

Dalai Beach Stay
2.0 star property
Salango
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"Se debe aclarar en la página que no se incluye el desayuno como lo anuncian. Deben mejorar la limpieza de las habitaciones. La primera noche los perros hacían mucha bulla. La siguiente noche no hicieron bulla los perros pero hubo bastante ruido de otros huéspedes con música."
United States
Paola
The price is NZ$40
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Dalai Beach Stay
A terrace with a round table and chairs, overlooking a coastal town with boats and greenery.

13. Casa de Nelly

Casa de Nelly
2.0 star property
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
"Great spot, close to everything, staff was very helpful, beautiful view from up top"
Canada
John
The price is NZ$159
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Casa de Nelly
A mural of a white horse, a potted plant, and a sign prohibiting smoking.

14. Escocie - Hostel

Escocie - Hostel
1.0 star property
Quito Historic Center
6.2 out of 10, (12 reviews)
"Excelente "
Costa Rica
jimmy
The price is NZ$13
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Escocie - Hostel
A balcony with a breakfast tray, including croissants, orange juice, and a teapot, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and mountains in the background.

15. El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca
2.0 star property
Cuenca Historic Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"great place to stay, Tony was amazing!"
United States
dennis
The price is NZ$56
28 Sept - 29 Sept
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

16. Vibes Hostel

Vibes Hostel
2.0 star property
Centro Histórico
7.6 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"The staff were great and very helpful with planning my trip. The room was clean with a very comfortable bed and I loved hanging out on the terrace with the friendly hostel dogs. "
United States
Kathleen
Vibes Hostel
A multi-level interior with white walls, blue flooring, and a ceiling with exposed beams. There are seating areas with cushions and a hanging chair.

17. HOSTAL ELIZABETH

HOSTAL ELIZABETH
2.0 star property
Puerto Ayora
7.0 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"no"
Costa Rica
Diego
HOSTAL ELIZABETH

18. GARDNER HOSTAL

GARDNER HOSTAL
1.0 star property
Puerto Ayora
4.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Not as shown in website photos. No windows to outside, extremely tiny bathrooms, and constant smell of gasoline."
United States
Harparminder Pummy
GARDNER HOSTAL
A patio area with wooden benches and potted plants.

19. Hostal Machalilla

Hostal Machalilla
1.0 star property
Puerto Lopez
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"The Hostal Machalilla was a nice place a block off the Malecón and it fit the need for the night"
United States
Diane
The price is NZ$52
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hostal Machalilla
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

20. Hostal Bryana Baños

Hostal Bryana Baños
1.0 star property
Baños de Agua Santa
The price is NZ$29
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hostal Bryana Baños
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Top Ecuador Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fiesta

Hotel Fiesta

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was very helpful. Rooms were clean and comfy. The breakfast spread was exceptional with eggs, local delicacies and several beverage choices. Traveling with family was overall a great experience. Will stay here again if there is an opportunity in the future."
PRIYANK 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hotel Fiesta

Find out more about Ecuador

Ecuador Hostels information

Number of reviews
400
Accommodation
135 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$13
Highest Price
NZ$159

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