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Hostal Mochiliers Bed and Breakfast

Cuenca

Situated in Cuenca, 1 km from Pumapungo Museum, Hostal Mochiliers Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

M
Maxime
From
Belgium
perfect location, incredible staff, an amazing vibe and one of the best value for money. my stay was great at this hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
US$26
1 night, 2 adults

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

Cuenca Historic Centre , Cuenca

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca in Cuenca provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace and a bar.

K
Katharina
From
United Kingdom
A fantastic hostel in walking distance to both the historic centre of town but also to the bus terminal, which makes it great to explore the city and beyond. The rooftop terrace is really nice to spend some time on in the evening and the beds are very comfy. The stand-out of the hostel are all the personal touches by the owner who goes above and beyond to ensure you have a nice stay. I think everyone got a personalised induction to Cuenca, complete with a map for their phone with all the highlights. He was also incredibly helpful in planning trips outside of town and what I need to call out is that I had forgotten something in the hostel, which he then ensured would reach me while I had travelled on to Peru by bringing it to the bus station and organising it would be taken on the bus - that was incredibly lovely, nothing I would ever expect and so much appreciated. So thanks for a fantastic stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Wild Monkey Hostel

Cuenca Historic Centre , Cuenca

Situated in Cuenca and with Pumapungo Museum reachable within 600 metres, Wild Monkey Hostel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

A
Andrea
From
United States
The staff and people in this hostel are absolutely lovely! They always have a smile and take care of you. It almost doesn't feel you're in a hostel, rather in the house of somebody you know
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Price from
US$15.40
1 night, 2 adults

Casa de Huéspedes Tu Parada en Cuenca

Cuenca Historic Centre , Cuenca

Situated conveniently in the Cuenca Historic Centre district of Cuenca, Casa de Huéspedes Tu Parada en Cuenca is set 2.7 km from Pumapungo Museum, 1.7 km from Tomebamba River and 700 metres from...

T
Tyler
From
United States
The host, Miriam, is so friendly and welcoming. The apartment I stayed in was clean and comfortable. It's quiet at night, but still walking distance to town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Hostal Latina

Cuenca Historic Centre , Cuenca

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Hostal Latina is set in Cuenca, less than 1 km from Tomebamba River and a 4-minute walk from Cuenca New Cathedral.

A
Anastasia
From
Russia
So phappy we chose this hostal. And we were alone there Cheap and tasty breakfasts Quiet. Just a great place to stay Close to the center and tramway stop From the airport take a 1 dollar ride by tramway 4 stops
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews

Hostal Yakumama

Cuenca Historic Centre , Cuenca

Hostal Yakumama has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Cuenca.

J
Jordan
From
Canada
the staff were absolutely amazing. friendly, acted more like a friend than a stuffy hotel worker. such a pleasant experience. so much so that I extended my stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews

Wild Incas Hostel

Cuenca Historic Centre , Cuenca

In a prime location in the Cuenca Historic Centre district of Cuenca, Wild Incas Hostel is situated 400 metres from Tomebamba River, 200 metres from Museum of "Las Conceptas" and 200 metres from...

C
Camille
From
France
This hostel was by far our favourite in all of Ecuador! first of all it is extremely well located, the facilities are really nice (free water, hot showers and as many blankets as you could possibly need) and clean and the hostel felt very secure. The best part however, was the staff: Leo was the best hostel owner/manager we could have hoped for, went out of his way to help us and to make our stay as comfortable as possible! He has become a real friend to us and helped us discover Ecuador even more in depth. We also particularly enjoyed the washing machines (that were so quiet!!!) and that we could use for free! you won’t find better or cheaper in Cuenca!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 603 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 603 reviews

Hostels that guests love in Cuenca

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  • Avg. price/night: US$22.77
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 603 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff and cheap laundry.
    Guest review by
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
    price is cheap. check-in start from 13:00, normally other hostels are 15:00
    Guest review by
    Jing
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
    Cheap place to stay, friendly staff, value the money, good wifi. If you look for a cheap hostel it’s definitely worth it
    Guest review by
    Bennet
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
    The best hostel in Cuenca. Very nice staff, good community area. You can speak, see movie, use the kitchen, play games, make music, use the laundry for free. More than worth it.
    Guest review by
    Linda
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
    I loved this place. The volunteers make it very special. In the evening the hostel jammed together, real hostel experience. Maybe not ideal for people who want a more silent place, but great to connect and meet new people.
    Guest review by
    Leoni
    Solo traveller