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AlterNative Hostels

Cuenca Historic Centre , Cuenca

Boasting a terrace, AlterNative Hostels offers accommodation in Cuenca, 100 metres from Pumapungo Museum and 1.1 km from Tomebamba River.

K
Katarzyna
From
Poland
Amazing place! The kitchen is better equipped than my own at home. Extremely clean, with towels provided. The shower was fantastic (really hot!). Beautiful terrace, lovely building, and an incredibly kind and polite host. I couldn’t recommend this place more!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
US$33.32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Rob
From
United Kingdom
I was very happy with everything. The location is perfect, right in the historic centre but very quiet. I slept very well. The room was large and thoughtfully equipped and laid out and the gentleman who checked me in was very kind and polite The room was exceptional value for money. I would book to stay here again without hesitation. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$29
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
US$26
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$25
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.

S
Sabrina
From
Spain
Tony is the quintessential host! He allowed us to check in early, sat us down to show us a map of Cuenca and made excellent suggestions for what to see and do. He offers to help line up taxis, tours, whatever you need. He really made it an experience and not just a place to crash. El Cafecito has the basics for a no-frills stay in a charming, tidy 3 story building. The roof terrace is a wonderful place to spend time between outings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Location 9.5
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...

L
Leslie
From
Hong Kong
Wild Monkey has a great atmosphere and really nice facilities to hang out! The personnel and volunteers are very attentive and friendly. The location is perfect. All in all I recommend it completely!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$15.40
1 night, 2 adults

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, 619 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$18.23
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...

S
Stephen
From
United Kingdom
A large family house with very nice rooms. Everything you could want for a comfortable stay. The host Miriam could not do enough to make her guests welcome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Location 8.8
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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.

Most booked hostels in Cuenca and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cuenca

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cuenca

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cuenca

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cuenca

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cuenca

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cuenca

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cuenca

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 619 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Cuenca

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews

Hostels that guests love in Cuenca

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 619 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, 546 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, 546 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, 546 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, 546 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