Hostels in MontaƱita, Ecuador

22 hostels available. Prices start from $3.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in MontaƱita

Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Digital Nomads Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦The Location Located in the busiest part of downtown, Selina MontaƱita is in the centre of the action. The area is buzzing with people, and on weekends it's the location of the parties. In fact ā€¦ More

Hostal Casa del Sol


Free Breakfast
Groups (10+ people) Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"Casa del Sol started as one of the only hotels at the north end of the beach when Montanita was just starting to become known. Surfers loved staying here because of it's proximity to the point ā€¦ More
Family-Friendly Hostel Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"Esperanto Hostel is a small, friendly hostel located just one street back from the beach. It caters mainly to backpackers, who are attracted by the relaxed vibe and fantastic location (perfect for ā€¦ More
Party Hostel Youth Hostel
De los tigrillos More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦We have basic and deluxe double rooms, group rooms and shared dormitories. Most of our rooms have air conditioning, private bathroom and hot water in all the showers in the place. We also have a ā€¦ More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦Sapa Inka hostel is a great place to relax and chill out in MontaƱita. They rent surfboards if you are interested in going for a surf by the hour or for the day. They also can help you plan and ā€¦ More

Hostel El Cielo

Barrio El Tigrillo
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦Towels, soap free of charge General: No curfew Smoking is only allowed on the patio and in the outside dining area We have pets on the property In case of a no-show or late cancellation, we ā€¦ More
Beach Lovers Retreat Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦There are two shared bathrooms near the common areas; the place could use one more bathroom. Common Spaces There is really only one large common area in the center of the hostel by the ā€¦ More
Beach Lovers Retreat Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦No bar? No problem! We trust your taste in drinks, so bring your favorites and stash them in our fridge. It's like having your own mini-bar, but better Ć¢ā‚¬ā€œ and with more hammocks! Backpacker ā€¦ More
Beach Lovers Retreat Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦There are additional bathrooms by the main bar so guests don't have to return to their room. Common Spaces The hostel has an abundance of common spaces, including hammocks, sofas, and ā€¦ More

Iguana Backpackers

Barrio de Tigrillo
Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦Sometimes during the weekends the staff organizes events such as an open bar pre-drink in order to gather guests and arrange the party. It is not too difficult to meet other travelers during these ā€¦ More
Digital Nomads Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦The walk between the hostel and the centre of MontaƱita is easy -- around five minutes. The main beach is also within a five-minute walk. The location is good -- far enough to be able to have a ā€¦ More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Digital Nomads Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦The hostel comes with a TV dining area, with Netflix, cable and a big movie collection for all the guests, BBQ and a shared kitchen with fridge, microwave, toaster oven, blender, and an incredible ā€¦ More

Hostal Moai


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Party Hostel Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"ā€¦The communal kitchen is fairly well stocked and clean enough. It is unusable in the morning when staff use it to prepare breakfast. Breakfast is included and a number of options are available. ā€¦ More

Happy Hill Hostel


Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Youth Hostel
"ā€¦The hostel is offering a comfortable social area with sofa, hammocks, TV cable, Netflix, DVD, and good internet. We offer spacious and cozy private and shared rooms, air conditioning and private ā€¦ More
Adventure Hostels Digital Nomads Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"ā€¦Our hostel attracts travelers seeking a relaxing getaway away from the hustle and bustle, yet still desiring proximity to MontaƃĀ±ita's central points. We cater to guests who value relax and ā€¦ More

The Void Surfing Hostal

Barrio el Tigrillo
"ā€¦Breakfast not included General: 24 hours reception. No curfew No pets allowed" ā€¦"You can take a bus from Guayaquil directly to MontaƱita, then on the bus stop you can take a taxi and tell ā€¦ More
Party Hostel Youth Hostel
"ā€¦1 Guests are asked to respect quiet hours 9.2 Excessive noise during quiet hours may result in eviction without refund. 10. Liability: 10.1 The Palms Montanita is not liable for any injuries ā€¦ More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
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Hostels in MontaƱita, Ecuador

22 hostels available. Prices start from $7.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know MontaƱita (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in MontaƱita.

Guess what? MontaƱita is also named and spelled MontaƱita - It is the same destination. Goodbye confusion.

Montanita, a coastal town in Ecuador, is a popular tourist destination for backpackers from all over the world, as well as a popular holiday destination for college students and tourists from Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador itself. It is common for tourists from all over the world to mix together in Montanita's bars at night.

Tourism is the main attraction here, and the streets are lined with hotels, hostels, and guesthouses along with bars and restaurants serving good fish dishes. Like in many tourist venues, craft stalls are omnipresent, with street vendors setting up stalls to sell hats, shirts, jewelry, and trinkets. It is common to see people juggling on the pedestrianised streets. There is a hippie vibe to the town; it is one of the most liberal places in Ecuador.

Surfing is one of the main attractions; Montanita is the one of the most famous surfing venues in Ecuador. Surfboard rental costs are economical and waves are usually good for all levels of surfers. The beach in Montanita is sandy and long and it is common to see runners jogging along in the mornings. In the evenings, people gather along the beach to watch the sun setting to the west over the ocean. One slight problem that affects some visitors can be the many dogs that roam the streets and sleep along the sides.

Montanita is most easily reached from Guayaquil, where regular buses leave the main terminal and travel through other small fishing villages along the Pacific coast, arriving in Montanita about five hours later. The bus station is a concrete shed and only open during regular hours, however there is a timetable that gives information on departures.

The hostels in Montanita are more like guesthouses than hostels; rooms tend to be smaller and the hostels don't tend to have large common areas. Accommodation is generally cheap and comfortable. Many places are slightly sandy due to the proximity to the beach and the carefree, relaxed attitude in Montanita. Most hostels have balcony or external areas, some of which have hammocks for guests.

Written by local enthusiast for MontaƱita hostels

Written by local enthusiast for MontaƱita hostels RayJ

MontaƱita Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in MontaƱita, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 22
Average dorm price $12
Average private room price $31
Cheapest hostel in MontaƱita Hostal Mamacucha with $6.5
Party hostels in MontaƱita Selina MontaƱita (16 in total)
Most MontaƱita hostels are located in Barrio El Tigrillo, Barrio de Tigrillo, Trigillo
Average rating of all hostels 5.4

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