Hostels in Cuenca, Ecuador

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

Hostels in Cuenca

Party Hostel Youth Hostel
"…You will find an excess of pillows waiting for you on your bed, giving the place an extra cozy feeling. Additionally, there is a bedside table for each bed and a bedside lamp. There is a private … More

Guillerminas


Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…00 to 22.30 (Check in after 6pm must be coordinated with reception through whatsapp or email) Check out before 13.00 Payment upon arrival by cash Taxes included Breakfast is included … More

Alternative Hostels


Free Breakfast
Adventure Hostels Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Lockers are accessible from the common area by the reception and require personal padlocks. Summary Alternative Hostels is a great place for people looking for a budget option in an … More

Mallki Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Each morning you can have cereal; fresh fruit juice; toast, butter, and homemade jam; and tea or coffee. There is a dining area, which also has comfortable seating. A dart board and games are here … More
Older travelers (+50) Party Hostel Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…The cafe has a good atmosphere, but the hostel is lacking some facilities that would make it a lot better. Nice - Nice hostel with friendly staff and great food. - El cafecito is a hip, … More

Check Inn B&b


Free Breakfast
"…All the rooms have shared bathrooms. The private rooms vary from quite basic to very nicely furnished. Basic, single privates include a wash basin and two backpack-size lockers. There are two four … More
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Groups (10+ people) Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…The kitchen is nice and big as well and has everything you need to cook a meal. There is a dining room with big table in it made of pallets with a glass top and there is also a nice courtyard area … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…24 hours reception. No curfew No pets allowed Only minors can stay in the company of their parents" …"The nearest airport is Mariscal Lamar International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation … More
Adventure Hostels Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
Calle Larga Calle Larga y Vargas machuca More

Hostal Yakumama


Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…They also have a book exchange. Summary This hostel has great potential but needs a little love and attention in the form of renovations. It is more affordable than some of the other … More

Hostal Siberia


Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"…00 to 23.00 Check out before 14.00 Payment upon arrival by cash Taxes included Breakfast is included General: 24 hours reception. No curfew Pet are allowed" …"Calle larga y Luis … More
Adventure Hostels Digital Nomads Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…In case of late cancellation or no show, the full amount of your booking will be charged. This action is not fraudulent. Non Refundable Cancellation Policy In case of cancellation or no show, … More
Solo Traveller
"…The house is in very good condition and impeccably clean. With each change of shift in the reception, the premises are cleaned thoroughly. Rooms and Bathrooms The hostel offers two dorms … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…There are also extra common areas on the second floor if privacy is desired. The Wi-Fi is second-to-none, and likely the best attribute of this hostel -- it is super fast. A common sight in the … More

Hosteria Primaveri


Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Check out time: 12pm Credit Cards Accepted. Breakfast Included. Taxes Not Included." …"…The fee should be negotiated before entering the car. City buses are also fairly easy to figure out … More

Hotels in Cuenca

"…Breakfast not included. Parking available for extra cost. No curfew. Non smoking buildings. Family friendly." …"…Taxi: Tell the taxi to take you to 'Hermano miguel y Calle larga' and to … More
Benigno Malo 11-54 entre Mariscal Lamar y Gaspar Sangurima More
"…We have everything you need to have a pleasant stay, in the middle of a very safe sector and with all kinds of cultural manifestations of Ecuador, involving food, music, architecture and much more … More
"…23 and 24) and I will be staying there again. My mother and I stayed at Posada del Angel in late January 2006. The staff were helpful, the atmosphere pleasant, the building really neat (hurray … More
"…Rooms and Bathrooms There are many of public bathrooms found scattered throughout the common areas in Hostal Restaurant La Cigale. They are cleaned frequently and contain showers with hot water … More

Hostels in Cuenca, Ecuador

15 hostels available. Prices start from $7.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Cuenca (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 Cuenca.

Colonial architecture, colorful markets, and indigenous people sporting locally-made Panama hats are just some of the things that give Cuenca, this historic city, its character and culture.

To get your bearings head to Parque Calderón -- Cuenca’s main plaza. It’s hard to miss the grandiose Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción with its huge blue domes. At times, Cuenca feels almost European and fans of historic architecture will love Cuenca as it’s packed with churches and quaint squares.

Scattered around the city’s cobbled streets are a number of little markets, selling everything from woolens and souvenirs to flowers and sweets. Local, highly skilled milliners make Panama hats in and around Cuenca. The city is famous for the woven headgear, in spite of being named after another country! Barranco’s Panama Hat Factory has hundreds of them for sale and a small museum devoted to the craft.

In spite of being on many a backpacker’s itinerary, and having plenty of hostels, Cuenca doesn’t feel overly touristy. Cuenca’s hostels tend to be central, of decent quality, and affordable; there are also a number of hostals, which are inexpensive guesthouses with private rooms. It is a walkable city and the majority of sights should be within easy reach of wherever you choose to stay.

Nightlife isn’t exactly wild -- especially mid-week -- but on weekends the small bars and salsa and karaoke clubs near the river, on and around Calle Larga, are a good place to sink back a few Ecuadorian Pilseners.

There are some nice day trips outside of the city too. Head to Baños (about thirty minutes via frequent buses) to relax in the thermal spa or indulge in a massage. Sundays are quiet in the city center so one option is to go to and explore the markets of Gualaceo and Chordeleg and sample some roasted cuy (guinea pig) or shop for silver jewelry. Buses depart frequently from the bus station (Terminal Terrestre) for Gualaceo (the journey takes around an hour), then you can pick up another bus to take you to the small hilltop town of Chordeleg (fifteen minutes).

The bus station and the tiny airport are close to each other and around a fifteen-minute bus ride from the center. Taxis are cheap here too; just make sure you agree on a price with the driver before you get in.

Written by local enthusiast for Cuenca hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Cuenca hostels Laura T

Cuenca 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 Cuenca, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 15
Average dorm price $12
Average private room price $43
Cheapest hostel in Cuenca Wild Monkey Hostel with $6.5
Party hostels in Cuenca Pepe's House (10 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 7.7

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