Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal, Baños

8.4
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Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal Reviews

Santa Cruz Backpacker is a cosy, central, and welcoming hostel in Baños. The rooms are spacious and the communal area is partly in a charming garden ideal for chilling out. The hostel does lack a social atmosphere, but has the right kind of communal spaces to facilitate one with the right group. It also has lots of information on the activities on offer in Baños and works directly with one of the largest tour operators there.

The Location

Located just off one of Baños' main squares the hostel is located next to many of the main agencies and shops. It's a nice and convenient central location, though it's still quiet at night. The hostel is around a ten-minute walk from the main bus terminal or a five-minute taxi ride. A convenience shop is opposite the hostel and a supermarket is a ten-minute walk away.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The rooms are very spacious and clean with comfortable bunk beds in the dorm rooms and power outlets by the bed. The beds have a couple of layers of sheets for cold nights and the rooms all have lockers. The rooms look very modern and you don't get too much outside noise coming into the rooms.

The bathrooms are relatively small and the water pressure is not great. They are clean, but don't look particularly modern. A towel per guest is also provided on arrival and there are shared bathrooms in the communal areas.

Common Spaces

The hostel is relatively compact with a pretty central garden, which has some hammocks where you can relax. These hammocks are covered, so there's no problem if it rains. There is a very small, open-plan kitchen area, which no more than one person could use at a time. The hostel has a firepit next to some covered seating for the many rainy days in Baños. The covered area is the best place for socialising, but isn't particularly lively in atmosphere. The hostel is located on a relatively main road, but there's not too much noise pollution from the street.

Summary

Santa Cruz Backpackers has a lot to recommend it to travelers in Baños. Its location is a definite plus, as is its cosy and friendly atmosphere. There are more social hostels in the area, but if you want a spot to relax, then this is perfect.
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Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal, Baños
Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal, Baños
Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal, Baños
Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal, Baños
Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal, Baños
Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal, Baños
Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal, Baños
Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal, Baños
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Published on Dec 15, 2018

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Location

• Address: 16 de Diciembre Street, between Luis A. Martinez & Montalvo
• Baños de Agua Santa - Tungurahua - Ecuador

Facilities and Amenities

Digital Nomads

Family-Friendly Hostel

Party Hostel

Quiet Rest

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Luggage Storage

Parking

Safe Deposit Box

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Bike Rental

City Tours

24 Hour Security

BBQ Grill

Bar

Board Games

Cable TV

Clothes Dryer

Credit Card Payments

Darts

Entirely Non-Smoking

Food/Restaurant

Gameroom

Hot Showers

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Movie Library/Rental

Outdoor Seating

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Sport

Walking Tours

Wheelchair Accessible

Airport Pickup

Breakfast

Lockers in Rooms

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Pet-Friendly

Service Animals

Genders: Males & Females

Max. Age: All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (dorms): All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages

Min. Age without Parent: All Ages

Note: GEOTOURS

Checkout: 12:00 (12 Noon)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: Other

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Size: Medium (30-60 beds)

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