The Best Affordable Hostels in Cuenca, Ecuador

Mallki Hostel is just two blocks from the river, museums, nightlife, and the historical center. The pet-friendly hostel offers a garden, reading nook, frere WiFi, BBQ, a balcony bar and free daily activities from homemade dinner to bicycle tours. Twin private rooms with shared bathrooms, double private rooms ensuite and mixed dorms of 4, 7 and 8 beds are available. Enjoy a free breakfast, free parking, security lockers, books for exchange, self-catering facilities, hair dryers for hire, laundry facilities, airport transfers, bicycle hire, towels for hire, luggage storage, 24 hour reception and security, a tours and travel desk, a mini-supermarket and a games room with a PlayStation, DVD's, board games and a foosball.

El Cafecito rooftop bar/restaurant and backpackers hostel is greatly located in the heart of Cuenca. Enjoy an amazing view of the city and the surrounding mountains from the rooftop. From the hostel, go to the fresh food market (Mercado 9 Oct) across the street and for a short walk to the main plaza of Cuenca. The restaurant offers 5 courses family dinners every night, all freshly made with local ingredients. Stay in a 6 bed mixed dorm or in a twin, double or triple private room. All rooms are ensuite. The hostel includes free WiFi, books for exchange, parking, safe deposit boxes, airport transfers, towel rental for USD$2, 24 hour reception and security and a tours and travel desk.

Alternative Hostels is a kind and friendly place that welcomes travellers from all over the world. They have a wealth of experience in the industry and know what travellers value and need during their stay. The Hostel is at the end of calle Larga in front of Banco Central where you can find lots of bars and restaurants. It is also very easy to take a cab or the public bus to anywhere in the city, including the airport and the bus station. The hostel has water 24 hours a day, a shared kitchen and a basic breakfast Included from 8:00 to 10:00 in the cafeteria, with more breakfast options for an extra fee. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in the rooms and everywhere inside the hostel. Single and twin private rooms with shared bathrooms and mixed dorms of 4 and 5 beds ensuite or with shared bathrooms are offered at Alternative Hostels. Other services at the property include free towels, free city tours, security lockers, parking, books for exchange, self-catering facilities, cable TV, an outdoor terrace, laundry facilities, towels for hire, luggage storage, 24 hour reception and security, a tours and travel desk, a restaurant and bar and a mini-supermarket.

At Mochilier's Hostel you will find a 24 hour front desk and a shared kitchen. There are two lounges upstairs: one with games and the other with cable TV. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the entire property and comfortable social areas are available for you to share your experiences with other travellers from around the world. The hostel is ideally located in the Historical center of the city, near many restaurants, clubs, bars, museums, and churches. The hostel is also just two blocks away from Calle Larga (Main Street), four blocks to the Tomebamba River, seven blocks from Pumapungo Museum, two blocks to the Calderon Park, the Old and New Catedral, ten minutes to the Bus Station and Airport, twenty minutes to the Turi lookout and five minutes to the Stadium and Cuenca University. They have ten comfortable and spacious rooms, privates and shared, placed on the second floor, with big windows, balconies and internal courtyards. The hostel offers a wide range of accommodation, the rooms can be composed of single beds, queen beds or bunk beds. Some rooms have a sofa bed in case it is necessary and all rooms have towels included.

You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, board games, and cable tv. Laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a bar, a common room, and a games room. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast, a cafe, and a microwave. Wi-fi, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

Pepe's House Cuenca is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, bicycle hire, a common room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant and a cafe. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, bicycle hire, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Luggage storage, parking, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And Hostel Bella Vista is also child friendly.