The Best Affordable Hostels in Montanita, Ecuador

Hidden House Hostel is located just two blocks away from the beach and two minutes from the town's center, so you'll be close enough to everything, but far enough that you'll sleep like a baby at night. Being by the Ruta del Sol also means that if you ever want take a bus to see one of the many beautiful beaches Ecuador has, all you need to do is wait by the doorstep. The hostel offers mixed dorms of 4, 8 and 12 beds, female and mixed, as well as private double and triple rooms for a more intimate stay. With huge open spaces and many communal areas, you will be partying and chilling with people from all over the world. They have a massive garden with hammocks, two slacklines and BBQ areas, a bar where they offer the cheapest large beers in Montanita, and where the party really gets started between 18h and 1h during the famous Happy Nights every day of the week. And for the hard mornings after, they have a TV area fit with a 60" TV, Netflix, cable and a PS4 with FIFA 18. All the rooms come with new mattresses, fans, and mosquito nets. For a small deposit they also include towels. Soap and shampoo are free of charge! No hostel would be complete without a communal kitchen, so come cook in theirs, which is fully equipped with oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and blender for all your needs. To top all of this off, they have 24/7 reception with music, manned by their friendly staff and volunteers who are always looking forward to get to know you. From Hidden House you can book activities like surf lessons for $20 x 3 hours, $10 full day board rentals, whale watching tour, hiking tour in the mountains, scuba diving and more. Montanita is an amazing destination for nature enthusiasts.

Funky Babylon Backpackers has a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It is a great balance between a party atmosphere and a chill place to rest! It is the perfect spot to meet people from all around the world, from Argentina to Australia. They have a big social area on the terrace with TV and PS3, a nice garden with a barbecue, hammocks, and a ping pong table as well as a cheap bar with delicious Mojitos and cold beers! Here you can enjoy their Saturday BBQ nights, Sunday movie nights, Quiz nights, Beer Pong Championship tournament, and many more fun events. They also provide a delicious breakfast for free with fresh fruits, toasts with jam, tea and coffee. The hostel has hot showers, free drinking water, excellent WiFi, books for exchange, all kinds of games, and a big guest kitchen fully equipped with everything you need to cook - stove, oven, toaster, blender, etc. They provide different options of cheap dorms, all with A/C and personal security lockers and private rooms. Funky Babylon Backpackers is located 200 meters from the bus station, a one minute walk to the beach, and two minutes from the town center - just close enough to party and yet far enough to have a good night sleep.

Iguana Backpackers is the place in town to relax all day and party with new friends as the sun goes down. The Iguana is an international spot, great to meet people from all around the world. Their scenic riverside location is just a short walk from the center of town and the beach, but just far enough to get some quiet at night. The riverside patio has a TV, a barbecue, games, hammocks, and a ping pong table. At night, their bar offers cheap delicious cocktails and ice cold beers. Guests are welcomed to enjoy card games, beer pong tournaments, and a Happy Hour every night. Wednesday through Sunday guests rave about the Iguana family homemade dinners ranging from Mexican food, BBQ, pizza, Indian food and much more! The hostel also has the only Salad Bar in town, where you can grab a smoothie, a salad loaded with fresh ingredients, or the popular pulled pork sandwich.The establishment offers private and shared rooms, all with air conditioning or fans, at low rates. Choose between a double private ensuite room or a mixed dorms of 3, 4, 6 or 10 beds. The hostel has hot showers, excellent WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen for everyone to use with a fridge, stove, oven, blender, coffee machine, etc. and free breakfast in the morning for all guests. Iguana Backpackers is proud to provide guests with secure in-room luggage lockers and 24/7 security at the entrance. Upon arrival at the hostel, you will be issued a colored bracelet that gives you free entrance into numerous bars and clubs in town. Iguana's has a well established reputation and local establishments gladly welcome their hostel guests! From the bus station head two blocks towards the bridge, take a right at the bridge and the property is just two houses up from the bridge on the right hand side in Barrio Tigrillo. The lovely staff speaks Spanish, French and English and will be more than happy to help you discover Montanita and the surrounding towns along the Ecuadorian Coast.

All rooms have a private bathroom, powerful hot showers, air-conditioning, WiFi, and best of all, every bed is a double bed, giving you extra space to relax after a heavy night in Montanita! 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 view of the town. The property also sells bottled water and large beers, but feel free to bring in any drinks from outside, just remember to share! Additionally, they have 24/7 reception with CCTV and security all night and lockers for anybody who needs to use them, just bring your own lock. Don't forget to take advantage of all the tours and trips the hostel can organize for you during your stay at Kiwi Hostel. These include scuba diving, whale watching, full day board rentals for $10 and classes for $20, paragliding, the Poor Man's Galapagos, and many other free activities. Kiwi Hostel is only a short walk to the beach and center of town, meaning you never need to go far to get what you need, but you can easily rest at night and relax in a quiet atmosphere on the terrace during the day. Mixed ensuite dorms of 6 and 9 beds as well as double and twin private rooms ensuite or with shared bathrooms are available

This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a swimming pool, a bar, and board games. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant and self-catering facilities. Internet access and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And Selina Montañita is also pet friendly.

Hostal Kundalini is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast and a restaurant. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, 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, a swimming pool, a bar, board games, and cable tv. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, 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, a common room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast, a cafe, and a microwave. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.