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The 10 Best Hostels in Mindo, Ecuador

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Set in Mindo, La Casa de Cecilia Mindo features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 114 km from the hostel.

The location was incredible, right next to a beautiful river, so close to town but no noise except nature. A mass of hummingbirds, motmots and tanagers next to the restaurant where you can order food or there’s a kitchen to cook yourself. Staff were lovely and dorms even had some double beds which was a pleasant surprise. Close to great hikes and they have a tour desk to help with anything you need or just relax in the hammocks next to the river. I stayed a second time and would highly recommend it to anyone.

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9.1
Superb
506 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Set in Mindo, Hostal El Eden de Mindo has a garden. The hostel offers both free WiFi and free private parking.

The reception at the hostel can provide tips on the area.

The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 114 km from Hostal El Eden de Mindo.

The staff were all really friendly, very nice people. The kitchen has everything you might need, and is always clean. Laundry service is available. The bathrooms are clean, hot water always available. The location of the hostel is great, it is just one street away from the main part of town, so you don't get a lot of traffic and it's a quieter area.The hostel appears to have two parts, an older section and a newer section. The newer section looks really nice. The older section is all made of wood, that's where we stayed because we were trying to be cheap. But still our room was comfortable. There is a nice area with hammocks and tables. We heard that Mindo gets busy mostly on the weekends, and we were there during the week, so it was really quiet and at times we were the only people there. Also, the staff was really helpful, gave us tips on local buses etc.

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8
Very good
135 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Featuring an outdoor pool, a garden, a restaurant and a library, Casa de Piedra offers rooms and bungalows with free Wi-Fi and BBQ facilities in Mindo Town. The house is located next to the river, a 3-minute drive from the city centre. Biking and canoeing activities can be practiced. Pedernales Beach is 3 hours away by car.

Very nice place.Accelent service.

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8.5
Very good
220 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Surrounded by a lush garden, Bio Hostal offers ecological accommodation only 200 metres from Mindos’ Central Park. A restaurant is featured and breakfast is provided. Nambillo Cascade is 4 km away.

With large windows overlooking the garden, rooms at Bio Hostal are bright and spacious. All of them feature seating areas and private bathrooms with hot water.

close to the center 5 minutes walk. The owner ( I believe) she’s very helpful and kind. The 3rd floor is a birdwatching Heaven, so many hummingbirds and other bird species.

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8.4
Very good
233 reviews
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£10
per night

Situated in Mindo, Inti Mindo Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests.

At the hostel, rooms include a balcony with a mountain view. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Inti Mindo Hostel also boast a city view. The rooms have bed linen.

Everything new, everything ok The only hostal with the view on Mindo Amazing Many birds and animals all around It's in the Jungle Amazing You have to walk 10-15 minutes from the center to get it, but then it make sense The beds are new so you are going to sleep well

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8.5
Very good
15 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

LA TRANQUILIDAD provides accommodation in Mindo. The hostel also features free WiFi and free private parking.

The reception at the hostel can provide tips on the area.

The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 114 km from LA TRANQUILIDAD.

The room was comfy and nice, and the hammocks were great to relax in. It’d close to the Main Street of shops and restaurants but also quiet at night.

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8.4
Very good
72 reviews
Price from
£9
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RANA DE CRISTAL provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Mindo. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

Rooms come with a private bathroom with a bidet, while some rooms include a terrace and others also boast city views. At the hostel all rooms have bed linen and towels.

Location was good. You have to consider that Mindo is a very small town so location is relative to your preferences and expectations. Staff was really kind and nice.

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25 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

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Hostels that guests love in Mindo

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews
    Friendly dueña. Cheap and safe. 2-bed dorms!?
    Karl Joakim
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.25
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 122 reviews
    Family very friendly and welcoming, great location not too far out of Mindo (easy walk or cheap taxi), peaceful, really good breakfast, nothing too much trouble (free laundry etc)
    George
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews
    Very very friendly people, I had a nice stay and felt safe and comfortable. It was just hard to find. There is no sign on the house and the people around couldn't help me find it. Maybe it would be helpful if it is more present next to the other hotels and hostels.
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    Evi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.06
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 239 reviews
    The staff is super kind and helpful! The breakfast was super plentiful, and super relaxing to watch the birds while eating. They had lots of recommendations on things to do in the surrounding area, even telling me the cheaper places to eat (as I´m a single traveler trying to budget). It´s outside of the little town which is great! I will definitely be staying there when I come back to visit.
    Holland
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.25
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 122 reviews
    excellent place to stay in Mindo, with hot water, good internet and safe parking spot for the car. all very clean and big comfortable beds. rooms have access to terrace. the hostel is located next to the river in the forest you wake up with the songs of the birds .The best coffee served for breakfast. Asem and his wife are the best hosts you could imagine. we felt immediately at home
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £22.04
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 507 reviews
    This is a lovely hostel, a little off the main road which had me worried walking there at night alone, but actually mindo is a very safe place and it wasn't very far. Hummingbirds everywhere, beautiful house and a friendly atmosphere.
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £22.04
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 507 reviews
    The common area was lovely and nice to meet people. Kitchen looked clean and could top up water. Could book tours through the hostel. Location was nice for getting back to nature and only a 5 min walk to town. Hummingbird feeders were a lovely touch. Cheap laundry
    Edward Plant
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £50.51
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 238 reviews
    Paola, the host, is extremely friendly and recommended and even organized tours for us. The hostel is very beautiful, the breakfast was delicious and all in all there is nothing one could criticise. Best hostel ever!!
    Karin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £22.04
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 507 reviews
    charming hostel with great facilities. great location
    Brett
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £22.04
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 507 reviews
    cinnamon house is probably the best hostel I have stayed in South America, the staff were so so friendly and helpful. the location is so close to the town yet you feel like you are right in nature. The rooms and common areas were so clean. There is such a chill vibe here - so relaxing. the breakfast was also very good - coffee, fruit salad, eggs and bread. I could have stayed here for a week it was so lovely
    Saidhbhe
    Young couple